The 10 supplements people most often use for brain health. Supplements aren't FDA recall-rated like drugs and the evidence varies, so we list them as options — not a fabricated ranking — and tell you what to look for. Not medical advice.
A form of carnitine that crosses into the brain, taken for energy and focus.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A choline compound taken for focus and cognitive support.
Benefits, dosage & safety →An essential nutrient supporting brain function and liver health.
Benefits, dosage & safety →With supplements, quality varies more by brand than by ingredient. Favor brands with independent third-party testing and certification — NSF, NSF Certified for Sport, USP Verified, Informed Sport — over unverified labels.
This page is general reference and not medical advice. Supplement evidence varies and is often limited; statements here have not been evaluated by the FDA. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before starting any supplement.
An herb traditionally used for skin, circulation, and cognition.
An omega-3 source from krill, with naturally-occurring astaxanthin.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A medicinal mushroom studied for cognitive and nerve support.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A coconut-derived fat quickly used for energy, popular on keto diets and for focus.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A magnesium form studied for crossing into the brain to support memory and sleep.
Benefits, dosage & safety →Omega-3-acid ethyl esters, USP, a lipid-regulating agent, is supplied as a liquid-filled gel capsule for oral administration.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A phospholipid studied for memory and cognitive support.
Benefits, dosage & safety →