I have been looking into methods of increasing my ability to stay focused and concentrate on a single task for extended periods of time. I tend to lose focus when reading or when trying to get started on project. I started looking into Adderall but started looking into supplements or natural foods. Anyway, my question is, would taking Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Omega-3, or Nootropics be an effective way of increasing my ability to concentrate and retain information. Are there any harm with taking these all together, or even individually? Have they been proven effective? Or would forming a habit of drinking green tea, eating fish that is high in omega-3 and eating plenty of leafy greens as well as exercising on a daily basis be a more effective approach, or safer? I currently follow Canada’s food guide and consume the proper amount of each food group, limiting my intake of meats and instead substituting them with protein rich cereal, peanut butter, and hummus.
As of what I’ve found from a week or so of research, a nootropic can be helpful but harmful if taken in high dosages or for an extended period of time. So it would be a more temporary solution during finals week. But I am more interested in a long term solution. Possibly a healthy daily dosage of ginkgo biloba, ginseng and omag-3 mixed with some green tea in the morning.
I have only recently looked into supplements and am not to sure on their effectiveness. Are taking any supplements effective at all? I would really appreciate the advice.