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Ergoloid mesylates
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Hydergine; Gerimal; Niloric
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Anti-oxidant; Memory; Blood Flow; Dementia
CHEMICAL NAME
Dihydroergotoxine mesylate
DESCRIPTION
Ergoloid mesylates are ergot alkaloids which act as neuroprotective anti-oxidants. They are also said to increase blood flow to the brain and generally increase cognitive abilities though the evidence is contradictory on these points. It was approved by the FDA in 1951.
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