Vinpocetine - Caveat lector

                       

                       Sometimes called Cavinton, Vinpocetine is
                       derived from vincamine, which is an extract of the
                       periwinkle plant. It has a very powerful stimulating
                       effect on memory. Vinpocetine ups the
                       metabolism in the brain in four ways. It pumps up
                       the blood flow, increases the rate at which brain
                       cells produce ATP (which is a cell molecule that
                       creates energy), and speeds up the use of
                       glucose and oxygen in the brain. The result is
                       that the cells of the brain can better retain
                       information; so the individual can remember
                       more. Because of its stimulating effect on blood
                       flow, venpocetine has been used to treat
                       circulatory problems in the brain and memory
                       problems due to low circulation. 

                       Gedeon Richter, a Hungarian company that
                       markets vinpocetine in Europe, has funded more
                       than a hundred studies to show it's effectiveness
                       and safety. Many of these studies have shown
                       the drug's powerful effect on memory
                       improvement. Vinpocetine is not toxic and is
                       considered safe. It takes about a year of daily
                       use to achieve maximum effect.

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