Efficacy of huperzine A in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

The incidence rate of Alzheimer's disease has been increasing So herbal remedies to help patients remember are also on the rise, and huperzine is one of them To understand why it works, you need to first understand what Alzheimer's is and the properties of huperzine a First, Alzheimer's is characterized by a lack of acetyl gall, which can lead to the loss of brain healthy tissue The disease causes problems in memory, coordination, judgment and language ability What is huperzine A? Huperzine is a kind of bryophyte extract, which is a kind of anticholinesterase alkaloid similar to cholinesterase inhibitor This substance limits the breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine Because it is similar to traditional Alzheimer's drugs, it is recommended as a treatment option Huperzine A was first isolated in China According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the brain is the product of the kidney, so it also nourishes it Therefore, brain health can be improved by nourishing the kidney According to traditional Chinese medicine, thinking ability is related to the heart The kidneys provide nourishment while the heart controls behavior If the heart is not quiet, or the connection between the heart and the brain is blocked, the memory and thinking functions will be out of order To solve this problem, patients need to take drugs to regulate the heart and kidney There are two ways to treat Alzheimer's in China, including huperzine A and other herbal formulas based on traditional Chinese medicine Nowadays, huperzine A is sold on the market in the form of dietary nutrients Because of this, such products are not subject to too many restrictions of the regulatory authorities, and there are no specific quality standards If used in the treatment of Alzheimer's, there is a risk of serious side effects Some small studies on the efficacy of huperzine A have confirmed that huperzine A has a certain therapeutic effect on Alzheimer's disease But more in-depth research is needed to confirm it.