So here I am. Behind a camera instead of a pharmacy counter — which, for those who know me at all, is already a personal achievement for an introvert.
As a pharmacist, I have been about Prevagen constantly throughout the years. It has been from patients and people trying to take care of themselves or their loved ones. And for a long time, I have painfully observed many of them trying to decide between spending money on prescriptions or on Prevagen.
This time, I decided to speak up.
I put together this video to walk you through what the evidence actually shows, so you can make your own informed decision.
I have included the sources for those interested in following up. For now, the video is below. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
Sources & References:
All sources referenced in this video are linked below for full transparency and verification.
- FTC Official Case https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/152-3206-quincy-bioscience-holding-company
- NY Attorney General Ruling 2024 https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2024/attorney-general-james-wins-trial-against-quincy-bioscience-deceptive-and
- FTC Win Statement December 2024 https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/12/statement-ftcs-win-lawsuit-against-makers-dietary-supplement-prevagen
- Center for Science in Public Interest https://cspinet.org
- Second Circuit Court Opinion https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/quincy_bioscience_2019.02.20_dkt_50_opinion_of_2nd_circuit.pdf
- Blood-Brain Barrier Diagram https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blood_vessels_brain_english.jpg
Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only. Views expressed are my own professional opinion as a practicing pharmacist and do not constitute medical advice. This is not a recommendation to buy or not buy any product. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making any health decisions.
Comments
2 responses to “Menopausal Brain Fog Is Real. But Is Prevagen the Answer for Brain Health?”
Thanks for posting this about Prevagen. I had no idea, and y mother uses this all the time. It’s also quite expensive. I’m sure there are better ways to help her.
Thank you for sharing – I hear this a lot, including from my parents several years back. The marketing was quite aggressive from the start, and it led me to believe it was too good to be true, so I needed to dig deeper.
You are absolutely right to question it, especially given the cost.
What does your mom think about it? Has she had a chance to talk to her doctor?
I’ll be writing more about brain health and what the evidence actually supports. It is a topic close to my heart.