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What
is Hydergine?
The
aging process is never kind, but the impact it can have on our
mental faculties is particularly cruel. Concentration, clear
thinking, mental alertness – they can all sometimes seem
like a thing of the past.
Developed
in the 1940s by the celebrated Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann,
Hydergine was the first drug to have any success in the treatment
of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. These days, it is
widely used around the world to combat senility and age-related
mental decline.
The
heart of Hydergine’s success lies in its ability to stimulate
oxygen flow to the brain, which helps combat the decline in
mental capacity.
Hydergine
is one of the most popular smart drugs, or ‘nootropics’,
available. Smart drugs work to enhance brain functions, including
memory and intelligence. Hydergine belongs to a group of drugs
called ergoloid mesylates. It has proven to have a number of
brain-boosting and anti-aging benefits, in fact some studies
even suggest it may be able to help reverse existing damage
to brain cells.
How
does Hydergine work?
We
need just the right level of oxygen supply to our brains. Too
much or too little can set off the production of free radicals,
which in turn leads to aging. Hydergine helps to stabilize brain
oxygen levels and is therefore a powerful antioxidant.
Hydergine
also mimics the effect of a substance found in the brain called
nerve growth factor. This stimulates the growth of dendrite
nerve fibres – tiny tree-like branches at the receiving
ends of brain cells. Dendrites usually decline with age, and
some scientists believe there is a correlation between the number
of dendrites and intelligence.
Hydergine
is known to do all of the following:
•
Increase blood supply to the brain
•
Increase oxygen to the brain
•
Enhance metabolism of brain cells
•
Protect the brain from insufficient oxygen supply
•
Slow the deposit of the age-related toxin lipofuscin in the
brain
•
Prevent free radical damage to brain cells
•
Increase intelligence, memory, learning and recall
How effective is Hydergine?
Hydergine
has undergone extensive research over the years, in fact it
is one of the most tested pharmaceuticals ever developed. It
has been proven to be beneficial and non-toxic in numerous studies.
Time and time again, clinical trials have shown that Hydergine
improves cognitive functions, mental alertness, clarity and
mood. It has been proven to improve concentration and recall,
and help prevent damage to brain cells from insufficient oxygen.
In
one study, a group of Italian scientists tested the rejuvenative
properties of Hydergine on rats. They wanted to see if long-term
Hydergine treatment could delay or prevent the loss of brain
cell connection that occurs as we age. Often called the “cellular
powerplants”, the mitochondria supply energy to the cells
in our body. By studying the mitochondria in rats, the scientists
found that the number of these “powerplants” were
greatest at about 12-months of age, progressively decreasing
as the rats aged. At the same time, the size of the mitochondria
increased.
From
this, the scientists concluded that in young adult rats the
energy required was provided by a large number of small, highly
efficient mitochondria, whereas in old rats, energy was produced
by a smaller number of larger, less efficient mitochondria.
Astonishingly, after treatment with Hydergine, the total number
of mitochondria in the old rats was nearly the same as in the
young rats.
Is
Hydergine beneficial for anything else?
Hydergine
has been shown to have a vast range of benefits, from improving
people’s memory to increasing sexual enhancement. Many
people say their brain feels more “awake” on Hydergine
and their thought processes is more lucid.
Hydergine
is known to reverse many of the effects of age-related mental
decline, protecting the brain and counteracting the symptoms
of aging, such as difficulty concentrating, confusion and loss
of recall. It has also been shown to reduce symptoms of lethargy
and, in some cases, even lower abnormally high levels of cholesterol.
Because
Hydergine helps to stabilize brain oxygen levels, some countries
use it prior to surgery, in order to gain time if anything goes
wrong. In the same way it is also sometimes used to buy time
after accidents such as drowning, electrocution and drug overdoses.
Hydergine
may also be used for emergencies and accidents that involve
heart attacks and strokes. This is because one of the major
ways oxygen generates free radicals is its reaction with unsaturated
fats, a process called peroxidation. Unfortunately, our brain
cells contain more unsaturated fats than any other part of the
body, so our brains are extremely susceptible to peroxidation.
Heart
attacks or strokes can cause the formation of massive amounts
of free radicals and peroxidation. So, too can pollution and
smoking cigarettes. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and decreases
oxygen supply to the brain. (It is estimated that those who
smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day lose at least seven per
cent of the normal blood flow to the brain.)
What
is the dosage?
Hydergine
comes as a tablet to dissolve under the tongue or as a liquid,
which is less likely to cause any stomach upset. The usual dosage
is 2.25mg to 9mg daily, but it’s always advisable to build
up the doses slowly. Hydergine should always be taken with food
or milk to prevent stomach upset.
If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, however if
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and
continue your regular schedule.
Are
there any side effects?
Even
with fairly high dosages of Hydergine, the side effects are
minimal so long as the dose is built up gradually. Occasionally
there may be side effects of nausea and headaches. Contact your
doctor if you experience itching, rash, blurred vision or trouble
breathing.
Is
Your Brain Aging Faster Than The Rest Of You?
Improve Its Oxygen Supply With Hydergine.
“Smart
drug” Hydergine is primarily used to treat dementia and
age related cognitive decline. These conditions are manifested
in physical symptoms such as poor memory, confusion, depression
and lack of motivation. Hydergine stimulates brain cell metabolism,
which in turn, increases oxygen flow to the brain.
Inadequate
or overabundant oxygen levels in the brain can generate free-radicals
and promote aging. Free radicals are created when oxygen reacts
with unsaturated fats, a process called peroxidation. As brain
cells contain a greater proportion of unsaturated fats than
other body parts, the brain is highly susceptible to peroxidation.
Peroxidation
can result from heart attacks and strokes, as well as smoking
and pollution. Hydergine is widely used in emergency rooms for
heart attack and stroke victims, and as a precautionary measure
prior to surgeries. It helps to stabilize brain oxygen, lowering
excessively high levels and improving them if they are too low.
A
group of Italian scientists studied ultra-cellular synaptic
mitochondria (which contains enzymes for respiration and energy
production) to determine if long-term Hydergine use could delay
or prevent loss of synaptic connections. Studies confirmed that
the number of rat mitochondria is greatest at roughly 12 months
of age, (25 human years) after which they progressively decline.
With consistent use however, the size of the mitochondria increased.
After treatment with Hydergine, the total mitochondrial volume
of old rats was almost equivalent to that of young rats. If
you want to keep your brain active and healthy, prevent free
radical damage, and improve memory, learning and recall, consider
incorporating Hydergine into your anti-aging regime.
