Customer Reviews

Prevagen Apoaequorin, 30-Count Bottle

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

I do scientific (not medical) research on the proteins which are contained in this supplement, and there is no reason that this product, a calcium-binding protein, will help you.

As they are legally required to say on their own web site: "This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease." Their "research" consists of cells in a culture dish and has no relation to human mental acuity. In the past, the creators have tried to mislead people into thinking that this is the jellyfish protein that won the Nobel Prize in 2008 (it's not). The lies do not end there: the "testimonials" on their site come from easily found stock photos (unless the same people are also fluent in French and also concerned about Italian osteopathy -- aah, the irony).

If you ingested EDTA or another calcium-binding chemical, it would be more effective at pulling calcium from your bloodstream than this protein. Proteins will not cross the blood-brain barrier, and they will largely be digested before leaving your system, releasing any calcium they might have bound. Even if this product *did* work to remove calcium, in the age groups that they are targeting, you should probably be taking calcium *supplements* and not trying to leach it out of your system. My grandfather died of complications from a broken hip, and he is not the only one.

Please do not be fooled.

I have just completed 30 days of Prevagen and have thus emptied the bottle. I am sorry to say that the product was completely and utterly ineffective. So ineffective I cannot even remember the reasons why I was persuaded that it would work. My short term memory is just as bad if not worse than when I started. I did not expect that it would cure my memory problem completely but I did expect some good benefit. Consequently, I'm really disapointed.

There was no way to rate this item on your scale but from my review it should be obvious. I'm not sure why Amazon says I rate it a 2.

I hope either the product or my review helps someone else.
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The science is completely unproven. The small study they tout had a small sample set (56). The "study" was paid for by the company and is not double blind - no idea if a placebo would have similar effect. If this stuff works the company should be happy to provide studies with clear scientific methodology.

The small rodent study is also unclear as to scientific conclusions as they tell you that more brains cells survive, but its unclear if that is statistically significant or repeatable. If rodent brain cells "survive longer" does that automatically imply that humans will become smarter by consuming this? I do not believe so, its a huge leap of logic - and unproven.

Its also quite interesting that nearly all the 5 star reviews are from reviewers that don't show up on amazon.com reviews anywhere else. Apparently those folks don't review any of the wonderful books on amazon.com... I find that a bit suspicious.

Please consider carefully before purchasing. Please consider the "science" or lack thereof.

Thanks.

I originally purchased prevagen for memory issues. I have used it for about 40 days or so and my memory might have improved marginally. What I have noticed is that the frequency of my migraine headaches and intensity has dropped by about 50%.
I also happen to feel more at easy, more relaxed.

Is it due to Prevagen? Not sure, but it certainly coincides with the time frame I have been taking it.

Glen von Skal, rpcv

Well, I have to say that my months supply of Prevagen is almost gone and I felt absolutely NOTHING! I was hoping to feel more alert along with maybe some improvement in memory, but I feel absolutely no difference. To me... not worth the money.

Great product: It really works! You need to try it for at least 2 weeks before expecting results. For the past 10 years, I couldn't remember anything. Now after 6 weeks, I'm almost a computer. Instead of saying I can't remember, I pause for a second and then I see the information clearly in my head. Wow!

may save your aging brain. And who better than an aging internist to take a keen interest in getting all body parts to the finish line intact? I paid particular attention, then, when I came across this new concept in neuroprotection.

Calcium is, as we know, a good thing. In particular, it holds up our joints and activates our nerves. When neurons are stimulated by a passing impulse via a transmitting molecule called glutamate, they open up their pores and let the calcium trickle in. Not pour in, mind you, just trickle. If they get over-goosed with glutamate, a situation called excitoxicity, too much calcium enters the neuron which upsets it unto death.

Enter aequorin. Scientists have long called on the jellyfish protein as a 'calcium reporter.' In other words, add aequorin to a cell preparation in a laboratory, the aequorin hooks up with the calcium, and bingo! that which is calcium-laden within the cell lights up like a jellyfish.

Mark Underwood of Quincy Bioscience figured out that giving aequorin to rats through the golden months of their lives helped them hang onto the ability to perform tricks despite their advancing age. Rats normally get less tricky as they age because they lose their calcium-binding proteins which allows free calcium to ravage their brains while their tricks leak out. But rats plus jellyfish protein equals peak performance at mazes and bells throughout their lifespan.

I was pleased to recently hear that Prevagen was now available to humans. I fully expected a product that I would take because it would protect me against losing my marbles on down the road but which would not particularly change my day-to-day functioning. To my surprise, not only did Prevagen clear my head of early morning fogs and the urge to nap after lunch, by day three, a longstanding tremor in my left arm was nearly gone. The only downside I've noted with the use of Prevagen is that it interferes with the soundness of my sleep.

I find that Prevagen increases my ability to recall and feel a sense of emotional balance.

I bought this product for my father, 81 on the recommendation of a friend who is a doctor. After about a week Dad said he didn't notice a difference. He called me last week to tell me he finished the crossword puzzle in newspaper for the first time in years. He was thrilled! He's been able to come pretty close to finishing the crossword every day now for the past week or so.

My wife and I started taking it about two weeks ago. One odd thing I noticed is that I dream very vividly and actually remember a lot of what I dream. I didn't think much of it and didn't say anything to my wife because I knew she would think I was nuts. This morning she came downstairs and said "you wouldn't believe my dream last night" and then proceeded to tell me in great detail (more than I wanted to know actually) about her dream.

I have taken ginkgo and other memory enhancing supplements that were all a waste of money. This one is pretty amazing.

I have been using Prevagen for almost two months and am very happy to report that:
1) My knees have stopped aching. I have tried glucosamine and did not notice a difference but with Prevagen my knee pain was at least 80& gone within the first week. My back and neck also quit aching. I have not felt the need for a chiropractor since taking the product.
2) I'm sleeping much better. Previously I was getting up three or four times a night. Now I get up maybe once a night and wake up in the morning feeling well rested.
3) My bruised hands returned to normal in a period of a few days where previously the bruises had been there for weeks.
4) I feel better overall mentally, seem to think clearer and am better able to handle stress.
This product is the real thing and I highly recommend it.