Memory loss, or age-related cognitive decline (ARCD), is a normal occurrence in aging. Those at a larger risk of a dissipating memory are the elderly, females, and those who have experienced heart attack or heart failure. Memory loss entails a decrease in memory, attention, concentration, and the ability to speak. Memory loss may be connected to Alzheimer’s disease, but it is a process that occurs over a period of time.
There is no standard treatment for memory loss, although nootropic drugs are used to help improve cognitive function. And several natural supplements and herbs aid in cognitive function either by delaying memory loss or improving memory. Acetyl-L-carnitine aids in delaying the onset of memory loss and improves cognitive function. Phosphatidylserine improves memory along with vitamins B6, B12, C, and E. Melatonin is a known aid in improving sleep and cognitive function. The herbs ginkgo and huperzia also help improve memory.
