Memory and Energy help?

[jj]

Anyone have any suggestions on a supplement that I can get from an herbal store that will help with memory and something that will help with energy levels?

[Susan4]

Gingko biloba is used to help improve the flow of oxygen to the brain and is purported to thus help with memory.

[jj]

Is this the only thing I can get?

[LisaS]

For you or someone else?
I've recently read "The Brain Trust" - you might look for a copy at the library and have a read through. The author has a blog here that has some interesting bits. And he has a short article here introducing the topic.

[jj]

It is for myself. I have noticed since I have been back from deployment my short term memory is getting horrible.

[CharDar]

Where was the deployment?

[Espi]

To add: methyl-b12 (not the regular cyano B12! also as lozenges , not as capsules or tablets). Also, but i've had only short-term experience: N-acetyl tyrosine.
Oh, and forgot the omega3s of course.
ETA: apparently the author is a big advocate of high doses vitamin D3.

To subtract: no gluten, dairy or (to a lesser extent) cheese & legumes
Seriously, when I have had gluten my short-term memory is 'shot' within hours. With prolonged exposure to dairy, it takes more time, but short-term memory deteriorates as well.
Can't really say sugars affect it as much. But I do get sleepy from carbs, so sticking to mostly protein + fats in the period you want to be 'sharp' is a better idea.

[jj]

Originally Posted by CharDar

Where was the deployment?

About 10 miles South of the Iraqi border. I was part of an Airfield Management Element in Northern Kuwait.