What can I take to improve my memory?

Question

My memory, for saying I am 26, is shocking. I've heard I should eat more fish? And is there some vitamin or oil or something that is good for improving memory?

Please help - it's getting worse by the day!!

Answer 1

okay the first is fish for sure...
the second option is ....soak just 2 almonds at nite b4 sleeping..and in the morning b4 u eat anything...peel the skin of those almonds and eat it...
they say those 2 almonds are equivaltent to 10 almonds....
eat it every nite..it has other benefits too....ur blood becomes cleaner...ur hair becomes more soft...etc.etc

Answer 2

Fish has DHA which is supposed to improve memory.

They used to say GINGKO, but now it has been proven to do absolutely nothing.

Your brain needs a few things to function. The brain itself is a very simple organ that needs:

GLUCOSE and O2. First of all, keep in mind that glucose is the same thing as sugar. So although it might not improve your memory, sugar does help in keeping your brain alert. 02 is your basical oxygen. No brainer, we all need that to stay alive.

Some things they say that are good are multivitamin supplements since many of the vitamins in these pills are necessary for a healthy life and lifestyle. It is highly recommended by doctors, to take vitamin and mineral tablets for your health, since many of the vitamins are hard to come by if you eat out a lot.

As to specific vitamins that improve memory, there really isnt one magic pill that does that. DHA supposedly does some kind of something but that's in a controlled environment where rats were fed nothing but DHA. And that kind of situation is unheard of in real life. None the less, I would think it helps to take DHA. Eating blue berry extracts will improve your eyesight which should keep your concentration higher for prolonged periods of time which in turn should keep your brain working and focused,

Sleep used to be an essential part of memory but now scientists have found out that more sleep didnt really equate to a better memory or better test results.

If memory improvement is your sole goal, you should try a course on speed reading. They say speed reading improves memory. Also "speed listening" (this is when they play tapes at higher than normal speed) also improves memory.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

Medicine-wise, i'd say few things will work. And those that will, you'll hardly notice the effect
Memory techniques would be more helpful, for memory, as any function, improves through constant training. I would suggest you contact a cognitive psy specialist but not sure you can afford that.

Also, there's an issue with types of memory. There's short-term memory, long-term memory and operative memory. You'll need to diagnose correctly which one of them fails you. If it's, say, short-term memory then medication can help. But maybe you just have a problem processing and storing information, for which operative memory is responsible, and fixing that requires professional supervision.
Anyway, there's no remedy for all.

Try glutamic acid, tho, it functions as neurotransmitter so may help processing info (from Wikipedia: Because of its role in synaptic plasticity, it is believed that glutamic acid is involved in cognitive functions like learning and memory in the brain)

As medical students, my ma and her groupmates once tried to map out a medication scheme to improve their memory before exams time. After a short discussion they dropped the topic as they all arrived at the thought they'd have to set up a million reminders to take their pills!

Answer 4

It's been proven that blueberries and dark green vegetables (spinach, chard, etc.) have a definite link to improving memory. I tried Ginko Biloba, or whatever it's named (I can't remember just now!) for quite a while with no improvement. It isn't proven adequately to improve memory yet. But try doing a search on "memory food enhancers" and check out sites that offer natural foods, rather than the herbal supplemental pills that you have to order from some unknown "Herbaligist."

Answer 5

Fish wont help! There are loads of memory type books you can buy to assist with this. But start off trying to remember everything you need from the supermarket, create a list in your head and associate what you are buying with objects. So, bread, milk, cheese, could be going to the bakers I will see the cow on the way who produces milk and cheese...have to create a little story in your mind......sounds bizarre but it works honestly, I never take a list and remember at least 20 odd items and it keeps your mind active and helps your memory.

Answer 6

Yes, fish oil is one solution. There's one called EyeQ or something like that. Also you should stretch your brain frequently by doing cross words, doing things differently to normal (ie shower with eyes closed, take a different route to work) and learning about new things (for example I am reading an atlas for short periods of time in the evenings to learn about capital cities!

Answer 7

At your age you will notice changes in your memory. These could well be alarming at first. I forgot spelling and especially phone numbers.

There are loads of "mental exercises" you can do on the net or by for the Nintendo DS etc.

You can try memory mapping as well. These are all techniques anyone can do and it is like exercise. The more you do the better you get.

Answer 8

Fish liver oil tablets with omega 3 is great, also sources of nuts, green veg and oily fish is said to help! Are you sure your not pregnant, that takes away half of your 'memory'!!

Answer 9

Well vetty believe me the best way to improve ur memory is to practice meditation...well apart frm tat a healthy lifestlye is a contributing factor..so get some good books on yoga, or buddhist mediation....it really works..n focus on the word "practice"...

Answer 10

any ginko biloba vitamin or a vitamin with ginseng in it....they improve memory....also try taking some 2 to 3 almonds daily for a month or so.