Huperzine-A

Huperzine-A is a nootropic cognitive enhancer that is extracted the herbs of theHuperziceae family called the Chinese club moss. It is known as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which means that it stops an enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine resulting in an increase in acetylcholine levels. It belongs to the Cholinergic class of molecules, and may be useful in fighting cognitive decline in the elderly. Although the makers of huperzine A start with a plant, their product is the result of a lot of laboratory manipulation. It is a highly purified drug, unlike herbs that typically contain hundreds of chemical ingredients.

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