Tip of the day: Vitamins for your brain?[SIZE=-1]Brain-boosting vitamins may help to protect your memory and fight off Alzheimer's and dementia. Several 2008 trials failed to find cognitive benefits in fish oil or ginkgo biloba supplements. But people over the age of 50 might benefit from more B12, from fortified foods or supplements, since many lack an enzyme needed to digest that vitamin when it comes from food. And research suggests that regular consumption of fish and fruits and vegetables might support brain health. So, feed your brain by including fish in your diet, and aim for at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables. Avoid saturated and trans fats, which may hasten cognitive decline and consider extra vitamin B12 if you're older than age 50.*
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