Any supplement that can boost the brains functions such as intelligence concentr!

Any supplement that can boost the brains functions such as intelligence concentration and memory?

Preferably with little or no side-effects.Thanks

Hi Tiger,

Memory is one of those things that is affected by just about anything that you eat, drink or take in the form of medicine. You didn't say how old you are and whether or not you are having memory problems. Here is a list of suggestions that may help.

First is to stop drinking anything with caffeine in it. Excessive caffeine consumption can cause a loss of water soluble minerals and vitamins that directly affect the function of your brain.

Second is to take B-complex vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids everyday. These two products support the creation of neurotransmitters in the brain which helps higher functions like memory.

There are other supplements like ginkgo as mentioned in other answers. Other supplements that may help memory is phosphatidyserine, Vinposetine, Huperzine-A, DHA and Bacopa. All of these are useful for the right individual.

Yes there are side-effects with some of these supplements but they are mostly of the drug interaction variety. If you are taking medication than you need to do your research or ask someone who knows how drugs interact with these supplements.