Acetyl L-Carnitine HCL- Acetyl L-Carnitine is synthesized by our body in small quantities but as a person ages the quantity produced by our body declines. It is usually supplemented to prevent deficiency of Acetyl L-Carnitine. It is usually attached to an amino acid or HCL (hydrochloride) to make it stable and effectively used by our body. It helps in increasing the concentration and memory. Acetyl L-Carnitine is used to improve male fertility and immune system. It is also used in dementia and memory impairment. It helps in relieving depression, protects the brain from stress, and helps in slowing Alzheimer’s disease and age related memory deterioration. It also helps improve focus, short and long term memory, increases learning capacity and helps stroke victims. It also used in fat burning supplements as it enhances the body to burn fat easily.

Bacopa Monnieri is a perennial creeping herb which is common to marshy areas throughout China, Taiwan, Vietnam, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The ability to grow in water makes Bacopa Monnieri a popular aquarium plant, especially since it can grow even in brackish conditions. The leaves of Bacopa Monnieri are succulent and the flowers are small, white and 4-5 petalled. Bacopa Monnieri has long being used in the ancient form of medicine Aurveda. It is a traditional treatment for asthma and epilepsy and also has antioxidant and antianxiety properties. This plant is also listed as a nootropic, a drug that enhances cognition. Studies have revealed that Bacopa Monnieri may improve memory, motor learning ability etc. Bacopa Monnieri is also used for culinary purposes in Vietnamese cuisine and is part of several dishes along with rice, fish and mushrooms.

Cytidine Diphosphate Choline or CDP Choline is an intermediate in the formation of lecithin and sphingomyelins. Cytidine Diphosphate Choline would pass from the bloodstream into the cell membranes in the central nervous system helping the brain produce phosphodiesters. Phosphodiesters affects the memory and other brain functions. CDP Choline is effective in reducing the effects of acute stroke. It has neuroprotective benefits and found to effective in treating cerebrovascular disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, seizure, Parkinson’s and stroke. It improves retinal and cortical responses in patients with glaucoma. Cytidine Diphosphate Choline can also help in treating attention deficit disorder. A good food supplement particularly for the elderly as it helps in giving mental clarity, alertness and focus, enhanced memory and mood.

D-Calcium Pantothenate- Vitamin B5 also known as panthothenic acid is a water soluble vitamin. D-Calcium Pantothenate is the commercial name for Vitamin B5 and is synthetically derived from pantothenic acid. It is widely used for its effective use to treat acne. It is also used to relieve pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and to relieve morning stiffness. Deficiency of D-Calcium Pantothenate is rare but can cause nausea, fatigue, headache and skin abnormalities. It plays a key role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats to release energy. It is also vital in antibody formation which helps in building immune system and preventing infections.

Ginkgo Biloba, actually ginkgo biloba, is a unique species of a tree, is also deemed a living fossil, because it is deemed an ancient genus. All other genera are extinct, but in China it has been cultivate for centuries, so this species survived. While it was believed that no ginkgo plants were present in the wild, some areas in eastern China have been recently discovered. Ginkgo biloba extract is usually derived from the leaves and the inner seed of the fruit. It is due to certain flavonoid glycosides and terpenoids that certain nootropic properties have been observed, leading to clinical trials in treatments of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In body building circles, this extract is being used as concentration and memory enhancer, increasing blood flow with antioxidant properties as an additional bonus.

Huperzine A- The Chinese herb most popularly known as “Huperza serrata” consists of a chemical, which we know as Huperzine A. This chemical has been used as a medicine and especially for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Huperzine A functions similar to a Cholinesterase substance. Similar to the medications prescribed by FDA, Huperzine A also increases the level of acetylcholine. In fact Huperzine A is considered to be more effective when compared to placebo. Huperzine A has been successful to show some improvement in the behavior, memory and cognition of Alzheimer’s sufferers. However, one can’t be under the misconception of Huperzine A being an effective treatment for all cases of Alzheimer’s disease as there is no proper evidence to support it yet.

L-Pyroglutamic acid is a type of an amino acid found in the body. It boosts brain functions without causing harmful side effects. It promotes the production of Acetylcholine which is an important chemical that helps the brain cells communicate with each other. Acetylcholine improves memory retention – both old information and new information. L-Pyroglutamic acid protects the brain from chemicals that could potentially worsen the memory. L-Pyroglutamic acid can also prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It improves the blood circulation in the brain, enhancing the metabolic processes to take place in the brain cell. It enables the brain to use an increase amount of glucose that gives the brain cells more energy, thus, improving the mood.

Lipoic Acid also referred to as alpha-lipoic acid, is a fatty acid that contains sulfur. It is an antioxidant that is made by the body and can be found in every cell of the body. It helps generate energy by turning sugar into energy. Antioxidants work by attacking free radicals or harmful waste products or chemicals in the body that damages the cell, and impedes the capacity of the body to fight off infections. Unlike other antioxidants, Lipoic acid is able to function in both water and fat. Lipoic Acid helps in controlling blood sugar level that would aid in managing diabetes. Lipoic acid can also protect the brain and the nerve tissues from free radical damages that may help in dealing with stroke and brain disorder treatment.

Vinpocetine is a compound that is derived from a substance found in the leaves naturally called vincamine. Vinpocetine was established in 1960s. This was available in Japan and Europe with prescription and in Canada and the United States it was available in health food stores as well as online as dietary supplement. Vinpocetine increases the blood circulation and reduces the impairment in the brain. Vinpocetine is given to people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease as a complementary treatment. It enhances the use of oxygen in the brain and protects the brain cell from damage. Thereby it works in enhancing the blood flow towards the brain. Vinpocetine prevents strokes and memory disturbances. Vinpocetine is useful in improving, hearing, eyesight and also in alleviating problems that are connected to menopause. Vinpocetine has effect on the damaged areas in the brain and is also an anti-oxidant. So it shields the brain from aging. The dosage recommended is 5mg tablet twice or thrice daily.