06/07/2024
Myth
Take a Pill, Protect Your Memory?
Fact
"Improves memory." "Sharpens focus." These are just some of the claims you may see on the supplements that 25% of adults over age 50 are taking to try to keep their brains healthy. Do these products work? It's often unclear, as the FDA doesn’t require makers to prove the supplements are effective, as long they don't make any claims about specific diseases. Here's what experts do -- and don't -- know about some of these popular items.
