Review finds mixed results on the effectiveness and safety of brain and memory supplements

Natural Supplements and Vitamins for Treatment and Prevention of Dementia and Cognitive Decline (Psychiatric Times): “Dementia, also referred to as major neurocognitive disorder (including Alzheimer disease [AD]), is a growing problem because of increased lifespan. There is no known cure. Several drugs are FDA-approved for the treatment of dementia, including acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (eg, donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine) and an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, but these have limited efficacy, adverse effects, and significant cost—all of which contribute to the search for alternative therapies to improve cognition. In this article, we look at several natural products used to improve cognitive impairment or cognitive symptoms of dementia…The majority of trials that show the benefits of ginkgo biloba pertain to improved cognition in persons who already have a major neurocognitive disorder or dementia. However, the data regarding a benefit in cognitively intact individuals are mixed. ” To learn more:  Can you grow your hippocampus? Yes. Here’s how, and why it matters Question: Do “brain supplements” work?
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Alzheimer-disease cognition dementia disorder ginkgo-biloba neurocognitive neurocognitive disorder Source Type: blogs