peptideEVIDENCEBUSResearch chemical
Cerebrolysin
Porcine brain-derived peptide mixture. Injectable. Used in Europe and Asia for stroke and dementia.
Dose range5–30mg
Half-life—h
Onset—min
Safety3/5medium evidence base
Mechanism of action
Peptide mixture with neurotrophic effects. Mimics BDNF, NGF activity. Reduces apoptosis.
Benefits
Stroke recovery
EVIDENCEBMultiple European RCTs.
Mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's
EVIDENCECCochrane reviews mixed.
Side effects
- Injection-site reactionscommonmild
- Vertigouncommonmild
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