Cogni Flex 60 Caps

The four nutrients in Cogni-flex support the structure andfunction of cognitive processes in several ways. Theysupport neurotransmitter metabolism, enhance vascularcirculation to the brain, and help maintain structure andfunction of nerve cell membranes.Huperzine A: An extract of the Chinese club moss,Huperzia serrata, huperzine A has been used in Chinesemedicine for centuries. It is an effective inhibitor ofacetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that degrades acetylcholine,the neurotransmitter important for normal memory andlearning function. Huperzine A may help maintain cognitivefunction that has been degraded by a reduction in the brain’sfunctional levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.Ginkgo biloba: Flavonoid compounds and terpene lactonesin the ginkgo leaf help regulate the structural tone andelasticity of arteries and capillaries. As powerful antioxidants,the ginkgo flavonoids counteract the deleterious actions offree radical accumulation which impairs functional cellularenergy production and nerve transmission. Ginkgo bilobaextract is also reported to inhibit the tendency of red bloodcells to stick together (“clumping”), thereby enhancing thefunctional fluidity of the blood. Improving the functionalcirculation to the brain and other parts of the body allows forbetter oxygen and glucose uptake, with subsequentenhancement of memory and mental functions.Phosphatidylserine: This phospholipid, found in highconcentrations in the nervous system, helps maintainfunctional fluidity of nerve cell membranes, thus providingfor optimal transport of nutrients and other compoundsacross the cell membrane. It is also used in the repair andregeneration of nerve cells. Phosphatidylserine also appearsto help the body counterbalance excessive release ofadrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), adrenaline, andcortisol which are released in response to stress.Acetyl-L-carnitine: This acetylated high energy ester of theamino acid L-carnitine contributes its acetyl group to theproduction of acetylcholine, the primary neurotransmitter formemory and thought. The enzyme that makes acetylcholinefrom acetyl groups and choline is choline acetyl transferase.The activity of this important enzyme has a tendency todecline with age, causing low acetylcholine levels which inturn are thought to contribute to the impairment of brainfunction that is associated with aging. Research has alsofound that acetyl-L-carnitine is active in optimizing thefunctioning of cerebral blood flow, as well as of nerve cellmembranes.