What is Huperzine A & Should You Use It?

[@DrRuscioDC]

If you’re looking for extra guidance you’re welcome to work with us at the Rusico Institute: bit.ly/3JBkGei We’d love to have you.

[@Treebeards]

I only take HA for sleep. A researcher friend recommended it to me in late 2019 and ive taken it the same way since then. I take 200micrograms 30 minutes or directly before bed. It helps me stay asleep with incredible results. Felt like the first time sleeping in decades for consistent night after night of great REM. Changed my life and FIXED my insomnia. Feels like if your averaging one good REM cycle or two taking the dose at night helps you bump up to 2-3 REM cycles and there is no more waking up even if its just an internal wake up. Also doesn't aid in falling asleep much and also feels pretty refreshing to wake up from good sleep not groggy like a sleep aid. I would call it a stay deeper asleep aid.

[@ChrisTuckerCarlzyn]

So it doesn’t cause more lucid dreams from your experience?

[@CGDive]

​@@ChrisTuckerCarlzyn I don't think it automatically makes you lucid. If you take a higher dose you may have a lot of long dreams with good recall. Which certainly increases the chances of becoming lucid. Beware of side effects though. I just spent this morning nauseated after taking 800 mcg the night before. Dream-wise it was great though lol I think 500~600 is the sweet spot for me. I should add that I only take it occasionally. Oh, and I heard that at very high doses it may lead to something akin to a bad trip. So definitely thread carefully and test the waters with lower doses first. Interestingly Huperzine A does not affect my sleep negatively as the doctor suggested. And my sleep is not great and easily disrupted by all sorts of things.

[@enkrypt3d]

I thought he said it can cause insomnia and acts like caffeine?

[@Nietskii]

Do the effects of HA wear off with continuous usage? Does it have to be cycled ? Should somebody with the APOE4 gene allele take higher dosages on a regular basis?

[@shaunci274]

Amazing channel, thank you for this great content!

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thank you!

[@gratitude2880]

Question: is it addictive and would a person go backward to worse than one started, if spotted using it? Or does it have healing benefits for the brain. I like to do things to help the body do its own production of what's needed to be healthy. You're a great teacher & make it easy to understand. SO helpful. Keep up the good work! THANK YOU!🌞

[@DrRuscioDC]

Thank you for the kind words! From what I'm seeing in the research, huperzine a is safe and effective when taken correctly (and typically under 6 months). You should follow the dosing instructions of the one you purchase or check in with your doctor for the best dose for your needs.

[@annabellademus9719]

I PURCHASED NEURO Q BRAIN HEALTH EXTRA STRENGTH MEMORY & FOCUS, IT HAS HUPERINE A 200 MCG WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS I JUST TOOK ONE, IT SAID TAKE 2 ,BUT I WANT TO SEE HOW IT DO ME, I DON'T HAVE DEMENTIA OR ALZHEIMER'S, BUT MY BRAIN SCAN SAID IT SHOWED WEAKNESS IN THE VEINS IN THE BRAIN, A MILD CASE OF MICROVASCULAR ISSUE WITH THE VEINS IN THE BRAIN, THEY SAID IT COMES WITH AGE AND THERE IS NO TREATMENT, I HAD HIT MY HEAD THEN THE ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS HAPPEN , I LEARNED NATURAL THINGS TO DEAL WITH IT BREATHING EXERCISES, TAPPING, HUMMING , SMILING, OTHER THINGS THAT WORK, I'M ON NO MEDITATION I DO NATURAL THINGS TO KEEP MY BLOOD PRESSURE DOWN, I'M 72 NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT WORKING ON THAT ALSO, JUICING CELERY JUICE IN THE MORNING NOW, OK I FEEL THE PILL KICKING IN, THE PILL ALSO HAS, GOTU KOLA, TURMERIC, GINKGO BILOBA , PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE AND COFFEE EXTRACT, SO WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR OPINION, I HAVE A STANDING ORDER, IF THIS IS YO STRONG I WILL GO BACK TO THE REGULAR ONE, WITHOUT THE HUPERINE. THANKS FOR LISTENING, GOD BLESS.

[@николайгеоргиев-с5о]

Its true, i received hard sleeping. Do you have video abot best brain suplements? I am satisfied whit lion mane, baikal helmet, pregnenolon, leuzea.

[@geraldbukosky1834]

From Dr. Amen: Omega 3 fish oil 3k mg., Alpha GPC 600 mg, Phosphatidyl serine 200-400 mg, ginkgo biloba, acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha-lipoic acid, N-acetylcysteine. From his book: Memory Rescue

[@walidoulondon8107]

I would love to try thanks for sharing such valuable information ❤

[@DrRuscioDC]

My pleasure!

[@pma5390]

How many months can be use continuosly ? Some problem with long term use ? It is very effective for ADD. Thanks

[@enkrypt3d]

I'm confused as I'm reading about better sleep with HA?

[@leeanna7758]

Some people have an issue with the breakdown of acetylcholine and if so it can cause sleeplessness due to the stimulating effects of acetylcholine. I have heard of people having severe insomnia taking any choline supps and even twitching and nervous system agitation so you just have to experiment or run you genetics. Acetylcholine receptors are all over the body, help move muscle etc…

[@RegularExpression1]

I have been taking 200mcg twice daily for a few months. Lately I have gone to mornings only 200mcg. The cut back is only because people seem to recommend it. It definitely makes a big ST memory difference for me, which results in improved cognition. I can tell a difference in the evening from not taking the second dose. I have been unable to find any source for what the downside is to taking the second dose, other than it just hasn't been studied and the purported buildup.

[@hotdogint]

Theoretically speaking, hup A taken daily can simply be taken at a lower dose to avoid build up no? Assuming a 12 hour half life, day 4 is the build up mark (where accumulation approaches the limit); 200mcg builds up to 400mcg 100mcg builds up to 200mcg 50mcg builds up to 100mcg 25mcg builds up to 50mcg 400mcg builds up to 800mcg In a daily use context 50 or 100mcg is sustainable everyday use. Thoughts?

[@hypersurfx7]

I will test Huperzine A to see if I can reduce the effects of the agonistic autoantibodies M2.

[@Ma.TheresaGonzaga-vi7xs]

ty .pls.answerabout m g if applicable with huperzine

[@Ma.TheresaGonzaga-vi7xs]

is this possible for myasthenia gravis???

[@lisanicholson676]

I have heard, from some of the MG groups on Facebook that it has helped symptoms of MG.

[@cyumadbrosummit3534]

Yep huperzine A works great but you will not sleep on it.

[@Walter-ts1vu]

Thankyou very much for the valuable information 🙏

[@serkancelen9060]

I have to use huperzine A for only 6 months and I can continue or i have to stop it and when i take it again ? There's any sides effects ? Can i take it with ginkgo biloba or alone ?

[@24-Alin]

Is it good huperzine a 1% HPCL?

[@ronaldtankersley1726]

Is it OK to take Huperzine A together with Vinpocetine, Centrophenoxine and Luteolin. What is the best way to compound them for good outcome.

[@DrRuscioDC]

I can't give medical advice here in the comments, so I'd run it by your doctor. :)

[@mr.frandy7692]

yeah, chatgpt4 would likely be more helpful you're doctor though. let's be honest. @@DrRuscioDC

[@createspaceone]

gonna watch this later. my mum has alzheimers and has trouble sleeping? any help with this appreciated. anyone? cheers

[@Wds__99]

I think huperzine a works for me.

[@mrfaceless2697]

Pretty sure if I take huperzine A before bed, il be awake at around 2\230am

[@createspaceone]

? elaborate please

[@leeanna7758]

@@createspaceoneacetylcholine is an excitatory neurotransmitter and if you have issue with it’s breakdown (look at your snps) you may feel stimulated/agitated on it over time.

[@rashidziyaev1248]

Thank you for your work

[@sufyaancarim9178]

How does it compare with alpha gpc

[@moyshekapoyre]

Alpha GPC is a super powerful and addictive toxic kind of choline. Avoid. Huperzine prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine and protects neurons.

[@arturkohut]

15:30 A doctor that doesn't know the basics... With the half life of 12 hours, it will take 60 to 72 hours to fully eliminate the drug. "At 20 to 28 hours" period's mark, there still will be 25% from the peak plasma concentration.

[@LifeSoulutions]

thank you!

[@randallhesse5011]

Chinese club moss 👍

[@joanlawrence5454]

Thank you. This was very helpful. I have been experiencing insomnia. Now, I can work with your suggested protocol to find a better balance.

[@DrRuscioDC]

I'm so happy to hear that. Good luck and feel free to let me know how it goes!

[@ian5220]

We said he was on 200 mg of Huperzine A I said out loud “no you’re not” because then you’d be dead.

[@MiriamSklar]

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