Thanks Shero, but I'm not a fan of prescription drugs and I would never want to take anything like that. I will take them if absolutely necessary. It's not serious enough to see a doctor about it, and I have been using various supplements for decades, so I'd rather take a more natural route. With other supplements and healthy foods, omega 3 fatty acids, it should benefit brain health overall.
Does Anyone Here Use An Over-The-Counter Memory Product?
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Thanks for sharing that Liberty, I hope your husband sees some improvement with it. When they first advertised that, I was interested hearing it was from jellyfish, then when I found out it was just a synthetic ingredient, I lost interest.
Thanks Pappy, I hope it is helping her.
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I agree Seabreeze, like you I feel the natural way is best unless the situation is really bad.
I'm starting on a supplement today Ronni, as mentioned in this thread. If there is any improvement of note, I'll be sure to post about it.
Thanks Aunt Bea, I think my health overall is pretty good. Eat much better than I did when young, and probably as healthy as I wish, I still like some desserts, steaks, etc. , but also eat salmon at least once a week and many vegetarian dishes. I sleep much better now that I'm retired, generally 7-8 hours a night. Not on any prescription drugs, and get exercise in the way of long daily walks outdoors with my dog, yard work and housework, no longer have time to or go to the gym for any more intense exercise.
Nathan
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I've taken Nootropics but sparingly, as the safety factor is not well documented. The effect is short, a couple hours. I think that the main mechanism is a simple stimulant.
Don M.
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I'm of the opinion that the brain is much like a muscle....in that, if you don't use it, you lose it. I like to gamble, and nearly every day, I spend some time playing free online poker. Trying to match wits with a half dozen other people is a Great mental exercise, IMO. Anything that offers a mental challenge is a Plus, IMO. Sitting around in front of the TV all day would probably be the worst thing a person could do.
Remember the Post about a possible cure for dementia, that I posted
a few weeks ago.
You should read the links there about the light therapy, during their
experiments the lady involved improved her memory.
It is from Durham University England.
https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/a-cure-for-dementia-it-looks-good.65098/
Mike.
a few weeks ago.
You should read the links there about the light therapy, during their
experiments the lady involved improved her memory.
It is from Durham University England.
https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/a-cure-for-dementia-it-looks-good.65098/
Mike.
Lewkat
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Not over the counter, but I've been taking Aricept for a number of years as a preventative for Dementia. It is a prescription drug and is usually prescribed after the onset of Dementia. However, I had a long talk with a doctor friend of mine years ago about taking a low dose as a prevention and he agreed it may work. So far, my memory has been fine and I take the same dose once a day.
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Are you at risk of dementia @Lewkat?
That's what a lot of drugs are, synthetic replicas of natural ingredients. For instance herbs gathered in the spring are of a different potency that those same herbs gathered in the fall.
Its usually necessary to achieve the same efficacy overall.
Lewkat
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I'll be 89 in 2 months, Ronni, so the answer is yes.
S. Mary Cole
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Yes, I do though it's not my decision but my husbands. I've MS, which effects the brain, memory etc. Bless his heart for trying to help. The sad fact is nothing can change the amount of lesions I have.
Thank you for your reply. Very sad to know you have MS, I wish you the best. Your husband truly loves you, I'm glad you have him at your side.
Kaila
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I tried to read some of this article, (it's a good one; thanks for it!)
and one thing I noticed in it, is that some of the Nootropics have Omega-3's and B-vitamins, both of which, I know we can get from food sources, such as I love Flax Oil.
my examples of failing memory?
cannot spell rifle or rilef?
werid or weird
handle or handel
embarsamment or embarrassment
Dozens and dozens more, but they 'won't come to mind'.
Speech on TV is getting faster and faster, don't seem to be able to grasp implications quick as I use too...
My speech is becoming slower,
'So you went huh, to WalMarts to get some bolts but, huh, they didn't...'
cannot spell rifle or rilef?
werid or weird
handle or handel
embarsamment or embarrassment
Dozens and dozens more, but they 'won't come to mind'.
Speech on TV is getting faster and faster, don't seem to be able to grasp implications quick as I use too...
My speech is becoming slower,
'So you went huh, to WalMarts to get some bolts but, huh, they didn't...'
Kaila
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This is an interesting product to try. Let us know, please, what dosage you are trying, and whatever you think about it.After doing a little research, I decided to go with the main ingredient in Neuriva, Phosphatidylserine, There is some information about this ingredient for memory. This is what I bought, 60 softgels, took my first today after dinner. I'll see if there's any positive affects in sixty days.
https://www.wellnessverge.com/neuriva-vs-prevagen-whats-the-difference
Yes Kaila. A lot of foods contain certain vitamins and nutrients, and that is good if you eat them. From what I understand, you couldn't eat enough of these foods to have a therapeutic value to treat deficiencies or help with certain conditions.
I eat salmon at least once, and sometimes more than once per week, usually a Norwegian salmon fillet I buy from the supermarket, Honey Smoked Salmon in a package, and Lox (smoked salmon) which I usually have on bagels with cream cheese and onion. But I also have been taking NOW brand liquid omega 3 fish oil for years now.
I eat food that have B vitamins like leafy greens, beef, chicken, but I also take a B-50 complex several times a week.
I'm not a health freak at all, but I just do what I feel is good for me personally. So far not on any prescription drugs, etc.
Since I take many beneficial vitamins, supplements and herbs, I decided to just focus on that one ingredient, as opposed to the other Nootropics formulas. Worth a try for me, since there has been Alzheimer's Disease in my family and although my memory has never been great, it does seem to be getting a bit worse in these past years.
Flax is good, glad you like it so much! I used to buy Flax seeds and eat it in my greek yogurt.
Right now I'm just taking one 100 mg. softgel per day. I have to see how I'm feeling toward the end of the bottle, will either increase my dosage, leave it the same, or stop taking it. Will definitely let you know, memory issues in seniors is a big concern and it would be nice if we could use something that helps.This is an interesting product to try. Let us know, please, what dosage you are trying, and whatever you think about it.
Pauline1954
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I take N Aceytlcysteine. Its an excellent product.
Pauline1954
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I know you asked about products you see on tv but I wanted to share with you the supplement I take. And links for you too read about it.
There are so many benefits to taking this amino acid. Its really incredible.
Studies have shown that NAC shows properties in crossing the BBB, in the protection of brain mitochondria, and in counteracting the memory loss because of age. This has been observed by analyzing increased activities of Complex I in mitochondria of pre-synaptic terminals of aged mice [54,64].
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6320789/#sec4-molecules-23-03305title
Thank you Pauline for sharing your experience with this supplement, I will see if it's available in my local health food store and add it to what I am currently using. I appreciate your input.