Supplements That Can Help Boost Brain Power

Would it not be great if you could just pop a pill and remember everything and everything? 

Realistically, there are no supplements that can boost your brain power to such astounding 

levels. But studies have shown that regular intake of certain supplements increases the ability 

to remember. There are many herbs, supplements and foods that can improve your brain; the 

effect of which can mean improvement of memory, learning, concentration, attention, reasoning, 

social skills, decision making, and focus. If you can combine these ‘brain foods’ with sufficient 

rest and exercise, you will have boosted your brainpower in no time. 

The brain requires a variety of nutrients to produce neurotransmitters – these are substances 

that control mood, behavior, and mind. Studies have proved beyond doubt that nutritional 

supplements increase IQ and enhance learning ability. ‘Smart nutrients’ (cognitive enhancing 

supplements) are natural substances that improve human intelligence. 

Ginkgo Biloba:

This substance has been used for thousands of years in Eastern cultures and is perhaps the 

most well-known of all memory enhancing herbs. It works by diluting the blood vessels in the 

brain and enhancing blood flow to the brain; thus, supplying lots of oxygen to the brain. It also 

gets rid of harmful free radicals that damage brain cells. However, the results are not 

immediate. Taking the supplement continuously for a few weeks will start yielding results. 

Green Tea and Black Tea:

Recent research has shown that these common constituents of the kitchen are very effective in 

combating the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease. The most significant result seems to be that these 

prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine. This is a key chemical involved with memory and is 

lacking in Alzheimer’s patients. The effect of green tea is more lasting than that of black tea, 

which lasts only for a day.

Sage and Rosemary

A recent study shows that students who took sage performed better at a memory recall test. 

Scientists believe that sage contains substances that may increase levels of a chemical that 

transmits messages to the brain. Rosemary also helps stimulate the memory and alleviate 

mental fatigue. It also strengthens mental clarity. How exactly these substances help the brain 

remains ambiguous. 

Vitamin B Supplements:

A healthy diet should provide you with all the vitamins that are needed by the body. But at tim times of stress and fatigue, the body gets depleted of Vitamin B. This deficiency prevents the 

functioning of acetylcholine. Vitamin B also helps carry oxygen to the brain and this does away 

with harmful free radicals. Some natural foods like liver, eggs, soybeans, lentils, and green 

beans are rich in Vitamin B. Vitamin B Supplements also help to boost the level of these vital 

vitamins in the body. 

Iron deficiency:

The most common deficiency in most parts of the world is linked to iron deficiency. Poor 

concentration, diminished intelligence, and a short attention span are all attributed to iron 

deficiency. Iron helps carry oxygen to the blood and its deficiency leaves the brain sadly lacking 

in oxygen. Iron deficiency can be detected by a simple blood test. Iron-rich food like lean meat, 

beans, iron-fortified cereals, and iron supplements help raise the levels of iron. But absorption of iron becomes possible only in the presence of vitamin C. Garnishing iron-rich food with lime 

juice is one of the most effective and natural ways to ingest Vitamin C with iron. 

Water is an often overlooked but important necessity of the brain. The brain is 70% water, and a dehydrated brain works at a slower pace. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the brain hydrated with plenty of water.