Clinical Comparison Table
highlighting KESUM’s unique neuroprotective & metabolic benefits compared
to other well-researched herbs/supplements:
Neuroprotective &
Cognitive Health Supplements: Comparative Analysis
NEUROPROTECTIVE &
COGNITIVE HEALTH SUPPLEMENT : COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS.
KESUM (polygonum Minus) |
Bacopa monnieri |
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) |
Gingko Biloba |
Curcumin (turmeric) |
|
BDNF Enhancement
|
✅
Provent in RCTs (2% Increase)
support neurogenesis & synaptic |
π‘ Mild increase (animal studies) human data
inconsistent. |
✅
Stimulate NGF / BDNF (mostly preclinical ) |
❌
No direct BDNF boost, improves bloodflow. |
π‘ Indirect BDNF modulation (via
anti-inflammatory effects). |
Beta –
Amyloid Prevention |
✅
Reduces amyloid plaques (RCT – backed) |
❌
No direct evidence. |
✅
May reduce amyloid ( animal studies ) |
π‘ Mild anti-amyloid (antioxidant effects) |
✅
Strong anti-amyloid (but poor bioavailability) |
Uric Acid
Reduction |
✅
Lowers uric acid by 18% week (animal / human data). |
❌
No known effect |
❌
No know effect |
❌
No know effect |
π‘ Mild reduction (linked to anti-inflammatory
effets). |
Cognitive
Benefits |
✅
Memory, focus verbal recall (
testimonials + RCTs ) |
✅
Improves memory (slow onset 6-12 weeks) |
✅
Mood cognition ( limited human trials) |
✅
Executive function (vascular support) |
π‘ Mixed results (absorption issues) |
Sleep /
Headache Relief |
✅
Reported in testimonials (non-sedative mechanism). |
❌
No direct effect |
❌
No direct effect |
❌
May cause headaches in some |
π‘ Indirect (via inflammation reduction). |
Gold-Standard
RCTs |
✅
Human trials BDNF / amyloid |
✅
Memory studies (but not BDNF-specific |
❌
Limited human RCTs. |
✅
Extension vascular / cognition trials. |
✅
Anti-inflammation trials (few on cognition) |
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Key
Mechanism |
✅
BDNF + anti-amyloid + uric acid reduction (multi-target). |
Acetylcholine
modulation |
Nerve Growth
Factor (NGF) stimulation |
Vasodilation
/antioxidant |
Anti-inflammation
/ antioxidant |
Bioavailbility
|
✅
Natural, no reported absorption issues. |
π‘ Requires fat for absorption |
π‘ Dependent on extraction method |
π‘ May interact with blood thinner |
❌
Poor absorption without enhancers (e.g.piperine) |
1. KESUM is Unique for its triple action:
- BDNF boost (RCT-proven).
- Amyloid prevention (direct dementia
protection).
- Uric acid reduction (metabolic + neuro
benefits).
2. Outperforms
Competitors in:
- Speed of cognitive effects (testimonials
suggest rapid benefits vs. Bacopa’s slow onset).
- Whole-brain health (most herbs target 1–2
pathways; KESUM covers 3+).
3. Safety Edge: No major
interactions reported (unlike Ginkgo’s bleeding risk or curcumin’s absorption
challenges).
Clinical Implications
- For Dementia Prevention:
KESUM’s anti-amyloid + BDNF combo is superior to single-mechanism herbs.
- For Metabolic Brain
Health: Uric acid reduction adds vascular/cognitive protection (similar to
allopurinol’s neuro effects).
- For Daily Nootropic Use:
Testimonials support tolerability and multi-domain benefits (sleep, focus, pain
relief).
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