Supplement Spotlight: Huperzine A

In this edition of Supplement Spotlight, we’re looking at Huperzine A, an impressive nootropic ingredient that you will find as a stand-alone product, in many nootropic formulas and in many pre-workouts. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Huperzine A is, the benefits, and what products it’s included in. If you’re ready, let’s dive right in!

What Is Huperzine A?

Huperzine A comes from the toothed clubmoss plant. This plant is from the Huperzia serrata species and has an extended history in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. (1)

What Does It Do?

Huperzine A has several benefits. First, Huperzine A can improve learning by inhibiting the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine. It also supports memory in this way. For clarification, acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that promotes learning ability. In addition, Huperzine A acts as a neuroprotectant. Plus, it can enhance overall cognitive function. Since it is water-soluble it will cross the blood-brain barrier. Once there, it is rapidly distributed throughout the brain. In fact, it typically takes effect within 60 minutes. (2, 3)

What Is The Accepted Dose?

Perhaps surprisingly, there are no dosing guidelines for this impressive ingredient. Nonetheless, the suggested dose goes as high as 200 mcg per day. You will find it dosed in a variety of ways depending on the product. It might be in mg’s or mcg’s. Sometimes, you will see Huperzine A listed on the label as a standardized extract of toothed clubmoss, Chinese clubmoss, or huperzia serrata. For example, if you take the label of Ambrosia Collective Mental Jewels, you will notice that it states there’s 10 mg of huperzia serrata extract that has been standardized to 1%. What does that mean? Simply, that it provides 100 mcg of Huperzine A per suggested serving. (2)

Here’s Several Products That Contain Huperzine A

5% Nutrition 5150

This 5% Nutrition formula is a high-stim pre-workout. In fact, it contains 400 mg of caffeine per serving. For focus, there’s Tyrosine, Alpha GPC, Choline and of course, Huperzine A.

Gorilla Mind Gorilla Mode Pre-Workout

This is a very impressive, innovative pre-workout. It’s the pre responsible for the huge doses of Citrulline we’re currently seeing in many pre-workouts. How about Huperzine A? We’re looking at 200 mcg, a very solid dose.

Finaflex WRN Pre-Workout

Here’s another pre-workout featuring 400 mg of caffeine and also 5 grams of creatine monohydrate. You’ll also find Peak ATP, NO3-T Betaine Nitrate and 20 mg of Huperzia Serrata Extract, among other very impressive ingredients.

Kaged Mindset Nootropic Powder

This is a powerful nootropic formula by a very good brand. There’s a complex of effective focus ingredients, all fully disclosed, a well balanced Mineral complex, Phosphatidylserine, and an impressive 5 mg of Huperzine A standardized to 1%.

5% Nutrition Mentality Nootropic Blend

This is a popular 5% Nutrition nootropic formula features quite a few nootropic ingredients across 4 blends. Huperzine A can be found in the ultra-potent Mind Over Matter Blend. There’s also the PsychoStim Adder-All-In Energy Burst (Caffeine Blend), and the Lucid Focus Neurotransmission Blend.

VMI Sports KXR Pre-Workout

VMI Sports KXR Pre-Workout is a high-caffeine pre with a net caffeine content of 400 mg (as listed on the front of the container). It has an impressive ingredient list that includes elevATP, Vitacholine, 3 mg of Huperzine A standardized to 1%.

In Summary

It goes without saying that this a potent and effective nootropic compound. That’s why you will find it in several pre-workout and nootropic formulas. Put simply, it is a cornerstone ingredient that can help you mentally perform at your best, in the gym and out. With that said, all that’s left is to stop by illpumpyouup.com, check out our selection, and stock up!

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