Multi Vitamins and Brain Health

Multivitamins May Boost Memory and Slow Cognitive Decline in Older People

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found supplementing with a Multivitamin daily may improve memory performance by approximately 3.1 years in older adults compared to a placebo. 3500 participants age 60 and above were randomized to receive either a daily Multivitamin supplement or a placebo.  The study lasted 3 years. …

Bacopa Monnieri and Brain-Children

Bacopa Extract May Boost Sleep, Cognitive and Mood Measures in Kids

A new study found supplementing with Bacopa Monnieri Extract may improve measures of executive functioning and cognitive flexibility in children. Over 100 male children including adolescents were recruited to participate in this double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.  Participants had elevated levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity.  The boys were randomly assigned to receive a supplement of Bacopa…

B Vitamins and Cognition

B Vitamins Have “Significantly Favorable Effects” on Cognitive Scores in Older People

According to a pooled analysis of two randomized placebo controlled studies, older people with mild Cognitive Impairment saw significant cognitive benefits when supplementing with B Vitamins. Data from over 500 people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) from 2 separate studies was analyzed.  The study results showed that B Vitamins significantly reduced brain atrophy.  Additionally the…

Multi Vitamin and Slower Brain Aging

Multivitamins, But Not Cocoa, Linked To Slower Brain Aging

A new study found taking a Multivitamin daily for 3 years, was associated with a 60% reduction in Cognitive aging, especially in participants with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). This placebo-controlled study was a sub-study of a larger trial which compared the effects of a Multivitamin-Mineral (MVM) and cocoa extract (500 mg/day cocoa flavanols) to a placebo…

Omega 3 and Brain Trauma

Omega-3’s May Protect Brains in American Football Athletes

A new study suggests high dose Omega-3 supplements may give NCAA American Football players protection from continuous head injuries in addition to providing cardiovascular benefits. Consistent sub-concussive head impacts (RHI) throughout a football season are associated with increases in levels of a biomarker of nerve fiber injury called Nf-L (serum neurofilament light). Two NCAA (National…

Omega 3 and Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s Patients’ Memory Test Scores Remain Stable While Taking Omega-3

A new study in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease found memory test scores remained stable in participants supplementing with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids. Over 30 patients participated in this study.  18 individuals were given 2.3 grams of Omega-3 daily in divided doses, while 15 individuals were designated as the control group.  Spinal fluid samples were collected…

Bacopa Monnieri and Brain

Bacopa Monnieri Extract Linked to Many Mental Wellbeing Benefits

A new study found Bacopa Monnieri Extract could have a beneficial effect on more than one wellbeing aspect, like mental wellbeing, sleep, focus, alertness and stress. Almost 90 healthy women and men ranging in age from18 to 70 participated in this two-arm, parallel-group, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study.  The participants self reported experiencing sleep problems.  The…