Which Brain Supplements Actually Work? (5 to Use, 3 to Avoid)

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Want to boost your memory but overwhelmed by supplement hype? In this video, I share 5 science-backed brain supplements that actually support memory—and 3 to avoid. You’ll also learn how to choose quality products, when to test for deficiencies, and how to build a supplement plan that works.

References
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Nakazaki, Eri et al. “Citicoline and Memory Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.” The Journal of nutrition vol. 151,8 (2021): 2153-2160. doi:10.1093/jn/nxab119

Uwitonze, Anne Marie, and Mohammed S Razzaque. “Role of Magnesium in Vitamin D Activation and Function.” The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association vol. 118,3 (2018): 181-189. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2018.037

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5 Comments

  1. My family members died from Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease and I need to know whether or not I am susceptible to catching these diseases please pray for me and my entire family members and friends worldwide 🌐 💜 🙏

  2. Really enjoyed this video—clear, practical, and not hypey. I especially liked that you put the basics first (sleep, exercise, diet) and warned people about proprietary “brain blends” and caffeine-heavy stacks.

    Just a few nuances from the research side that might help viewers set realistic expectations:

    Omega-3s (DHA/EPA): I agree they’re a good foundation, but the overall data looks more like modest benefits and not for everyone, often depending on baseline omega-3 levels, age, and how long someone takes them.

    Vitamin D: totally agree on testing and correcting deficiency. But for memory specifically, the stronger recent long-term trials haven’t consistently shown a clear cognitive boost just from supplementing—so I’d frame it more as “important if you’re low,” not a reliable memory enhancer on its own.

    B vitamins: same idea—most helpful when someone actually has low B12/folate or high homocysteine, rather than as a blanket “memory supplement” for everyone. And “methylated is always better” seems a bit more situation-dependent than it sounds.

    Magnesium L-threonate: interesting and promising, but I’m not sure the evidence is strong enough yet to say it’s the only form that meaningfully crosses the BBB—feels like that claim is ahead of the human data.

    Overall: great guide, just worth tightening a couple of claims so people don’t expect dramatic memory changes from supplements alone. Thanks for making evidence-based content.

  3. Can’t thank you enough for all your videos. I could say more but I’ll just say thank you for now. Appreciate you and the information more than words can express! 🫶🏼

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