Vinpocetine is a derivative of vincamine, extracted from the seeds of the periwinkle plant. Studies have been conducted in Europe examining the effects of vinpocetine on the body. Recently, in the United States, scientists have begun to explore the powerful effects of this nutrient. Studies show that vinpocetine can enhance circulation by promoting healthy, open blood vessels, and that vinpocetine's effect may be particularly beneficial for invigorating cerebral metabolism.

Vinpocetine improves cerebral circulation by dilating the arteries of the brain but does not dilate other blood vessels.

Vinpocetine increases Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) within the brain's neurons, may prevent Alzheimer's Disease, may improve memory and learning, improves circulation to the eyes thereby improving vision and eyesight disorders, improves impaired hearing and improves many inner-ear problems including tinnitus. Vinpocetine improves the flexibility of red blood cells and may thereby help to prevent strokes. Vinpocetine alleviates insomnia and several types of sleep disorders. Vinposetine may also reduce dizziness (vertigo).