Source Naturals Huperzine A, for Learning & Memory* 200 mcg - 120 Tablets

While doing some research, I read about Huperzine A. My mom had been experiencing some mild cognitive impairment, so I ordered some to give it a try. I'm really glad I did! Mom has been taking it for several months, and it works really well. On occasion I found that mom benefitted a 2nd dose. Because of that, I order the 200mcg tablets for her. Source Naturals brand Huperzine is $12 for bottles of 120 count 100mcg tablets and it's $20 for bottles of 120 count bottles of 200mcg tablets. One bottle lasts for 4 months. It's such a small price to pay for something that has such positive and noticeable effects on cognitive health and mom's sense of balance. The tablets are very small, round tablets, that are beige in color, and are very easy for mom to swallow. I definitely recommend Huperzine A to anyone experiencing minor age related cognitive impairment, forgetfulness, or balance issues. Highly Recommended!

I remember a time when I had an excellent memory, but as the years go on, I find myself being unable to recall things more and more and it is driving me nuts. I decided to try a supplement to help, and found mention of huperzine A in a reddit thread I was reading. I probably read through 10-15 different mentions of Huperzine when I was looking it up online, and decided to go for it. It came in the mail rather quickly (free shipping, Amazon Prime…score!) and I started to take the recommended dosage of one tablet two times a day, and waited to see the results. Well, as with all supplements, I know that it sometimes takes 3-6 weeks for you to see results take hold on your body, and I wanted to remain patient. After about a week, I saw a bit of change, I could see some improvement in my short term memory, but then also, I noticed I was a little bit tweaky, so I cut down the dosage to just one tablet per day in the morning. After three weeks, I noticed that there was actually a really big difference in my memory, as I could not only recall things that I had difficulty remembering before, I could do it faster than I am used to. The huperzine A is a really great product, and I do recommend it, but as with all supplements it’s really specific to your body and you have to do your research. It’s not a magic pill, but does work if it’s right for you. Update: So I’ve been taking the huperzine for a few months now, and actually started taking another supplement (this time for focus) that actually somehow increased the potency of the huperzine A. I am also taking NootropX - 90 caps - Mental Focus and Concentration Supplement With Memory Enhancement For Extreme Clarity and Alertness - Instant Brain and Memory Power Boost From Patented AES® Absorption System - The Ultimate Brain Vitamins and it works really well at helping me maintain focus and complete projects in a productive manner. It’s really great actually, and I only have to take one of those every other day so even though I’m seeing optimal results I’m just taking one huperzine A every day and one NootropX every other day.

This did not help my husband as thought. Easy to swallow.

Update Feb 19, 2015 (2 1/2 years after original post) Thanks for the many comments. I still take Huperzine A and Vinposetine EVERY morning, but no longer bother with the Galantamine because that was a prescription and required unnecessary doctor visits. The headaches I mentioned stopped soon after I wrote the review. Oh sure, I occasionally get one, but just take a single Tylenol and it's gone. I would not do without my daily dose of these two meds... I've accidentally skipped a dose occasionally and I feel it that fast. I still play Spider Solitaire at the highest level just to test my IQ before trying to do something that requires concentration, and my Statistics show out of the last 336 games, I've won 234... that's not bad for a memory-retardee! Those of you that play this game know that score (69%) is difficult to hold for that long, and it's due to the concentration and tenacity the pills give me... I play some games to over 1000 moves just because I know I can win if I hack at it a little longer. I take 1 pill of each. Original Review: Warning: I'm wordy. Things that I like or dislike usually end up with a long review. Others are short or not reviewed. If you want your review 20 words or less, skip this one. I'm 72 and my memory has slowly declined over the last 5 years, as well as my ability to concentrate and analyze. I had a fairly high IQ in my youth, but now sometimes I wonder if someday I'll be the guy I see in movies where the children visit and talk, but I never respond. I also have a blood pressure problem and take 4 meds, 2 of them twice a day. I mention that because when I began the Huperzine A, my BP went up just a bit from it's managed state. Most noticeable was heart rate. When I first went to the doctor for help with my memory problem, he prescribed Donepezil but that made no effect whatsoever. He then tried Galantamine and I'm not sure that helped my memory, but wow my dreams were so good they became my favorite source of entertainment. Last year I tried the Exelon patches, and this was the first medication that actually DID work. I felt the difference in only a few days, my memory better, but more important, my motivation and concentration came back. And combined with the Galantamine, my dreams became virtual High Definition. But Excelon is $250 for a 30 day supply, kind of tough for a guy living on social security. So I kept watch online for new drugs to help out my finances, and a couple of months ago discovered Huperzine A. To compare, I stopped taking the patches and began with 100 micrograms of Hupe each day. I didn't really know how much to take since it wasn't a prescription. So I experimented around, first trying 200mcg, but that was like drinking too much coffee. Then I tried 50mcg morning and evening, but my dreams became overbearing! I would dream something problematic and when I woke, I couldn't shake the stress of it. So I settled on the original 100mcg each morning AND 3/4 of my Galantamine dosage. This seems to put me in about the same place as the Exelon did, I concentrate ok and my memory seems just fine (of course I only remember what I remember :) But I kept reading online from guys trying this who are much younger than me, for study boosts in college, etc. Some of them said that there is a step up from the Hupe, and it's Huperzine A PLUS Vinpocetine... so naturally, being an adventurous type, I ordered that too. Well it is indeed a step up. In fact I'm not sure my brain worked this well before my decline! I measure my mental acuity by playing Spider Solitaire on the top difficulty, and now that I am taking this combination (mind you I'm still doing the Galantamine) I can beat this game often, and the moves just jump out of the screen for me, fast as I can do it. It works! In addition I have more tenacity now, and stick to tasks a lot better. Only downside is the dreams (in combination with Galantamine and Vinposetine). This might be something of interest for some of you, and a GOOD dream in high definition, living color with touch and sound and everything real... yeah that's a trip in itself, but when it's a bad dream, or one that is problematic (like you can't find your child, or you're lost) leaves you in a shaking state for an hour after waking. It's a feeling like you've just been through the actual ordeal and it's hard to jump right out of that and try to do something like driving in traffic or engaging in anything diplomatic. Approach it slowly maybe, just to taste the effect. I take my "mentals" in the morning, but sometimes I take a nap because they don't do a thing for my body, just my brain... and if I do that, even for an hour, I'm going to dream. That, and the increased heart rate, are the ONLY reasons this is not a 5-star rating. One other caveat is that I have mild headaches at times, but nothing a Tylenol can't handle. Good luck! I now have this product and Vinposetine on Amazon Subscription.

I first tried this product while preparing for the MCAT. I experienced a rapid increase in sustained focus and processing speed including calculations, however this anecdote does not refute the possibility of placebo effect. I also had very lucid dreams from the first night, which might have been the first and most significant anecdotal indicator that the product actually had some pharmacological effect and could cross the blood brain barrier. I've done a literature review for peer reviewed studies showing efficacy of the drug, and overall the results vary from mild to moderate (majority), to no significant improvement (minority). Most study subjects were those with diagnosed Alzheimers. I've read several one star reviews on here from people who have had significant adverse reactions to the drug, including extreme nausea, vomiting, bradycardia (slow heart beat), and headache. If you are trying this for the first time, consult your physician before taking the drug, and definitely ramp up your dosage very slowly to ensure your body can tolerate it. This drug has wide distribution and will effect, to some degree, the entire parasympathetic system, including the heart and digestive tract. Please note: I am a medical student not a physician, and this is not medical advice. Consult your physician before beginning any new supplement.

I need to experiment more with this. I originally tried this for its nootropic effects with the added benefit of a mood boost but I think this 200 mg may be too strong for me. Instead of this wiring me up and keeping me wide awake; I felt extremely exhausted. I mean like I should not be driving while taking this- sooo exhausted. If I sat down for a little bit, I would be out cold for hours. I have since done some more research and found out, while in smaller doses this may keep you up and awake and unable to sleep; in higher doses it does the opposite and some people use this as a sleep aid. I guess when it comes to smaller and higher doses it depends on the individual. I will have to continue trying what dose works best but I'ld recommend starting at 50mg and go from there.

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I was having problems every morning waking up and felt depressed and not motivated in so long I can't tell you . It has been years. I took antidepressants , mood stabilizers etc. and yes those things helped but couldn't get motivated. To make a long story short my neurologist recommended that I try Huperzine A . At first I was hesitant but I took them. Almost immediately I was waking up earlier and doing the things especially around my home that I knew need to be done but just couldn't. At first I thought a placebo effect. I have been taking for about a month and definitely feel awake in the morning . Friends and relatives have noticed I am so much brighter early in the day . Also notice the pride I am taking in my home. Prior to taking this I would not feel awake until about 1 PM . It seems to help me sort my thoughts and tackle one project at a time. I do have a hx. of depressive disorder so I still take antidepressant, but I have to admit the addition of this has made such an improvement. I do not feel high or jittery just energy to do what normal people do .

Helps a lot with cognition and focus. Effect is felt over a period, best nootropic to have in your stack.

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