Are there any natural products to improve concentration?

Question

Hello, I would like to take a natural product for concentration. For example, the drug focus factor. I would like to know if this medication interacts with citalopram (20mg). If not, do you have an alternative? I would like to try a natural way before taking medication like Ritalin. Thank you in advance.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hi Mrs., thank you for your question! I found the product you are talking about, and it is basically a multivitamin. There are no problems taking this product with citalopram. To answer your question more broadly, unfortunately no over-the-counter product is proven to improve concentration. Some studies mention Omega-3 supplements, but again, they are inconclusive, and the amounts and concentrations of Omega-3 vary from study to study, and if you eat 2 fish meals a week, supplementation only becomes redundant. For your study environment, minimize distractions, such as cell phones, computers, television and noise... write down your study goals on a list to track your progress and stay on track. Take frequent breaks (like every hour). Finally, exercise and enough sleep can go a long way in helping you relax and absorb the material you are studying. I hope I have helped you. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions, good luck with the new school year :)! Tom Samaha, pharmacist