Condition
Chronic Cerebrovascular Insufficiency
Chronic cerebrovascular insufficiency is a long-term reduction in blood flow to the brain, usually because hardened arteries narrow the vessels that supply it, which can cause dizziness, memory problems and trouble concentrating. Among supplements, vinpocetine has the clearest finding: a trial found a small improvement in cognitive function in people with vascular dementia. That came from just one small study, so the evidence is limited.
Sources: PMID 21183904
- Supplements studied
- 1
- Graded outcomes
- 3
- Trials
- 1
- People studied
- 1,011
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Decline Small improvement in cognitive function in vascular dementia | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 1 study | 1,011 people | ||
Studies that measured cognitive decline | ||||||
| Functionality in Elderly Small improvement in daily functioning | Improves (the measure goes up) | Small effect | 1,011 people | |||
| Functionality in Elderly or Injured Small Improvement | Improves (the measure goes up) | Small effect | 1,011 people | |||
| Subjective Well-Being | Improves (the measure goes up) | 1 study | 1,011 people | |||
Studies that measured subjective well-being | ||||||
Key findings
- Cognitive DeclineImproves (the measure goes down)
- Functionality in ElderlyImproves (the measure goes up)
- Functionality in Elderly or InjuredImproves (the measure goes up)
The Chronic Cerebrovascular Insufficiency Support protocol
2 primary supplements · 7 supporting supplements
- Ginkgo Biloba120–240 mg standardized extract (24% flavone glycosides, 6% terpene lactones) daily
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids2–4 g EPA+DHA daily
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Support alongside medical care. These supplements are not a treatment for Chronic Cerebrovascular Insufficiency. If you are being treated for it, talk to your clinician before adding one: supplements can interact with medicines.
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Studies cited
3 studies from PubMed
- [Efficacy of cavinton in the treatment of patients with chronic blood flow insufficiency. Russian multicenter clinical-epidemiological program "CALIPSO"]
- Psychopharmacological effects of vinpocetine in normal healthy volunteers
- [Efficacy of vinpotropile in the therapy of initial signs of cerebrovascular pathology]