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Does Prevagen Really Work for Memory Loss?

Is apoaequorin a great fix? A difficult word to pronounce? Or a jelly fish protein that's just another profitable disappointment?

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Ryan McCormick, M.D.
Jul 10, 2022
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One of the most frustrating (and often terrifying) experiences as we get older can be a loss of cognitive powers. It’s one of the most frequent concerns I hear from people. Often the next question is about supplements like Prevagen. The promise of ways not to become more forgetful with age is seductive. And we would spend almost anything to help our…

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