#Cognitive Health
Articles tagged #Cognitive Health on Vitalspell.
Bacopa monnieri outperforms Ginkgo biloba for working memory, analysis finds
A 2026 network meta-analysis of 29 trials found high-dose Bacopa monnieri substantially outperformed Ginkgo biloba for working memory in healthy adults, though the comparison relies on indirect evidence with no head-to-head trials.
Lion's Mane improved visual attention and sleep in 8-week RCT of 109 adults
A new randomized controlled trial posted to medRxiv found that 2 grams of Hericium erinaceus per day improved visual attention, working memory, sleep quality, and mood in adults aged 40 to 75 with subjective cognitive complaints. The effect sizes were modest and the study was funded by the supplement's manufacturer.
Phosphatidylserine supplement improved short-term memory in Chinese MCI trial
A 12-month RCT in 190 Chinese older adults found that a supplement containing phosphatidylserine, ALA, and Ginkgo improved short-term memory and executive function. But the combination-product design and a low PS dose make it hard to know which ingredient actually worked.