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. …

Probiotics and Cognition

Probiotic May Boost Cognitive Function in Healthy Older People

A new study found a daily Probiotic supplement containing the Bifidobacterium longum strain, may improve measures of cognitive function like attention and memory in older people. 60 older people who were considered to be healthy participated in this randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study.  Participants were separate into two groups.  One group received the probiotics…

Lions Mane and Brain

New Active Compounds Found In Lion’s Mane Enhance Brain Health and Memory

A new study recently published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, found bioactive compounds which occur naturally in the mushroom Lion’s Mane can improve nerve growth and improve memory.  Lion’s Mane has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its health and brain boosting properties.  These findings offer a new means to treat and…

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…