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Huperzine A 200 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Evlution Nutrition

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Huperzine A 200 mcg is a dietary supplement by Evlution Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, alzheimer's disease and dementia, age-related memory decline.Based on those ingredients, 219 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Huperzine A. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Huperzine A 200 mcg by Evlution Nutrition

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: huperzine A at 200 micrograms per tablet. Huperzine A is a compound that inhibits acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the brain — the idea is to boost levels of this brain chemical.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients like cellulose gum, dicalcium phosphate, and silicon dioxide, which help form and stabilize the pill.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports memory and cognitive function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Memory, Cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease, Vascular dementia, Focus, Mental performance.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Huperzine A is rated "Possibly Effective" for Alzheimer disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Huperzine A is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cognitive impairment, Vascular dementia, Memory.

The data shows huperzine A is possibly effective for Alzheimer disease. For athletic performance, cognitive impairment, vascular dementia (stroke-related memory loss), depression, and general memory, the evidence isn't established — we don't have enough reliable data to rate it either way.

If you're considering this for any of those uses, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Huperzine A

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Taken by mouth, huperzine A is generally well tolerated, though it can cause dose-dependent side effects tied to how it works in the brain. The most common are blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, nausea, sweating, and vomiting.

Some people also report a slower heart rate. Because there isn't enough safety data, the facts advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your personal situation if either applies to you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Huperzine A

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Huperzine A.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 219 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check any cholinergic drugs you're on (medications that boost acetylcholine, like certain dementia or myasthenia gravis treatments) — huperzine A could amp up their effects and side effects. Also verify any anticholinergic medications (like some bladder or Parkinson drugs), since huperzine A might weaken them.

Use the search tool on this page with your exact medication names.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Huperzine A might be worth considering if you're interested in Alzheimer disease support and your doctor agrees, but it's a real pharmacological compound that needs care. If you take any cholinergic or anticholinergic medication, check your exact drugs with the tool below before you start.

Pregnant or nursing? Avoid it, and talk to your pharmacist for alternatives.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Huperzine A 200 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Evlution Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 818901028111
Net contents 30 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2025
DSLD ID 326397
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Huperzine A 200 mcg by Evlution Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
818901028111
IngredientAmount% DV
Huperzine A200 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose Gum, Modified, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Formula

Huperzine A key product features: 200mcg Huperzine A

200mcg Huperzine A

Formulation

Supports memory Supports cognitive function

Vegan/Non-GMO

Vegan/Non-GMO

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 tablet daily, preferably with a meal or as recommended by a physician.

Precautions

Warning: Not for use by those under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Do not use if you are nursing or pregnant.

Storage

Store product at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat or moisture.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA

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Huperzine A 200 mcg by Evlution Nutrition label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Huperzine A 200 mcg by Evlution Nutrition

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Huperzine A

Interacts with
219 drugs
200 mg per serving Form: Huperzia serrata Whole Herb Extract

Huperzine A is a purified compound from a Chinese clubmoss that acts like a mild cholinesterase inhibitor, similar in mechanism to some prescription A...

Huperzine A monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose Gum, Modified, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Hypromellose, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Huperzine A 200 mcg by Evlution Nutrition Drug Interactions

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219Drugs
219 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Huperzine A 200 mcg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Huperzine A2 drug types · 219 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, huperzine A might decrease the effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Huperzine A has acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibiting effects. In animal models, huperzine A reversed cognitive deficits induced by scopolamine, an anticholinergic drug.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, concurrent use of huperzine A with cholinergic drugs might increase the effects and side effects of these medications.
Huperzine A can inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and might cause cumulative effects if used with cholinergic drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Huperzine A 200 mcg, from the product label.

Evlution Nutrition

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Name
Evlution Nutrition
Street Address
1560 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, 4th Floor
City
Sunrise
State
Florida
ZipCode
33323
Phone Number
1(855)385-2300
Web Address
Evlnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Huperzine A 200 mcg by Evlution Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Huperzine A 200 mcg by Evlution Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Huperzine A 200 mcg has a known interaction with 219 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Huperzine A 200 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What does huperzine A actually do?
It blocks an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and thinking. The idea is to keep acetylcholine levels higher in your brain, though the evidence for it working this way in humans outside of Alzheimer disease is pretty limited.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data during pregnancy, and safety while nursing is unknown. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you if either situation applies.
What are the side effects?
Most common ones are blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, nausea, sweating, and vomiting. Some people also experience a slower heart rate. These tend to be dose-dependent — higher doses bring more risk.
Does huperzine A work for memory or brain fog?
The evidence isn't established for general memory or brain fog — we don't have enough reliable data either way. It's possibly effective for Alzheimer disease, but for other uses, the science is still too thin.
Is this supplement well tolerated?
When taken by mouth, huperzine A is generally well tolerated, but remember it's a real pharmacologically active compound, not just a vitamin. It can cause real side effects, so use it with care and under medical guidance.

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Huperzine A 200 mcg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 13 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Huperzine A 13 references
  1. Skolnick AA. Old Chinese herbal medicine used for fever yields possible new Alzheimer Disease therapy. JAMA 1997;277:776. DOI
  2. Ye JW, Cai JX, Wang LM, Tang XC. Improving effects of huperzine A on spatial working memory in aged monkeys and young adult monkeys with experimental cognitive impairment. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1999;288:814-9.. DOI
  3. Wang T, Tang XC. Reversal of scopolamine-induced deficits in radial maze performance by (-)-huperzine A: comparison with E2020 and tacrine. Eur J Pharmacol 1998;349:137-42. PubMed
  4. Xu SS, Gao ZX, Weng Z, et al. Efficacy of tablet huperzine-A on memory, cognition, and behavior in Alzheimer's disease. Zhongguo Yao Li Xue Bao 1995;16:391-5.
  5. Zhang RW, Tang XC, Han YY, et al. [Drug evaluation of huperzine A in the treatment of senile memory disorders]. Chung Kuo Yao Li Hsueh Pao 1991;12:250-2.
  6. Xu SS, Cai ZY, Qu ZW, et al. Huperzine-A in capsules and tablets for treating patients with Alzheimer disease. Zhongguo Yao Li Xue Bao 1999;20:486-90.
  7. Felgenhauer N, Zilker T, Worek F, Eyer P. Intoxication with huperzine A, a potent anticholinesterase found in the fir club moss. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2000;38:803-8.. PubMed
  8. Zhang, Z., Wang, X., Chen, Q., Shu, L., Wang, J., and Shan, G. [Clinical efficacy and safety of huperzine Alpha in treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer disease, a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 7-25-2002;82
  9. Cheng, D. H., Ren, H., and Tang, X. C. Huperzine A, a novel promising acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Neuroreport 12-20-1996;8(1):97-101. PubMed
  10. Wang BS, Wang H, Wei ZH, Song YY, Zhang L, Chen HZ. Efficacy and safety of natural acetylcholinesterase inhibitor huperzine A in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: an updated meta-analysis. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2009;116(4):457-65. PubMed
  11. Xu ZQ, Liang XM, Juan-Wu, Zhang YF, Zhu CX, Jiang XJ. Treatment with Huperzine A improves cognition in vascular dementia patients. Cell Biochem Biophys 2012;62(1):55-8. PubMed
  12. Yang G, Wang Y, Tian J, Liu JP. Huperzine A for Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. PLoS One 2013;8(9):e74916. PubMed
  13. Xing SH, Zhu CX, Zhang R, An L. Huperzine a in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia: a meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2014;2014:363985. PubMed

See these in context on the Huperzine A monograph →

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