Huperzine

Best for

Sharpen focus and mental stamina

Likely strong benefit for 8 weeks · 2 studies , n=130

8 papers · 3 claims · 22 outcomes scored · 3 positive

Outcomes

What huperzine actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank

Sharpen focus and mental stamina Likely strong benefit

Concentrate longer, resist distraction, and stay mentally sharp through demanding tasks.

2 RCTs n=130 0.2–200 mg 8 wk #1/40

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2 RCTs n=130

0.2–200 mg

8 wk

#1 /40

Slow cognitive decline in dementia Likely benefit

Memory, attention, and orientation hold up longer before fading.

6 meta-analyses n=8.7k 0.2–400 mg 8–26 wk #2/23

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moderate

6 meta-analyses n=8.7k Meta-analyzed

0.2–400 mg

8–26 wk

#2 /23

Strengthen your memory Likely modest benefit

Names, conversations, faces, and details stick instead of dissolving.

2 meta-analyses n=209 0.2–200 mg 8 wk #7/42

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small

2 meta-analyses n=209 Meta-analyzed

0.2–200 mg

8 wk

#7 /42

Outcome	Effect	Evidence	Dose	Weeks	Rank
Sharpen focus and mental stamina Likely strong benefit	large	2 RCTs n=130	0.2–200 mg	8 wk	#1/40
Slow cognitive decline in dementia Likely benefit	moderate	6 meta-analyses n=8.7k Meta-analyzed	0.2–400 mg	8–26 wk	#2/23
Strengthen your memory Likely modest benefit	small	2 meta-analyses n=209 Meta-analyzed	0.2–200 mg	8 wk	#7/42

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Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

serious adverse events (all-cause) severe

gastrointestinal upset / constipation mild

cholinergic adverse effects mild

headache mild

stomachache mild

ankle edema

insomnia

nausea

Sources

Generated August 14, 2026

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