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Are memory boosters helpful?

Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Q: I am 15 years old and study in 10th standard . I strongly feel the need to boost my memory while learning things. I have heard of Brahmi Capsule and Memory Plus Capsule which can be taken for this purpose. Are these safe? Is there any side effect? What should be the dosage? Can you suggest some other medicine, if the aforesaid ones are not safe?

A:There is no medicine that can enhance memory. The only way is to study hard and read again and again if necessary. Commercial manufacturers are misleading people by claiming that their products can improve memory. The efficiency and the safety of medicines mentioned by you have not been scientifically established.