VINPOCETINE
read James South vinpocetine article
Vinpocetine is a periwinkle plant extract that
has dramatic effects upon the brain.
Vinpocetine
1. acts as a vasodilator ( improves brain blood flow)
2. improves the brain's utilization of oxygen and glucose
3. increases ATP production in the brain
4. increases the turnover of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine
and serotonin
5. improves ear problems including tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
and vertigo (dizziness).
6. slows lipofuscin pigment deposit in the brain
7. improves vision
8. increases blood flow to damaged areas of the brain in stroke victims
Vinpocetine is also known to be an antioxidant and may protect the brain from aging. There are no known side effects, toxicity or contraindications at doses up to 30mg daily..
"The ability of vinpocetine to improve the cerebral
cortical activating power of remaining LC neurons makes it a true cognition
enhancing agent."
H. Olpe et al, "Locus Coeruleus as a target for psycho-geriatric
agents"
Ann. NY Acad. Sci. 444, 1985, 399-405.
"There's no question that my tinnitus has subsided
whilst using the vinpocetine, but it's more than that I do feel better."
F.H.G., Texas.