Effect of vinpocetine on cognitive performances of a Nigerian population
Ogunrin A
Published in Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research
Methodology
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover assessment of vinpocetine on attention, working memory and psychomotor speed in healthy adults.
Key Findings
Vinpocetine improved several attention and working-memory measures relative to placebo over the short dosing window.
Conclusions
Short-term vinpocetine dosing may enhance selected cognitive domains in healthy adults, requiring replication.
Limitations
Small single-centre sample, brief exposure, multiple cognitive endpoints without correction.
Supplements Studied
Vinpocetine improved attention and working-memory measures relative to placebo in healthy adults.
Outcomes Measured
Working-memory measures improved with short-term vinpocetine dosing.
Vinpocetine improved attention and psychomotor speed relative to placebo.
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