Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Long-term use of melatonin supplements to support sleep may have negative health effects

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Research Highlights:

  • A review of 5 years of health records for more than 130,000 adults with insomnia who had used melatonin for at least a year found they were more likely to be diagnosed with heart failure, require hospitalization
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This is the one supplement repeatedly shown to better your brain and body

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With the possible exception of caffeine, there’s no (legal) performance-enhancing substance more potent, trusted or well-studied as creatine. In the last three decades, sports science has shown it can significantly increase an athlete’s strength, muscle mass, speed and power.

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Unlocking Astaxanthin’s Potential Health Benefits

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Key Takeaways

  • Astaxanthin is a carotenoid and pigment typically found in water-living organisms.

  • It’s an antioxidant that may help brain, eye, and skin health. 

  • Astaxanthin is generally safe to use, but it can cause some digestive issues.

Astaxanthin, a powerful

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

TikTok and Performance and Brain Supplement Trends

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If you’ve spent any time scrolling TikTok, you’ve probably seen creators showing colorful pills, powders and liquids (tinctures). They say these things will make you smarter, sharper and more energetic. The videos are slick, the testimonies are convincing and the

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Scientists may have found way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease in mice study

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Scientists may have pinpointed a way to reverse Alzheimer’s disease in an animal study.

The study, led by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, found that restoring a central cellular energy molecule

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Mix of resveratrol and copper may help treat deadly brain cancer

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Scientists have taken a new approach to treat brain cancer with the help of two supplements. Elena Popova/Getty Images
  • A combination of two supplements — resveratrol and copper — reduced the aggressiveness of glioblastoma brain tumors in
Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Study finds resveratrol and copper dramatically weaken deadly brain cancer

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An inexpensive mix of two everyday supplements helped to fight the deadliest brain cancers without a single reported side effect, according to a new study — but researchers say the approach

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Cheap Daily Supplement Appears to Boost Brain Function in Older Adults : ScienceAlert

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What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain.

A first-of-its-kind study in twins found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve memory test scores in people over age 60.

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Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosage

9 min read

Key Takeaways

  • Phosphatidylserine may help improve memory and attention in children with ADHD.
  • You can find phosphatidylserine in foods like soybeans, fish, and egg yolks.
  • It is important to talk to your doctor before taking phosphatidylserine supplements.

Phosphatidyl-serine (PS) is