BRAIN FOG - POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Updated: 4 days ago
Each solution below links to its own post with detailed education on why it may help. My personal favorites are Burbur Pinella, Neuro Magnesium (L-threonate) and Yucca root. At my sickest, I had some extremely scary memory issues. Over time, with treatment and the solutions found below, I overcame this symptom.
Short on time or energy? A quick-view graphic with the key points is at the bottom of this post.
To learn more about brain fog in Lyme and what the research shows, read the education post:
Buy links are right under each product. Sign up here first for the Fullscript discount (25% off):
BURBUR PINELLA
An herbal remedy by Nutramedix.
Learn more and find products here:
Buy here (NutraMedix Burbur-Pinella: burbur and pinella herbal extracts):
NEURO MAGNESIUM (L-THREONATE)
A form of magnesium known for crossing the blood-brain barrier.
Learn more and find products here:
Buy here (XYMOGEN OptiMag Neuro Unflavored powder: magnesium L-threonate):
Buy here (Life Extension Neuro-Mag Magnesium L-Threonate capsules):
YUCCA ROOT
An herb used to help lower ammonia in the body.
Learn more and find products here:
Buy here (NOW Foods Yucca 500 mg):
L-ORNITHINE
Often used to help the body clear ammonia.
Learn more and find products here:
Buy here (Allergy Research Group L-Ornithine-L-Aspartate):
ELECTROLYTES
Staying hydrated with electrolytes is a simple place to start.
Learn more and find products here:
Buy here (Jigsaw Health Adrenal Cocktail powder: vitamin C, potassium and sea salt; ALWAYS ask your doctor before adding potassium):
Buy here (Jigsaw Health Adrenal Cocktail capsules: vitamin C, potassium and sea salt; ALWAYS ask your doctor before adding potassium):
LION'S MANE
A mushroom often used for brain support.
Learn more and find products here:
Buy here (Mushroom Wisdom Super Lion's Mane):
OMEGA-3
Healthy fats known for calming inflammation.
Learn more and find products here:
Buy here (XYMOGEN OmegaPure 820 fish oil):
Buy here (Rosita Real Foods Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil softgels):
PPC
A form of phosphatidylcholine, a building block of cell membranes, including brain cells.
Learn more and find products here:
Buy here (Nutrasal PhosChol PPC 900 mg):
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT A FOGGY BRAIN
Global Lyme Alliance shared these coping ideas in 2025:
- Work with a Lyme literate doctor on treatment. Treating the infections often helps symptoms ease.
- Rest. Brain fog can be a sign to slow down for a few days.
- Choose foods that calm inflammation and keep blood sugar steady.
- Drink plenty of water, with electrolytes.
- Try calming practices like gentle yoga or deep breathing. What calms one person may not calm another, so go with what feels right for you.
- Limit screen time, and avoid flashing lights and loud places when you can.
- Pace both your physical and mental activity.
- Some people also try neurofeedback, or manual therapy that supports lymph drainage.
- Glutathione, CoQ10 and essential fatty acids are also mentioned as supplements a Lyme literate doctor may recommend.
Learn more and find products here:
BEFORE YOU START
Talk with your doctor before adding anything, especially if you take medications, and add one thing at a time. If you take blood thinners, ask your doctor before adding omega-3s.
MY EXPERIENCE
- Burbur Pinella: I used it for many years, and it helped me countless times.
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SOURCES
Global Lyme Alliance, Coping with brain fog (2025)
Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on personal experience, years of accumulated researched resources from Lyme Literate doctors and polls conducted within Lyme groups from actual patient experience using these solution ideas.
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