Uses of Vinpocetine( COGNITOL)

If you are looking for a powerful herbal nootropic that can boost your Memory,ability to Focus and protect your brain ,vinpocetine(COGNITOL) is one of the supplements that comes very highly recommended.


VINPOCETINE is a derivative of Vincamine an alkaloid of the common periwinkle plant and it is used to aid brain functioning by increasing the blood flow to the brain leading to increased levels of oxygen and glucose and because of its increased blood circulation to the cerebrum,results in better energy metabolism in your brain cells as well as more efficient neuronal communication.

 According to research done by Dr. A.O.  from the Department of Medicine,Neurology unit UNIBEN,it is effective in improving memory and concentration of patients after a study involving 56 cognitively impaired patients and 56 controls.Many physicians and researchers say this is even more efficient than supplement such as Ginkgo biloba when used for enhancing memory and brain power.

USES

• Vasodilation
• Anti convulsant potential
• Vertigos and headaches
• Locomotion disorders.

WHO CAN BENEFIT?

Anyone over 40: Cerebral arteriosclerosis is less well known to the public than heart disease, but it is just as common,and develops gradually over a lifetime. By the time serious symptoms develop as with heart disease, the blood vessel occlusion is usually well advanced. Vinpocetine minimises the functional damage to brain neurons that may accompany gradually developing Cerebral arteriosclerosis.

Anyone who has noticed a decrease in memory,alertness, concentration, learning speed, neuromuscular co-ordination and reaction time  or who suffers from tinnitus(ringing in the ears).

Anyone who suffers from, or is known to be at risk for various Cerebral disorders - Cerebral haemorrhage,stroke, senile dementia etc

Anyone wishing to use a generally safe,low side effect,brain metabolism enhancing supplements.

Vinpocetine is generally safe however its safety in Pregnant women has not been evaluated.

REFERENCES

- Vinpocetine.Monograph(PDF), Alternative medicine review 7(3):240-3:2002
- www.vinpocetine.com
- Effect of vinpocetine on cognitive performance of a Nigerian population,          www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4160700 :2014
- www.examine.com/supplements/vinpocetine