vinpocetine

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What does vinpocetine mean?

A semisynthetic derivative alkaloid of vincamine, widely marketed as a supplement for vasodilation and as a nootropic for the improvement of memory.

Where does vinpocetine come from?

From vinpoc- -ine (“alteration of apovincamine”) + eth-.

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