Mackie: Top five supplements for a healthy brain
3. Magnesium
Magnesium possesses unique and potentially useful effects in maintaining healthy cerebral vascular circulation. Animal studies have shown memory enhancement, but human research is still needed. Research at MIT and the University of Beijing is currently studying the effects.
Obese patients and diabetics may have low levels of magnesium, which points to its impact.
If not in pill form, magnesium is found in dark, leafy vegetables and some fruits.
