Huperzine A

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I just recalled seeing this used in Alzheimer's studies; I thought Id better

have a closer look...its a cholinesterase inhibitor,,,therefore causes increased

and/or more constant acetycholine levels.

this means those who have central nervous system, endocrine, neuro-endocrine and

dysautonomia problems...be VERY careful---also watch drug and herb interactions

Some?studies?show it is as ( and even more) powerful than the " drugs " now used

food for thought per:?

http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=e0498803-7f62-4563-8d47-5fe\

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QUOTE:

Note that, while huperzine A is sold as a dietary supplement, in all essential

ways it is simply a typical drug. Huperzine A is highly purified in a laboratory

and is just a single chemical. It is simply not much like an herb. Herbs contain

hundreds or thousands of chemicals. Huperzine A resembles drugs such as digoxin,

codeine, Sudafed, and vincristine (a chemotherapy drug), which are also highly

purified chemicals taken from plants. If we wish to call huperzine A a natural

treatment, we need to call these (and dozens of other standard drugs) natural as

well.

I dont know if the whole herb/prep of the moss its derived from is even

available....and so as always, extreme care is warrented.

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