Huperzia Serrata: memory plant

The plant of memory and learning

Huperzia Serrata is a herbaceous plant of the Lycopods species which is used in Chinese medicine.

It notably contains a natural alkaloid called Huperzine A.
This substance is of interest for the treatment of memory and behavioural disorders observed notably in certain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease but also to combat learning difficulties in adolescents.

At the cerebral level, the passage of information between neurons is enabled thanks to a neurotransmitter called Acetylcholine which is thus essential for the proper functioning of memory and the quality of learning.
This neurotransmitter is destroyed by a specific enzyme.
It has been observed in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease that the level of Acetylcholine is below normal values.
By inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the destruction of the neurotransmitter thanks to Huperzine, it is possible to fight against memory loss and behavioural disorders.

Huperzia Serrata will therefore be useful for patients presenting mild to moderate memory disorders and in cases of mild senile dementia.

Dietary supplements are presented in capsule form and the daily dose should be 150 to 300 micrograms.
These extracts cannot be used by pregnant women or people suffering from bradycardia (too low heart rate).

It is therefore advisable to favour dietary supplements correctly dosed from the natural substance of the plant and not from a synthetic copy.
The combination of this plant with Ginkgo Biloba, which promotes blood circulation in the brain, is also possible.

And finally, while Huperzia Serrata is one of the natural solutions for memory and learning, it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional for diagnosis, advice and treatment.