Category: Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

In search of clarity on supplements: Five myths worth busting

In search of clarity on supplements: Five myths worth busting
4 min read

Myth #3: You can take them and not worry about your diet

Evidence suggests that many nutrients are better absorbed through from foods than from supplements, and heat processing to make supplements shelf-stable can make them less potent. “If you

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Can Diet and Exercise Really Prevent Alzheimer’s?

Can Diet and Exercise Really Prevent Alzheimer’s?
12 min read

When Juli comes home after work, her husband doesn’t regale her with stories about his photography business the way he once did. Instead he proudly shows her a pill container emptied of the 20 supplements and medications he takes every

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

5 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take if You Have Diabetes

5 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take if You Have Diabetes
8 min read
  • Lifestyle factors and sometimes medications are essential for healthy diabetes management.
  • Avoid supplementing chromium, bitter melon, green tea extract, St. John’s wort and vitamin E.
  • Support healthy blood sugar with diet, physical activity, stress management and healthy sleep.

When it

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

5 Supplements That May Actually Make Constipation Worse

5 Supplements That May Actually Make Constipation Worse
6 min read
  • Supplements or certain laxative overuse can often be the reason for constipation.
  • Calcium, iron, vitamin D, fiber and senna supplements may be the problem.
  • For constipation management, opt for a whole-food fiber and hydration approach.

Constipation is typically related to

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Heads Up: Your Brain Health Supplements Could Contain Dangerous Ingredients

Heads Up: Your Brain Health Supplements Could Contain Dangerous Ingredients
7 min read

Brain supplements that claim to boost cognitive function are skyrocketing in popularity. There are 80,000 products on the market. The problem is, they often don’t work, and in some cases, they might even be dangerous.

Brain supplements that claim to

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Neuro-Thrive Ingredients Investigated: 2026 Consumer

Neuro-Thrive Ingredients Investigated: 2026 Consumer
23 min read

New York, NY, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Neuro-Thrive is a dietary supplement, not a prescription medication—these are fundamentally different categories. A commission may be

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

How to Spot Dementia ‘Pseudomedicine’ Claims

How to Spot Dementia ‘Pseudomedicine’ Claims
3 min read

Two heavily promoted products not covered by health insurance are Prevagen and Neuriva. In a recent post on Schwitzer’s HealthNewsReview on Substack, he points out that the makers of Prevagen, who were prohibited by the Federal Trade Commission from stating

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Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

7 Supplement Combos You Should Never Take Together

7 Supplement Combos You Should Never Take Together
6 min read
  • Some supplements should not be taken together because they can hinder absorption or cause side effects.
  • Always speak to a healthcare provider before starting a new dietary supplement.
  • When possible, prioritize food over supplements to get enough vitamins, minerals and
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