What Causes Memory Loss? Risks, Alzheimer’s Prevention

August 14, 2025 SVK Herbal USA INC.

Memory problems aren’t just a concern of old age—they can appear in young and middle-aged adults, too. Research links depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inactivity, and other modifiable factors to higher rates of memory complaints across all age groups. Understanding these risks—along with brain-gut and vascular influences—helps you take practical steps early to protect cognition. The sections below summarize key findings and outline natural support options, including how Naturem™ Memory+ may fit into a broader brain-health routine.

What Causes Memory Loss Across All Age Groups

Health factors that have been shown to increase the risk of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have now been found to increase the likelihood of memory complaints across all adult age groups, including young adults between the ages of 18-39. There have been many studies carried out previously that have found a connection between health problems and cognitive functioning, our ability to process thoughts, notably a research connecting artery narrowing with memory problems, and another study that suggested thinking skills are best in those who had better cardiovascular fitness in their youth.

UCLA Study on Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

A new study, carried out by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and published in the journal PLOS ONE, claims to be the first to determine that these health risk factors may be indicative of early memory complaints. Researchers polled 18,552 individuals aged 18 to 99, capturing a representative 90% of the US population, about their memory and a variety of lifestyle and health factors.

The interviews were focused on factors known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, such as depression, diabetes, lower education levels, obesity and smoking. The study found that many of these risk factors increased the chances of memory complaints, but most importantly that this was the case across all adult age groups. Of those polled, 20% were found to have memory complaints; this included 14% of young adults, 22% of middle-aged adults (ages 40-59) and 26% of older adults (ages 60-99). The risk factors found to increase the likelihood of memory complaints were depression, low levels of education, physical inactivity and high blood pressure.

How Depression and Lifestyle Affect Cognitive Health

Across all age groups, the strongest single risk factor for memory complaints was depression. Having memory complaints at an early age could indicate a higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide in 2020. It is also the fifth leading cause of death globally, with 10 million new cases every year. Alzheimer’s disease is caused by the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaque on brain cells, which interferes with their function and communication.

Other factors that increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease are aging, poor blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the brain, atherosclerosis, oxidative stress, inflammation, and blood deficiency. Moreover, an imbalance in the gut bacteria can affect the brain-gut axis, which controls mood, cognition, and immunity. Naturem™ Memory+ is a product that contains medicinal herbs and hydroxytyrosol, which can help improve memory, prevent, and slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Naturem™ Memory+: Natural Support for Brain Health

Memory Plus has the following benefits: It supports the regeneration of neurons, helps enhance antioxidant activity to reduce aging, helps boost the immune system, improves blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the brain, and helps balance the digestive system and the brain-gut axis. Memory Plus is a wonderful product that can help improve memory, concentration, and cerebral circulation. It can also help fight against Alzheimer’s disease and its symptoms.

USES: Enhances brain blood flow, boosts memory, relieves stress and fatigue, promotes mental clarity and mood. SUITABLE FOR: People with memory loss (Alzheimer’s disease), poor recall, low concentration, brain fog due to long-term Covid-19. People with headache, dizziness, insomnia due to poor cerebral circulation.

Key Ingredients That Protect and Improve Memory

Ginkgo biloba: a tree species, native to China, widely used for improving memory, cognitive function, blood circulation, preventing dementia, reduce headaches and dizziness.
Polygonum multiflorum: also known as Fo-ti, is a type of vine that belongs to the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae). It has various benefits such as rejuvenating the body, nourishing the heart and blood, reducing stress and fatigue, enhancing brain health, improving memory and concentration, strengthening the kidneys, and darkening the hair.
Vigna cylindrica: a legume species also known as black-eyed pea is packed with antioxidants, helps protect brain cells from damage and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Poria cocos: a fungus species that helps eliminate beta-amyloid (BA) plaque on brain cells, treats insomnia, anxiety, edema, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It contains polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and other bioactive compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective effects.
Polygala tenuifolia: a genus of flowering plants is used for enhancing memory, learning, mood, and neurogenesis. It is known for its ability to promote good circulation and heart health, it also enhances memory and improves concentration.
Fructus Lycii: a shrub species valued for its edible fruits is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. It helps protect brain cells from damage, boost memory, and enhance learning abilities. It is also used as a tonic for improving vision, immunity, longevity, and sexual function.
Hericium erinaceus: a fungus species, also known as monkey head mushroom or Lion’s Mane mushroom, is packed with numerous antioxidants and has been used for regulating blood lipid levels, reducing blood sugar, treating gastric ulcers, nerve damage, cognitive impairment, depression, and cancer. It contains polysaccharides, terpenoids, sterols, and other compounds that have neurotrophic, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities. Various studies suggest that monkey head mushroom has a positive effect on Alzheimer’s patients, slowing down the aging process and rejuvenating nerve cells, while boosting immunity.
Hydroxytyrosol: a natural chemical compound found in olive fruits or leaves, one of the most potent antioxidants known and has various health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation, oxidative stress, and preventing cardiovascular diseases. It can also cross the blood-brain barrier and protect the brain from neurodegeneration.

Suggested Dosage: 1 or 2 capsules, 2 times daily, 30 minutes after meal

Start with 1 Tablet: For new users, it’s generally recommended to begin with 1 tablet twice daily to allow the body to adjust. This is especially beneficial for those who are sensitive to new supplements or want to observe how your body responds initially.

Increase to 2 Tablets as Needed: If, after a week or two, you feel you could benefit from a stronger effect, you can increase to 2 tablets twice daily. This is also an option for those who have greater needs, such as during periods of increased activity, stress, or specific health support.

Caution: Avoid if allergic to any ingredients.

Warning: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, care, or prevent any disease

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