General Dosage
15-30mg daily, divided into 3 doses of 5-10mg with meals
Maximum dose: 30mg/day (higher doses not well-studied in supplements)
Vinpocetine Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 15-30mg daily, divided into 3 doses of 5-10mg with meals
Timing: Three times daily with meals containing fat for optimal absorption • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
Cognitive support
15-30mg daily in divided dosesModerate
Cerebrovascular support
30mg daily in divided dosesModerate
Tinnitus
15-30mg daily for 8+ weeksEmerging
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive support | 15-30mg daily in divided doses | Moderate |
| Cerebrovascular support | 30mg daily in divided doses | Moderate |
| Tinnitus | 15-30mg daily for 8+ weeks | Emerging |
Upper limit: 30mg/day (higher doses not well-studied in supplements)
Timing & Absorption
Three times daily with meals containing fat for optimal absorption
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Szatmári S, Whitehouse P (2003). Vinpocetine for cognitive impairment and dementia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. DOI PubMed
- Patyar S, Joshi A, Byrav DS, et al. (2011). Role of vinpocetine in cerebrovascular diseases. Pharmacological Reports. DOI PubMed
- Zhang YS, Li JD, Yan C (2018). An update on vinpocetine: new discoveries and clinical implications. European Journal of Pharmacology. DOI PubMed