Huperzine A
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Huperzine A is an compound found in Huperzia serrata (Chinese club moss) or Huperzia selago (fir club moss) that increases the levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.[1][2]
Huperzine A is sold under the brand name Cerebra and is the primary ingredient in Parasym Plus, a dietary supplement marketed for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia (POTS), and mast cell activation disorder.[3]
Theory
Evidence
Huperzine A may improve memory and thinking, for example in Alzheimer's disease, but evidence is very limited.[1]
Clinicians
Risks and safety
Costs and availability
See also
Learn more
- Huperzine A - WebMD
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-764/huperzine-a
- ↑ Wang, Bai-song; Wang, Hao; Wei, Zhao-hui; Song, Yan-yan; Zhang, Lu; Chen, Hong-zhuan (April 1, 2009). "Efficacy and safety of natural acetylcholinesterase inhibitor huperzine A in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: an updated meta-analysis". Journal of Neural Transmission. pp. 457–465. doi:10.1007/s00702-009-0189-x. ISSN 0300-9564. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ↑ [https://vagusnervesupport.com/product/parasym-plus/
