Huperzine-A in Olicept: A club moss compound used in memory formulas
By the Olicept Editorial Team · Updated October 13, 2026
Huperzine-A is one of the six named ingredients in Olicept. Huperzine-A is a compound extracted from a club moss, Huperzia serrata. It affects acetylcholine, a chemical messenger involved in memory and muscle control.
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What the Huperzine-A in Olicept Is
Huperzine-A is a compound extracted from a club moss, Huperzia serrata. It affects acetylcholine, a chemical messenger involved in memory and muscle control.
Where the Huperzine-A in Olicept Comes From
Southern and eastern Asia, from a club moss.
Why Olicept Includes Huperzine-A
It is the formula's acetylcholine-related ingredient, the most pharmacologically active of the six. Olicept is made to support memory, focus and mental energy, and it is not a treatment for any condition.
Ask Your Doctor About Huperzine-A in Olicept If
You take medicine for heart rate, bladder control, Alzheimer's disease or glaucoma, or have a slow heartbeat, asthma or seizures. Huperzine-A affects acetylcholine and may not mix with certain medicines, including some for heart rate, bladder control, Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma. It can cause nausea, dizziness or a slow heartbeat. Olicept is for adults 18 and over and is not recommended during pregnancy or nursing.
The Other Olicept Ingredients
Olicept also contains Bacopa monnieri, Ginkgo biloba, Phosphatidylserine, Acetyl-L-carnitine, St. John's wort. See all six on the ingredients page, or read the safety notes.
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