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Memory Loss

Occasional and temporary lapses in memory are common.  Usually it is not related to medical conditions.  This phenomenon tends to occur more frequently as a person ages.  Age-related memory loss has something to do with a deficiency of certain nutrients.  This results in insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain and deficiency in neurotransmitters (chemical messengers in the brain). 

Progressive memory loss is called dementia, a condition in which there is a widespread disruption in the brain's ability to function properly.  Impairments in concentration, judgment and comprehension usually occur with memory loss, and a person's daily activities are much affected.

Dementia occurring in young adult may be caused by viral infection, syphilis, alcoholism, vitamin B12 deficiency, brain tumor, thyroid disorders, depression, etc.  The most common causes in elderly people are Alzheimer's disease and strokes.  Proper diet, sufficient nutrients and memory use are the most effective ways to prevent progressive memory loss.

Food supplements for memory loss:

Acetylcholine

Lecithin / Phosphatidyl choline

Multivitamin and mineral complex

Omega-3 essential fatty acids

Phosphatidyl serine

Vitamin B complex

Ginkgo biloba

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