Cognitive Health
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Brain health supplements: what the evidence says about what works
Brain health supplements are a multibillion-dollar market built on promises most products cannot back. Only multivitamins and creatine have consistent trial data, while most other products sell on claims the research simply does not support.
Limited evidence links creatine to better cognition in older adults
A systematic review of six studies finds creatine may benefit memory and attention in adults over 55. The evidence is thin, with only one of six studies rated methodologically 'good.' The authors say high-quality trials are needed before clinical recommendations.
Lion's Mane extract showed no overall cognitive improvement in acute trial
A double-blind trial in Frontiers in Nutrition found that a single 3-gram dose of Lion's Mane fruiting body extract did not significantly improve overall cognition or mood in healthy young adults, though fine motor dexterity improved on the pegboard test.