Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Supplements studied for traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Overview
Vitamin D carries the strongest evidence among supplements for traumatic brain injury, with medium ratings from one study. A single 300,000 IU intramuscular dose given early after moderate to severe injury was associated with lower inflammation at three days and better brain function scores at seven days.
Boswellia, Melatonin, Ginger, and N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) carry low ratings. Boswellia may improve memory and thinking in some recovery trials. Melatonin did not improve concussion symptoms in children. Ginger has only been tested combined with boswellia. NAC lowered brain damage markers in one study but needs confirmation. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below.
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