*--* 03-16-92 - 12:52:56 *--* Excerpt from: "Smart Drugs & Nutrients: How to improve your memory an increase intelligence using the latest discoveries in neuroscience." By Ward Dean, MD. and John Morgenthaler B&J Publications, Santa Cruz, CA ==================== VASOPRESSIN (Diapid) ==================== Vasopressin anti-diuretic hormone is a hormone secreted by the posterior portion of the pituitary gland. It is approved for treatment of diabetes insipidus because it prevents the frequent urination that occurs in this disease. Vasopressin has also been used to treat memory deficits due to aging, senile dementia. Alzheimer's disease, Korsakoff's Syndrome and amnesia. It improves attention, concentration, memory retention, and recall (both short-term and long-term). Vasopressin is necessary for imprinting new More           information in your memory. Cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, Ritalin, and Cylert (pemoline) cause your pituitary gland to release natural vasopressin at a faster rate. Frequent use of these drugs can cause depleted levels of vasopressin with resultant slowness and dopiness. A shiff of vasopressin can transform stimulant burnout experience in about 10 seconds, because it is rapidly absorbed by the nasal mucosa, and immediately replaces the vasopressin that has been depleted. Conversely, marijuana and alcohol supress the release of vasopressin. A whiff of vasopressin when using these drugs will compensate for much of the dopiness caused by them. Vasopressin is very useful when learning large amounts of new information.. It can increase your ability to memorize and recall. Many people have very strong and positive reactions to vasopressin. We include a number of testimonials in appendix D. PRECAUTIONS: Vasopressin occasionally produces the following side effects; nasal congestion, runny nose, itch or irritation of the nasal passages, abdominal cramps, headache, and increased bowel movements. Vasopressin has More           not been proven to be safe for use during pregnancy. It should also be used cautiously in cases of hypertension or epilepsy. DOSAGE: Vasopressin usually comes in a nasal spray bottle. Most studies showing memory improvement have been done with a dose of 12 to 16 USP per day, or about two whiffs three or four times per day. Vasopressin produces a noticeable effect within seconds. SOURCES: Vasopressin is available in the USA. You can buy it with a doctors prescription. Again, keep in mind that most physicians may not be familiar with the uses we discuss here. It can also be purchased over the counter in Mexico or by mail order from the sources listed in appendix A. Vasopressin (also called antidiuretic hormone) coimes in three forms: lysine-vasopressin (Diapid, LVP, Lypressin, Postacton, Synpressin), l-desamino-8-D-arginine (Adiruetin, SD, DAV Ritter, DDAVP, Desmopressin, Desmospray, Minirin), and arginine vasopressin (argipressin, AVP, rinder-vasopressin). All forms have very similar or identical effects. REFERENCES: De Wied, D., et al. "Vasopressin and Memory Consolidation" More            _Perspectives in Brain Research_. New York: Elsevier Scientific Publishing, 1975 Gold, P.W., et al. "Effects of l-Desamino-8-Arginine Vasopressin on Behavior and Cognition in Primary Affective Disorders." The Lancet. November 10,1979, pp 992-94 Laczi, F., et al. "Effects of Lysine Vasopressin and l-Desamino-8-Arginine-Vasopressin on Memory in Healthy Individuals and Diabetes Insipidus Patients." Psychoneuroendocrinology. 1982, Vol. 7, No. 2. pp 185-92 Legros, J.J. et al. "Influence of Vasopressin on Learning and Memory" The Lancet. January 7, 1978 pp 41-42 Oliveros J.C., et al. "Vasopressin in Amnesia." The Lancet. January 7. 1978 pp 42 Pearson, D., Shaw, S. "Life Extension, a Practical Scientific Approach." New York: Warner Books, 1982 Pelton, R., Pelton T.C., "Mind Food and Smart Pills." More            New York: Doubleday, 1989 ------------ Vasopressin: "The most immediate result form using Vasopressin is the increased clarity and alertness. I can be logical without the usual speediness associated with caffeine use. After five minutes I've noticed that I'm busily accomplishing tasks that I'd been putting off for a week. The duration is about two hours for the energetic feelings. Overall, I feel my short-term memory recall improving over the past two weeks of using Vasopressin. It seems that the longer I use it, the more I can rely on my mind to be a portable note pad" -DB "Being a student is less stressful now that I have Vasopressin to use. I can count on my mind being clear enough to formulate test answers, even if I feel tired or foggy-headed." -DB "During my final year as an undergraduate, I decided to changes majors from psychology to mathematics. I was also running out of money and I knew I had to finish in one year and then get a job. I started using a combination of More           Hydergine, vasopressin, pemoline, and agood vitamin formula with large amounts of choline. This particular combination improved my concentration enormously. I flew through that year taking a full load of upper level mathematics courses each semester. Not only did I complete the major in the allotted time, but my grades were better than I was used to. I landed a job in Silicon Valley immediately after graduation. In other words, everything went perfectly according to plan and I really don't think I could have done it without smart drugs." -SR ============================================================================ The Guild BBS [FTS] (310)641/6909 (1:5150/20) Enter item#, Scan, Quit, ?=Menu DrugInfo : YYYYYY