 |
 Cholinergics
are chemicals that effect the
neurotransmitter Acetylcholine, or the parts of our nervous system
that use Acetylcholine. Acetylcholine aids memory, concentration,
focus, and high-level thought such as: abstract thought,
calculations, and innovation. Studies have shown that improving the
abundance of Acetylcholine in the brain improves these mental
functions and increases the time they may be used without slowing
down or stopping. However, be aware that overuse of cholinergetics
may have a detrimental effect. The cholinergetics that BrainVigor
contain are Acetyl l-Carnitine, Centrophenoxine, DMAE, Piracetam &
Vinpocetine.
Piracetam is the most studied and well known of the nootropics.
Piracetam (nootropyl) is reported
to be an intelligence booster and CNS (central nervous system)
stimulant with no known toxicity or addictive properties. Piracetam
(2-oxo-Pyrrolidine Acetamide) is derived from the neurotransmitter GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid). The subjective effect described by
some people is that piracetam, "wakes up your brain." It's effects
and safety are so impressive that piracetam prompted the creation of
a new pharmaceutical category called nootropics. The term nootropic
comes from a Greek word meaning "acting on the mind."
The effect of
piracetam can be increased if taken with DMAE, Centrophenoxine,
choline, or Hydergine. When choline and piracetam are taken together
there is a synergistic effect that causes a greater improvement in
memory than the sum of each when taken alone (Bartus, 1981). One of
the most intriguing effects of piracetam is that it promotes the
flow of information between the right and left hemispheres of the
brain (Buresova, 1976). (Note Excerpt From Smart Drugs & Nutrients
Vol 1 by Ward Dean, MD & John Morgenthaler. Excellent source of
information and a highly recommended book)
Choline-CDP is efficiently utilized in brain cells for membrane
lipid synthesis where it not only increases phospholipid synthesis
but also inhibits phospholipid degradation. CDP choline, also
known as cytidine 5-diphosphocholine, crosses the blood brain
barrier and is by far the most effective choline to improve mental
function and repair neurological damage and dysfunction. Brain
cells use choline to support the integrity of the cell membrane,
protect against neurotoxins, synthesize neurotransmitters, and
support brain cell metabolic function. Brain cells produce very
small amounts of choline, thereby necessitating dietary sources.
Popular dietary supplements that provide choline to the brain are
lecithin, phosphatidylcholine, DMAE, centrophenoxine, and choline
itself.
Centrophenoxine is one of the older nootropic drugs- it was
developed in 1959 at the French National Scientific Research Center.
Centrophenoxine is considered both a nootropic and an anti-aging
treatment. It has been shown to increase the life span of animals
and protect the brain and skin from certain signs of aging.
Centrophenoxine can also increase the use of
glucose in the brain and improve brain energy while enhancing speed
of memory recall. Cell oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide
production also increase significantly when centrophenoxine is taken
regularly. As a result, it has been found to be very effective in
the treatment of various disorders such as brain damage due to old
age or stroke and brain injury caused by chemicals or drugs
(including excessive consumption of alcohol). Among the most
promising of the human trials of centrophenoxine is a 1989 study in
which the supplement improved memory and learning in 50 elderly
demented patients by as much as 48 percent.
Centrophenoxine can also protect against the
damage caused by toxic chemicals in the environment.
Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)
is similar to choline, a chemical
involved in the processes of learning and memory. It has been known
to be beneficial for people with autism, memory deficiency and
dementia. It is best not to take it on a daily basis, but to reserve
it for days when you need to increase alertness and focus. DMAE can
have a slight mood and vision enhancing effect in some people. DMAE
has been used to treat America's silent epidemic: Attention Deficit
Disorder.
Studies show that DMAE can elevate mood and promote more restful
sleep, as well as help increase mental focus, clarity of thought and
muscle tone. DMAE occurs naturally in the body. It may be useful in
slowing lipofuscion (aging spots) both on the skin and in the brain.
In clinical studies, DMAE supplementation has shown great success in
the treatment of learning disorders in children. It is also very
effective in enhancing mental performance in adults. The secret is
DMAE's ability to promote the formation of acetylcholine, an
important brain neurotransmitter. DMAE and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
are the breakdown products of the Romanian youth drug, Gerovital.
Phosphatidyl serine
does all this through the following actions: PS stimulates the
release of dopamine (a mood regulator that also controls physical
sensations and movement), increases the production of acetylcholine
(necessary for learning and memory), enhances brain glucose
metabolism (the fuel used for brain activity), reduces levels of
cortisol (a stress hormone), and boosts the activity of nerve growth
factor, which oversees the health of cholinergic neurons.
when we reach middle age, our levels of PS begin to decline, an
effect that is worsened by deficiencies of other essential fatty
acids, folic acid or vitamin B12. Because PS is necessary for
effective neurotransmission, PS deficiency is linked to mental
impairment, including Alzheimer's and non-Alzheimer's dementia,
depression and Parkinson's disease among middle-aged and elderly
people.
PS supplements may give a 50-year-old the same brainpower as a
healthy 20-year-old. Does this sound too good to be true? Well,
according to the 2002 Bottom Line Yearbook, "Phosphatidylserine
is the only medication that's been proven to reverse age-related
memory loss in clinical studies." Phosphatidylserine is a
phospholipid concentrated in the brain that maintains memory,
learning, concentration, word recall, and mood.
R (+) Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant that contains the "R" form of
Alpha Lipoic Acid. Alpha Lipoic Acid is a well known antioxidant
formula that is believed to help delay the onset of aging, act as a
potent antioxidant in the brain, and has applications for blood
sugar regulation.
B Vitamins:
Niacinamide Vitamin B-3
is one of the
water-soluble B-complex vitamins. Niacin, or nicotinic acid.
Niacinamide is important for many reasons, but especially for its
striking effect upon the circulatory and nervous systems.
Niacinamide is very important for brain metabolism. Vitamin B3 has
helped elderly patients regain mental clarity; because it dilates
blood vessels, niacinamide brings more oxygen to the brain.
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCL) is
essential for the production of neurotransmitters and for healthy
brain function. B6 may also alleviate symptoms including depression
and irritability. Any single nutrient deficiency can alter brain
function and neurotransmitter production. Neurotransmitters are
chemical messengers that carry information from one nerve cell to
another. The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with mood
are folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12. Deficiencies of these
nutrients are related to anxiety, irritability, apathy, confusion,
fatigue, forgetfulness, moodiness and depression.
Vitamin
B-12: With recent biotechnology research, vitamin B12 has shown to provide
significant mental health benefits to those suffering from
depression, those suffering from dementia and even Alzheimer's
patients. In fact, with proper dosing of B12 early in age, these
same mental health and brain functioning impairments may be
prevented. The most common basis on which vitamin B12 is prescribed
by a healthcare professional. Once administered, patients will
commonly report improved energy levels and, with improved energy,
there is increased oxygen flow which, in turn, promotes healthy
brain tissue and improves cognitive and reasoning processes within
the brain.
Pantothenic Acid:
Your body
can’t make acetylcholine for intelligent thinking without using
pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, for its assembly from
choline. So if you’re taking lecithin, choline or DMAE, you need to
make sure you have a source of pantothenic acid as well. Pantothenic
acid is also a stamina enhancer as it is essential for making
steroid hormones, including natural cortisone, which is particularly
important when you’re under stress.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 6 Capsules |
Amount Per
Serving |
% Daily
Value |
|
Pantothenic Acid |
80mg |
1600% |
|
B-6 (Pyridoxine
HCL) |
25mg |
1250% |
|
Niacinamide |
20mg |
100% |
|
B-12 (Pyridoxine HCL) |
1000mcg |
16700% |
|
Piracetam |
1000mg |
** |
|
Acetyl
L-Carnitine |
1000mg |
** |
|
Choline
Bitartrate |
500mg |
** |
|
Choline CDP (Citicoline) |
250mg |
** |
|
Centrophenoxine |
250mg |
** |
|
DMAE |
250mg |
** |
|
Bacopa Monniera |
250mg |
** |
|
Ginkgo Biloba 24/6 |
100mg |
** |
|
Rhodiola Rosea Extract 3% Rosavin |
100mg |
** |
|
Panax Ginseng Extract 80% |
100mg |
** |
|
R-Lipoic Acid |
100mg |
** |
|
Vinpocetine |
15mg |
** |
|
*Daily Value Not Established |
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