Regarding Vinpocentine... any comments about the fact that it is made in a laboratory? All the articles I read state synthetically or chemically derived from periwinkle. So that means what exactly? That this supplement is more like a medication than a supplement? I understand that many supplements are made in labs... Just trying to get a clearer understanding from science-leaning health readers. Thank you.
Memory Recall
I bought the Vinpocetine, 10 mg, 100 vegetarian tablets today at Life Extension. It was at 70% off regular price! Amazing how the universe works with you when you really want something.
And with all of the positives attributes the Vinpocetine has, how can one go wrong?
Was chatting with a friend and she was concerned about the expiration date, so I called Life Extension, most things are for two years. So I'll be checking the expiration dates when it arrives.
Clarity of thinking, hearing and eyesight are biggies for me, can't remember other things that might improve for me. looking forward to using the product.
As I'm writing the post, I can't read other things that I might receive help with. But in time I'll post any improvements.
i just love this site! It's full of great info on so many things, and especially when others share exactly what they use and how they use it to accomplish what they were wanting.
Dennis
Ps. At that price, I kinda got greedy,,, 😊
Brain Ischemia
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EC: For those who don't know, Brain Ischemia is a condition where there is insufficient blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand.
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This is an excellent article on a very useful supplement for multiple health benefits! Thank you for posting it!!!
Art
EC: Thanks so much! Glad you like it, Art!
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It is also beneficial for Parkinson's Disease, anxiety and depression at less than 31 mg per day.
One side effect I have seen with vinpocetine is that it thins the blood and can be a problem for people who are already on a blood thinner or who take other supplements that have blood thinning effects such as vitamin E and fish oil.
Memory Recall
It appears that Amazon Canada does sell Vinpocetine.
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=vinpocetine&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Art
Memory Recall
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Interesting that Amazon doesn't sell it. Is that because it's not sold in Canada and other countries because it's a nootropic?
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I believe the reason the FDA can make and patent a drug from any herb is that they isolate the constituent they want to use and make a drug from or including that constituent. So they are not patenting the herb but the drug they made using something from the herb. In fact, it seems that many companies do this - skin care, supplements, etc. - and then patent their product. It doesn't mean the product has the whole plant in it, it is often an extract or part of the plant. By the time we get it in a prescription or other form, the actual strength you are getting is not all that great - IMO!
Memory Recall
I'm a bit worried though about the Periwinkle's poisonous issues? Also, I would really like to know how come the Pharmaceutical companies manage to make a drug from it. I didn't think they could patent anything that was natural?
I'd appreciate any info regarding my questions since I'm eager to learn more and possibly start taking some of it.
Thanks!
