Studies find Omega-3s, curcumin, phosphatidylserine, creatine, L-theanine boost brain function
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Updated · Men's Health · Apr 25
Studies find Omega-3s, curcumin, phosphatidylserine, creatine, L-theanine boost brain function
7 articles · Updated · Men's Health · Apr 25
Recent research highlights these supplements as most promising for cognition, while others like apoaequorin and vitamin E show little or no benefit in clinical trials.
Omega-3s, curcumin, and phosphatidylserine improve memory and attention, while L-theanine aids sleep and anxiety, and creatine enhances memory and processing speed, especially after sleep deprivation.
Supplements such as taurine, citicoline, ginkgo biloba, and various fungi have mixed or limited evidence, with some benefits shown only in animal studies or specific populations, underscoring the need for more research.
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