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Brain Boosters a Gold Mine for Supplements Industry But Benefits Are Hotly Disputed

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(Quentin Lueninghoener/Fair Warning)
By FairWarning

A few years ago, motivated by a family history of dementia, Bea Pena-Reames began using a dietary supplement that promised improved memory and brain health. It was advertised as safe and effective – but that was not her experience.

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“I’m typically a joyful person, but I couldn’t shake this depression and intense sense of sadness,” said Pena-Reames, 56, a former high school biology teacher who lives in north…

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