Vinpocetine is an alkaloid that is synthetically derived from the compound found in periwinkle plants, vincamine (1).
Vinpocetine Benefits
Vinpocetine Mode of Action
Vinpocetine’s cognitive and memory benefits may be related to its ability to increase blood circulation in the brain, decrease the rate of neuronal death, improve intracerebral glucose, and produce long-term potentiation in the hippocampus (2).
Vinpocetine is believed to inhibit platelet aggregation and is therefore not recommended for those with bleeding disorders, or blood-clotting disorders because it may increase the risk of bleeding (2).
Vinpocetine's bioavailability is significantly increased by taking it with a meal and raises the absorption rate up to 60-100% (2).
Vinpocetine Dosage
Pure Nootropics’ Vinpocetine provides 20 mg of Vinpocetine (extract from the whole periwinkle plant) per 1 capsule. Suggested use for adults is 1 to 2 capsules by mouth daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Vinpocetine Side Effects
As of 6/3/19, the US FDA concludes that Vinpocetine should not be taken by women who are pregnant, or can become pregnant.
If you are taking any medications, please consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning supplementation with Vinpocetine (2).
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• Supports healthy memory*
Subhan, Z, and I Hindmarch. “Psychopharmacological Effects of Vinpocetine in Normal Healthy Volunteers.” Eur J Clin Pharmacol, vol. 28, no. 5, 1985, pp. 567–71., www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3899677.
• Supports overall cognitive function*
Valikovics, A, et al. “[Study of the Effects of Vinpocetin on Cognitive Functions].” Ideggyogy Sz, vol. 65, no. 3-4, 30 Mar. 2012, pp. 115–20., www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23136730.
Hindmarch, I, et al. “Efficacy and Tolerance of Vinpocetine in Ambulant Patients Suffering from Mild to Moderate Organic Psychosyndromes.” Int Clin Pyschopharmacol, vol. 6, no. 1, 1994, pp. 31–43., www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2071888/.
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2. “Vinpocetine.” Foods, Herbs & Supplements. https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/databases/food,-herbs-supplements/professional.aspx?productid=175.
3. “Cyclic adenosine monophosphate”. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclic_adenosine_monophosphate.
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