‘Memory’ pills are bunk, Oklahoma doctor says

Some ingredients commonly sold individually or in blends often promoted as memory enhancers:

→Coenzyme Q10: An antioxidant occurring naturally in the body that is needed for normal cell reactions.

→Coral calcium: A form of calcium carbonate claimed to be from formerly living organisms. The federal Food and Drug Administration filed a formal complaint against promoters and distributors of this product in 2003.

→Phosphatidylserine: A kind of fat that surrounds nerve cells.

→Gingko biloba: A plant extract thought to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

→Huperzine A: A moss extract that has properties similar to some drugs that are FDA approved for Alzheimer’s treatment.

→Omega-3 fatty acids: Polyunsaturated fats with links to reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.

Source: Alzheimer’s Association