Compound library / Cognitive / Nootropic
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor derived from Huperzia serrata moss; explored for memory enhancement and Alzheimer's disease. Works by preventing breakdown of acetylcholine, similar mechanism to prescription cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil.
| Category | Cognitive / Nootropic |
|---|---|
| Typical route | Oral |
| Half-life | ~10-14 hours |
| Common dose range | 50-200 mcg/day (not mg — mcg; dosing is very low) |
| Typical cycle length | Cycle on 2 weeks / off 2 weeks to avoid acetylcholinesterase downregulation |
BioHack Track models Huperzine A at a half-life of 12 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.
Oral capsule; no reconstitution needed.
Store at room temperature.
Even at supplement doses, acts as a drug on the cholinergic system — nausea, cramping, and bradycardia possible at excessive doses. Do not combine with other cholinesterase inhibitors (prescription or OTC).
Track Huperzine A in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.
These open a search of each database for Huperzine A — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.
General reference compiled for use inside the app, not medical advice and not a recommendation to take anything. Dose ranges are what is commonly discussed, not a prescription. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional.