Product Info
Thorne Research has created a comprehensive, synergistic blend of the most widely studied supplements that can promote brain health in one memory-enhancing product. The ingredients in Memoractiv support cognitive function via a variety of mechanisms of action and are provided in a convenient combination formula.
Ginkgo biloba in Memoractiv is provided as a Ginkgo phytosome (Virtiva?) Ginkgo bound to phosphatidylserine. A double-blind trial demonstrated greater cognitive support from Virtiva (Ginkgo-phosphatidylserine complex) than with the same amount of Ginkgo in a standardized extract or Ginkgo bound to phosphatidylcholine. Ginkgo promotes mental alertness, reaction time, memory, and cognition. Many studies have shown Ginkgo promotes mental functioning in individuals with cognitive decline related to aging. Double-blind trials of phosphatidylserine have shown enhanced learning and recall capabilities in older and middle-aged subjects with cognitive decline related to aging. In addition to the phosphatidylserine in Virtiva, Memoractiv also contains 70 mg phosphatidylserine isolate per serving (2 capsules).
Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) helps support cognitive health. In one double-blind trial conducted with former alcoholics ages 30-60 with cognitive decline, 2 g ALC daily for three months enhanced memory, visuo-spatial capacity, and vocabulary recall. In controlled trials, ALC has improved cooperation, sociability, and attention to personal appearance in elderly subjects.
An Ayurvedic herb, Bacopa monnieri is neuroprotective and has been shown to support memory and learning.* Bacopa results in a relaxed-yet-focused effect by enhancing levels of the inhibitory (relaxing) neurotransmitter GABA.
Vinpocetine supports cerebral circulation and oxygen utilization, which can result in improved cognitive function. In double-blind trials conducted with subjects experiencing cognitive decline, vinpocetine benefited speech, language, memory, learning, and other measures of cognitive performance.
Suggested Use
Take 2 capsules two to three times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.
Ingredients
Two Capsules Contain:
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (as Acetyl-L-Carnitine Chloride) 500 mg.
Ginkgo Phytosome* (Ginkgo biloba (leaf) / Phosphatidylserine complex) 240 mg.
Bacopa extract (leaf) (Bacopa monnieri) 100 mg.
Phosphatidylserine Isolate 70 mg.
Vinpocetine 10 mg.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
*This product uses Indena S.p.A.'s ginkgo phytosome (Virtiva?). Virtiva is a registered trademark of Indena S.p.A.
Bacopa standardized to Bacosides 20%.
Contains ingredients derived from soy (phytosome and phosphatidylserine isolate).
Warnings
ALLERGY WARNINGS
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Memoractiv contains an ingredient derived from soy (phosphatidylserine isolate). Phosphatidylserine contains no soy protein. There are no other soy-based ingredients in Memoractiv.
EXCIPIENT FREE
This product does not contain wheat, gluten, corn, yeast, egg, dairy products, or artificial colors, sweeteners, or flavors. This product also does not contain lactose, palmitic acid, or magnesium, calcium, or vegetable stearates.
PREGNANCY WARNING
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
INTERACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
Because of the blood-thinning effects of some of its ingredients (vinpocetine and Ginkgo), Memoractiv should be used with caution or avoided in individuals on anticoagulant therapy.
