Try this traditional brain booster
When it comes to nutraceutical brain supports, one of the most promising is huperzine A, or Chinese Club Moss. It's a traditional Chinese medicine treatment for memory problems and fever, which means it also has a beneficial anti- inflammatory effect. It supports acetylcholine function, a neurotransmitter that has been found to be deficient in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Huperzine A works similarly to an expensive, commonly prescribed drug for dementia called Aricept—but about three times better. That's according to not- yet-published results from a study being conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital. The dose used in the study was 400 micrograms per day.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of shoddy products on the market claiming to contain huperzine A, so you'll want to be selective about choosing a supplier. Ceriva from Metagenics (www.metagenics.com) and the huperzine A product from GNC are both high quality, reliable brands. The product from Metagenics can be purchased through doctors authorized to sell it. The product from GNC is available through one of their many locations. (Go to www.gnc.com to locate the closest store to you.) The usual dose is 100 to 200 microgram a day, and up to 400 micrograms depending on your individual need.
