As its name implies, Dr Whitaker Mind & Memory Essentials contains a host of ingredients that are said to support your memory and improve your mental sharpness and cognitive function. In addition, it is also designed to improve your state of mind and provide overall support for your long-term brain health.
The manufacturer also claims because it uses specific, bio-available forms of its active ingredients – particularly turmeric (Curcuma longa) and curcumin, the tablets work quickly and effectively.
Ingredients
- Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl, pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 35mg
- Folate (Folic Acid) 200mcg DFE
- Vitamin B12 500mcg
- Longvida Optimized Curcumin Extract (from Curcuma longa root) 400mg
- BioPerine Black Pepper Extract 5mg
- Huperzine A (from toothed clubmoss) 100mcg
Other ingredients:
Gelatine, stearic acid, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, soy lecithin, magnesium stearate, ascorbyl palmitate.
If you have a soy allergy, be aware that this product contains soy.
Vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid are all said to contribute to the promotion of long-term brain health, improved cognitive function and mood, as well as providing a general boost in energy.
Longvida Optimized Curcumin Extract has been shown (in manufacturer-sponsored trials) to boost reaction time and mental agility, reduce mental fatigue, and – after 30 days – enhance calmness and contentedness
Hyperzine A is said to support neurotransmitters (acetylcholine) in the brain, thus boosting memory and overall brain and cognitive health.
BioPerine, which is derived from the black pepper fruit, enhances the body’s absorption of curcumin.
Dosage
Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Price
You can purchase a container of 30 capsules – a one month supply – directly from the manufacturer’s online store. For a one-off purchase, the cost is $39.99. However, if you sign up for the special auto-delivery offer, you’ll pay only $31.99 – with delivery thrown in free.
Guarantee
Dr Whitaker Mind & Memory Essentials comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. If you are not happy with the product, you can simply return it to the manufacturer within 90 days to receive a full refund.
Dr Whitaker Mind & Memory Essentials Review – Conclusion
There have been thousands of studies into the efficacy of turmeric and curcumin over the past 15 years, but the manufacturer fails to provide links to any. Instead, it references its own study. This was a study to evaluate the effects of its own curcumin formulation, Longvida, on the cognitive function, performance, and mood of 60 adults aged between 60 and 84. The participants were tested on the first day of the trial, and again 30 days later. According to a summary of the results published on the Dr Whittaker website, the group taking tablets containing the active ingredient scored higher on all tests than those who received the placebo. However, we were unable to find precise details of the tests results.
According to the manufacturer, the standard operating procedures adhered to in the manufacture of Dr Whitaker Mind & Memory Essentials tablets “meet or exceed” those set by the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices. We will have to take their word for it, as we were not able to find any official manufacturing quality certification.