( 4 reviews )
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( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Feb 25 2009
I do scientific (not medical) research on the proteins which are contained in this supplement, and there is no reason that this product, a calcium-binding protein, will help you. As they are legally required to say on their own web site: "This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease." Their "research" consists of cells in a culture dish and has no relation to human mental acuity. In the past, the creators have tried to mislead people into thinking that this is the jellyfish protein that won the Nobel Prize in 2008 (it's not). The lies do not end there: the "testimonials" on their site come from easily found stock photos (unless the same people are also fluent in French and also concerned about Italian osteopathy -- aah, the irony). If you ingested EDTA or another calcium-binding chemical, it would be more effective at pulling calcium from your bloodstream than this protein. Proteins will not cross the blood-brain barrier, and they will largely be digested before leaving your system, releasing any calcium they might have bound. Even if this product *did* work to remove calcium, in the age groups that they are targeting, you should probably be taking calcium *supplements* and not trying to leach it out of your system. My grandfather died of complications from a broken hip, and he is not the only one. Please do not be fooled.
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Posted: Jan 29 2009
I decided to try this product for migraine headaches after recommendation of a friend. I have tried many, many things for my headaches and I am still using many other treatments, but the addition of Prevagen seems to have been the final key that has allowed me to be on the path of pain free stretches, something I was not sure I would ever have again. Previously normal for me would be 2-3 headaches per week. Now I am getting 2-3 per month! If you suffer from migraines I definitely think this product is worth a try.
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Posted: Nov 9 2008
I start each day on the internet doing jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, etc. Since taking prevagen I've noticed a definite improvement...my times are better, and my typing is better. In talking with friends, my memory is definitely better than before
