GEROVITAL

 Chapter: Nootropics

AKA: Gerovital H3, GH-3.

Gerovital is a chemical mixture of procaine hydrochloride, potassium metabisulfate, disodium phosphate, and benzoic acid. In the body, procaine breaks down into the B vitamin paraminobenzoic acid (PABA) and diethylaminoethanol (DEAE), a chemical relative to DMAE that is, in turn, converted into choline by the cells. While the work of Dr. Ana Asian has made it a very famous and popular anti-aging drug, it is also very controversial - its promoters claim that it can cure over 200 diseases and ailments associated with premature aging.

Effects: May improve memory by promoting better utilization of oxygen in the brain. It is an antidepressant as a result of it's being an MAO inhibitor.

The Gerovital product PABA helps in forming blood cells, metabolizing protein, and performing the various functions of the skin. It also aids the intestinal bacteria in producing the vitamins folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, and vitamin K. Symptoms of deficiency include constipation, depression, digestive disorders, fatigue, gray hair, headaches, infertility, and irritability. By itself, it is not very effective, but produces good results when taken with procaine hydrochloride.

Composed of choline and acetylcholine, the Gerovital product DEAE is an antidepressant.

Precautions: Other researchers have been unable to duplicate discoverer Ana Asian's positive results; some claim it is because they used straight procaine rather than GH-3, but there is much evidence to suggest that they are virtually identical. Additionally, Dr. Asian's research has been attacked for not being well-designed and controlled, and critics assert that most of the improvements are merely the result of its anti-depressant properties. A review of the scientific literature seems to back these criticisms. Dr. Stuart Berger states that PABA is not a vitamin, but a sunblock, and that it can severely deplete the body's white blood cells, and create adverse fatty changes in the heart, liver, and kidneys if taken internally in significant amounts. According to Prevention magazine and Dr. Ronald Klatz, the "active ingredient" is evidently the anesthetic novacaine, which begins to break down as soon as it enters the blood. Side effects, though not common, are life-threatening: allergic reactions, a sudden drop in blood pressure, respiratory problems, and convulsions.

Because it is a weak MAO inhibitor, it does not elicit the side effects normally associated with these types of substances. There are rare allergic reactions, but otherwise no adverse effects have been reported, mainly because PABA and DEAE are quickly excreted by the body.

Use of GH-3 and related formulations is avoided by anyone on MAO inhibitors, sulfa drugs, sulphonamide drugs, or combinations like cotrimoxazole.

Dosage: One tablet/day for 25 days, followed by a 5 day period of abstinence.

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Questions and Answers

Can I buy Gerovital H3 in the shops in the UK or only online?, I need to know the least expensive way to purchase Gerovital H3 moisturising cream either online or other. Does anyone recommend the product?

Are you having a problem gerovitaling????? I am sure that you can find it at maybe or a knock off at a health food store. OHHH one of the homeopathic stores might have a natural version for you. It might also be cheaper too!!!!

Which site has the best quality, REAL Romanian Gerovital H3, (GH3) for the best price?, I had ordered some before that had a great deal for great quality as well. For the life of me I cannot find even in my emails where I had ordered it from. This stuff made me feel GREAT!!! It is an anti-aging product you take on an empty stomach in the mornings. It is WONDERFUL for depression and low energy. I know this works!

http://www.betterlife.com/brand.asp?bran...

betterlife.com, has the original formula at the most reasonable price. Orders over $75 have free shipping.

Where could I find the Romanian anti aging GeroVital ?, It is the anti aging treatment from Romania used by Head of States (like JF Kennedy) Stars etc.

In Romania, of course, in drug stores. Sorry, can't help more... I'm from Romania. ;)

Gerovital moisturer - is it good?, I heard people buying from Romania this lotion indicated for 40-50.Have you an idea about it?

its wonderful, i am from Romania and my entire family use it. its wonderful.

what is gerovital?,

Its a mixture of procaine (novocaine), benzoic acid, potassium metabisulfite and disodium phosphate. It claims to be anti-aging, energy providing, memory enhancing. Now also has a hair growth formula now to grow hair back! Widely popular in the 70s and 80s, the FDA put out a consumer notice about it, warning that it is a scam:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/C...

Probably not a legitimate treatment. One of those things sold on TV, and since it is officially a "food supplement" the manufacturer doesn't have to provide an data that it is effective or that it doesn't have side effects.