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Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions page. Below is a list of frequently asked questions from customers just like you. If you cannot find the answer to your question below, please feel free call our friendly customer service toll free at 1-888-814-0814.

  1. What is Prevagen?
  2. What are the most commonly reported benefits of Prevagen?
  3. How long will it take to feel results?
  4. Do you have research supporting Prevagen?
  5. "I haven't heard of 'apoaequorin' before?"
  6. Is Prevagen kosher?
  7. Is Prevagen available in stores?
  8. What is the role of jellyfish in Prevagen?
  9. What if I'm allergic to fish? Does Prevagen contain any allergens?
  10. Are jellyfish harmed in the making of Prevagen?
  11. Should I continue to take my vitamins and mineral supplements with Prevagen?
  12. What is Quincy Bioscience's privacy policy?
  13. What are all the asterisks (*) for?
  14. Why is my question not posted?
Q) What is Prevagen?
Prevagen is a new brain health supplement and functions unlike other brain or memory supplements. Prevagen's active ingredient is a new use for a well-known calcium-binding protein called "apoaequorin" which is found in a certain species of jellyfish.
Prevagen® binds to calcium in cells and helps reduce damage to cells that occur in aging due to our body's decline in production of calcium-binding proteins.* Calcium serves a vital function of cellular communication but excess calcium can disrupt the balance and damage cells. Prevagen® helps to restore balance.*
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Q) What are the most commonly reported benefits of Prevagen?
Research conducted by Prevagen®'s scientists at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee demonstrated the main effect of "apoaequorin" (the active ingredient in Prevagen®) is brain cell protection through regulation of calcium in the cell.
The most common reported benefits are:

Overall improved mental clarity*

Clearer decision-making*

Better memory*

Greater ability to focus*

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Q) How long will it take to feel results?
Many have reported benefits within the first week but results will vary. Daily use
for 30-90 days is a reasonable length of time to experience results.
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Q) Do you have research supporting Prevagen?
Yes. Quincy Bioscience has research laboratories at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In our foundational trials, apoaequorin demonstrated over 50% brain cell protection versus the control group. Additional studies are underway.
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Q) "I haven't heard of 'apoaequorin' before?"
Researchers who study calcium sure have! Apoaequorin was discovered in the early sixties as researchers wondered why a certain species of jellyfish glowed in the Puget Sound (Washington state). They discovered that when the protein apoaequorin, contained in the jellyfish, bound to calcium, a light was emitted. Today, because of apoaequorin's long-history and safety, it is the preferred research tool as a calcium indicator. Don't worry though, glowing is not a side-effect with Prevagen!
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Q) Is Prevagen kosher?
Two of the four production facilities used in the making of Prevagen are Kosher certified. Most of the ingredients in Prevagen are also Kosher certified. The sole exception is a small amount of lactose that is consumed during the fermentation process.
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Q) Is Prevagen available in stores?
Prevagen is widely available at local health food stores as well as Rite Aid stores across America.
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Q) What is the role of jellyfish in Prevagen?
The active ingredient in Prevagen® is "apoaequorin" which is a "calcium-binding protein" contained in a specific species of jellyfish which also use apoaequorin to regulate calcium. The DNA of these proteins is remarkably similar to the calcium-binding proteins our bodies produce.
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Q) What if I'm allergic to fish? Does Prevagen contain any allergens?
Prevagen® is non-allergenic. The active ingredient "apoaequorin" is a protein from a jellyfish which is non-allergenic and interestingly, a jellyfish is not truly a fish. People with fish allergies need not worry. Also, Prevagen® is made with a vegetarian capsule and non-allergenic inactive ingredients.
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Q) Are jellyfish harmed in the making of Prevagen?
No. The protein from the jellyfish is now grown in a safe and controlled manufacturing process.
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Q) Should I continue to take my vitamin and mineral supplements with Prevagen?
Absolutely. Prevagen® is not meant to replace this type of supplementation. However, Prevagen® works in a manner unlike any other supplements to help protect brain cells. Prevagen® works in a complimentary way to vitamin and mineral supplementation.
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Q) What is Quincy Bioscience's privacy policy?
Quincy Bioscience is committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and using this information responsibly. To review the full privacy policy please visit: Quincy Bioscience Privacy Policy.
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Q) What are all the asterisks (*) for?
The asterisk (*) denotes the FDA disclaimer for dietary supplements. This statement or "disclaimer" is required by law (DSHEA) when a manufacturer makes a structure/function claim on a dietary supplement label. In general, these claims describe the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect the structure or function of the body. The manufacturer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and truthfulness of these claims; they are not approved by FDA. For this reason, the law says that if a dietary supplement label includes such a claim, it must state in a "disclaimer" that FDA has not evaluated this claim. The disclaimer must also state that this product is not intended to "diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease," because only a drug can legally make such a claim. For more information on dietary supplements, please visit www.fda.gov
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Q) Why is my question not posted?
If you do not see your question posted here, or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at service@prevagen.com or call us toll free at 1-888-814-0814.
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