Vinpocetine capsule - Health benefit of Vinpocetine for mind and memory
Vinpocetine is chemically related to, and derived from vincamine, an alkaloid found in the periwinkle plant. Vinpocetine was introduced into clinical practice in Europe more than two decades ago for the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders and related symptoms. Experiments with vinpocetine indicate that it can dilate blood vessels, enhance circulation in the brain, improve oxygen utilization, make red blood cells more pliable, and inhibit aggregation of platelets. Vinpocetine even has antioxidant properties. Levels peak in the bloodstream within an hour and a half after ingestion. Vinpocetine easily crosses the blood-brain barrier. Also see vinpocetine additional research.
Vinpocetine 5 mg and 10 mg per
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Vinpocetine capsule has been sometimes recommended
for more than once daily however many people may be sensitive to this supplement
and would do fine using half a capsule. Always start your first time with half a 5 mg vinpocetine pill
in order to see if you have any negative responses to it. By taking a small
amount of vinpocetine at first, you could avoid a vinpocetine side effect.
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Vinpocetine Research
There have been quite a few studies with
Vinpocetine.
Dementia
Researchers at the
University of Surrey in Guildford, England administered
vinpocetine to patients suffering
from mild to moderate dementia (Hindmarch 1991). Two hundred and three patients included
in a placebo-controlled, randomized double-blind trial received every day for sixteen
weeks either 10 mg doses of vinpocetine three times a day, 20 mg doses of vinpocetine
three times a day, or placebo three times a day. There were no clinically relevant side
effects reported. Statistically significant cognitive improvements were found in favor of
active treatment groups compared to placebo. The patients on 10 mg performed slightly
better than those on 20 mg.
In a double blind clinical trial, vinpocetine was shown to offer significant
improvement in elderly patients with chronic cerebral dysfunction.
Forty-two patients received 10 mg vinpocetine three times a day for thirty days, then 5 mg
three times a day for sixty days. Matching placebo tablets were given to another forty
patients for the ninety-day trial period. Patients on vinpocetine scored consistently
better in all cognitive evaluations. No serious side effects were reported.
Memory
Twelve healthy female volunteers received pre-treatments with
vinpocetine 40 mg
three times a day or placebo for two days according to a randomized, double-blind
crossover design. On the third day of treatment and one hour following
morning dosage, subjects completed a battery of psychological tests. Memory was
significantly improved following treatment with vinpocetine when compared to placebo.
Alzheimer's--not helpful
Fifteen Alzheimer patients were treated with increasing doses of vinpocetine (30,
45, and 60 mg per day) in an open-label pilot trial during a one-year period.
The study was done at VA Medical Center, in San Diego, California. Vinpocetine failed to
improve cognition at any dose tested. There were no significant side effects from the
therapy.
Recommendations
Vinpocetine appears to be beneficial in cognitive disorders that are due to poor
blood flow to the brain. Therefore, individuals with atherosclerotic vascular disease are
probably the most likely to benefit. Until long-term studies are available, regular
intake for prolonged periods should be limited to 10 mg once daily.
There are several other mind enhancers including
Bacopa Monniera, and the herb
Ginkgo biloba. Some people find
gotu kola to be helpful.
Vinpocetine Experience
We like the effects from vinpocetine. On 5 mg, we notice improvement in
concentration and focus and enhancement of color perception peaking at about two hours
after dosing. Thereafter, the effects gradually decrease but persist for a few hours.
We do
not notice any significant changes in mood or energy levels, although on higher dosages
there is a brief period of feeling uneasy. Patients often report an enhancement of visual
and auditory perception, along with better focus and clarity of thinking. A
feeling of lightheadedness or nausea can occur on high doses.
Vinpocetine questions
Q. Vinpocetine great effects only come into play for me if I have taken at least
50 mg of B-5 with it or earlier in the day. Like B-5 in the morning and
vinpocetine 5mg at lunch massively pronounces the auditory and visual High
Definition effects for me. Alone vinpocetine is just ok but nothing great…for
me. And also i cant take vinpocetine for too long as it starts to suppress an
aspect of my immune system.
Q. I have
read some information about Vinpocetine having good results in treating tinnitus
in Europe and was wondering whether you have any information on this. I have a
very troubling case of tinnitus and have tried many treatments with little
success.
A. We are not aware of any significant
research with vinpocetine and tinnitus.
Q. I need to purchase vinpocetine for my mother. But I have a
question: is it OK for her since she has a glaucoma?
A. We cannot make these decisions for you or her since we are not
her doctor. See glaucoma for details.
Q. Can you help me to find out which medicine in US can be
used as Cavinton Forte (Hungary)? My mother tried Vinpocetine but felt bad
after: headache, low pressure, dizziness, heart pain.
A. To the best of our knowledge, Cavinton Forte is a product name
for vinpocetine 10 mg.
Q. Is 50 years of age too early to start taking vinpocetine and ginkgo biloba
together as an anti-aging supplement?
A. There is no human research that proves taking vinpocetine or any supplement will lead to longer
lifespan. My personal belief is that we will eventually find certain natural
pills will have antiaging benefit, but we are not there yet in terms of
certainty. It is possible that high doses of certain supplements could actually
be harmful. Therefore, for the time being, supplements should be mostly taken
for the benefit they provide in terms of mood, energy, wellbeing, mental
enhancement, sexual enhancement or the treatment of certain medical conditions
as opposed to primarily focusing on the hope that they may have anti-aging
potential.
Q. None of the doctors or herbologists in Peachtree
City, Ga. have ever heard of vinpocetine. Since I have no one else to ask, will
this herb conflict with aspirin, ginko biloba or vitamin E?
A. It is possible that vinpocetine has mild blood thinning
potential and could have unexpected interactions with aspirin and ginkgo biloba.
However, much depends on the person taking it and the dosage used.
Q. I have a query regarding vinpocetine supplements
that, using vinpocetine is it possible to stop or control hearing loss. I am a
medical student from India, Maharashtra State. From last three year I have
noticed gradual hearing loss in my both ear. So I approached to local ENT
surgeon and I come to know that I am having problem of otosclerosis. The
impendence audi ometric suggest that there is immobility of ossicular chain and
fixation of stapes. So doctors advised me for stapedactomy ear surgery. At that
time my audiometric suggests 55% hearing loss in my left ear while 40% in my
right ear. Then he operated me on date 4th may 2006. After 15 days my dressing
and gel foam was removed. Then after 3 days I have noticed sudden hearing loss
.During recovery period I noticed severe vertigo which is last for 12 days and
nystagmus for 4 days. After failure of surgery date 29th may 2006. it developed
permanent deafness in my left ear. Presently I am using ITC hearing aid for my
right ear. After surgery there is profound tinnitus in my left ear. Now I am
suffering from following problem.
A. We wish you an optimal outcome but it is impossible to predict
if vinpocetine would help.
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