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Online Promotion of "Brain Health" Supplements.
Sr Care Pharm
October 2021
1University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island.
Article Synopsis
- The study identified popular dietary supplements for brain health and compared their ingredients over 18 months, highlighting the rising global concern of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.
- Diet supplements for brain health, such as Prevagen® and Focus Factor®, showed minimal evidence of effectiveness, despite being heavily advertised online, particularly on platforms like Amazon.
- The research emphasized the need for health professionals to understand these supplements, as many contain similar ingredients like Ginkgo biloba and various vitamins, and are often costly with little proven benefit.