Cerebrolysin

At a glance

Most tested here, and the testing did not go its way. Evidence grade A on an A-to-D scale.

Reported practice from trials and the community, not a recommendation for anyone.

What is Cerebrolysin used for?

Researchers have studied Cerebrolysin for stroke recovery, alzheimer's research, brain injury repair, and more. In plain terms: A cocktail of brain repair proteins. The most clinically tested brain peptide — used in real hospitals.

Is Cerebrolysin FDA-approved?

Not in the United States. It is prescribed in hospitals across Europe and Asia for stroke, brain injury and dementia, with mixed trial results.

How is Cerebrolysin usually taken?

The commonly reported pattern is into muscle, or IV in hospitals, daily, for 10 to 20 days. That describes reported practice from trials and the community. It is not a recommendation for anyone, and several of these compounds interact with common medications.

How strong is the evidence for Cerebrolysin?

Grade A on this site's A-to-D scale. A means approved as a medicine somewhere, with large controlled trials behind that use. Most tested here, and the testing did not go its way.

Is Cerebrolysin banned in drug-tested sport?

It is not specifically listed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, but tested athletes should check the current list and their federation's rules, since related compounds and blends often are.

How long does Cerebrolysin stay in the body?

The half-life, the time for half a dose to leave the body, is about Variable (protein mix). A short half-life means it wears off fast and is taken more often; a long one means once a week can be enough. Stored as a dry powder it keeps for months in the fridge; once mixed with water it is used within a few weeks.