Neurologist Warns: Certain Supplement Combinations May Accelerate Brain Aging
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Key Points:
- Experts warn that indiscriminate use of dietary supplements, especially isolated nutrients at high doses or in unbalanced combinations, may harm brain health and accelerate cognitive decline rather than help.
- Certain supplement combinations, such as fish oil with gingko, garlic, or turmeric, multiple stimulants, and psychoactive substances, can increase risks like bleeding, anxiety, insomnia, and liver toxicity, potentially harming brain function.
- Many brain health supplements suffer from quality control issues, with studies showing a high percentage contain unlisted or missing ingredients, posing safety risks to consumers.
- There is limited credible evidence supporting supplements for preventing or slowing brain aging; proven strategies focus on healthy diets (Mediterranean, DASH, MIND), cardiovascular health, physical
