The Inside Scoop

After the NY Daily News posted an item on presidential candidate John McCain's possible use of an herbal memory enhancer before last night's debate, the blogosphere lit up with the news and some interesting short analysis. Rumor is McCain took some Neuro1, a formulation of 18 "neuroutrients" touted to improve focus, confidence memory and overall brain health. Who is the maker of this supplement? Nutrition 53, founded by former NFL bad boy Bill Romanowski. Many have drawn humorous connections between Romanowski's roid rage behavior on and off the football field with McCain's legendary short-temper.

Nutrition 53 would not confirm the Senator took Neuro1 before the debate, but McCain's campaign reportedly confirmed it secured a memory enhancing herbal supplement. I don't profess to know Nutrition 53 too well, but I acknowledge the irony relative to rage and temper. Of course, I applaud the Senator and presidential candidate for seeking a natural approach to brain health, but I wonder if he is aware of all the high quality, long-time providers of researched brain health supplements in the natural products industry. I'm sure a few such companies would have offered up some samples for him to try. My other question is, did the supplement work? My guess is, quality aside, he took them as an acute measure instead of a more long term solution to cognitive function.

Check out our recent cognitive function article for more information on scientifically researched natural remedies in this area.