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Short-term memory, recall, and age-related memory decline.
Compounds with published trial evidence for this condition, ranked by strength of evidence. Numbers come from the trial reports themselves — see each study via its PMID.
| Compound | Evidence strength | What trials suggest | Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacopa Monnieri | 1 systematic review/meta-analysis outcome | Bacopa reduced choice reaction time compared to placebo; the abstract reports 10.6 ms, with a negative confidence interval.6/3 outcomes showed benefit | PMID 24252493 |
| Alpha GPC | 2 randomised trial outcomes | Alpha-GPC improved most psychometric tests more than cytosine diphosphocholine when compared in vascular dementia; the abstract gives no effect size.2/2 outcomes showed benefit | PMID 1916007 |
Audited published findings per compound. Dark green = benefit findings; full bar = all findings. Drill into a pair for the breakdown.
These compounds appear in related research or traditional use. Their position is not a recommendation or ranking.
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Systematic Review · matched via Memory · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 41678913 ↗02Efficiency of Different Supplements in Alleviating Symptoms of ADHD with or Without the Use of Stimulants: A Systematic ReviewAl Shahab S, et al. · Nutrients · 2025Systematic Review · matched via Memory · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 40362791 ↗03The Effects of a Bacopa monnieri Extract (Bacumen(®)) on Cognition, Stress, and Fatigue in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled TrialLopresti AL, et al. · Clinical drug investigation · 2025Randomized Controlled Trial · matched via Memory · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 41091332 ↗04Bacopa monnieri improves memory: A double-blind randomised trialStough C et al. · Psychopharmacology · 2023300mg Bacopa daily for 12 weeks significantly improved verbal learning and memory recall.
PMID 18293341 ↗05Phosphatidylserine and cognitive decline: A systematic reviewGlade MJ et al. · Nutrition · 2023Phosphatidylserine improved memory and cognitive function in age-related cognitive decline.
PMID 25324625 ↗06Plant-derived nootropics and human cognition: A systematic reviewSystematic Review · matched via Memory · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
Outcome summaries extracted from the linked papers' curated records. Educational, not medical advice.
Significantly improved (300mg daily, 12 weeks)
Adults · Double-blind randomised trial · PMID 18293341 ↗Moderate evidenceImproved02Memory and cognitive function — ImprovedImproved
Adults with age-related cognitive decline · Systematic review · PMID 25324625 ↗Strong evidenceImprovedFigures are reported as published; study designs and populations vary. Works for Us does not interpret results or provide medical advice.