Vinpocetine
** Dr. Orman's Optimal Health eNewsletter
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Publisher: Dr. David Orman
Vol. 3, No. 27 Aug. 26 2005
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Greetings,
This week's focus is on the substance
Vinpocetine.
This compound (pronounced 'vin-PAW-seh-teen') is
an extract from the seeds of the Vinca minor, better
known as Periwinkle.
It is a perennial shrub indigenous to the central
and southern portions of Europe. It is a beautiful
bluish violet flower whose medicinal value has been
known for at least 2000 years. Vinpocetine
has a number of well known properties. They include
the following:
1. It is a cerebral
vasodilator which means that it causes cerebral
arteries to expand and thus lower blood pressure
and increase the flow of blood. It is jokingly referred
to as the "Viagra"
for the brain. Vinpocetine enhances memory and other
cognitive functions due to the aforementioned cerebrovascular
effect.
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2. Urinariy
incontinence. This age, there is a reported
gradual decline in bladder capacity and contractility.
Along with this is an increase in the volume of
residual urine left in the bladder itself after
voiding. This uncomfortable occurance coupled with
causitive agents (including alcohol, infection,
certain medications and psychiatric disorders) affects
some 17.7% of the population over the age of 60.
It is more common with women until the age of 85
when all is equal. Vinpocetine has been shown to
positively affect this condition by inhibiting a
specific enzyme called PDE-1 (phosphodiesterase-1).
This enzyme is critical in the regulation of smooth
muscle tissue and therefore, improves bladder control.
3. Finally, this compound has been
shown to improve hearing function as well as vision.
It is often combined with the amino acid arginine
and the well known herb, ginkgo biloba. There are
no known side effects and research has shown Vinpocetine
to be effective in long term usage. Typical dosage
is 5mg/day for 2 weeks followed by 10mg/day for
another 2.
Until next week.
To your health,
Dr. David Orman
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