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If you are planning to visit a vitamin shop - find out more about vitamins that contain Huperzine A. Huperzine A is a natural compound which is derived from the Huperzia Serrata. It has been used in Chinese medicine for years. Huperzine A works through the Acetyl Choline Esterase inhibition mechanism. Its main action is cognition enhancement. Any vitamin complex should contain Huperzine A in order to keep mind and memory clean.

Alzheimer’s disease is a known condition with deficit and decrease function of cholinergic neurons. It is logical that in order to help for Alzheimer’s disease choline concentration in the brain should be raised. Being an Acetyl Choline Esterase inhibitor, Huperzine A increases the concentration of Acetyl Choline level in the brain. It also increases concentration of Dopamine and Norepinephrine.

In one double blind controlled study, Huperzine A was found to be helpful in cases of senile dementia as well as multi-infarct dementia. The effect was assessed by the Wexler Memory Scale. Dizziness as a side effect was experienced by a few participants. Another study observed 50 subjects with Alzheimer’s disease who were given Huperzine A or placebo for a period of eight weeks. Very significant improvement was found in 58% of the participants in respect to memory, behavioral function and cognition.

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