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writes:Hey everyone,Just a heads up its not a relationship question,but they are so many wise people out here,so I thought I would reach out to you guys..So I have a very very important and life changing exam in december,and I'm putting in a lot of work and energy into it and I'm determined to do well..but there is a lot to remember,and when I say 'a lot' I mean helll lot..so I looking for some vitamin supplents that could enhance my memory since I don't implement anything in my diet..I came across america's no 1 neuroscience pill called 'focus fast'..what do you guys think about it?I'm thinking of buying it..please let me know! Reply to this Question
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reader, TrancedRhythmEar  +, writes (30 October 2012):
 omega 3. 2 grams a day.
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reader, RedAndPurple  +, writes (29 October 2012):
 I'm not overly knowledgeable on pills and supplements for improving your memory, but there are certainly ways to help yourself without them!
The best way to go about improving you memory is firstly, by finding out what sort of memory you have. Do you remember pictures? Words? Sounds? Do you find it easier to write things down or say them aloud? Do you remember things in small chunks or chronologically in a long piece of text?
Work out how you remember things, and play to your strong points. For example, I'm a really visual person, so I'll draw little diagrams and use lots of colours when I revise. It's honestly down to the individual. But on top of that, keep drinking a lot and try to exercise- it's good for helping cognitive function.
Good luck!
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reader, maverick494  +, writes (29 October 2012):
First of all: those new fancy pills, most of them disappear from the scene as soon as they get there. General rule: if it sounds too good to be true, it is. The industry, especially in America, is mostly driven by money and they'll do anything to sell their pills. So unless you can find conclusive evidence that it does work (which means scientific reports from neutral institutions) they don't. If such evidence is hard to find or they just cite some glowing testimony from a source you can't track down, they're conning you.
Supplements only work if you're missing out on something. Taking a bunch of vitamins won't miraculously amp up your ability to memorize things.
If you really want to tackle this the best way you can, I'd opt for a little lifestyle change: put more greens in your diet and drink a lot of water. Exercise in the morning. It helps you get your energy up for the rest of the day. If you have a hard time implementing veggies and such, opt for natural juices. Just make sure they don't have artificial additives.
Now, onto the studying. What helped me tackle my exam was:
- Making podcasts for myself. You have to structure them well though because you don't have the visual aid. But it's an easy way to get in some extra learning when your eyes are tired from reading or when you're commuting.
- Plan time for studying and time off. Don't study more than 3 hours a day. More than that just makes you tired.
- Get someone to quiz you. I've made the fastest progress with my friend asking me about names and lists etc. and correcting me over and over and over again.
- Try to create associations to the hard to remember names and terms. If you're writing summaries, give the hard terms colors or a different fonts so they stand out. Don't overdo it of course because too much just hurts your eyes.
- Don't drink too much coffee. Contrary to popular belief, caffeine does not help.
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reader, psychic fiona +, writes (29 October 2012):
 i say dont do it because alot of these pills will make you jittery, and nervouse and when they ware off you feel like some one took a vacume and suck every ounce of energy from you. so the best thing to do is sleep good and eat rite and if you need a vitamin i recommend one a day, there good and safe and great for energy.
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reader, Flashtony +, writes (29 October 2012):
a vitamin B complex daily with an Omega3/fish oil capsule daily, harmless but known to aid nervous and Brian function. I did it and now my sons do it, lots of articles on it. Take both every morning for 3/4 weeks before.
Improves cortex function by about 10 to 15%... stay away from caffeine and energy drinks, they just help you stay awake and have restless sleep, brains need sleep! good luck
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reader, Candid Cally +, writes (29 October 2012):
Have you tried coffee? Te best way to study is to teach another person the material. My fiance has received straight A's in all his graduate level classes because he organized a study group, took control, and explained all the material. While an undergrad he pretty much made C's.
This vitamin/supplement product could cause some nasty side effects. It has stimulants, a plant compound that contains Levo dopa (a precursor to dopamine), AND it also has a plant that produces a compound known to act as a MAO-inhibitor. Levo dopa + stimulants (caffeine and similar) + a MAOI = bad news.
Additionally, this stuff contains multiple compound KNOWN to thin your blood. If you have a bleeding disorder, or take aspirin, you will bleed for an extended period of time. Because you are female, you could easily begin to hemorrhage while menstruating. This happened to me once pretty recently after I took a single aspirin, and a supplement containing ginko biloba and green tea extract without realizing all of those thin the blood.
The best thing to do is study your material every day as close to bed time as possible. Make sure you get a full and uninterrupted night of sleep afterwards. This will help you retain the information you studied.
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reader, Fatherly Advice +, writes (29 October 2012):
 Stay away from caffeine and Guarana, as they are quick fixes and not a long term solution. I would suggest a B Complex vitamin supplement taken while you are preparing for the exam and thru the exam. Some people take ginkgo biloba, research is iffy on that. Of course if you like vegemite, it is a good b vitamin supplement.
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (29 October 2012):
 I live in America and I vaguely remember taking that stuff but I can't remember if it helped or not. One thing I do know for sure is that studying every day and the night before the exam make sure you get a good night's sleep and you'll do the best you can.
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