Brain/CognitiveGBS 83/100

Sage

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits acetylcholinesterase (increases acetylcholine). Anti-inflammatory effects on brain. Improves attention and memory in healthy adults and Alzheimer's patients.

Key Conditions & Uses

This food may help with the following conditions. Click to learn more about each condition.

Memory Alzheimer's prevention cognitive function mood

Serving Size

1-2 tsp fresh or tea daily

Preparation Tips

Fresh herb in cooking, tea, or tincture. Common sage (S. officinalis) most studied

Active Compounds

Rosmarinic acidcarnosic acidthujone

Synergies

Foods and nutrients that enhance this food's benefits:

Rosemary→olive oilother herbs

Contraindications

Pregnancy (high doses), seizure disorders (thujone in very high doses)

Clinical Notes

Used traditionally for memory - modern science confirms

Quick Overview

CategoryBrain/Cognitive

GBS Score83/100

Conditions4

Compounds3

Key Points

Evidence-based information

Therapeutic food data

Preparation guidance

Safety information

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