Does Anyone Here Use An Over-The-Counter Memory Product?

[Pauline1954]

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.

The one thing to please keep in mind its being banned for OTC market Jan 1, 2022. I posted a new post and explained more. Its really excellent and I am stocked up. You can still get it. Just ask or see my othrr post. I will be going to my doctor when I run out.
Good luck

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I don't think I would use an over the counter memory product unless it's a particular supplement, like Ginko biloba which has been touted to improve brain function. I've notice my memory isn't quite what it used to be over the past few months but I'm not reaching for pills/tonics just yet.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ginkgo-biloba-benefits

 

[Pauline1954]

I don't think I would use an over the counter memory product unless it's a particular supplement, like Ginko biloba which has been touted to improve brain function. I've notice my memory isn't quite what it used to be over the past few months but I'm not reaching for pills/tonics just yet.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ginkgo-biloba-benefits

Its an amino acid and is excellent. Its used with Alzheimer and patients with memories illnesses. If you read the link it will tell about studies.

Heres the same address where your ginko info is at.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/nac-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6

 

[Pauline1954]

I don't think I would use an over the counter memory product unless it's a particular supplement, like Ginko biloba which has been touted to improve brain function. I've notice my memory isn't quite what it used to be over the past few months but I'm not reaching for pills/tonics just yet.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ginkgo-biloba-benefits

I understand. It took me months to decide to try it. But I have had nothing but great results. It is a decision we have to become comfortable with when trying new products. I do so understand.

 

[SeaBreeze]

The one thing to please keep in mind its being banned for OTC market Jan 1, 2022. I posted a new post and explained more. Its really excellent and I am stocked up. You can still get it. Just ask or see my othrr post. I will be going to my doctor when I run out.
Good luck

That doesn't mean much to me, it's not dangerous, it's just the FDA trying to eliminate it from the market, so they can make money by selling it as a drug available only by prescription. If it's available by me, and I'm sure it is, I will get some and start using it. If I have good results, I'll purchase enough to last for awhile. Soon they will try to control the CBD products that help so many.
https://www.soperlawfirm.com/blog/the-fdas-drug-exclusion-provision

 

[Pauline1954]

That doesn't mean much to me, it's not dangerous, it's just the FDA trying to eliminate it from the market, so they can make money by selling it as a drug available only by prescription. If it's available by me, and I'm sure it is, I will get some and start using it. If I have good results, I'll purchase enough to last for awhile. Soon they will try to control the CBD products that help so many.
https://www.soperlawfirm.com/blog/the-fdas-drug-exclusion-provision

Ok, Good luck.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I take N Aceytlcysteine. Its an excellent product.

How many milligrams do you take daily?

 

[Colleen]

I can't remember if I do or not

 

[Murrmurr]

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.

I take both of those because I'm still experiencing loss of appetite.

@SeaBreeze , in addition to those, which do quicken recall, I also use ginseng tea and DHEA supplement with good results.

 

[win231]

Nor me... first I've even heard of it tbh

Maybe you heard about before but you forgot.

 

[Nathan]

FDA curbs unfounded memory supplement claims

 

[Pauline1954]

How many milligrams do you take daily?

I take about 300 to 500. I take the pure powder/crystals and use an 1/8 measuring teaspoon and about half of this. It ends up to be less than 600. I have a grams scale and did a little creating measuring. I am going to get myself a milligram scale but havent yet decided. Probably because I made the gram scales get close. If you put 8n gel capsules its good to have the scales to measure it out correctly. There is no toxicity level thats been achieved from taking more. Fyi: The research has been done on this. So its easy to take without concern. It lasts a long time.

 

[Kaila]

FDA curbs unfounded memory supplement claims

Excellent article, thanks for that pertinent link.

Even though I do take some supplements, I agree there is helpful info to be aware of, in the article.

 

[Kaila]

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

Just for important clarity for all of us;
Some of the posts in this very good thread, are about NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine)
While others of these posts were about PS (Phosphatidylsterine ) and then, a few of the posts in this thread are about other supplements, such as Gingko,

so each of us readers, need to take care not to assume which one a particular post is referring to!

 

[Kaila]

The one thing to please keep in mind its being banned for OTC market Jan 1, 2022. I posted a new post and explained more. Its really excellent and I am stocked up. You can still get it. Just ask or see my othrr post. I will be going to my doctor when I run out.
Good luck

When that supplement (NAC) and others, are switched from OTC to prescription-needed;
Another concerning issue, is that they might not be even partially covered by most insurances, (for those who have prescription drug insurances) as well as their prices being likely to increase.

 

[win231]

I bought some, but I can't remember where I put it.

 

[SeaBreeze]

@Pauline1954 I just picked up a bottle of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, 600mg capsules. Since the name was spelled a bit differently I looked it up, seems to be the same amino acid. Approximately how long were you using it before you noticed it was making a difference? I plan on taking it starting today, but will continue taking the PS also until that bottle is gone.
https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-n-acetyl-l-cysteine-and-n-acetylcysteine/

 

[Packerjohn]

No way buddy! No snake oil "make a fast buck" product for me. When I go into the city and have many places to go to or when I go grocery shopping, I write it down on paper so I don't forget. I seem to really get my shopping done fast and walk circles around all those strange people standing in grocery stores and starring at this phones. By the way, we all forget little things as we age. It's normal. Hey, we have lived 70 or 80 years and have a lot to remember compared to a "know it all" teenager of 15.
The exception, of course, is dementia or Alzheimer, which is very serious medical problem for those of us who get it.

 

[Pauline1954]

@Pauline1954 I just picked up a bottle of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, 600mg capsules. Since the name was spelled a bit differently I looked it up, seems to be the same amino acid. Approximately how long were you using it before you noticed it was making a difference? I plan on taking it starting today, but will continue taking the PS also until that bottle is gone.
https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-n-acetyl-l-cysteine-and-n-acetylcysteine/

This is the product.

Okay, its used for ocd as well. I had a bad habit of staying in bed after I woke up. Just lazing away. I didnt like this but I was not motivated. I could stay in bed all day if I knew I could have gotten by with it. Saying this this was a behavior that was hard to change. However the morning after the very first day I took NAC I got up and made my bed which never happens. That was actually shocking to know its helped me in this manner. I havent lazed in bed since May 20. I thought it was March. I looked back in my phone calendar to make sure. Then I begin to notice more energy. Quicker thinking. Memory and my mood and disposition got better. I was happier and stopped worrying about a few personal stuff I didnt need to worry about. Then after months of being on it my asthma went away. It almost left with vitamin d3 at,10,000iu a day. But the nac did it for me. It also has helped with my blood glucose. I dont have the spikes like I used to. And I am so sensitive to carbs and dont eat breads or grains but will eat a potatoe or fruit at times it would spike. Anyway, I feel its helped me in more ways than any supplement ever had. And inflammation. I its helped inflammation in my knees. I now have incorporated jogging exercises in the evening for 20 minutes. Its converts to glutathione which is the master antioxidant that fights colds, flues infections, illnesses in general.

It also helps detox the liver. It is used in emergency rooms for tylenol toxcity. There are a lot out there. Many many people reported it helping with recovering from the C2 virux. Supposedly this is a reason many articles claim why the fda is banning the otc privileges.

Just my experience and what I feel it had done for me. With everything else you want to take asking your doctor wouldnt hurt.

In short to answer your question how long, immediately and then started experiencing more benefits I mentioned. Everyone is different so dont expect it to help ypu the same way. Also, find out if it interacts with any other medication you are taking. Always find out my googling or asking doctor or, pharmacist.

 

[Pauline1954]

When that supplement (NAC) and others, are switched from OTC to prescription-needed;
Another concerning issue, is that they might not be even partially covered by most insurances, (for those who have prescription drug insurances) as well as their prices being likely to increase.

True. Just like nature-throid . Its a thyroid medication from porcine. Its the closet to the humans and thats why it works so well with many hypothyroidism patients. I couldnt taken levthyroxin at all the pharmaceutical drug they push. It was aweful. So,i went with nature throid. Anyway, not every person only purchases insurance covered drugs or supplements. So we may have to chalk that up just like otc aspirin etc.

 

[SeaBreeze]

This is the product.

Okay, its used for ocd as well. I had a bad habit of staying in bed after I woke up. Just lazing away. I didnt like this but I was not motivated. I could stay in bed all day if I knew I could have gotten by with it. Saying this this was a behavior that was hard to change. However the morning after the very first day I took NAC I got up and made my bed which never happens. That was actually shocking to know its helped me in this manner. I havent lazed in bed since May 20. I thought it was March. I looked back in my phone calendar to make sure. Then I begin to notice more energy. Quicker thinking. Memory and my mood and disposition got better. I was happier and stopped worrying about a few personal stuff I didnt need to worry about. Then after months of being on it my asthma went away. It almost left with vitamin d3 at,10,000iu a day. But the nac did it for me. It also has helped with my blood glucose. I dont have the spikes like I used to. And I am so sensitive to carbs and dont eat breads or grains but will eat a potatoe or fruit at times it would spike. Anyway, I feel its helped me in more ways than any supplement ever had. And inflammation. I its helped inflammation in my knees. I now have incorporated jogging exercises in the evening for 20 minutes. Its converts to glutathione which is the master antioxidant that fights colds, flues infections, illnesses in general.

It also helps detox the liver. It is used in emergency rooms for tylenol toxcity. There are a lot out there. Many many people reported it helping with recovering from the C2 virux. Supposedly this is a reason many articles claim why the fda is banning the otc privileges.

Just my experience and what I feel it had done for me. With everything else you want to take asking your doctor wouldnt hurt.

In short to answer your question how long, immediately and then started experiencing more benefits I mentioned. Everyone is different so dont expect it to help ypu the same way. Also, find out if it interacts with any other medication you are taking. Always find out my googling or asking doctor or, pharmacist.

Thanks Pauline. I rarely see a doctor and have never been on any prescription drugs. I do have decades of personal experience with supplements, and I agree, what may work for one person, may not for another. We are all very different. I does have a lot of benefits, if it improves sharpness of memory that will be great. We'll see.

 

[Pauline1954]

Thanks Pauline. I rarely see a doctor and have never been on any prescription drugs. I do have decades of personal experience with supplements, and I agree, what may work for one person, may not for another. We are all very different. I does have a lot of benefits, if it improves sharpness of memory that will be great. We'll see.

If you decide to try it this year, do so. If it helps get a bag from bulk supplements as soon as youve determined its helping and order it. Sometimes it takes a few months to know all the benefits. So keep that in mind. If you like it stock up and then ask your doctor for it. Tell him how its helped improve your health. My doctor already knows Ive been taking it for months so after I run out or before I will start getting the prescription from the doctor, hopefully he will be open to it. But ive got a few years of it stocked up and waiting for another 2 pounds thats coming.