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Perhaps the most intriguing dietary supplement derived from periwinkle is vinpocetine, which is made from an alkaloid chemical in lesser periwinkle called vincamine.
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What does vinpocetine do?
Exactly how vinpocetine works is unknown. According to one theory, vinpocetine may protect brain cells from damage caused by oxygen deprivation.
Can vinpocetine cause side effects?
When taken in recommended dosages, vinpocetine is not associated with any bothersome or significant side effects.
Can vinpocetine interact with other drugs?
Vinpocetine should not be combined with agents that thin the blood, except under medical supervision.
Natural source of Vinpocetine?
poo.
Can using vinpocetine help with tinnitus?
Yes. It's possible
What is vinpocetine used for?
Several studies of vinpocetine suggest that it may improve brain function and memory, particularly in people affected by diseases that decrease mental capacity such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
What does AVH stand for?
it stands for a virtual horse A = Acetyl-l-carnitine V = Vinpocetine H = Huperzine A
Which smart drug is the most effective I'm going to college and I want to know ;-)?
swansonvitamins.com has a cap called memory boost. big dose of vinpocetine. thats the key ingredient
What is in profiderall?
According to the website PROFIDERALL's Cognitive Energy Complex is the unique combination of nootropic "smart drugs" and powerful energy compounds: Piracetam Huperzine A Vinpocetine DMAE Alpha-Lipoic Acid Choline Bitartrate Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 Tyrosine Taurine Caffeine Niacin
Is it OK to combine ginseng with vinpocetine?
If Vinpocetine and Ginseng are the only two medications you are taking at the same time, there's no reason to worry if they're used in reasonable doses. There is only one that should really be considered when using this combination.There are a few kinds of "Ginseng" and many alternatives that should all be considered. For instance, there are three main kinds of Ginseng. American Ginseng (panax quinquefolius): adaptagen, said to increase cooling energy through the body - yin; increases physical/mental endurance in a non-stimulating manner, like a tonic. Korean/Asian Ginseng (panax ginseng): stimulant/adaptagen, said to increase heating energy in the body - yang; stimulates physical energy, bloodflow, blood production, like a stimulant. Siberian Ginseng "Eleuthro" (eleuthrococcus senticosus): often considered the best of the three main "ginsengs," Eleuthro gives many benefits mixed between the two latter ones, but without the common side effect of raising blood pressure. There are many other similar adaptagens that work similarly to ginseng that might be worth exploring as well, like Maca, Ashwaganda, and my personal favorite that helped me for three weeks at 19k ft, Rhodiola Rosea.The biggest concern over combining Vinpocetine with a ginseng would be the extremely minuscule possibility of having a minor stroke or brain hemorrhage. Since Vinpocetine is a cerebro-vasorelaxant, or a cerebral blood flow enhancer, increasing blood pressure could be under such conditions could prove disastrous. However, part of the Ginsengs' action is due to its role restoring normal levels of your body's own corticosterone, or your natural steroidal anti-inflammatory agent - this may partially be responsible for ginseng's mood brightening effects. Vinpocetine's phosphodiesterase inhibition properties are very similar in action to another better known phosphodiesterase inhibitor that most of us know as Sildenafil, or Viagra. I'd be careful combining both of those. Vinpocetine also has actions at various other sites throughout the brain that affect release, production and regulation of such neurotransmitters like acetylcholine (in your interests, acetylcholine is responsible for memory formation), dopamine (pleasure/reward, sex drive, fine motor skills), and serotonin (mood, calming, turns into melatonin starting at dusk and makes you sleepy). Some of the various Ginsengs' stimulating and tonic properties come from its effect on your acetylcholine system.I have almost certainly taken Ginseng at the same time as Vinpocetine, as I am an avid natural medicine researcher. The two most common side effects I'd imagine you would experience from such a combination are overstimulation and headache. Nothing serious, but just be smart. Talk to your doctor, start with a conservative dosage of anything that's new to you, and know your b-ody.-Noah Frisch
Can placing rubber bands around calves help to increase blood supply to the brain?
No. It could help decrease blood supply to the calves though. Seriously, don't waste your time with this - you'd be better off hanging upside down by the ankles..If you really want to increase blood flow to the brain, try taking vinpocetine supplements, though if you're already healthy it's doubtful increased blood flow will accomplish anything. The body is optimized to provide the correct amount of blood and more isn't always better. You might get a temporary mental boost, but excess oxygen can cause oxidative damage in the long run and the brain is very good at maintaining homeostasis and undoing the effects of anything you keep putting into it.
What is Macular Hole Recovery/?
The eye contains a jelly-like substance called the vitreous. With age, the vitreous shrinks and pulls away from the surface of the retina. In most cases, this pulling away or vitreous separation occurs without any negative effect. A patient may notice floaters but no significant visual damage occurs. In some individuals, however, there may be an area where the vitreous is firmly attached to the surface of the retina. As the shrinkage and forward movement of the vitreous progresses, pulling can can be exerted on the retina, and eventually a small hole may form in the central portion of the retina (the macula), known as a macular hole.Certain nutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin, vinpocetine, l-lysine, a number of vitamins & enzymes, and fish oil may help recovery from a Macular Hole and preserve vision.
