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L Huperzine A Review – 8 Facts You Need to Know

By Sasha de Beausset Aparicio, MSc

Reviewed by Rebecca Williams, MD, MA, MB, BChir

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Evidence Based | Summary | Ingredients | Claims | Cautions | Cost | How To Use | Conclusion

L Huperzine A is meant to improve the blood circulation in people’s brains, effectively supplementing the oxygen supply and increasing focus and memory capacity.

It is a herbal supplement from Source Naturals, a company operating in the supplement market since 1982, time in which they built a name as one of top producers of herbal products to improve people’s health and well-being. Their focus on innovation won them an impressive reputation, as well as a series of awards for their products.

With most people working more than the usual 8-hour norm and having responsibilities at work as well as in their own homes, lack of focus and mental fatigue are more and more common to come across. L Huperzine A claims to eliminate this, providing the brain with extra focusing capacity and giving it a memory boost. Due to this, the supplement might also come in handy for students needing some extra support for that nasty final that’s lined up.

Summary

1) What is L Huperzine A?

The active ingredient in L Huperzine A is a natural alkaloid compound with the same name, extracted from a moss called Huperzia serrata.

Huperzine A belongs to a class of inhibitors that are frequently used to treat conditions such as glaucoma, Alzheimer’s disease, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Lewy Body Dementia. In fact, there are currently studies targeting Huperzine A as a form of treatment for neurodegenerative diseases, with research so far indicating a boost in cognitive capacities for patients treated with large amount of the substance.

The active substance is also considered an NMDA receptor antagonist, which conflicts with the manufacturer’s claims of the supplement boosting one’s memory. NMDA receptors are related to the memory function, and an antagonist for this class of receptors normally inhibits the functions performed by the targeted receptors. However, this does not entirely invalidate the product claims, as there are several substances that have different effects when in a compound than they do by themselves.

The recommended dose for L Huperzine A is 1 tablet, once or twice each day. It is not advised for pregnant, nursing or nursing women to take this supplement. If you are taking any other supplements or prescription medicine, consult your physician before trying L Huperzine A.

Ingredients

2) L Huperzine A Ingredients

L Huperzine A contains: Huperzine A, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid.

3) Does L Huperzine A Work?

L-Huperzine A is an herbal supplement that has been used in various cultures for centuries. It is believed to be a natural remedy for improving memory, reducing mental fatigue, and improving focus so that tasks can be completed in less time. The manufacturer promotes this product as one that allows the blood to circulate better in the brain than before. This is due to the Huperzine A ingredient.

Most people use L-Huperzine A without any problems. However, if nausea or vomiting occur it should be taken with food. If twitching or diarrhea occur, do not continue to take this supplement. Women that are pregnant or nursing shouldn’t use this supplement. This product could interfere with various medications for high blood pressure or other health concerns. As a result, always let your doctor know if you are taking this supplement.

There can be many things that affect how focused and alert someone is. The aging process can play a role in it. There are some good things said about this supplement including the following:

  • I make fewer mistakes at work

  • I can focus in training and not let my mind wonder

  • I have energy to do my work all day long

  • I don’t feel brain dead at the end of the work day

Claims

4) L Huperzine A Claims

  • natural supplement.
  • affordable product ( the producer’s recommended price for a bottle containing 100 capsules is 23$ + shipping costs).
  • manufacturing company has a reputation as one of the leading companies in the natural supplement industry.

Cautions

5) What You Need to Know Before Taking L Huperzine A

  • product claims for improving focus and boosting memory are not fully supported by medical research.
  • no customer testimonials available on the manufacturer’s website.
  • no possibility of a free trial.
  • there are many supplements on the market proven to accomplish what this product claims to do.

Cost

6) How Much Does L Huperzine A Cost?

Each bottle of L-Huperzine A contains 100 tablets. The daily recommended dose is 1 per day so that a bottle will last over three months. The cost per bottle is $11.98, and shipping fees depend on location and type of shipping method that is selected. There are also many retailers around that sell this product. You can enter your zip code to find out the retailers in your area if you wish to get it locally and save on shipping fees

How To Use

7) How to Use L Huperzine A

The potential side effects for this product include nausea, vomiting, muscle twitches, breathing issues and diarrhea. If you experience any of these symptoms, or any other unexpected effects, discontinue usage of the product and consult your physician.

Conclusion

8) Conclusion

L Huperzine A claims to accomplish something that most people in today’s busy working and studying environment need desperately: stimulating an individual’s capacity of focusing on tasks and helping him or her remember what needs to be done and how it’s done. Unfortunately, despite the amount of research done for the ingredients of this supplement, there is still little proof as to support or contradict the claims made by Source Naturals about their product.

There is, a large amount of supplements on the market that have proven effects in memory stimulation and focus improvement; however, not all of these products are natural, as L Huperzine A is. Ultimately, it is up to the consumer to decide whether this is the right products for them or not, but in reaching this decision we advise them to conduct their own research.

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Betty

I started taking Huperzine A from another vendor a year ago. Based on my experience, you may consider “cycling” the dosage, taking “q.I.d.”, or stopping for a week after every 2-3 months of use. If you are a regular user and find yourself with cold to the touch, low pulse, excessive urination — take a hot shower. Then, take a 30-day break from Huperzine A. After that, you should be good to go again. Effective and safe for most people. Stay at or below 200mcg/day until you have personal experience of 3-month performance or the approval of your physician. Based on personal experience, potency per pill/capsule varies widely among Huperzine A vendors.

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Savannah

My Doctor actually recommended i try this and i found it helpful. I see an improvement in my memory, i concentrate better and feel more active.

Owen Mccoy

So I started taking huperzine about two weeks ago and at first I felt like it had the opposite effect of what it should have. So I tapered down the dosage and I finding it slightly to recall memory and I feel it’s having a good effect on my mood as well.