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Product Description
Vinpocetine is an alkaloid that is synthetically derived from the compound found in periwinkle plants, vincamine (1).
Vinpocetine Benefits
- May improve memory (ref)*
- Supports cognition during age-related cognitive decline (ref)(ref)*
- Mood support (ref)*
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). Memory improvement is also believed to be from inhibition of sodium and calcium channels and modulating noradrenergic activity in the brain (1).
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. Other functions involving blood flow is improved red blood cell formation and improving microcirculation in the brain, leading to increased cerebral blood flow. It may also protect neurons by preventing a loss of oxygen, due to the increased amount of red blood cells carrying oxygen that is available to the brain (2).
The nootropic benefits of Vinpocetine may be caused by cholinergic activity, modulation of norepinephrine effects on cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP, a messenger in the signal transduction pathways), and increased brain catecholamines (2, 3).
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 and Toxicity
As of 6/3/19, the US FDA concludes that Vinpocetine should not be taken by women who are pregnant, or can become pregnant.
Vinpocetine is usually well tolerated. Side effects may include stomach discomfort, anxiety, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, facial flushing, and headache (2).
If you are taking any medications, please consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning supplementation with Vinpocetine (2).
For further information, please see our References Tab above.
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References †
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• May improve 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 cognition during age-related cognitive decline*
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/.
• Mood support*
Vorob’eva, OV, and ES Tamarova. “[Efficacy of Vinpotropile in the Therapy of Initial Signs of Cerebrovascular Pathology].” Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova, vol. 110, no. 9, 2010, pp. 39–42., www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21183904.
1. “Vinpocetine”. Examine.com. https://examine.com/supplements/vinpocetine/.
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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bobby g. (verified owner) –
I cant believe how great this was with being able to focus, it does everything it is advertised to do. I can only give a three because of my personal experience. A side effect is headache and wow I got it every time I took this pill, I took it three days in a row to verify it was the pill and not some allergy and I only had the head ache when I took this. I love it and would recommend it to anyone who wants to try it, unfortunately I cannot finish the bottle due to the horrible head ache it gave me… Good luck to those who try and again I highly recommend this to anyone who can actually take it with no head ache, if I didn’t get a headache I would give 5 stars.
Joseph Friedheim (verified owner) –
Vinpocetine is a success at my home. I stopped by the site to by another bottle and just had to share our experience. Purchased with Optimal Choline Complex to avoid headaches and aid in Vinpocetine’s effectiveness, it really opened our minds to the world of nootropics. I started dabbling in supplements for brain health after my dad’s Alzheimer’s advanced. After feeling ultra-focused with, its hard to describe, an energized thinking, I decided I should make this a staple in my daily stacks I create. I remember the first time I took it with Noopept. Whoa! It was like taking Noopept for the first time, even more intense. I noticed it seems to potentiate any brain health type supplements I’ve tried. I modified my dosages. I also threw choline in the mix for a simple but powerful stack. So I guess the reason I started taking these kind of supps was because of my Dad. Thought I found something safe and effective that may help, so I visited him shortly after he received his order of Vinpocetine and Choline Complex. This is way longer than I’d hoped-sorry-so I’ll be brief. He was immediately more coherent, well, within an hour, and started a convo with me, recently he doesn’t start up conversations. We went on a walk and talked the whole time. It was awesome. So I am giving this product Vinpocetine 5 stars since I can’t give 10. I have so much more to say but this is already long and you get the idea. Take choline to prevent headaches. Vinpo is a potentiator to brain health supplements/most nootropics. OK gonna go place my order for more of this gold!