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RESEARCH GREYP-037
Cognition

Cerebrolysin

Porcine-brain-derived peptide complex. Mixture of low-molecular-weight neuropeptides and free amino acids with neurotrophic-mimetic activity.

EmergingCognition
Typical dose5-30 mL
Frequencydaily IV/IM, in cycles
Half-life24h
Citations indexed312
DeliveryInjectable
Half-life~1d
EvidenceEmerging
Citations312
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Research grey

This compound sits in research-grey territory. The caveats below carry more weight than for FDA-approved entries — read them.

Mechanism

Ever Pharma (Austria) product. Approved in ~50 countries (not US/UK) for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer adjunctive therapy. CARS / CASTA trials show modest functional benefit in stroke. IV/IM administration only.

Specifics
Brain fogFocus / attentionMood
Caveats

Not approved in US. Importation for personal use is grey-market. Porcine-derived material has theoretical TSE / allergen concerns. Mechanism is multi-target and ill-defined.

Evidence levelEmerging
Regulatory statusApproved in EU/MX/RU/CN; not FDA-approved
DNA / pharmacogenomicsLow — No clinical PG.
Claims & evidence

Per-claim grading. Each claim is graded independently — same peptide, different claims can carry different grades.

  • CLimited evidence

    Cerebrolysin — primary mechanism: porcine-brain-derived peptide complex. mixture of low-molecular-weight neuropeptides and free amino acids with neurotrophic-mimetic activity.

    2 supporting referencesVerified 5d ago
References

External links to PubMed searches, ClinicalTrials.gov, and FDA materials. We do not host papers — we point at canonical sources.

  • ReviewEN
    REVIEWFunding undisclosedVerified 5d ago
    PubMed — Cerebrolysin stroke
  • ReviewRU
    REVIEWFunding undisclosedVerified 5d ago
    CyberLeninka — Russian-language Cerebrolysin
Reconstitution calculatorCerebrolysin

Pre-filled with this compound's published dose range: 5-30 mL · daily IV/IM, in cycles

Concentration2.50 mg/mL
Draw volume0.100 mL
Insulin syringe10.0 u
Doses per vial20
U-100 syringe — fill to indicatorU-100 · 1 mL
0u25u50u75u100u

Calculator is a discussion tool. Verify reconstitution + dosing with a qualified provider. Stack is not a prescription source. Use sterile technique and inspect every vial.

First cycle costCheapest legal from $120

How much a first cycle actually costs across the channels people use. Pick the protocol length you're considering — Stack multiplies the monthly band by cycle weeks. Same caveats apply: ranges are facts, quality varies, this is not legal advice.

Research grey$120–$280
MX pharmacy (brand)$180–$380

Numbers reflect publicly-advertised price ranges, not vendor quotes. Insurance, prescription costs, and shipping aren't included. Channels marked unavailable are filtered out.

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Price across channelsRange $120–$380/mo

Approximate monthly cost across the channels users actually consider — brand FDA-approved retail, US 503A compounding, Mexican pharmacies, MX farmacias magistrales, and the research-grey market. Stack lists ranges, not vendor names. Quality varies wildly across channels — see each band's note.

MX pharmacy (brand)$180–$380/mo

COFEPRIS-registered for stroke recovery, vascular dementia, traumatic brain injury. Available with MX prescription.

As of 2026-04
Research grey$120–$280/mo

International mail-order from EU/Russia at higher per-unit cost than MX legitimate channel.

As of 2026-04
RESEARCH GREYP-037

Approved in EU/MX/RU/CN; not FDA-approved

2010MXApproval

Cerebrolysin available in Mexico via prescription (long-standing registration)

Cerebrolysin (Cerebrolisina) has been registered with COFEPRIS for decades for stroke recovery, vascular dementia, and traumatic brain injury. Sold in Mexican pharmacies with prescription. Pricing materially lower than international mail-order options.

1976EUApproval

Cerebrolysin approved across multiple EU/Eastern European markets

Cerebrolysin (porcine brain-derived peptide mixture) is approved in Austria, Germany, Russia, China, and ~50 other countries for stroke recovery, vascular dementia, and traumatic brain injury. Never approved in the US.

Cerebrolysin5-30 mL · daily IV/IM, in cycles
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