Picamilon - Niacin for the brain (ie Vasodilator)
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:16 am
I haven't looked into it too far at this stage, but after stumbling across it, the links are looking interesting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picamilon
Anyone have any personal experience to share?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picamilon
http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/drugs/picamilon This one is mostly on anxietyPicamilon is able to cross the blood–brain barrier[5] and then is hydrolyzed into GABA and niacin. The released GABA in theory would activate GABA receptors potentially producing an anxiolytic response.[6] The second released component, niacin acts as a strong vasodilator,[7] which might be useful for the treatment of migraine headaches.[8][9]
http://smart-drugs.net/info-picamilon.htm Here they are trying to sell the stuff...Taken on its own, Niacin is a water-soluble B vitamin that easily crosses the blood-brain barrier. It functions to protect neurons against the effects of diminished blood flow...Because this drug can easily penetrate the blood-brain barrier,improve brain blood flow ...
It was also mentioned in another post on this web site by "search" at http://www.thisisms.com/forum/general-d ... ml#p189474...Studies show that Picamilon dramatically increases blood flow and circulation within the brain...Picamilon increases blood supply and functional state of the brain, increases microcirculation and hemodynamics of the eyes... and vasoactive agent for acute ischemic disturbances of the cerebral blood circulation of mild to moderate severity...In opthalmological practice, for primary open-angle glaucoma with normalized intraocular pressure, and for diseases of the retina and the optic nerve....
Anyone have any personal experience to share?