Huperzine A 50 mcg 60 Caps

by Swanson Herbs

Product Features

• A standardized mental tonic derived from the Chinese club moss Huperzia serrata
• Each capsule delivers 50 mcg of potent mental nutrition

Product Description

Now there's no reason to accept mental decline as just another part of growing old. Swanson Huperzine A, a natural alkaloid isolated from the Chinese club moss Huperzia serrata, is being continually researched for its benefits toward promoting cognitive function. It's an effective way to nourish the mind without side effects.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 3 inches ; 1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00068S6K2
• UPC: 087614140797
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,447 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
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Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Protects the brain, promotes the mood, September 20, 2008

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Judith Paley (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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I first read about this herbal extract in "The Brain Trust Program" by Dr. Larry McCleary. I was interested in its varied effects that made it sound like the perfect neuroprotective agent. Like Aricept and Exelon (drugs used for treatment of early Alzheimer's disease), it slows the breakdown of acetylcholinesterase, thus allowing acetylcholine to function longer and better as a neurotransmitter promoting communication between neurons in charge of memory function. Like Namenda (also a drug given to Alzheimer's patients) and Prevagen (look that one up, it's fascinating!), Huperzine protects agains neuronal overstimulation by limiting the flow of calcium into the neuron. Like melatonin, it's a potent anti-oxidant, and like Advil, a potent anti-inflammatory. All four of these properties make this an ideal supplement for those of us aging Boomers wishing to save our brains.

So I fully expected another supplement that makes no difference to the present but we take it in belief that it will positively affect our future health. I did not expect to feel any positive effects, much less a notable effect from day one. But, to my surprise and delight, Huperzine virtually eliminated my background anxiety, the constant, daily fretting and anticipatory worry that slightly colors my thought processes in a negative way. I don't think it's a placebo effect as I had not expected any effect at all. The benefit does wear off by day's end, but I note on rereading the section in the BTP book that Huperzine is meant to be used twice daily.

Swanson Health Products delivered the goods in a prompt and satisfying way. I will continue to buy and take this supplement, and I recommend you give it a try!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Huperzine A, September 25, 2011

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KB USA (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

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I've been giving this to my mom with dementia for a few months now and feel it does help with bringing memories from the back burner up front.... somewhat. I have been using it also and noticeded that I can now write a long number without forgetting a portion of it. The vendor ships quickly and they are easy to swallow. I have been experiencing sleep problems as others have mentioned.

3.0 out of 5 stars Seems to work better than ginko, July 24, 2011

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Gilberto A. Garcia "Jazz Lover" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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For me, the memory product searcher it seems to work better that ginko. I know this is purely anicdotal but you did ask for a review. Try it in combination with ginko.