To stimulate brain function and improve memory, it is not necessary to take special drugs, Chinese scientists believe. Researchers from Sichuan University believe that plant extracts can do the job.
Scientists from China have found the most effective plant extracts that help improve memory and attention. The work was conducted by researchers from Sichuan University.
As stated in the scientific journal Frontiers in Pharmacology, having analyzed the data of 2334 healthy participants on the effectiveness of 19 different plant extracts, the scientists concluded that the most effective is the extract of the root of Isthodium thin-leaved.
On a special rating scale, the herbal remedy scored 95.9%.
Scientists said that this plant helps to improve glucose metabolism in the brain, protects the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and reduces oxidative stress.
A combination of desert ginseng and ginkgo biloba showed good results. They improved memory in 89.3% of cases and executive function in 96.9%). Cognitive flexibility improved by 98%.
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