Memory Claims

Weak science, confusing ingredient lists plague brain health supplements, study asserts

04-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new paper raises concerns about how brain health supplements are marketed to patients suffering with dementia. The paper asserts the most popular products have little scientific backing and aren’t transparent about the dosages of their ingredients

Cohen team finds unapproved drugs in cognitive support products

24-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new paper from a prominent industry critic has found a number of unapproved drugs in a suite of cognitive and memory support products purchased online.

Schisandra plus vitamin C may synergistically boost cognition (for mice at least)

29-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of vitamin C and an extract from Schisandra chinensis may enhance learning and memory and recognition ability, suggests a new study done in Korea with mice.

Curcumin cuts brain inflammation in rat cell model

17-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The inflammation quelling aspects of curcumin have been studied for years. New research suggests the ingredient can cut a specific form of inflammation associated with memory loss in neurodegenerative conditions.

CVS to pay refunds to settle lawsuit over memory claims on algal DHA

30-Sep-2019 By Hank Schultz

CVS has agreed to pay refunds on a brand of memory supplements, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which had sued the company on behalf of consumers.