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Feeling foggy? Need a boost in brain power? You\u2019re not alone. Many people are looking to take their health and performance to the next level, and with the promise of improved focus, memory and learning, \u201cbrain\u201d supplements seem like, well, a no-brainer.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t band-aid poor lifestyle habits with supplements,\u201d says Laura DeCesaris, IFMCP, DC, MSACN.\u201cThat being said, there is a time and place for high-quality, personalized supplementation.\u201d Here are some of the best brain-benefiting supplements, as backed by research:<\/p>\n
A bevy of research indicates that omega-3 fatty\u00a0acids have a positive impact on brain health: According to research published in\u00a0The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,<\/em> omega-3s had a positive impact on memory and reaction time, and other research indicates that people at an increased risk of Alzheimer\u2019s may benefit from their anti-inflammatory effects.<\/p>\n \u201cOmega-3s appear to\u00a0be particularly [effective] for those who already have some form of mild cognitive impairment,\u201d says Farshad Fani Marvasti, M.D., MPH, director of public health, prevention and health promotion at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix.<\/p>\n Rx:<\/strong> Take a supplement containing 1,000 milligrams each of EPA and DHA daily. (Or eat three to four servings of fatty fish weekly.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This adaptogenic herb may help combat mental fatigue and exhaustion and improve cognitive health. \u201cThink of rhodiola as a booster to keep your performance up during times of high stress,\u201d DeCesaris says. \u201cIt also can improve your mood by affecting your serotonin levels.\u201d<\/p>\n Rx:<\/strong> Take 200 to 400 milligrams daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n WARNING:<\/strong> Rhodiola may have a stimulant effect, so take it earlier in the day.<\/p>\n2. Rhodiola Root<\/strong><\/h3>\n