Vinpocetine

Vinpocetine/Nutrient Depletion:

  • AluminumAluminum: In rabbits, vinpocetine (3 or 10mg/kg daily) orally for three months caused a decrease in tissue aluminum concentrations (101).
  • AntacidsAntacids: Antacids have been reported to reduce vinpocetine plasma levels (52).
  • CalciumCalcium: In cerebrovascular patients, vinpocetine caused a significant decrease in calcium in the blood (102). In rabbits, vinpocetine (3 or 10mg/kg daily) orally for three months caused a decrease in tissue calcium concentrations (101).
  • PhosphorusPhosphorus: In rabbits, vinpocetine (3 or 10mg/kg daily) orally for three months caused a decrease in tissue phosphorus concentrations (101).
  • SodiumSodium: In cerebrovascular patients, vinpocetine caused a significant decrease in sodium in cerebrospinal fluid (102).