There are several things you can do for short-term memory. Supplements aren't always the answer, but they can help based upon the root cause. If you think you might have ADHD or ADD causing your memory issues, you should consult with a doctor before changing your dietary intake.
The first thing to remember is that your food you eat is the most powerful drug you consume. High-starch, high-sugar diets are horrible for short-term memory because they actually decrease your brain's access to the sugar it needs after an hour or so (thus the sleepy feeling after a "heavy meal"). Cut out sugars and processed grains, that is, white bread. Stick with whole wheat bread, and avoid pasta, potatoes, and other starches. Increase your vegetable-to-meat ratio to where the meat you eat in one sitting is about the size of your palm, and your vegetables are about three times as much. Also, there are several foods that naturally increase the chemical transmitters in your brain. Fish and turkey are the best, along with legumes.
As for supplements, there are several things you can do. Since most people don't eat enough fish, an Omega complex supplement is usually a good idea for most folks. This helps your brain build the neuron sheaths necessary to establish new connections. Secondly, you want to increase the availability of neurotransmitters, the most important of which are constructed from L-Tyrosine. On a good diet, you shouldn't need to supplement because the brain can build its own neurotransmitters from L-Tyrosine and phenylalanine. The best source for L-Tyrosine is turkey meat because it's naturally bonded to the fats your body will need to process it. However, you can also get it from a supplement from places like GNC.
FAIR WARNING: unbonded L-Tyrosine and stomachs don't get along well at all because contact with such large amounts of amino acids triggers a regurgitation reflex. Find the smallest amounts you can in a supplement, and even then, cut it in half until you get used to it. Eat a small meal when taking L-Tyrosine. Or just eat some turkey every other day, which is better for you anyway.
Give these changes some time to take effect. You won't notice an overnight change, but rather a gradual improvement as your brain adjusts to the new levels of amino acids available for its use.
2007-05-17 04:39:40
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answered by Brandon F 3
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Ginkgo Biloba works great but be careful if you have heavy periods because it might make it worse. It works like aspirin thinning the blood to flow more freely.
I agree with the others that games, word puzzles or anything that makes you have to really concentrate, even learning a new language.
I find doing a more complicated hairstyle (like an updo helps) because you're doing something detailed and something fun.
If you are suffering from post traumatic stress, it can cause your short term memory to not be as it should for a little while. I survived a drive-by shooting last fall. My short term memory was off for a few months.
If you find that your memory is still not what you need it to be, contact your primary care specialist.
I found a similar question that marisalwood was voted for giving the best answer. See below.
marisalwood:
"The one recommended to me by my own doctor includes a lot of whole grains and leafy green vegetables, which are high in folic acid.
Folic acid is very good for the central nervous system; pregnant women take it to prevent neural tube defects in their unborn babies.
I know other people who say they've had good results with diets high in omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish and in flaxseed oil). "
2007-05-17 04:33:50
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answered by L M 5
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yes I just took one , but I just can't seem to remember what it was called.. Below is links for info on vitamins and memory, and links to vitamins for sale for memory. Check with your Doctor if you are on any prescribed medications before taking nutritional supplements. I have used many different vitamins over the years generally I feel they help but not a quick fix only mild and slow results usually at best, there are also new medications for certain diseases causing memory loss you should speak with your personal Physician about these options. Hope this helps.
2007-05-17 04:32:27
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answered by Hey Moe 4
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Ginko Biloba is good for that
Also - to exercise your brain do quizzes
you can always write things down - it helps because you not only heard it or talked about it but your wrote it down and will tend to remember it.
you can talk to your doctor or phamicist about this or even an herbal store .
2007-05-17 04:16:05
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answered by Anonymous
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I heard that omega3 helps. Playing memory games certainly does help. I also have poor memory problem and a chinese physician told me that its because of my nose (sinus) and there is a lack of oxygen going to my brain, resulting in forgetfulness.
2007-05-17 04:17:45
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answered by Ferris Wheel 1
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I recently read an article about moving your eyes side to side for 30 seconds. It improved memory by 10% in a recent study.
2007-05-17 04:19:18
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answered by Ryan E 2
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Ginko Biloba..
2007-05-17 04:20:00
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answered by Squirrel 2
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Ginko biloba is supposed to help. It won't be very noticable. Try doing puzzles. Your brain is a muscle, it needs exercise.
2007-05-17 04:18:53
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answered by Bryan N 2
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ginkgo biloba and a diet including b-vitamins
2007-05-17 04:18:06
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answered by Anonymous
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Echinacea
2007-05-17 04:14:21
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answered by EventNewYork 3
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