Tag: memory
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Creatine The sports supplement that may have a surprisingly interesting role in brain health Creatine is probably one of the last ingredients many people would expect to see in a nootropics guide. It’s traditionally associated with: Muscle. Strength. Exercise. But creatine isn’t just involved in muscle energy. Your brain also uses a lot of energy.…
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Citicoline A closer look at choline, brain cell membranes, memory and mental performance Citicoline is one of the more interesting ingredients in the modern nootropics world. You may also see it called: CDP-choline or Cytidine diphosphate-choline. Unlike some herbal nootropics, citicoline is a naturally occurring compound involved in important processes within our cells. It’s involved…
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Bacopa monnieri One of the more interesting herbal ingredients for memory and cognitive performance Bacopa monnieri has a long history of traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine. Today, it’s become one of the more popular herbal ingredients in the nootropics world, particularly among people interested in memory, learning and cognitive performance. And unlike some ingredients marketed…
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A closer look at DHA, EPA, cognition and brain health If there is one nutrient that deserves a place in almost every conversation about brain health, omega-3 fatty acids are certainly worth discussing. Omega-3s are essential fats that our bodies need. Two of the most important long-chain omega-3s are: DHA — docosahexaenoic acid EPA —…
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Panax Ginseng A closer look at the evidence for memory, attention, mental performance and safety Panax ginseng is one of the best-known traditional herbal ingredients in the world. It has been used for centuries, and today you’ll find it in supplements marketed for energy, immunity, physical performance, stress and brain health. You’ll also see claims…