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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