Do Memory Supplements Work?

Do memory supplements work? Yes — if they are chosen strategically and taken in the appropriate amounts.

Do Memory Supplements Work?

Nootropic herbal extracts may help to improve cognitive ability, memory, concentration, and creativity. They have the potential to improve mood and reduce anxiety, increase willpower and motivation, and reduce levels of social discomfort.

“Nootropic” is a word formed from the Greek words ‘nous,’ meaning “mind” or “intellect,” and “trepein,'”meaning ‘bend. A true nootropic enhances memory and learning ability; helps the brain resist learned behaviors and disruptive memories; protects the brain from harmful physical or chemical injury or damage; enhances the efficiency of brain functions; and lacks any sedative, stimulant, or toxic side effects.

Some of the nootropic herbal extracts with the greatest potential include Cistanche, Polygala tenuifolia (Yuan Zhi), Semen cuscutae (Dodder Seed), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), and Bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum). Many studies suggest that these supplements are among the most promising nootropic supplements in the world, which is why we sell them in our online store. In addition, we have created a new BrainStorm Nootropic Brain Health Support Kit that contains five of these extracts.

Right Supplements, Wrong Amounts

So, do memory supplements work? The right supplements can provide support for memory, focus, and learning. However, even when selecting the right supplements, many people consume an extremely small amount of those supplements. Let’s take a look, for example at capsules and tinctures vs. all-natural herbal extracts.

Let’s say you want to try Semen cuscutae, so you purchase Semen cuscutae capsules. How much Semen cuscutae should you take each day? The answer is complicated. The amount should depend on your weight, your medical history, and the specific health support you’re seeking. In any case, the number of Semen cuscutae capsules you consume probably won’t come close to the amount of Semen cuscutae herbal extract you actually need.

If you took the number of capsules you actually need, those capsules can get prohibitively expensive.

Now, let’s look at tinctures. Tinctures are often made by soaking a plant in alcohol. If you let the alcohol evaporate from the dropper, you might be left with 90 milligrams of extract. A one ounce bottle of tincture might hold less than 3 grams of active extract. By the dropper-ful, you’re taking insufficient amounts of Semen cuscutae. You’re also paying a premium for the privilege.

Nootropic Herbal Extracts in BrainStorm Kits

Memory supplements work for many people, particularly when the right supplements are chosen and the right amounts of those supplements are consumed. Linden Botanicals has created a nootropic herbal extract kit called BrainStorm. Kits include five individually packaged herbal extracts: Cistanche, Haritaki, Polygala, Semen cuscutae, and Bilberry.

This proprietary collection of herbal extracts is designed to:

Do Memory Supplements Work? We Believe These Five Memory Supplements Do.

Cistanche tubulosa: Cistanche may show antidepressant-like effects on chronic stress. The study addresses the health benefits of Cistanche tubulosa, including its antidepressant-like effects through its ability to restore gut microbiota homeostasis. Other research shows it may enhance mitochondrial functional and antioxidant capacity, which may improve longevity and endurance and reduce fatigue. Read the Cistanche FAQ.

Polygala tenuifolia: Polygala tenuifolia may reduce cognitive deficits and protect against cognitive decline. Polygala may  also promote neural stem cell proliferation and differentiation puts it in a special category of nootropics that supports new brain cell growth. Read the Polygala FAQ.

Semen cuscutae: Semen cuscutae extract may exhibit protective activity against chemically induced memory deficit, as well as protect against oxidative damage and neuroinflammation. It may help to alleviate memory loss by rescuing caspase-3-mediated synaptic damage. The extract may also show protective activity against induced memory deficit. Read the Semen cuscutae FAQ.

Haritaki: Haritaki has a wide variety of constituents believed to affect cognition. A study published in Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences indicates that Haritaki extract has AChEI and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, all of which are relevant to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Read the Haritaki FAQ.

Bilberry: Anthocyanins, a type of flavonoids found in Bilberry and some other berries, may help lower the risk of developing cognitive decline. Significant improvements have been observed on memory, while some studies report effects on attention and psychomotor speed or executive function. In addition, compounds in Bilberry seem to jumpstart the brain, helping aging neurons communicate again. Read the Bilberry FAQ.

Five Nootropic Extracts in Each BrainStorm Kit

Do memory supplements work? We believe the five extracts in our proprietary BrainStorm Kits do. We selected each of these extracts based on the scientific research behind each plant.

Haritaki, Bilberry, Polygala, Cistanche, and Semen cuscutae are all-natural nootropic herbal extracts that have the potential to optimize brain health and help improve memory, focus, and learning. That’s why we created a handy Brainstorm Kit that includes all five.

Suggested Use: Blend Cistanche, Haritaki, and Bilberry into the Morning Mix pouch. Blend Polygala and Semen cuscutae into the Nighttime Mix pouch. Zip seal and shake the pouches well to blend the mixture. The Morning Mix serving size is 1/2 teaspoon. The Nighttime Mix serving size is 1/3 teaspoon. Put the measured amount of mix into hot water or cold fruit juice. Drink the Morning Mix serving on an empty stomach in the morning. Drink the Nighttime Mix serving at night before bedtime.

All that’s left is to enjoy your memory tea!

To learn more about BrainStorm Kits, check out the BrainStorm FAQ.

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