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Ok GLP, if anyone should know of obscure ways to improve memory function it's you. I'm not talking about anything that can be googled; I'm talking lost knowledge here. Does anyone know of old remedies, herbs, treatments, etc. that improve memory function?
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Piracetam
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Ginseng

Ginko Biloba
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Here is a good book on improving memory.

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
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Here is a good book on improving memory.

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
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He asked about lost memories, though that book is good for finding a method for memorization I must admit.
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There is very little data on piracetam's effect on healthy people, with most studies focusing on people with seizures, dementia, concussions, or other neurological problems. However, a two week regimen of piracetam was found to enhance verbal memory in healthy college students in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.[2]

In 2008, a committee of the British Academy of Medical Sciences noted that many of the clinical trials of piracetam for dementia were methodologically flawed.[3] However, numerous positive individual studies support the use of piracetam in people suffering from a wide range of cognitive disorders,[4][5] and a 2002 meta-analysis concluded that piracetam had a therapeutic effect in older patients with cognitive impairment.[6]

Several meta-reviews of literature on piracetam indicate that piracetam increases performance on a variety of cognitive tasks among dyslexic children, though this may reflect its enhancement of cross-hemispheric communication and of cognitive function in general, rather than a specific improvement in whatever causes dyslexia. Piracetam also seems to inhibit brain damage caused by a variety of factors including hypoxia and excessive alcohol consumption.[7][8]

Piracetam has been studied in an extensive number of clinical experiments, and has shown positive results in the treatment of post-stroke aphasia, epilepsy, cognitive decline following heart and brain surgery, dementia,[6] and myoclonus.[9][10] Its peripheral vascular effect has indicated its use for vertigo, dyslexia, and sickle cell anemia as well.[4]

Piracetam possesses pronounced antihypoxic and antiarrhythmic effect; the latter is carried out by decreasing the rhythm rate and increasing the contraction amplitude. The animals treated with piracetam in a dose when its antiarrhythmic effects (300 mg/kg) exhibited a decrease of the membrane potential of erythrocytes as compared with control. Similar effects occurred in the animals treated with lidocaine. It can be concluded that in certain types of arrhythmias the use of piracetam restores the normal rhythm of contractions that is perhaps connected with its positive influence on metabolic processes in the myocardium.[11]

Piracetam appears to increase communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, and increases activity of the corpus callosum.[12][13]

[link to en.wikipedia.org]
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You trust wikipedia?!
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Seven Supplements for Super Thinking Abilities

1. Ginkgo biloba—Highly effective at promoting cerebral circulation, which in turn supports memory.

2. Huperzine A—Helps block an enzyme that destroys acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the formation of short-term memory. Huperzine A is derived from a club moss that has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine.

3. Phosphatidylserine—Plays a major role in maintaining the integrity and fluidity of cell membranes, which keeps the brain working at maximum speed.

4. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids—The lining of the brain and the outer membranes of neurons are comprised of Omega-3 fatty acids. Nourishing your brain with Omega-3 EFAs from food or supplements helps maintain their structure and integrity.

5. Vitamin B Complex—Researchers find that keeping homocysteine levels in the healthy range not only benefits cardiovascular health, but it largely influences brain health, too. There is no better combination than B-6, B-12, and Folic Acid for accomplishing this goal.

6. Vitamin E—Since the majority of the brain is comprised of fat, this fat-soluble antioxidant works wonders to protect it.

7. NADH—As a coenzyme, NADH plays a key role in the energy production of our cells and neurotransmitter processes.
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ALZ-112. Unfortunately, it does tend to lose its effectiveness unless you're an ape, in which case I'd just go straight to ALZ-113. No need for annoying needles with that one.


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DDR2 or DDR3?
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^ This
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Here is a good book on improving memory.

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1417778


He asked about lost memories, though that book is good for finding a method for memorization I must admit.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1498377


No, I meant lost knowledge as in ancient methods (i.e. Chinese, Native, etc) for improving memory function. I was not necessarily talking about retrieving old memories but any replies are appreciated.
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eat fresh foods, especially fruit, and don't eat fruit with other foods. Everyone needs to unclog their lymphatic systems. Fruit is alkaline. Most other foods are acidic. The acidic substances we put in our bodies cause havoc and end up backing up the lymph system. This affects everything, including memory function.
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You trust wikipedia?!
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I would never cite it in a paper or anything but it's always a basic place to start for a very "general" definition on the topic.
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Anyone out there use any of these methods on a daily basis that would like to support any of the claims? Does anyone swear by something over another? Have you had remarkable/noticeable improvements?
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Regular exercise is proven to enhance memory.
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I see Ginkgo mentioned, as it improves bloodflow (including in the brain). My guess is cayenne peppers are also worth a look.
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Couldn't resist posting a google link op, sorry

[link to www.google.nl]
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Re: List ways to improve memory function:
Scientifically proven by research. Vitamin B3, niacinamide. It is also an effective treatment for Alzheimer's Disease.

From an invitation to subscribe to Dr. Williams' Health newsletter:

"You can feel the effects of niacinamide faster than any vitamin you can put in your mouth---very often within 15 minutes...less fatigue and a greater working capacity within a half an hour." About 3 patients out of 10 will experience more muscle strength in that brief period of time."

The vitamin is B3, niacinamide. Given in high enough doses, it restores memory. Experiments on mice (closest thing to human physiology): "mice reacted as normal mice without Alzheimers." It took 4 months to clear the brain, but all was restored.

Megadoses of between 2,000 and 20,000 mg per day is harmless. It has to be taken several times a day because no matter how much is taken at breakfast, it will be gone out of the bloodstream by lunch. Taking at least 5,000 mg of niacinamide, divided in many doses, works. It takes about 4 months to effect healing and recuperation. No side effects! If that doesn't work, increase the dose.

Scarey is that younger people, 30-50, are coming down with Alzheimer's now. Maybe we should all add niacinamide to our diets because it improves memory and prevents the onslaught of AD. Williams writes that by the time we reach 85, 47% will have Alzheimers!
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Re: List ways to improve memory function:
Kevin Trudeu sells a Mega Memory program. I found it to be amazingly helpful. I can remember a list of 100 items and call them back forwards or backwards and you can give me a number and I can tell you the item. Trudeu talks about diet in the program. Work the mind and the mind will improve.

Also, older books by Harry Loraine 1970's or '80's.

Back in Socrates day they taught children to alphabetize and create a file for each letter. They would visualize walking into their 'storage room' and open the correct file and store the information.

Memory is about retrieval. We all have everything stored.

The best of all is the Silva Method of Mind control. There are seminars around the country. Easily worth the price--whatever it is. I did not take a seminar but I read the book and did the exercises.

A superior memory will become increasingly important as things unfold. You can learn to memorize maps, formulas, names, and data. Like everything that is worthwhile it takes time and effort; however anyone with a reasonable IQ can do the exercises and impress and amaze your friends.

Nightingale Conant has a lot of self improvement programs. Don't stop at memory improvement, you can also learn Speed Reading, Mega Math, Five Minutes a Day to Perfect Spelling and other useful brain improvement things.

These days Speed Reading and retention is very important. Can't read everything I need to at the old American School Speed.

That is all.
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Kevin Trudeu sells a Mega Memory program. I found it to be amazingly helpful. I can remember a list of 100 items and call them back forwards or backwards and you can give me a number and I can tell you the item. Trudeu talks about diet in the program. Work the mind and the mind will improve.

Also, older books by Harry Loraine 1970's or '80's.

Back in Socrates day they taught children to alphabetize and create a file for each letter. They would visualize walking into their 'storage room' and open the correct file and store the information.

Memory is about retrieval. We all have everything stored.

The best of all is the Silva Method of Mind control. There are seminars around the country. Easily worth the price--whatever it is. I did not take a seminar but I read the book and did the exercises.

A superior memory will become increasingly important as things unfold. You can learn to memorize maps, formulas, names, and data. Like everything that is worthwhile it takes time and effort; however anyone with a reasonable IQ can do the exercises and impress and amaze your friends.

Nightingale Conant has a lot of self improvement programs. Don't stop at memory improvement, you can also learn Speed Reading, Mega Math, Five Minutes a Day to Perfect Spelling and other useful brain improvement things.

These days Speed Reading and retention is very important. Can't read everything I need to at the old American School Speed.

That is all.
 Quoting: EARTHLING? 1498456


Thanks for the post!!! I will definitely have a look at this information. Yes, I think we have gotten lazy as technology has progressed. I can remember the days before cell phones when I remembered hundreds of phone numbers, now I just know my own.
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Unfortunately, my school doesn't have access to this paper ( [link to www.sciencedirect.com] for free, but I'm thinking about purchasing it anyway. If I do get the info on which of these herbs turned out to be the best, I'll update this thread.

Thanks for all the input GLP!
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Scientifically proven by research. Vitamin B3, niacinamide. It is also an effective treatment for Alzheimer's Disease.

From an invitation to subscribe to Dr. Williams' Health newsletter:

"You can feel the effects of niacinamide faster than any vitamin you can put in your mouth---very often within 15 minutes...less fatigue and a greater working capacity within a half an hour." About 3 patients out of 10 will experience more muscle strength in that brief period of time."

The vitamin is B3, niacinamide. Given in high enough doses, it restores memory. Experiments on mice (closest thing to human physiology): "mice reacted as normal mice without Alzheimers." It took 4 months to clear the brain, but all was restored.

Megadoses of between 2,000 and 20,000 mg per day is harmless. It has to be taken several times a day because no matter how much is taken at breakfast, it will be gone out of the bloodstream by lunch. Taking at least 5,000 mg of niacinamide, divided in many doses, works. It takes about 4 months to effect healing and recuperation. No side effects! If that doesn't work, increase the dose.

Scarey is that younger people, 30-50, are coming down with Alzheimer's now. Maybe we should all add niacinamide to our diets because it improves memory and prevents the onslaught of AD. Williams writes that by the time we reach 85, 47% will have Alzheimers!
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Nicotinamide is an activator of sirtuins (but inhibits at higher doses) and has been reported to restore cognition in Alzheimer's disease transgenic mice.[8] A safety study of niacinamide for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease is currently underway at the University of California, Irvine.[9] [link to en.wikipedia.org]
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Re: List ways to improve memory function:
Save your money, and study about Nootropics.
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Put the bong down, once and for all!

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Re: List ways to improve memory function:
Ok GLP, if anyone should know of obscure ways to improve memory function it's you. I'm not talking about anything that can be googled; I'm talking lost knowledge here. Does anyone know of old remedies, herbs, treatments, etc. that improve memory function?
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I have personal experience with "phosphatidylserine". You'll find it in all memory enhancing drugs; they wouldn't be the same without it. Works very, very well.
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Eat Tuna, and other fish.
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Re: List ways to improve memory function:
I had a really nice list of things that improve memory, but I have forgotten where I put it.

But it seems to me that AZT 112 was on the list.





GLP