This paper aims to learn how to increase the mind’s ability to efficiently memorize and store knowledge. Previous research has demonstrated an enhanced memory based on increased consumption of antioxidants, curiosity-based memory, and decreased consumption of calories/tryptophan. In the present study, I tested the strength of these relationships by examining naturalistic daily changes in their variables longitudinally over a two-week period. I measured the amount of antioxidants, calories, and tryptophan consumed by using the “MyFitnessPal” app, tracked my interest in daily studies on a scale of 1-10, and assessed memory ability using the Match to Sample test. Based on the data produced in this study, memory showed a significant negative correlation with caloric intake, but no significant correlation with antioxidant intake, curiosity level, or tryptophan intake. To summarize the practical applications of my findings it was discovered my caloric intake played an important role in solving my original research problem of enhancing memory and being a more efficient student.
