Vinpocetine is a man-made chemical similar to a substance found in the periwinkle plant (Vinca minor). In Europe, it’s sold as a drug called Cavinton. Vinpocetine might increase blood flow to the brain and protect brain cells (neurons) against injury.

Vinpocetine is used to enhance memory and increase brain metabolism. It has also been used for ischemia and reperfusion injury, and is considered a neuroprotective agent. However, there are few robust clinical studies to support the use of vinpocetine in stroke, dementia, or other diseases of the CNS

Description

Vinpocetine is a semi-synthetic derivative of vincamine, an alkaloid derived from Vinca minor L. plant. It is used for the treatment of psychic or neurological symptoms of cerebral circulatory disturbances of various origin e.g, impaired memory, locomotor disorder. This supplement is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.