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Bill USA

(6,436 posts)
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 05:19 PM Mar 2017

anybody have experience with Cera-Q? supposedly, 9 CLinical trials showed sign improv in memory

performance. IT is supposed to bind with beta-amyloid plaques.

http://www.novelingredient.com/cera-q/

Cera-Q is a protein hydrolysate, a unique mixture of amino acids extracted from the major protein in silkworm cocoons called fibroin. Cera-Q as a nutraceutical ingredient came out of the longtime consumption of the fibroin as part of traditional Korean medicine.

In the early 2000’s a team of PhD researchers in South Korea set about to identify the specific nutrients within the fibroin which would be most beneficial if consumed orally. Their work led to the discovery of the patented Cera-Q ingredient, which has been demonstrated in published human clinical trials to help improve memory, learning and overall cognitive performance.


http://www.cera-q.com/faqs/
To put it simply, Cera-Q is very special because it has a unique amino acid profile comprised mainly of glycine and alanine with a highly differentiated beta pleated sheet molecular structure. This structure and composition are important because they allow Cera-Q to bind very effectively to amyloid plaque, which tends to cluster around human neurons, impacting neuron and cognitive performance increasingly as we age. This binding has been shown to reduce the formation of amyloid plaque around neurons – think of it as a Velcro®-like effect.

Cera-Q has also been shown to increase glucose uptake to the brain, providing the brain with critical energy. Thus the evidence suggests that Cera-Q uniquely works via a dual path to support cognitive function, without stimulants or strange or artificial compounds.



Also:Natrol Cognium

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anybody have experience with Cera-Q? supposedly, 9 CLinical trials showed sign improv in memory (Original Post) Bill USA Mar 2017 OP
Yeah, a while back but I forget. KPN Mar 2017 #1
no problem. ONce I was telling a guy at work about a product that was good for improving memory... Bill USA Mar 2017 #3
Haha. Good one. KPN Mar 2017 #4
THAT'S IT! THAT'S IT!! Bill USA Mar 2017 #5
Lol! KPN Mar 2017 #9
Yes gibraltar72 Mar 2017 #2
There is a drug in the pipeline which shows promise in obliterating amyloid plaques Warpy Mar 2017 #6
That is from Biogen, and specifically foralzheimers. It is in phase 3 of Clinical Trials, but it still_one Mar 2017 #7
If it's a naturopathic agent don't waste your money. nt Laffy Kat Mar 2017 #8
0. anybody have experience with Cera-Q? supposedly, 9 CLinical trials showed sign improv in memory Skeptical Consumer Jun 2017 #10

KPN

(15,635 posts)
1. Yeah, a while back but I forget.
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 05:20 PM
Mar 2017

Sorry -- no ridicule intended -- I just couldn't resist an obvious wisecrack. Hope you'll forgive me.

And hope you or whoever you are asking this for are in good health.

Bill USA

(6,436 posts)
3. no problem. ONce I was telling a guy at work about a product that was good for improving memory...
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 05:32 PM
Mar 2017


I said to him: "I'd tell you what it is, except I forgot the name." HE laughed his arse off!



KPN

(15,635 posts)
4. Haha. Good one.
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 05:39 PM
Mar 2017

I used to tell people I stopped taking Ginkgo Biloba for memory improvement after about 6 months because I kept forgetting to take it. But that's also a true story!

Warpy

(111,141 posts)
6. There is a drug in the pipeline which shows promise in obliterating amyloid plaques
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 05:49 PM
Mar 2017
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/08/31/491941518/test-of-experimental-alzheimers-drug-finds-progress-against-brain-plaques

I'd pin my hopes on this one rather than going for some "we bypassed the mean old FDA" concoction with only anecdotes to support it.

Let me just say that if amino acids were capable of destroying cerebral plaques, our diets in the protein heavy USA would obliterate them as soon as they form. I am deeply skeptical of this product's ability to do anything but lighten your wallet.

still_one

(92,061 posts)
7. That is from Biogen, and specifically foralzheimers. It is in phase 3 of Clinical Trials, but it
Fri Mar 17, 2017, 06:02 PM
Mar 2017

still could take some time before it is released, assuming no adverse results from the clinical trials. Phase 1 and Phase 2 showed encouraging results

https://www.biogen.com/en_us/research-pipeline/biogen-pipeline.html

 
10. 0. anybody have experience with Cera-Q? supposedly, 9 CLinical trials showed sign improv in memory
Thu Jun 15, 2017, 04:52 PM
Jun 2017

Anybody have any experience with this Cera Q from Natrol Cognium or any other manufacturer? I can't find the clinical trials to review and I'm not sure I'm sold on this product.

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