Ask Dr. Mike: Supplements for Anesthesia-Induced Memory Loss




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Summary: Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions. Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: My Aunt underwent surgery and had had a hard time waking up from the anesthesia. It's been months, but there are still times when she will have bouts of no recollection of the surgery. Are there any supplements she can take? This phenomenon -- when you're unable to recall any events that took place before your surgery -- is known as retrograde amnesia. Before suggesting any supplements, Dr. Mike suggests getting an MRI or speaking to a neurologist to make sure there's not a bigger health risk at hand. That being said, Dr. Mike says that supplements like fish oil, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, ashwagandha, blueberry extract, phosphatidylserine, DHEA, and choline can help.  If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.