What Supplements Does Dr. Amen Recommend for Brain Health?
Dr. Amen recommends starting with three nutritional basics: a high-quality multivitamin, omega-3 fatty acids, and a probiotic, then adding targeted support based on your individual brain health goals.*
About Daniel G. Amen, MD
Daniel G. Amen, MD is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, 12-time New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD.
For more than 40 years, Dr. Amen has studied the connection between brain function, behavior, mental performance, and overall health. His work includes a database of nearly 300,000 brain SPECT scans related to behavior.
Dr. Amen founded BrainMD to make high-quality, science-based nutritional support more accessible, with formulas designed around his brain-first approach to supporting memory, mood, focus, energy, sleep, and healthy brain aging.*
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amen's Favorite Supplements
What supplements does Dr. Amen recommend for brain health?
What supplements does Dr. Amen recommend for brain health?
Daniel G. Amen, MD recommends a comprehensive brain health approach that combines healthy daily habits with targeted nutritional support.*
His favorite BrainMD supplements are designed to support key areas of brain function, including memory, mood, focus, energy, sleep, circulation, and healthy aging.*
The right formula depends on your individual needs, goals, diet, lifestyle, and current supplement routine.
What are Dr. Amen’s favorite BrainMD supplements?
What are Dr. Amen’s favorite BrainMD supplements?
Dr. Amen’s most recommended BrainMD formulas include Brain & Body Power MAX, Happy Saffron Plus®, Omega-3 Power, NeuroVite Plus Multivitamin, Brain & Memory Power Boost, Smart Creatine+, Peak Energy, and other targeted brain health supplements.*
Each formula is designed to support a different area of brain and body health.*
What supplements does Dr. Amen take every day?
What supplements does Dr. Amen take every day?
Dr. Amen’s foundational nutritional approach includes support for essential vitamins and minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, memory, cognition, and overall brain health.*
Brain & Body Power MAX brings three foundational BrainMD formulas together in convenient daily packets.
Because individual routines may change over time, always review the latest product directions and consult your healthcare professional before beginning a new supplement regimen.
What is the best BrainMD supplement to start with?
What is the best BrainMD supplement to start with?
For comprehensive daily support, many customers begin with Brain & Body Power MAX.*
It combines NeuroVite Plus Multivitamin, Omega-3 Power, and Brain & Memory Power Boost to support memory, focus, energy, and overall brain and body health.*
Customers with a more specific goal may prefer to begin with a targeted formula for mood, sleep, focus, energy, circulation, or healthy aging.
Does Dr. Amen recommend omega-3 supplements?
Does Dr. Amen recommend omega-3 supplements?
Dr. Amen considers omega-3 fatty acids an important part of a brain-healthy lifestyle.*
Omega-3 Power provides concentrated EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids to support brain health, cardiovascular health, mood, and overall wellness.*
Does Dr. Amen personally use BrainMD supplements?
Does Dr. Amen personally use BrainMD supplements?
Many of the formulas featured in this collection are products Dr. Amen personally uses and recommends as part of his brain-first approach to health.*
Individual supplement needs vary, so his personal routine should not be considered a substitute for individualized medical guidance.
What makes BrainMD supplements different?
What makes BrainMD supplements different?
BrainMD supplements are developed with a brain-first philosophy informed by Dr. Amen’s 40+ years of clinical experience and research involving nearly 300,000 brain SPECT scans.
Formulas are made with carefully selected ingredients, clinically studied nutrients, and rigorous quality standards to support specific areas of brain and body health.*
Are BrainMD supplements third-party tested?
Are BrainMD supplements third-party tested?
Yes. BrainMD supplements are third-party tested to help verify identity, purity, potency, and quality.
Testing requirements may vary by formula and ingredient, but every BrainMD product is developed according to strict quality standards. Learn about our quality and testing.
Can I take multiple BrainMD supplements together?
Can I take multiple BrainMD supplements together?
Many BrainMD formulas are designed to complement one another. However, some products may contain overlapping vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other active ingredients.
Review each Supplement Facts panel carefully and speak with your healthcare professional before combining supplements, especially if you take medications, are pregnant or nursing, or have a medical condition.
When should I start supporting my brain health?
When should I start supporting my brain health?
Dr. Amen believes brain health matters at every age.
Daily choices involving nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, social connection, and targeted supplementation can help support brain health throughout every stage of life.*
It is never too early or too late to begin making more brain-healthy choices. Not sure where to start? Take the free Brain Health Assessment.