Cognitive Improvement
Cognitive improvement refers to an increase in performance on tasks of mental abilities including learning, thinking, memory, problem solving, logical reasoning, decision making, and attention.
Quick Answer
What it is
Cognitive improvement refers to an increase in performance on tasks of mental abilities including learning, thinking, memory, problem solving, logical reasoning, decision making, and attention.
Key findings
- Grade A: Reaction Time (Tea (Camellia sinensis))
- Grade B: Attention (Tea (Camellia sinensis))
- Grade B: "Measures of Intelligence " (Iron)
Safety
No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.
ℹ️ Quick Facts
Quick Facts: Cognitive Improvement
- Supplements Studied:55
- Research Trials:161
- Total Participants:28,654
- Grade A Supplements:1
- Top Supplement:Tea (Camellia sinensis) (A)
161 trials
28,654 participantsppts
55 supps · 324 outcomes
Evidence-Based Protocol
Supplement stack ranked by research quality
Primary Stack (Tier 1)
100-200mg caffeine + 100-200mg L-theanine (1:1 or 1:2 ratio)
Caffeine enhances alertness and attention while L-theanine promotes calm focus, together providing synergistic cognitive enhancement without jitteriness
40 studies | 2,500 participants
200-400mg standardized extract daily
Ginsenosides enhance cholinergic function, cerebral blood flow, and neuroplasticity for improved memory and mental clarity
25 studies | 1,500 participants
Supporting Stack (Tier 2)
300-600mg standardized extract (50% bacosides) daily
Bacosides enhance synaptic transmission, increase BDNF, and improve memory consolidation through cholinergic and serotonergic mechanisms
25 studies | 1,200 participants
1-2g DHA daily (from fish oil or algal oil)
DHA is a critical structural component of brain cell membranes, supporting neuronal function, synaptic plasticity, and neuroprotection
30 studies | 3,000 participants
500-3000mg daily
Hericenones and erinacines stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis, promoting neurogenesis and cognitive enhancement
12 studies | 400 participants
100-300mg daily
Essential phospholipid for neuronal membrane fluidity, supporting neurotransmitter release and cognitive function
15 studies | 800 participants
3-5g daily
Enhances brain ATP availability, supporting working memory and processing speed, especially under stress or sleep deprivation
15 studies | 600 participants
How It Works
Cognitive enhancement involves improving various aspects of brain function: memory, attention, focus, processing speed, and mental clarity. Unlike treating cognitive decline or disease, this protocol aims to optimize normal brain function. The most effective approach combines multiple mechanisms—from neurotransmitter optimization to structural brain support.
•Caffeine + L-Theanine is the most reliable nootropic combination. Caffeine blocks adenosine (which makes you feel tired), increasing alertness, focus, and reaction time. L-theanine, an amino acid from tea, promotes alpha brain waves associated with calm focus. Together they provide the energy boost of caffeine without the jitters or anxiety—smooth, sustained mental clarity. Studies show improvements in attention, task switching, and cognitive performance.
•Panax Ginseng (Korean ginseng) is one of the most studied herbal cognitive enhancers. Its active compounds (ginsenosides) improve blood flow to the brain, enhance cholinergic function (important for memory), and reduce mental fatigue. Studies show improvements in working memory, reaction time, and mental arithmetic. Effects are often noticeable within hours of dosing.
•Bacopa Monnieri is an Ayurvedic herb that enhances memory and learning. It increases levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which supports the growth of new neurons and synapses. It takes 8-12 weeks of daily use to see full benefits, but studies consistently show improved memory consolidation and reduced forgetting.
•Omega-3 Fatty Acids (DHA) are essential building blocks of brain cell membranes. Your brain is about 60% fat, and DHA is the most abundant omega-3 in the brain. Adequate DHA supports neuronal function, synaptic transmission, and neuroprotection. Low omega-3 intake is associated with cognitive decline.
•Lion's Mane Mushroom is unique in that it stimulates production of nerve growth factor (NGF), which promotes the growth and survival of neurons. This makes it particularly interesting for long-term cognitive support and may help with neurogenesis (creation of new brain cells).
•Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid that maintains the fluidity and function of neuronal membranes. It supports neurotransmitter release and receptor function. Studies show benefits for memory, especially in older adults.
•Creatine isn't just for muscles—your brain uses significant ATP for cognitive function. Creatine supplementation increases brain creatine stores, improving performance on demanding cognitive tasks, especially when sleep-deprived or mentally fatigued.
Expected timeline: Caffeine/L-theanine works within 30-60 minutes. Ginseng effects noticeable within hours. Bacopa requires 8-12 weeks for full memory benefits. Lion's mane and phosphatidylserine: 4-8 weeks. DHA and creatine: 2-4 weeks for brain stores to increase.
Generated from peer-reviewed researchSchema v2.0
Supplements for Cognitive Improvement
Sorted by strength of evidence
Detailed Outcomes
Grade:
Effect:
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A
Reaction Time
Moderate Improvement
3 studies88 participants
moderate↑Improves
B
Attention
Small Improvement
131 studies4 participants
small↑Improves
B
"Measures of Intelligence
"
Small Improvement
10 studies3105 participants
small↑Improves
?
Memory
5 studies718 participants
↑Improves
?
Attention
3 studies339 participants
↑Improves
B
Cognitive Decline
Moderate Improvement
2 studies213 participants
moderate↓Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
1 study24 participants
none
?
Memory
1 study16 participants
↑Improves
B
Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
Small Improvement
2 studies158 participants
small↓Improves
B
Attention
Small Improvement
2 studies82 participants
small↑Improves
?
Cognition
9 studies422 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
5 studies222 participants
↑Improves
?
Blood glucose
2 studies60 participants
↓Improves
?
Blood Pressure
1 study48 participants
↓Improves
?
Cognitive Decline
1 study61 participants
↓Improves
?
Motor Control
1 study112 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
1 study32 participants
↑Improves
?
Stress Signs and Symptoms
1 study50 participants
↓Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study30 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study28 participants
↑Improves
C
Anxiety Symptoms
Small Improvement
4 studies236 participants
small↓Improves
D
Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
No effect
1 study34 participants
none
?
Memory
10 studies516 participants
↑Improves
?
Attention
7 studies370 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
5 studies242 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
3 studies156 participants
↑Improves
?
Blood Pressure
2 studies72 participants
↑Worsens
?
Depression Symptoms
2 studies124 participants
↑Worsens
?
Motor Speed
2 studies96 participants
↑Improves
?
Arterial Stiffness
1 study24 participants
↑Worsens
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study24 participants
↑Worsens
?
Intermediate-Term Memory
1 study36 participants
↑Improves
?
Numerical Memory
1 study36 participants
↑Improves
?
Serum BDNF
1 study36 participants
↑Improves
?
Short-Term Memory (Simple)
1 study36 participants
↑Improves
?
Stress Signs and Symptoms
1 study24 participants
↑Worsens
?
Verbal Memory
1 study36 participants
↑Improves
C
ADHD Symptoms
Small Improvement
2 studies198 participants
small↓Improves
?
Attention
3 studies252 participants
↑Improves
?
Cognitive Decline
2 studies3558 participants
↓Improves
?
Depression Symptoms
2 studies122 participants
↓Improves
?
Memory
2 studies65 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
2 studies87 participants
↑Improves
?
Aggression
1 study33 participants
↑Improves
?
Anxiety Symptoms
1 study33 participants
↓Improves
?
Cerebral Blood Flow
1 study22 participants
↑Improves
?
Cerebral Oxygenation
1 study22 participants
↑Improves
?
Cognition
1 study1525 participants
↑Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study33 participants
↓Improves
?
Postpartum Depression Symptoms
1 study89 participants
↓Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study33 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study33 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study95 participants
↑Improves
C
Anxiety Symptoms
Small Improvement
2 studies46 participants
small↓Improves
D
Alertness
No effect
3 studies86 participants
none
?
Attention
8 studies216 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
6 studies144 participants
↑Improves
?
Executive Function
3 studies120 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
3 studies53 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
3 studies106 participants
↑Improves
?
Blood Pressure
2 studies72 participants
↓Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
2 studies62 participants
↑Improves
?
Cortisol
1 study38 participants
↓Improves
?
Depression Symptoms
1 study30 participants
↓Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study24 participants
↓Improves
?
Headaches
1 study24 participants
↓Improves
?
Motor Speed
1 study30 participants
↑Improves
?
Numerical Memory
1 study24 participants
↑Improves
?
Prepulse Inhibition
1 study14 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
1 study24 participants
↑Improves
?
Sedation
1 study16 participants
↑Improves
?
Sleep Disturbance Signs and Symptoms
1 study30 participants
↓Improves
?
Sleep Latency
1 study30 participants
↓Improves
?
Sleep Quality
1 study30 participants
↑Improves
?
Verbal Fluency
1 study30 participants
↑Improves
?
Verbal Memory
1 study30 participants
↑Improves
C
Cognition
Small Improvement
1 study180 participants
small↑Improves
?
Depression Symptoms
1 study44 participants
↓Improves
?
Interleukin 6
1 study44 participants
↓Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study180 participants
↑Improves
?
Serum BDNF
1 study44 participants
↑Improves
?
TNF-Alpha
1 study44 participants
↓Improves
C
Anxiety Symptoms
Small Improvement
1 study76 participants
small↓Improves
?
Depression Symptoms
2 studies111 participants
↓Improves
?
Cognitive Decline
1 study35 participants
↓Improves
?
Memory
1 study76 participants
↑Improves
C
Anxiety Symptoms
Small Improvement
1 study35 participants
small↓Improves
?
Attention
1 study35 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study35 participants
↑Improves
?
Serum BDNF
1 study35 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study35 participants
↑Improves
?
Verbal Fluency
1 study35 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study35 participants
↑Improves
C
Cognition
Small Improvement
1 study16 participants
small↑Improves
C
Executive Function
Small Improvement
1 study16 participants
small↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
2 studies31 participants
↑Improves
?
Memory
1 study16 participants
↑Improves
?
Sleep Quality
1 study16 participants
↑Improves
?
Stress Signs and Symptoms
1 study15 participants
↓Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study16 participants
↑Improves
C
Memory
Moderate Improvement
1 study47 participants
moderate↑Improves
D
Motor Control
No effect
1 study47 participants
none
?
Reaction Time
1 study47 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study47 participants
↑Improves
C
Attention
Small Improvement
1 study40 participants
small↑Improves
?
Bilirubin
1 study40 participants
↑Worsens
?
Blood Pressure
1 study40 participants
↑Worsens
?
Cognition
1 study40 participants
↑Improves
?
Kidney Function
1 study40 participants
↑Improves
?
Memory
1 study40 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study40 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
1 study40 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study40 participants
↑Improves
C
Cognition
Small Improvement
1 study20 participants
small↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
C
Cognition
Small Improvement
1 study28 participants
small↑Improves
?
Cognitive Decline
1 study28 participants
↓Improves
C
Cerebral Blood Flow
Small Decrease
1 study27 participants
small↓Worsens
?
Cognition
1 study27 participants
↑Improves
C
Alertness
Small Improvement
1 study20 participants
small↑Improves
?
Executive Function
2 studies70 participants
↑Improves
?
Attention
1 study50 participants
↑Improves
?
Cognition
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Memory
1 study50 participants
↑Improves
?
Motor Control
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Spatial Processing
1 study50 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study50 participants
↑Improves
C
Forgetting
Small Improvement
1 study24 participants
small↑Improves
C
Memory
Small Improvement
1 study35 participants
small↑Improves
C
Subjective Well-Being
Small Improvement
1 study39 participants
small↑Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
6 studies243 participants
none
C
Cerebral Blood Flow
Small Increase
1 study9 participants
small↑Improves
?
Cognition
1 study9 participants
↑Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study9 participants
↓Improves
C
Anxiety Symptoms
Mixed effect
1 study31 participants
C
Reaction Time
Small Improvement
1 study28 participants
small↑Improves
C
Memory
Small improvement in memory tasks (healthy volunteers, small study)
1 study12 participants
small↑Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study12 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study12 participants
↑Improves
C
Body Fat
Small Decrease
1 study66 participants
small↓Improves
?
Memory
2 studies455 participants
↑Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study66 participants
↓Improves
?
Muscle Mass
1 study66 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study400 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study400 participants
↑Improves
?
Verbal Memory
1 study55 participants
↑Improves
C
Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
Small Improvement
1 study404 participants
small↓Improves
D
Attention
No effect
2 studies53 participants
none
?
Cognition
4 studies466 participants
↑Improves
?
Memory
4 studies335 participants
↑Improves
?
Cerebral Blood Flow
2 studies57 participants
↑Improves
?
Cognitive Decline
2 studies500 participants
↓Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
2 studies73 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
2 studies60 participants
↑Improves
?
Blood Flow
1 study48 participants
↑Improves
?
Numerical Memory
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Verbal Fluency
1 study96 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study13 participants
↑Improves
C
Attention
Small Improvement
1 study53 participants
small↑Improves
?
Cognition
1 study53 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study53 participants
↑Improves
C
Blood Pressure
Small Improvement
1 study12 participants
small↓Improves
?
Cognitive Decline
1 study12 participants
↓Improves
?
Functionality in Elderly or Injured
1 study12 participants
↑Improves
?
Oxygen Cost of Exercise
1 study12 participants
↑Improves
C
Insomnia Signs and Symptoms
Large Improvement
1 study40 participants
large↓Improves
?
Sleep Quality
1 study40 participants
↑Improves
C
Cognition
Small Improvement
1 study18 participants
small↑Improves
?
Cortisol
1 study18 participants
↓Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study18 participants
↓Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study18 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
1 study18 participants
↑Improves
?
Stress Signs and Symptoms
1 study16 participants
↓Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study18 participants
↑Improves
?
Testosterone
1 study18 participants
↑Improves
C
Alertness
Small Improvement
1 study26 participants
small↑Improves
?
Cognition
3 studies220 participants
↑Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
3 studies220 participants
↓Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
2 studies161 participants
↑Improves
?
Anti-Oxidant Enzyme Profile
1 study26 participants
↑Improves
?
Cortisol
1 study26 participants
↓Improves
?
Creatine Kinase
1 study26 participants
↑Worsens
?
Growth Hormone
1 study26 participants
↑Improves
?
Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
1 study26 participants
↓Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study121 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study26 participants
↑Improves
?
Testosterone
1 study26 participants
↑Improves
C
Attention
Small Improvement
1 study144 participants
small↑Improves
?
Memory
1 study144 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study144 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
1 study144 participants
↑Improves
?
Stress Signs and Symptoms
1 study144 participants
↓Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study144 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study144 participants
↑Improves
C
Alertness
Small Improvement
1 study28 participants
small↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
2 studies56 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study28 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study28 participants
↑Improves
C
Cerebral Blood Flow
Small Increase
1 study22 participants
small↑Improves
?
Cerebral Oxygenation
1 study22 participants
↑Improves
C
Memory
Small Improvement
1 study60 participants
small↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study60 participants
↑Improves
D
Verbal Memory
No effect on verbal memory (isolated supplement)
9 studies14 participants
none
D
Working Memory
No effect on working memory (isolated supplement)
7 studies14 participants
none
D
Fat Oxidation
No effect
4 studies65 participants
none
?
Processing Accuracy
15 studies772 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
13 studies534 participants
↑Improves
?
Motor Control
5 studies184 participants
↑Improves
D
Attention
No effect
3 studies178 participants
none
?
Memory
2 studies162 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
2 studies162 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
2 studies162 participants
↑Improves
?
Blood Pressure
1 study90 participants
↓Improves
?
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
1 study90 participants
↓Improves
?
Cerebral Blood Flow
1 study16 participants
↑Improves
?
Cerebral Oxygenation
1 study16 participants
↑Improves
?
Cognition
1 study90 participants
↑Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study16 participants
↓Improves
?
Stress Signs and Symptoms
1 study72 participants
↓Improves
D
Alertness
No effect
2 studies23 participants
none
D
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
No effect
1 study20 participants
none
?
Working Memory
8 studies140 participants
↑Improves
?
Blood Pressure
4 studies65 participants
↓Improves
?
Attention
3 studies57 participants
↑Improves
?
Cortisol
2 studies40 participants
↓Improves
?
Reaction Time
2 studies35 participants
↑Improves
?
Depression Symptoms
1 study21 participants
↓Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study21 participants
↓Improves
?
Motor Control
1 study18 participants
↑Improves
?
Muscular Endurance
1 study15 participants
↑Improves
?
Noradrenaline
1 study8 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Sleep Deprivation Symptoms
1 study18 participants
↓Improves
?
Strength
1 study15 participants
↑Improves
?
Stress Signs and Symptoms
1 study21 participants
↓Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study21 participants
↑Improves
?
Vigor/Activity
1 study8 participants
↑Improves
D
Attention
No effect
2 studies120 participants
none
?
Driving Control
4 studies183 participants
↑Improves
?
Driving Caution
3 studies87 participants
↑Improves
?
Cognition
2 studies108 participants
↑Improves
?
Driving Speed
2 studies110 participants
↑Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
2 studies108 participants
↓Improves
?
Motor Control
2 studies120 participants
↑Improves
?
Balance
1 study80 participants
↑Improves
?
Cortisol
1 study40 participants
↓Improves
?
Hand-Eye Coordination
1 study80 participants
↑Improves
?
Mood
1 study91 participants
↑Improves
?
Motor Speed
1 study40 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study80 participants
↑Improves
?
Verbal Memory
1 study91 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study29 participants
↑Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
1 study13 participants
none
?
Memory
1 study13 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
1 study13 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
1 study13 participants
↑Improves
D
Attention
No effect
1 study28 participants
none
?
Blood Pressure
1 study28 participants
↓Improves
?
Memory
1 study28 participants
↑Improves
D
Cognitive Decline
No effect
1 study6377 participants
none
?
Memory
1 study6377 participants
↑Improves
?
Verbal Fluency
1 study6377 participants
↑Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
1 study66 participants
none
?
Memory
1 study66 participants
↑Improves
D
Cognition
No effect
1 study225 participants
none
?
Cognitive Decline
1 study27 participants
↓Improves
?
Cortisol
1 study20 participants
↓Improves
?
Depression Symptoms
1 study225 participants
↓Improves
?
Estrogen
1 study27 participants
↑Worsens
?
Serum DHEA
1 study27 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study225 participants
↑Improves
?
Testosterone
1 study27 participants
↑Improves
D
Adrenaline
No effect
1 study19 participants
none
?
Memory
16 studies492 participants
↑Improves
?
Attention
8 studies211 participants
↑Improves
?
Cognition
6 studies280 participants
↑Improves
?
Executive Function
4 studies104 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
4 studies104 participants
↑Improves
?
Cortisol
2 studies39 participants
↓Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
2 studies43 participants
↓Improves
?
Sleep Deprivation Symptoms
2 studies39 participants
↓Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
2 studies39 participants
↑Improves
?
Alertness
1 study12 participants
↑Improves
?
Cerebral Oxygenation
1 study24 participants
↑Improves
?
Dopamine
1 study19 participants
↑Improves
?
Noradrenaline
1 study19 participants
↑Improves
?
Serum BDNF
20 studies2372 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Accuracy
16 studies988 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
16 studies988 participants
↑Improves
?
Reaction Time
10 studies988 participants
↑Improves
?
Attention
6 studies211 participants
↑Improves
?
Cognition
2 studies40 participants
↑Improves
?
Memory
2 studies20 participants
↑Improves
?
Anxiety Symptoms
Small Detriment
1 study400 participants
small
?
Blood Pressure
1 study102 participants
↑Worsens
?
Executive Function
1 study988 participants
↑Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
1 study13 participants
↑Worsens
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study102 participants
↑Improves
?
Testosterone
1 study13 participants
↑Improves
?
Verbal Learning
1 study224 participants
↑Improves
?
Visual acuity (VA)
1 study13 participants
↑Improves
?
Wakefulness
1 study102 participants
↑Worsens
?
Cognition
12 studies501 participants
↑Improves
?
Memory
3 studies50 participants
↑Improves
?
Working Memory
2 studies35 participants
↑Improves
?
Alertness
Moderate Detriment
1 study15 participants
moderate
?
Anxiety Symptoms
1 study16 participants
↓Improves
?
Attention
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Processing Speed
1 study20 participants
↑Improves
?
Subjective Well-Being
1 study15 participants
↑Improves
?
Fatigue Symptoms
2 studies224 participants
↑Worsens
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Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms
1 study24 participants
↓Improves
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Reaction Time
1 study30 participants
↑Improves
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Forgetting
1 study12 participants
↑Improves
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Serum BDNF
1 study14 participants
↑Improves
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Memory
1 study95 participants
↑Improves
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Blood Pressure
Small Detriment
1 study9 participants
small
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Cerebral Blood Flow
1 study9 participants
↑Improves
Research Citations (13)
Related Conditions
Metabolic Health
33 shared supplements · 975 outcomes
Research on metabolism, blood glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic syndrome.
32 shared supplements · outcomes
Type 2 Diabetes
26 shared supplements · 868 outcomes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a disease in which blood glucose levels are too high. It is characterized by insulin resistance in muscle, fat, and pancreas cells and an inability of the pancreas to manufacture enough insulin to control blood glucose levels. T2D is strongly associated with excess body fat, and weight loss induced by lifestyle changes is extremely effective for treating T2D.
Mood Improvement
24 shared supplements · 159 outcomes
Mood improvement refers to a beneficial change in one’s temporary mental or emotional state which can include improvements in feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness, relief, positivity, optimism, loneliness, insecurity, happiness, excitement, curiosity, and calmness.
General Athletic Performance
22 shared supplements · 656 outcomes
General athletic performance refers to an individual's ability to perform in various sports and physical activities, including strength, speed, endurance, and agility.
High Blood Pressure
20 shared supplements · 393 outcomes
High blood pressure is when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is consistently too high. High blood pressure is often caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, although it can result from other medical conditions as well.
Aerobic Exercise Performance
20 shared supplements · 324 outcomes
Aerobic exercise performance refers to an individual's ability to perform aerobic exercise, which is determined by physiological factors such as VO2max, lactate threshold, and exercise efficiency.
Weight Loss & Maintenance
19 shared supplements · 433 outcomes
This goal refers to people with a BMI >25 attempting to reach/maintain their ideal weight. While interventions that work for people with a BMI >25 may also work for people with a lower BMI, the context is often sufficiently different that this isn't assured.