BrainMeta.com Forum > Huperzine and headache and diarrhea

Mr Bananas

May 15, 2008, 07:47 AM

I did a search and found this:

QUOTE("LifeMirage")

I've used and given Huperzine A to many people. For most it is one of the best nootropics that can make a rather noticeable impact on short-term memory. It also has been shown to affect Nerve Growth Factor and have some neuroprotective effects on the NMDA receptors.Itï¿½s pretty safe unless you happen to be on other AChEI's or taking too much ACh precursors. Then the risk of nausea, headache, increased sweating, and/or salvia production can occur. Itï¿½s always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before taking any supplements.Several companies sell Huperzine A.

Regarding the headache, i woke up with one this morning, the doses i have taken are 100mcg, 200mcg and today 100mcg, all days i have also used about 7grams of lecithin. Are there other scenarios of headaches with huperzine that i actively can avoid? For instance, it seems to be diuretic, can that cause a headache if i drink too little?

And about the diarrhea, is that actively avoidable? Is it food dependant or does perhaps lecithin cause that some times too?

I do realize i could just wait it out and see for my self, but how about making a FAQ for every nootropic, like the pinned research threads but with a FAQ for all short questions like these two, and the one i had about alcohol yesterday.

mrpijoe

May 15, 2008, 08:13 AM

i get something similar to the squirts but not quite that bad lol.. more consistency, but it is annoying!

QUOTE(Mr Bananas @ May 15, 2008, 11:47 AM)

I did a search and found this:

QUOTE("LifeMirage")

I've used and given Huperzine A to many people. For most it is one of the best nootropics that can make a rather noticeable impact on short-term memory. It also has been shown to affect Nerve Growth Factor and have some neuroprotective effects on the NMDA receptors.Itï¿½s pretty safe unless you happen to be on other AChEI's or taking too much ACh precursors. Then the risk of nausea, headache, increased sweating, and/or salvia production can occur. Itï¿½s always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before taking any supplements.Several companies sell Huperzine A.

Regarding the headache, i woke up with one this morning, the doses i have taken are 100mcg, 200mcg and today 100mcg, all days i have also used about 7grams of lecithin. Are there other scenarios of headaches with huperzine that i actively can avoid? For instance, it seems to be diuretic, can that cause a headache if i drink too little?

And about the diarrhea, is that actively avoidable? Is it food dependant or does perhaps lecithin cause that some times too?

I do realize i could just wait it out and see for my self, but how about making a FAQ for every nootropic, like the pinned research threads but with a FAQ for all short questions like these two, and the one i had about alcohol yesterday.

LifeMirage

May 15, 2008, 08:37 AM

QUOTE(Mr Bananas @ May 15, 2008, 10:47 AM)

I did a search and found this:

QUOTE("LifeMirage")

I've used and given Huperzine A to many people. For most it is one of the best nootropics that can make a rather noticeable impact on short-term memory. It also has been shown to affect Nerve Growth Factor and have some neuroprotective effects on the NMDA receptors.Itï¿½s pretty safe unless you happen to be on other AChEI's or taking too much ACh precursors. Then the risk of nausea, headache, increased sweating, and/or salvia production can occur. Itï¿½s always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider before taking any supplements.Several companies sell Huperzine A.

Regarding the headache, i woke up with one this morning, the doses i have taken are 100mcg, 200mcg and today 100mcg, all days i have also used about 7grams of lecithin. Are there other scenarios of headaches with huperzine that i actively can avoid? For instance, it seems to be diuretic, can that cause a headache if i drink too little?

And about the diarrhea, is that actively avoidable? Is it food dependant or does perhaps lecithin cause that some times too?

I do realize i could just wait it out and see for my self, but how about making a FAQ for every nootropic, like the pinned research threads but with a FAQ for all short questions like these two, and the one i had about alcohol yesterday.

Bowel changes are not probably with Huperzine. Lecithin it's common. Personally lecithin should be avoided by everyone.

Mr Bananas

May 15, 2008, 09:34 AM

QUOTE(LifeMirage @ May 15, 2008, 08:37 AM)

Personally lecithin should be avoided by everyone.

Rly, why is that? I have always believed it was a choline giver?

LifeMirage

May 15, 2008, 11:31 AM

QUOTE(Mr Bananas @ May 15, 2008, 12:34 PM)

QUOTE(LifeMirage @ May 15, 2008, 08:37 AM)

Personally lecithin should be avoided by everyone.

Rly, why is that? I have always believed it was a choline giver?

It's a poor source of choline and high in fat. PPC would be the superior form.

Souper Douper Pouper

Dec 01, 2008, 04:59 AM

>>Bowel changes are not probably with Huperzine.

Oh
YES
THEY
ARE!!

Took 200 mcgs last night. Ate the same thing I do EVERYNIGHT. And I got a very punishing case of the screaming meanies doing the cha cha in my bowels.
Not fun!!

Phi

Dec 01, 2008, 08:17 AM

What have you been eating with it?

Souper Douper Pouper

Dec 03, 2008, 05:39 PM

Nothing out of the ordinary. I took it on an empty stomach largely, and ate a baked potato later. Honestly, I just think there are some people who can't take it!! That said, I'm fine on Piracetam-no problems ot speak of... and am curious about Oxiracetam and Aniracetam.

QUOTE(Phi @ Dec 01, 2008, 08:17 AM)

What have you been eating with it?