Memory loss and other cerebral circulatory disorders can be attributed to lack of blood flow to the brain and free radicals causing oxidative stress. The key to maintaining healthy blood circulation within the brain and reducing oxidative stress to the brain may be found in several recent studies of supplements.
Alpha-lipoic acid has shown antioxidant activity that can scavenge free radicals in the brain to help maintain brain health. Alpha-lipoic acid is both water and fat soluble, and can regenerate endogenous antioxidants, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, and glutathione and help to inhibit oxidative stress in the brain. Vinpocetine and acetyl-l-carnitine have been found to preserve healthy blood circulation in the brain.
Alpha lipoic acid is produced by the body and can be found in small amounts in some food. Alpha-lipoic acid can pass easily into the brain and protect against nerve tissue damage caused by free radicals. Studies have shown animals that have suffered from strokes and treated with alpha-lipoic acid have suffered less brain damage and have a greater survival rate than the animals who did not receive alpha-lipoic acid.
Researchers have found that supplementation with acetyl L-carnitine & alpha lipoic acid in 24 month old and lethargic rats had more energy and did better on memory tests. These aged rats reversed to the level of rats 7-10 months old. The researchers compared this to 80 year old humans throwing away their walking sticks and starting to act 35 years younger.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study at the Imperial College University of London concluded that acetyl L-carnitine can benefit patients with Alzheimer’s disease and patients with mild cognitive impairment.
Research has shown that when combined, acetyl L-carnitine & alpha lipoic acid worked at 100 to 1000 fold lower concentrations than they did individually.
Vinpocetine is a powerful memory enhancer. Vinpocetine have been widely researched and used clinically for over 25 years. Both animal experimental and human clinical research have shown Vinpocetine to restore impaired brain carbohydrate/ energy metabolism.
Researchers concluded Vinpocetine use in10 men suffering from cerebrovascular disorders (average age: 49) demonstrated a favorable effect on the cerebral circulation.
Vinpocetine may need to be used for long periods before seeing major improvement in medical situations, but the cognitive enhancement benefits may be noticeable in a very short perion of time.
Finding the right product that contains all 3 of these ingredients in the right doses can greatly improve overall memory and brain health. You should look for 250 to 500 mg of acetyl L-carnitine, 100 mg of alpha lipoic acid and 10 to 20 mg of Vinpocetine.
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