Mayo Clinic Minute: Can a beverage provide a brain boost?

Have you looked at the lineup of soft drinks available at your grocery store lately? Dozens of new types of beverages claim to offer a myriad of health benefits. Some include ingredients such as nootropics and adaptogens, which claim to improve brain function.

While these ingredients are natural and sometimes found in supplements, Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Brent Bauer says it doesn’t mean they’re safe for everyone.

As with any supplement, Dr. Bauer says people should check with their health care team to make sure brain boost drinks won’t interfere with other medications. And as far as what kind of health benefits these products can provide, he says don’t expect a quick fix.

A better bet would be focusing on proven strategies to reduce risk of cognitive decline, like getting exercise, great nutrition and good sleep.
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