| Researchers have explored many complementary health approaches for preventing or slowing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. Currently, there is no strong evidence that any of them is effective, but research is continuing. - Among the nutritional and dietary factors studied to prevent cognitive decline in older adults, the most consistent positive research findings are for omega-3 fatty acids, often measured as how much fish people ate. However, taking omega-3 supplements didn't have beneficial effects on the cognitive function of older people without dementia. So clearly, there's more to be learned.
- People with dementia may have trouble sleeping. Supplements of melatonin are being studied to see if they can improve sleep in this population. However, in one study, researchers noted that melatonin supplements may worsen mood in people with dementia.
Don't use natural products or other complementary health approaches as a reason to postpone seeing a health care provider about memory loss. Treatable conditions, such as depression, bad reactions to medications, or thyroid, liver, or kidney problems, can cause memory impairment. | 
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