Nature's Own Memory Boost Gingko-Review
Product Claims of Memory Boost Gingko
When your memory starts to be less sharp, so too does the learned ability to do things - such as many tasks we take for granted every day - begin to be more difficult. Inflammation of the brain cells and oxidative stress can cause premature aging, so that general mental decline is quicker rather than slower. However there are brain boosters available on the market to prolong peak memory and cognitive ability, and to slow down decline. The issue is being able to distinguish the very good brain boosters from the many on the market that are ineffective, or simply do not contain what their labels say they do.
Today we review a brain booster called Memory Boost. Nature’s Own says Memory Boost enhances memory and cognitive function, supports your recall ability and increases blood flow to all vital organs.
Ingredients
- Ginkgo biloba extract equivalent to dry leaf
- Korean Ginseng (Panax ginseng) root
- Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) herb
- Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) flower and leaf
- Lecithin 100mg - This is a binder and bulker; note that it may contain soy.
- Glutamine
- Tyrosine
Ginkgo Biloba is a powerful plant and herb of Indo-Chinese origin that has been used for centuries to help you be more mentally flexible and focused. It is well-researched as a memory enhancer in particular and is often given to Alzheimer’s patients. Ginkgo also radically increases oxygen to the brain and this is why the manufacturer has listed increased oxygenation as one of its benefits. Korean Ginseng has similar beneficial properties to Ginkgo. Gotu Kola is also an Asian herb; it is used to fight anxiety and depression. Hawthorn aids Ginkgo in increasing oxygenated blood flow by keeping blood pressure normal. Glutamine and Tyrosine both aid neurotransmission and therefore brain function but the other critical hormone working in syntheses with these two, L-theanine, is absent. So too is the entire B-vitamin complex which is absolutely vital in a dual approach to brain health which involves not only quickly kick-starting the reversal of mental fog, but returning the brain to optimal health long term.
And, as for memory, Huperzine A has been researched as being as vital as Ginkgo and is missing from this formula, whereas the best supplements contain both. Other notable omissions for their scientifically proven brain benefits, as documented in leading journals, are St John’s Wort, Guarana, Bacopa Monnieri, L-Carnitine, Phosphatidylserine, Choline Bitartrate, DMAE and Alpha Lipoic Acid.
Dosage Instructions
Take one capsule daily or as prescribed by your healthcare practitioner. Do not use while pregnant or breastfeeding, unless cleared by your doctor. Also do not give to children.
The product contains beeswax, and it also contains the soy derivative, lecithin. Not only is this an allergen; it means there are at least two binders, fillers, additives or preservatives we know of. A criteria for brain boosting supplements is that these must not be present. As well as lacking guarana, there is also no Huperzine A, Bacopa Monnieri, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, Vitamin B Complex, Ginkgo Biloba, DMAE and Choline.
Cost and Guarantee
Each box contains 50 capsules. You have to purchase it through an online third-party retailer as it is not available from the product website. There are no bigger packs nor discount incentives for buying more. Expect to pay more for shipping as it is an Australian product. One online pharmacy we found was selling the box for $21.69.
We found no evidence of a guarantee. This leaves you at heightened risk, particularly as the product is not made in the US but in Australia..
Summary Of Our Memory Boost Review
Memory Boost comes with Hawthorn and Gotu Kola which are not used that often in nootropics, but have their benefits. Ginkgo in particular is one of the best plant sources of brain health as it is well documented as improving memory in particular. The secondary benefit is its contribution to improving circulation and oxygenation of blood cells.
There are problems though. This isn’t a locally manufactured supplement, so there is no cGMP certification or money-back returns policy. Moreover, not only is the product missing the all-important, natural caffeine-like substance Guarana, it is also missing Huperzine A, Bacopa Monnieri, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, Vitamin B Complex, Ginkgo Biloba, DMAE, Choline and the entire B-complex. These ingredients, unlike some others that are in the formula, are backed by scientists and leading medical experts as being the most effective by far at boosting your memory and keeping you mentally sharp.
