How To Improve Your Memory With 5 Easy-to-Find
Supplements
How To Improve Your Memory With 5 Easy-to-Find
SupplementsAre there memory supplements, memory
enhancement drugs, or memory enhancers, that actually
improve memory, lessen the risk of age-associated
memory loss, as well as help concentration?In
a word, yes. But...caveat emptor.In this article,
I will give you basic, core information on memory
supplements that actually work as well as vital
information on those so-called memory aids you
should avoid like a telemarketer.
Needless to say,
there's been a lot of information, not to mention
disinformation, floating around in this Information
Age regarding dietary supplements and natural
health remedies at large.It's often difficult
to know what's good, what's bad, and who is just
trying to make a fast buck. So, with that in mind,
what are the best memory boosting pills you should
take?
They are:Ginkgo BilobaPhosphatidylserinePiracetamOmega
3 fish oilsGotu Kola"What are the ones I should
avoid," you ask?VincaminePhenytoinGrowth hormoneLet's
discuss the five legitimate memory boosters first.Ginkgo
Biloba Herbal RemedyThe popular Ginkgo Biloba
herbal remedy is fast becoming one of the best
memory supplements in the world. It is by far
the most popular alternative remedy for memory
problems as well as memory enhancement.(I've written
a lot about Ginkgo Biloba previously and if you'd
like real comprehensive information on it, click
this Ginkgo Biloba Information link. Don't worry,
it'll open to a new browser so you won't lose
your spot.)In a nutshell, this herbal memory remedy
has been shown in clinical tests to improve memory,
concentration, and retention -- even in Alzheimer's
patients!
It reestablishes and enhances chemical messaging
between neurotransmitters in the brain.It also
increases blood flow to the brain so if you're
taking aspirin or another blood thinner, consult
with your doctor before taking this supplement
or any supplement for long-term use.(If you have
a blood clotting disorder like hemophilia or a
vitamin K deficiency, you especially should talk
to your doctor before using any new memory supplement
or drug.)If Ginkgo Biloba's tremendous memory-boosting
powers weren't enough incentive to use it, it's
also a potent antioxidant, helping to slow aging. This
dietary herbal supplement is actually medically
prescribed in Germany and elsewhere in Europe
for the memory impaired. It's good to see that
and while its popularity is growing here in the
US as well one wonders what Big Pharma's next
move will be.Recommended dosage for Ginkgo Biloba
per day is approximately 120 mg to 240 mg a day.
Some prescribe less, some more but that is a good,
general guideline.
PhosphatidylserineUnlike many supplements, this
substance has been tested extensively on both
healthy as well as memory-impaired adults. Phosphatidylserine
has consistently shown itself to both improve
memory and concentration without the serious side
effects that so characterize many drugs today.This
remarkable substance, like Ginkgo Biloba, facilitates
communication between neurotransmitters as well
as lowering the production of cortisol, a stress
hormone that researchers believe interferes with
cognitive function.PiracetamPiracetam is actually
not a nutritional supplement but a prescribed
drug. It is also among the first memory boosting
pills that was marketed in Europe. It must be
prescribed by a doctor but is available online.What's
remarkable about this drug is that it doesn't
have any serious side effects -- there's very
few drugs that can make that claim.Originally
prescribed as a motion sickness aid, piracetam
has been shown to significantly improve age-related
memory problems -- even with those with dementia
or Alzheimer's disease.
It also helps with improving chronic cerebral
ischemia, or decreased brain blood flow.Mild side
effects include insomnia, nausea, headaches, tremors,
nervousness, etc. The severity of the side effects
are reported as mild.This one's a keeper.The recommended
dosage is 2,400 mg to 4,800 divided in three separate
dosages.Omega 3 Fish OilsWhat about Omega 3 supplements?
There are many health benefits of Omega 3 fish
oil supplements including reducing blood pressure,
lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels,
and improved brain function is one of them.This
versatile supplement is pound for pound the most
capable nutritional supplement in the world. It
is also very affordable.
If your budget is tight and you want to optimize
your budget, consider fish oil supplements.TIP:
Studies have shown the fatty acid DHA as the primary
precursor for improved brain and heart function
in Omega 3 supplements. So, make sure your fish
oil supplement has DHA over EPA. In addition,
make sure your fish oil pills are molecularly
distilled. This ensures that it is free of contaminants.
Also look for memory boosting pills that are made
from deep-water fish like the hoki.Yes, omega
3 fish oils are fantastic. They not only help
your brain function but also limit the severity
of manic depressive episodes in those thus afflicted.This
one's a keeper too.Gotu Kola ExtractOne of the
most underrated memory supplements, Gotu Kola
extract comes from an herb that is red-flowered
that grows in the southern US, China, middle and
southern Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar,
and Australia. African elephants have a strong
disposition to this plant, which may help account
for the saying, "memory like an elephant."But
if it's good for elephants, is it good for humans?
Yes, it is.This versatile herb while helping
memory function primarily as it helps increase
blood flow to the brain, it also helps build connective
tissue, soothe burns and wounds, and is believed
to contribute to longevity. It's even been used
to help those with cirrhosis of the liver.This
article thus far has dwelt upon the good, but
what about the bad and the ugly? What scams or
feigned memory boosting pills should you avoid
you ask? They are:VincaminePhenytoinGrowth hormoneLet's
first talk about Growth Hormone. This is a protein
that is secreted by the pituitary gland. It promotes
cell growth, which of course is vital to good
memory function. However, not only does it not
increase cognitive function, but the risks of
using this supplement are significant.Growth hormone
causes blood sugar issues, fluid retention, and
high blood pressure. Research also shows it stimulating
the growth of cancerous tumors -- even if they're
microscopic in size.Consensus? Avoid growth hormone
like you would the Ebola Virus.Phenytoin, or Dilantin
as it is also known by, is a anticonvulsant drug
prescribed to treat epilepsy. Even though there
are no clinical studies to date to support the
claim that this is a memory boosting drug like
Piracetam, it is wrongfully promoted as such.Side
effects of this drug are substantial and even
deadly.
It harms the liver, blood, and the thyroid causing
in some cases death. It also causes severe insomnia
and incites slurred speech. You should not take
this drug unless prescribed by a knowledgeable
physician.This one's not a keeper -- avoid it
like the tax man.Last but certainly not least
is Vincamine. This is actually an herbal supplement
that is made from the periwinkle plant. It's purported
to enhance concentration, memory retention, as
well as increase blood flow to the brain -- critical
to good memory enhancement.While Vincamine does
increase cerebral blood flow, long-term usage
of this herbal can cause severe sleep problems
including insomnia. It can also induce life threatening
and irregular heart beats.In conclusion, while
there are certainly fantastic herbals, nutritional
supplements and drugs that enhance mental function,
there are also alternatives that could literally
be deadly. Don't buy the sales hype, think for
yourself and don't buy impulsively.
Glenn Reschke is the webmaster of Nutritional
Supplement Bible, a top 3% website offering info
on general health as well as herbal, sports, and
baby boomer nutritional supplements.The health
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