Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?

Consumption of fruits high in anthocyanins, like blueberries, is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Does consuming large amounts of blueberries reduce markers of Alzheimer’s? See what a recent study found in our article about supplements and foods for memory.

Does following a healthful diet help prevent cognitive decline among older people? Find out what a recent study showed in the Diet Modifications section of our article about supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications for memory and cognition.

Does the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that reduce stomach acid, like omeprazole, increase the risk of dementia? Find out what research suggests in our updated CL Answer about supplements and brain function.

Higher intakes of the compound spermidine from the diet have been associated with a lower incidence of cognitive decline, but does taking spermidine have this benefit? Find out in our article: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?

Walking and tai chi both improved cognition in men and women with mild cognitive impairment in a recent study, although one was better. Learn more in our article about supplements and lifestyle interventions for memory and cognition.

Does regular exercise, alone or combined with mindfulness meditation, improve memory and cognition in older men and women? See what a recent study found in our updated article about supplements, foods, and lifestyle modifications for memory and cognition.

Can supplementing with genistein, a soy isoflavone, improve cognitive function in people with Alzheimer’s disease? Find out what a recent study showed in our CL Answer about supplements for memory and cognition.

A recent study suggests that enhanced oral care may help slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease. Get the details in the Lifestyle Modifications section of our article about Supplements, Foods and Lifestyle Modifications for Cognition.

Can supplementing with sulforaphane (obtained from broccoli) improve cognitive function and memory in older adults? Find out what a recent study showed in our updated CL Answer about supplements for cognition.

Centrophenoxine, a drug that is prescribed in some countries to treat dementia, is also in supplements in the U.S., but a study found that most don't contain what they claim. Learn more in our article about supplements for memory and cognition.

Find out if taking spermidine improved memory or cognition in older men and women in a recent study in our article about Supplements for Memory and Cognition.

Can supplementing with L-arginine help elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our L-Arginine Supplements Review.

Also see our CL Answer about other supplements for Memory and Cognition.