Vinpocetine
Vinpocetine is a chemical substance synthesized from vincamine, a natural constituent found in the leaves of Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle).
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
| Used for | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Age-Related Cognitive Decline | 30 to 60 mg daily |  [2 stars] Vinpocetine has been shown to improve dementia symptoms in patients with various brain diseases. |
Stroke | 30 to 60 mg per day taken with food | [2 stars] Vinpocetine injections have been reported to improve some measures of brain function in stroke patients and to reduce some of the brain function loss that typically follows a stroke. |
Urinary Incontinence (urge incontinence ) | 5 mg three times daily for two weeks, then 10 mg three times daily for two weeks | [2 stars] In a small, preliminary study, some men and women with urge incontinence reported reduced symptoms and also improved in laboratory measures of bladder muscle control when supplementing with vinpocetine.
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Vertigo | 15 mg daily | [2 stars] Supplementing with vinpocetine has been shown to ease symptoms. |
Retinopathy | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Preliminary studies have reported improved vision in people with various diseases of the retina who took vinpocetine. |
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