What brain food supplements actually are
This is a category where the marketing runs a long way ahead of the evidence, so it is worth being plain. Nothing on this page is a nootropic and nothing here will make you smarter. What these ingredients do is supply nutrients the brain uses.
If you are dealing with persistent brain fog, memory changes or concentration problems, that belongs with your GP first. Sleep, thyroid function, iron and B12 are common causes and no supplement substitutes for finding out which.
Brain supplements, ingredient by ingredient
Choline from sunflower lecithin
Choline is an essential nutrient and most people in Australia fall short of the adequate intake. Sunflower lecithin is a dietary source of phosphatidylcholine, which is a practical way to add it. Sunflower Lecithin, and the background in our guide to choline.
Creatine, not just for training
Creatine is best known for strength, but it has been studied for cognitive performance as well, particularly under sleep deprivation. It is the most researched ingredient on this page. Creatine Monohydrate.
Trace minerals as the foundation
Minerals are involved in ordinary cellular function, including in the brain. This is the least glamorous item here and often the most sensible starting point if your diet has gaps. Bio Fulvic Minerals.
Where to start
If your diet is short on eggs and organ meats, start with choline. If you train, or if your sleep is poor, creatine is the better first move. If you suspect the basics are missing, start with the minerals.
Taking all three at once tells you nothing about which one helped.
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