
Suggest Supplements For Proper Functioning Of Brain

Question: I wanted to sharpen my brain by taking some the supplements which are essentials for brain function. Can you please let know name of the supplements please?
Brief Answer:
Many supplements can help
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
The one supplement that is needed for proper functioning of brain is vitamin B12. This is a vitamin that is frequently deficient in people who are vegetarians or take non veg diet occasionally. You can get tested for its deficiency by getting a blood test done - Vitamin B12 levels in blood. If found deficient you need to take its tablets like mecobal or neucobal in the dose of 1200 - 1500 mcg a day.
You can take a multivitamin tablet along with it.
Apart from vitamins, you can try ayurveda syrups like medhyarasayana syrup from XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ayurveda. You can also try shankhapushpi syrup.
Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks Doctor for the Prompt reply! I am mostly vegetarian and eat non veg occasionally. Can i take the prescribed medicine as described by without going for a check up? And also if you're suggesting to take multivitamin tablet then can you please suggest the name?
Brief Answer:
I would suggest blood test first
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Though it is vitamin supplement and it can be taken before taking blood test. Excess of it getting excreted as such. Still it is better taken after confirming deficiency, since it is available in many doses. If not deficient, you may take less than 500 mcg dose, but if deficient you will need more than 1200 mcg dose.
Multivitamin tablet that you can go for is becovit forte, eldervit, A to Z tablet, cronica or amway's nutrilite. There are many brands in the market. You may ask the pharmacist for a tablet that has necessary nutrients like methylcobalamin vit.A, vit.E, B complex.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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