Brain Shield contains in each vegetarian capsule:
Calcium (as dicalcium phosphate)
20 mg
Brain Shield™ Gastrodin
300 mg
Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, silica, vegetable stearate.
According to the manufacturer:
Reprinted with permission of Life Extension.
"Your brain is under constant onslaught from environmental and
stress-related challenges, as well as normal aging processes.1,2
Fortunately, our brain cells have built-in, self-healing systems that
provide natural defenses against these ongoing threats.3 Even more
remarkable, molecular science is revealing that the human brain has the
capacity to preserve the neurons involved in brain remodeling
(plasticity).3
Scientists in China and Singapore have found that gastrodin, a compound
typically derived from a traditional Chinese orchid (Gastrodia elata),
provides powerful support for the brain's normal defenses and
regenerative mechanisms.4-7 To make these benefits available to members,
Life Extension® introduces Brain Shield®, providing 300 mg of gastrodin
in each capsule for maximum brain support.
Recent studies confirm that the gastrodin in Brain Shield® is one of the
most powerful compounds for supporting healthy brain function at any
age. Gastrodin works by the following mechanisms:
To retain normal function, the aging brain relies on adequate blood flow
to get sufficient oxygen and fuel.8 It has been repeatedly shown that
formulas containing gastrodin beneficially support normal, healthy
levels of brain blood flow in both animals and in humans.6,7
The body maintains a delicate balance of neurotransmitters, such as
GABA, which is of tremendous importance to healthy brain function.
Studies show that alone or in combination the active compounds in
gastrodia help maintain healthy levels of vital neurotransmitters in
those whose levels are already within the normal range.9-11
With aging, short-term memory function is often impaired. Studies show
that gastrodin and other active constituents help support the healthy
body's normal defenses against the mild memory problems associated with
aging.12
Scientists have shown that the breakdown metabolites of gastrodin help
provide support against the normal stress and tension of daily
life.13,14
And Brain Shield® helps alleviate the occasional cranial pain associated
with daily life.15
Those seeking maximum benefit should start with one 300 mg capsule of
Brain Shield® taken twice daily.16 After thirty days, one Brain Shield®
(gastrodin) capsule daily may be sufficient based upon the experience of
gastrodin as an over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical agent. Those
taking Cognitex® are obtaining 50 mg of gastrodin in the daily dose
along with complimentary nutrients. As additional research continues on
gastrodin, better clarification on optimal dosing for a wide range of
neurovascular and neuroinflammatory conditions should be available."
