topic Re: Prevagen in Wellness

Prevagen

KCDiva — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:07:26 GMT

Does anyone take Prevagen and have you noticed any improvement in brain function and memory? My sister has had long hauler's syndrome for a year now. She us much better but her memory is terrible. The doctors don't expect a lot of improvement. It's very difficult to have the same discussions over and over. I just wondered if this was worth a try or if it's just a waste of money. TIA

Re: Prevagen

Kachina624 — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:41:25 GMT

Common sense tells me if it was really effective, it would have been heralded in headlines in every newspaper in the country.

Re: Prevagen

Janey2 — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:51:12 GMT

Google "the truth about prevagen". Read the articles. Of course I take most thing I read on the internet with some doubt. You stated she went to doctors, did the doctors suggest she take something? You can copy the ingredients list and see what the doctor thinks.

Re: Prevagen

on the bay — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:13:50 GMT

@KCDiva,

Well, in looking it up, the FDA has charged the manufacturers of false claims since science has shown prevagen is no better than a placebo.

It also has several not nice side effects-

What are the negative side effects of Prevagen?

Prevagen (Apoaequorin) Side Effects

Nausea.
Dizziness.
Headaches.
Cardiovascular problems (especially when taken in doses over 10mg per day) Chest pain. Hypertension. Irregular heart rate.

Some recommend ginko balboa (which also has similar side effects) and of course there are rx's prescribed for alzheimers but these have questionable results as well and side effects.

It is hard to know what to take that will really help without also having multiple unpleasant side effects.

Re: Prevagen

qvcaddition — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:49:25 GMT

I don't have bad memory problems for my age of 85. I do take Andrew Lessman's memory capsule and so far so good.

I take a lot of his vitamens and find that they work.

Re: Prevagen

BlueFinch — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:25:24 GMT

A 'synthetic' jellyfish protein? I doubt it would be of any benefit and potential side effects would make it a risky trial.

In fact, I think I read once, that a small test group showed no more improvement than those on placebo.

If the doctor doesn't recommend a medication, or supplement, I would just urge your sister to eat a brain healthy diet, stay active and challenge her brain with new tasks and activities. If she is better, maybe she can continue to improve. Even a year out.

I've seen patients with cognitive changes and early dementia symptoms who were prescribed very expensive medications -- like 2K/month. Yes, like my own mother who eventually was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Those meds offered very little relief, nor did they seem to slow the process and they are the best that extensive research has offered, so far.

Re: Prevagen

HLP — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:18:42 GMT

@KCDiva wrote:
Does anyone take Prevagen and have you noticed any improvement in brain function and memory? My sister has had long hauler's syndrome for a year now. She us much better but her memory is terrible. The doctors don't expect a lot of improvement. It's very difficult to have the same discussions over and over. I just wondered if this was worth a try or if it's just a waste of money. TIA

My Dr just said "DON"T"!

Re: Prevagen

SilleeMee — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:29:24 GMT

There has been trouble for the makers of Prevagen and that would be spelled 'FDA investigation' which includes problems with side effects and also claims from the makers as to what Prevagen actually does. You can do a search for yourself and see what I'm talking about.

Re: Prevagen

Love my grandkids — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:38:58 GMT

@KCDiva I don't take anything without the okay of my PCP and oncologist and gastro doc. None of them think this "product" is effective. I won't be wasting my money.