BRAINN BOOSTERS

Supplements don’t just boost physical health – they can also improve memory and focus. Here, natural health expert

CHARLOTTE DORMON reveals her five top brain boosters.

1 PUKKA TURMERIC BRAINWAVE £15.95 for 30 capsules, pukkaherbs.com

Research has shown that turmeric may help protect the brain, and could even be effective in warding off Alzheimer’s. This formula combines turmeric with rosemary and gotu kola to support cognitive function.

2 NATURAL HEALTH PRACTICE ADVANCED BRAIN & MEMORY SUPPORT £28.28 for 60 capsules, 123healthshop.co.uk

A multivitamin targeted to aid focus, concentration and long-term brain health. This includes three B-vitamins most linked with memory – folic acid, B12 and B6 – as well as antioxidant and coenzyme Q10.

3 BIONUTRI FISH OIL DHA 5:1 EPA £18.95 for 45 capsules, yournutritionshop.com

The omega-3 fat DHA is vital for healthy brain function. Research suggests that people who have a low intake of DHA can improve their memory by taking DHA in supplement form.

4 SOLGAR LIQUID B12 £14.49 for 59ml, hollandandbarrett.com

Vitamin B12 deficiency has been linked to cognitive decline and dementia. B12 is vital for healthy nerves, for making neurotransmitters and for red blood cells. Older people can be especially prone to B12 deficiency, as can vegetarians and vegans.

5 AMINOMAN FOCUS FORMULA £59.99 for 400g, aminoman.com

Formulated to support ‘mental alertness, focus and memory’, this contains choline, an essential nutrient to make the memory neurotransmitter acetylcholine, natural nitrates to boost circulation to the brain, and vinpocetine, said to improve the memory.