Updated 12/21/24. For the longest time, I thought Neora (formally Nerium International) was a skincare company. I had no idea Neora had supplements, too – until I became aware of a brain formula supplement called EHT. This supplement is VERY different from other memory supplements I've seen and reviewed here. In this unbiased review (I don't work for the company), we will look at the science, research, and ingredients of Neora EHT. Does it improve memory and help concussions reduce the odds of getting dementia? These are some of the questions I'll address. Does it really work? Is it the real deal or a scam? Let's see what we can discover. Also, see the Neora Fit Review
What Is Neora EHT Brain Formula?
From the website of the company that makes this supplement, we learn EHT for the brain it is “a mixture of bioactive molecules isolated from coffee that helps strengthen neural connections and promote optimal brain health.”
What does that mean?
That description is pretty vague, but it sounds like Neora EHT is supposed to help the brain work better. They used to call this a “mind enhancement formula” although that wording has since been removed from the company website. Anything that could help the brain work better might – in theory – lead to several health benefits ranging from improved memory to protection against dementia.
We'll address some of these issues in the sections below.
Neora EHT Brain Formula Ingredients
According to the product website (Neora.com) a box contains a 30-day supply. Taking 1 tablet of Neora EHT has the following ingredients:
Nutrient | Amount Per Serving | Percent Daily Value |
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Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) | 2000 IU | 500% DV |
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCL) | 1.6 mg | 80% DV |
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) | 10 mcg | 167% DV |
Magnesium (from 100 mg mag citrate) | 16 mg | 4% DV |
Selenium (selenomethionine) | 70 mcg | 100% DV |
Huperzine-A | 50 mcg | N/A |
Alpha lipoic acid | 50 mg | N/A |
EHT (proprietary coffee blend) | 35 mg | N/A |
In the table above, “N/A” means there is no daily value for that particular nutrient.
While the product website says the product also contains sodium hyaluronate, this ingredient is not listed on the Supplement Facts label.
While vitamin B12 was originally present as cyanocobalamin, this has been changed to methylcobalamin. This is a trendy ingredient, but I don't see an advantage to it for most people.
Other Ingredients
Neora EHT also has the following “other ingredients” listed. I’ve put them in order as they appear on the label:
- Dicalcium phosphate
- Microcrystalline cellulose
The tablet coating of the product is composed of :
- Polyvinyl alcohol
- Titanium dioxide (color)
- Macrogol
- Vanillin (extract of a vanilla bean)
- Talc
- Croscarmellose sodium
- Stearic acid
- Magnesium stearate
- Silica
These other ingredients likely play no role in any benefits from the product.
Now, let's see if the EHT brain formula supplement has any memory research. After that, we'll look at the research on its ingredients.
Neora EHT Research
Does Neora EHT have any proof that it really improves memory?
Searching clinical databases for studies revealed none.
No relevant investigations showed up.
- Likewise, the company website shows no studies either.
All this tells this reporter that no clinical evidence exists for this supplement.
Summary of Search Results:
- Pubmed.gov: no studies located
- ClinicalTrials.gov: no studies located
- Google search: no studies located
- Neora.com: no studies located
If there are clinical research studies on Neora EHT and memory, they cannot be found.
That doesn't necessarily mean the product doesn't work. Rather, it just means nobody has tested it – yet. And that includes the Neora company too. When those studies are conducted and published, I will update this review as I become aware of them.
To be clear, there is research on EHT – which is the namesake ingredient in this supplement. The research on EHT will be summarized below.
Let's look at the research on the ingredients in the Neora EHT.
Neora EHT Ingredient Research
From the Ingredients list above, we can see that 1 tablet of Neora EHT contains:
- Vitamin D 2000IU
- Vitamin B6 1.6 mg
- Vitamin B12 10 mcg
- Magnesium 16 mg
- Selenium 70 mcg
While these are all fine nutrients for healthy people, I'm not convinced they contribute anything significant to helping memory, dementia or the immune system etc., beyond what we might get in the diet naturally or in a regular multivitamin.
Of course, those who are not so healthy might benefit from these nutrients, but for the most part, a multivitamin and vitamin D supplement will cover these bases. As such, I won't cover the vitamins or minerals in this review.
If Neora EHT really works, I think the answer lies with its other ingredients.
Let's look at those now.
Huperzine A
Each capsual of the EHT Brain Formula contains 35 mg of Huperzine. This is less than the 50 mg it origionaly contained. The scientific name for this herb is Huperzia Serrata. It is sometimes also called Chinese club moss or “Hup A.” Another name for Huperzine A is Selagine.

Several studies have revealed Huperzine A may be of benefit to people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. It might do this because Huperzine A appears to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine (say, “uh-see-tul-co-lean”) a chemical involved in memory. It does this by inhibiting an enzyme (called acetylcholinesterase) that is involved in the breakdown of acetylcholine.
In other words, by knocking out the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, the levels of acetylcholine in the brain rise and the chemical stays around longer. Theoretically, this might help boost memory.
Neora EHT appears to contain an amount of huperzine A (50 micrograms) that has been used in clinical trials. That is encouraging. Studies show that it may take 2-8 weeks before differences are noticed. This is a general rule, and I'm sure this would vary according to how bad the memory problems were, the medications people take, and other factors.
Do All Studies Say Huperzine Works?
No. Some research says huperzine may not work. This may be due to issues in purifying the Huperzine A compound and extracting it from the plant. Remember, plants contain thousands of different chemicals. Huperzine is only one of them.
Several of the studies appear to come from China. While they do appear to show Huperzine A may work, at least one study notes that because of problems with how some of the studies were conducted, caution and more research is needed.
Sometimes, Huperzine A is touted to improve memory in healthy people without memory problems. However, I can only find one study. For me, one study is not enough evidence – yet – to say healthy people need it.
Supplement makers think Huperzine A works because its been has been used in other memory supplements, such as:
See those reviews for more information.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid may be in some diabetes and weight loss supplements. There does appear to be a connection between diabetes/insulin resistance and dementia. I've even seen Alzheimer's disease called “Type III diabetes” to drive this message home.
Thus, adding this alpha lipoic acid to a memory supplement does, in theory, make some sense. If we can reduce blood sugar levels, we might also reduce dementia.
But does alpha lipoic acid improve memory? More research is needed. One review of alpha lipoic acid dementia research found no good proof it helped people with memory issues.
One study has noted alpha lipoic helped memory, but this study seems to have problems with how it was conducted. Also, that study used 600 mg. Neora EHT only has 50 mg.
Alpha-lipoic acid is also in the memory supplement Procera AVH. See that review for more information.
Here's alpha-lipoic acid on Amazon
EHT
The EHT molecule is an ingredient in the Neora EHT supplement. The EHT molecule is derived from coffee and is a mixture of several different compounds. What does EHT stand for?
EHT stands for “Eicosanoyl-5-HydroxyTryptamide.”
Now, you know why they call it EHT.
It's stated that the researchers at Signum Biosciences noticed that people with severe memory decline had a disruption of a regulator protein called PP2A. The PP2A protein regulator is said to help keep the connections between brain cells “robust and healthy.”
Theoretically, anything that could help increase the PP2A, might let brain cells talk to each other better. This might help memory and other things that PP2A helps regulate.
This does sound interesting. So, is there any research on EHT? Yes, there is.
Let's look at that research next.
EHT Research
Previously, Sigmun Biosciences had an EHT supplement called ME Sports, which was marketed to athletes.
It was stated that that “ME™ sports has been shown to be beneficial in vivo models of cognition, memory and motor function.” The phrase “in vivo” basically means conducted in animals/not in a test tube. While that's good, it's not the same thing as human studies.
On the website of Signum Biosciences, several clinical studies are listed. I will link to the studies below so you can see them as you conduct your own research.
Neora EHT Research Summary
Instead of getting bogged down in explaining the research, I'll just list the study name and give a quick breakdown as to whether it involved people, lab animals or was test tube research (which I define as research not occurring in living animals).
By breaking the research down this way, you can get a better idea of how far along with the current research on EHT.
Here are the studies listed in support of the EHT compound.
Study Title | Type of Study |
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EHT™ coffee extract: A neuroprotective agent and modulator of PP2A methylation with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (S16.006) (2015) | Test tube study |
Therapeutic benefits of a component of coffee in a rat model of Alzheimer disease. (2014) | Rat study |
Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties of a coffee component in the MPTP model of Parkinson's diseasedisease. (2013) | Mouse study |
Enhanced phosphatase activity attenuates α-synucleinopathy in a mouse model. (2011) | Mouse study |
The structural basis for tight control of PP2A methylation and function by LCMT-1 (2011) | Test tube study |
Phosphoprotein phosphatase 2A: a novel druggable target for Alzheimer’s disease (2011) | Review paper of previous research |
Protein carboxyl methylation and the biochemistry of memory. (2009) | Study involving isolated cells. |
Mechanisms of tau-induced neurodegeneration. (2009) | Review paper of previous research |
From promiscuity to precision: protein phosphatases get a makeover. (2009) | Test tube study |
Protein carboxyl methylation and the biochemistry of memory. (2009) | Test tube study. |
Structural mechanism of demethylation and inactivation of protein phosphatase 2A. (2008) | Test tube study |
Tau hyperphosphorylation correlates with reduced methylation of protein phosphatase 2A.(2008) | Test tube study of mouse and human cells |
Structure of a protein phosphatase 2A holoenzyme: insights into B55-mediated Tau dephosphorylation. (2008) | Test tube study |
Protein Phosphatase 2A Methyltransferase Links Homocysteine Metabolism with Tau and Amyloid Precursor Protein Regulation (2007) | Mouse study |
Downregulation of protein phosphatase 2A carboxyl methylation and methyltransferase may contribute to Alzheimer disease pathogenesis.(2004) | Test tube study |
Altered expression levels of the protein phosphatase 2A ABalphaC enzyme are associated with Alzheimer disease pathology. (2004) | Test tube study. Appears similar to previous study. Same authors. |
Protein phosphatase 2A methylation: a link between elevated plasma homocysteine and Alzheimer's Disease. (2002) | Test tube study. |
As can be seen from the table above, there is a need for human research.
What About The Princeton University Study?
Some may have also heard of a study at Princeton University. This investigation was an undergraduate senior thesis on EHT. The title of the thesis is “The Neuroprotective Effects of Eicosanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamide in an in vitro Model for Parkinson’s Disease.”
This is not a human study.
Essentially, human cells were treated with Signum EHT to see what happened. This investigation showed the EHT molecule has a cell-protective effect. While the investigator used human cells, isolated cells -even from humans – are not the same as testing EHT in humans.
Let me be clear: I listed studies like this not to slam the product or deprecate any company. Rather, the goal was to help you better understand this very complicated research. As this reporter becomes aware of more evidence, this section will be updated.
EHT vs. EHT 0202
EHT0202 is an Alzheimer's drug. It is not the same thing as EHT, the supplement.
The reasons for this are because:
- EHT is a product of Signum Biosciences located in New Jersey. The EHT 0202 drug was developed by a French company called Diaxonhit (formally called Exonhit).
- Performing online searches for “Signum Biosciences and Exonhit” (or Diaxonhit) does not reveal anything showing these compounds are the same.
Because of this, Brand Partners should not confuse research on EHT0202 with Neora EHT. Their names are very similar so it's easy to confuse them.
Does Neora EHT Brain Formula Have Caffeine?
I think the answer is yes and no. The EHT brain formula is decaffeinated, but I've also seen it said it has a small amount of caffeine. They say the amount of caffeine is less than is in a decaffeinated cup of coffee.
That's very little caffeine. I don't think most people would notice it. Some people have left comments below saying they had trouble sleeping. Whether or not this is related to caffeine, I can't say.
Neora and Dementia
Can the EHT brain supplement reduce risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s or improve memory if it were taken long-term? It's a tantalizing idea to be sure. There is just not enough evidence to say yes or no to this question.
For those who have dementia or are thinking about EHT for their family members who already have cognitive insufficiency problems, the best advice is to show the ingredients this supplement to their doctor.
Food for thought: Evidence suggests regular exercise can preserve brain health.
Does Neora EHT Help Concussions?
In the past, the Sigmun Biosciences website used to contain an EHT supplement called “Me Sports” where “Me” stands for “Mind Enhancement.” They used to say that Me Sports “provides the best protection for your brain.” References to Me Sports no longer appear on the Sigmun website. It has been replaced by Neora EHT and may be discontinued.
Does Neora EHT Brain Formula help with concussions? There is a lack of proof showing the supplement helps recovery from traumatic brain injuries or reduces their risk of concussions.
Neither Neora or the Sigmond Biosciences websites make any health claims that supplement helps traumatic brain injuries.
Can EHT Brain Formula Help Parkinson's
Can EHT help Parkinson's disease? For now, the proof is lacking.
There are references to Neora EHT being endorsed by the Michael J. Fox Foundation. But, according to the website Truth in Advertising, this is not true. While the Michael J. Fox Foundation does seek a cure for Parkinson's, it does not endorse any specific treatments.
The Michael J Fox Foundation has awarded grants to Signum Biosciences to investigate PP2A as it relates to Parkinson's.
Neora EHT Brain Formula and ADHD
Does EHT help people with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? It may or may not. There is not enough research on either of these conditions to provide a verdict either way. No research on either condition is known.
Neora EHT Brain Formula and Exercise
The company that invented the EHT molecule has a paper titled ” EHT® Age-Defying Supplement: Scientific Rationale for Boosting Workout and Post-Workout Recovery.” This paper (which can be found by doing an online search) is not a peer-reviewed clinical study. Rather, it discusses how the ingredients in EHT might reduce inflammation that occurs after intense exercise and improve recovery.
No doubt, there is human research on the vitamins/ minerals in the product. The EHT molecule also might hold promise in theory.
But, whether or not Neora EHT Brain Formula would benefit people who do CrossFit, Zumba, Tabata or any other exercise program is speculation until the research is published.
Is Neora EHT Brain Formula FDA Approved?
The FDA doesn't technically “approve” supplements. This is part of the US law that regulates supplements, called DSHEA, which is short for the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act. In the US, supplement companies do not have to tell the FDA that they are making a new supplement or get FDA approval before a supplement is marketed to the public.
Who Makes Neora EHT Brain Formula?
There are two different companies involved with this dietary supplement:
- Neora
- Signum Biosciences
Let's look briefly look at each company separately.
The Neora Company
According to the company website (Neora.com / formally Neurium), the company is a “relationship marketing company.” That means they offer a variety of products that are sold via distributors, called “Brand Partners.” In other words, Neora is a multi-level marketing company. There is nothing wrong with that. It's how they do business.
The address on file with the Better Business Bureau is 4201 Spring Valley Road, Farmers Branch, Texas 75244-3631. This is less than 3 miles from their previous home, 4006 Belt Line Road Addison, TX 75001.
While the company was not accredited by the Better Business Bureau; it did have an A+ rating when the BBB website was checked.
Signum Biosciences
Signum Biosciences is the biopharmaceutical company that discovered the EHT molecule. They are a privately held biotechnology company founded in 2002. This company is located at 11 Deerpark Dr Monmouth Jct, NJ 08852. The former company address was 133 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Their contact phone number is 732.329.6344. While not an accredited company, the BBB gives Signum an A+ rating.
Contact Neora
The company can be reached at these phone numbers:
- USA: 855-463-7486
- Canada: 888-304-6046
Where Can You Buy Neora EHT Brain Formula
The supplement is not sold in stores like Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Costco, RiteAid, Sames Club, Kroger or Food Lion. To purchase any Neora supplement, most people go through a Neora Brand Ambassador. Another option is to purchase directly from Nora.com.
How Much Does EHT Brain Formula Cost?
When I checked the company website, for a 1 month's supply (non-returning customer), the cost varried between$65 and $85 per month, depending on where you purchased it from and if you opted for autoshipments.
Yearly Cost
If buying directly from the Neora website or an annual cost of the Brain Formula is:
Monthly delievery: $65/month: $780
One-time purchase: $80/month: $960
How To Take Neora EHT Brain Formula
The company website says to take 1 tablet per day with food in the morning, preferably with some food that has healthy fats. This is likely to increase absorption. A box contains 30 tablets, which is a month's supply.
Neora EHT Brain Formula Side Effects
I believe the EHT Brain Formula supplement is safe for healthy people. I’m not aware of any side effects from the product at the time this review was created. There is also a lack of human research on this product as well. That said, here are a few things worth mentioning. Speak to your doctor if you think any of this applies to you. This list is not complete:
- Start with less than suggested for the first week to see how you respond.
- Stop taking the supplement at least 2 weeks before surgery.
- Speak to your doctor first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you take ANY medications, speak to your doctor or pharmacist first.
- Huperzine A might slow down the heart rate. This may be a problem for people taking some medications, such as those for heart disease and/or high blood pressure.
- If the product contains a little bit of caffeine, this might interfere with sleep if taken close to bedtime especially in those very sensitive to caffeine. Some people, in the comments below, stated they had trouble sleeping after starting the supplement.
Neora EHT Brain Formula Pro and Con
Here is a quick rundown of what I liked and didn't like about this supplement. These are my opinions. Take them for what they are.
Pro | Con |
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Been around a long time | Expensive |
Company is respected | No human clinical proof |
Does Neora EHT Work?
While preliminary research hints the EHT molecule, might have benefits, I think it's too soon to tell. This supplement has been out for a few years now, and the company has not published clinical studies to back up its claims. While the ingredients in Neora Brain Health Formula appear to make sense on paper, they need to be tested in people with clinical results published in medical journals. So, is it a scam? Many people say it's not. Many have said it's the real deal. Stay tuned for more research.
Here it is on Amazon
Any Questions or Comments?
Good to know that someone claiming to be an expert, such as yourself, doesn’t feel the need to take the time to learn about the details of a scientific study before forming opinions about molecular effects on humans/animals.
Where did you get your degree?
Hi Brandon, I don’t think I ever claimed to be an expert on this but I have a MS in exercise science and BS in chemistry and biology from West Chester U.
Whats your educational background?
Please explain the details of the study you think I missed.
Let’s talk about this.
EHT helps me sleep. Sooo well. No dreams.
My husband and I have a friend who is selling this. We went to a presentation that suggested that it is a miracle supplement for many different health problems -Parkinsons and other tremor disorders, ADHD, Alzheimer’s and other dementias, sleep disorders, A-Fib, low energy, and so on.
I looked at all the research I could find. Not only are there no human tests but at least some and often all of the researchers listed are associated with the only company that is producing and selling EHT. So basically the research is supported only by the manufacturer.
We tried it for 30 days. We felt no different. My husband’s long term Atrial Fibrillation has not changed. My narcoleptic symptoms (overactive dream cycles and lack of deep sleep cycles) were no better, perhaps even worse. Just anecdotal of course but so are all their claims. Keep looking for more research please. Thank you for your work.
Hi Gaia, did they say in the presentation that Nerium EHT would help A-Fib and sleeping disorders?
I am a Senior Brand Partner with Nerium and as with any suppliment you should be on it for at least 90.days.Suppliment sometimes take 6-8 weeks before you start feeling a difference.
Hi Kim, can you provide proof that 90 days is needed for Nerium EHT to work? I did not see any studies showing this when I reviewed it. If you can provide me with a clinical study, Ill be happy to add this to my review.
Nice review Joe!
My only concern is that 50 mgs of ALA can actually drive one’s blood sugar too low :o(
I know this because I misunderstood my Dr’s recommendation that I take 25 mgs of ALA a day for a really persistent hip injury (on an empty stomach or it will simply chew up the food in your tummy rather than go to work on the injury…just an FYI) I started having episodes of low blood sugar that were so severe I ended up working with a Diabetic Counselor and using a One Touch for about a month before we figured out it was all because I was taking too much ALA.
So even if the EHT in Nerium actually does help you think better low blood sugar might just undermine all the benefits of the EHT :o(
Hi Jessica, thanks so much and thanks for sharing your experiences with ALA. That’s a nice website you have. Sure looks like you keep busy 🙂
I took this product for over 3 months. It helped take the “fog ” away and gave me more energy. However, it was pricey so I had to stop taking it. Now I wonder is it the synergy of all the ingredients or can I try taking any of the main ingredients separately? Great article!
Hi Glo, thanks. Feel free to share it with your friends 🙂 As for the synergy of ingredients, I’m not sure. As for helping the “fog” my hunch is it may be the huperzine in the product, but that’s just a guess.
I just ordered EHT two days ago for my husband who has sleep apnea, he is constantly exhausted has a hard time focusing and his memory is not what it once was. Now he is not “old” 37, has and an IQ of 134. But sleep apnea is destroying his cognitive abilities! I am praying that in some way this product will help! And if it does I will let you all know!
Hi Dania, while Ive never heard of Nerium EHT helping sleep apnea, do let us know if it helped him. Has he ever had a sleep study? what about a C-pap machine? is he overweight? that can promote sleep apnea too. Just tossing some other things out that might help you help him get the sleep he needs. Either way, keep us updated on how it works for him.
Thanks for the response!
Yes, he has done a sleep study, he has also tried a C-pap. He didn’t like it and said he couldn’t sleep with it (much to my frustration).
He exercises regularly, but still maintains a %30-35 body fat ratio. He says it all started in college, he started to experience sleep apnea symptoms and what I can only attribute as a result of that, started to gain weight.
And that has not changed regardless of what diet I put him on!
It’s been a long, frustrating and exhausting journey for us. We’ve been married 7 1/2 years, have three little kids and it’s a struggle for him to have enough energy after work to do more than just sit on the couch and talk to them.
Hi Dania, it sounds like the sleep apnea might be tied to his body fat. If we can get him to eat less, his weight should come down. While I usually recommend exercise -to help preserve muscle – its good to remember that reducing calories (even without exercise) can lead to weight loss. Higher fiber foods can help help him feel fuller longer and dont have many calories, so when your eating make sure he eats lots of fruits and veggies and beans. As for weight loss supplements, those have have fiber have the most evidence too. Here is a list of things Ive looked at that have some evidence. Glucomannan powder or metamucil is what I’d look at first. The link goes to my personal website.
Here is my review of Metamucil and weight loss.
I hope this helps. Do keep us posted on how you both are doing
Hello guys
here some research on EHT of very reputable world wide source
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23296837
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3557367/
its seems to have true effects on neural cell function
Hi Dr. Max, I looked at the links. Both links go to the same study of EHT in mice. I checked the and this article was listed in the research section of the review. I appreciate you sharing and if you come across any other research I hope you will keep us apprised of it.
I’m curious to know,did it help your husband with the sleep apnea? I too suffer from the same thing. Thanks in advance for your reply!
I have been on EHT along with my whole family who feel it has benefited us in one way or another. I personally had bad dreams for years and were very vivid. I started taking 5/2015 and within a month, I stopped having the dreams and have been sleeping very well. I can honestly say I feel I have better recall .
Maybe it’s placebo effect, I don’t know but seeing my parents who are 73 and 74 doing more things and having more energy it is worth it to me. There are so many people out there buying all the vitamins and supplements separately, who are spending a lot more than EHT cost. Also I feel it is being picked apart for this or that. Most of you are taking meds much more harmful if you looked into it.
Also your article first states there are no studies about EHT then later you list several articles which was confusing. I know if you go to Google and look up Signum Bioscience, click products then click EHT. You will find 3 different studies listed.
Hi Lisa, when I wrote the review, there were no clinical studies published on Nerium EHT (correct me if there are studies now and I’ll be happy to update the review). The EHT molecule does have some test tube and lab animal studies and I did mention them in the review. Where I think some brand ambassadors get confused is by thinking EHT and Nerium EHT are the same thing. EHT is just the EHT compound, while Nerium EHT contains other ingredients (Huperzine, etc) – in addition to EHT.
As you suggested, I went to the Signum website and clicked on “Publications/presentations” and I did see 3 studies listed. I previously covered them in the review. The 3 studies listed are:
1 Neuroprotective and Anti-inflammatory Properties of a Coffee Component in the MPTP Model of Parkinson’s Disease: This is a study involving mice
2. Therapeutic benefits of a component of coffee in a rat model of Alzheimer disease: This is a study involving rats
3. Enhanced Phosphatase Activity Attenuates α-Synucleinopathy in a Mouse Model: As the title, says, this is a study of mice.
If those were not the studies you were referring to, please let me know so I can see what you do and we are on the same page.
I’m not trying to pick the product apart. It may be all it is said to be. But, since the bulk of evidence involves mice and test tube studies, I think it deserves human clinical trials.
Good day. My daughter is a a Neruim Ambassador. I am 55 years old and and sometimes I do have short term memory loss and although I have never been diagnosed with ADD, however I do have systoms, I have not taken meds for ADD. I take vitamins such as: MenoFreeze, Black Cohash, Evening Primrose (these products are for Menopause). I am also on Iron, Calcium and Hair Skin and Nails Vitamins. I am overall very healthy. I am starting this product today 4/18/2017. I will let you know how this product works for me.
Hi Rita, thanks for sharing and I hope Nerium helps you. Ill look forward to reading how it turns out.
Today is 6/27. Can you tell a difference with the Nerium EHT? Thanks
Eht helped me sleep and I have had chronic problems with Sleep for years. A freind introduced me to product and she is an ambassadore. I could not afford to be on a recurring order but I found My memory recall and clarity was better. I stayed on it for at least 6 months with good results and plan to get bk on it again. Wonderful product that works! Praise the Lord.
Not sure if this thread is still active. However, I’ve read the comments above regarding the studies and articles. I’ve seen the white pages of the ingredients as Joe pointed out. That’s about all they have. As he stated, it seems intriguing.
Another thing someone pointed out is the Talc. I have a pack next to me and Talc is listed in “Other Ingredients” as the coating. I would actually like to hear Joe’s perspective on that. Talc has recently been linked to carcinogenic properties so I’m curious if it is acceptable as a coating perhaps because of a small amount much like small amounts of radiation are acceptable?
Hi Rob, yes this thread is still active. I did find the following info on talc/cancer at medline plus:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002719.htm
I’d bet a pharmacist could shed light on the risk.
While my guess is there is very little talc in Nerium, I would not be surprised if it was eventually removed as negative press builds on this topic.
Hi Rob and Joe,
I, too, was concerned about the use of Talc in Nerium EHT. I spoke with my naturopathic doctor about this concern, he stated that if talc was contaminated with metal (ie asbestos) during processing or is in large quantity (will overdehydrate) then it would be a serious risk. However, he is familiar with Nerium having good manufacture processess. Hence, it would be safe to say that there is little to no risk taking this supplement.
As Joe stated that there may be a good chance of removing talc altogether as a result of negative media coverage.
Hope this helps 🙂
Thanks Venessa 🙂
I have been taking EHT for over a year. It does help me…I feel my memory is better, I have more clarity. Never had the vivid dreams and I sleep better. My son in law did have the vivid dreams so he discontinued using it.
I just want to chime in quickly about two things. First, Scott, please send a note to Nerium at their website (CONTACT) and let them know about the aggressive marketing tactics by whomever the agent was and wherever you are located. I say this because, this is NOT the culture of the business and Jeff Olson, the founder, would be disappointed this is what is happening in the field.
He stresses, at least from how I have seen first hand and learned, that it is NOT about the old ways of MLM or in your words, Pyramid. The whole culture with Nerium is NOT to be like any other company and to foster a different culture. He truly wants it to be about the PRODUCT and NOT about selling, building, selling, building and then dumping on those that do not run it like a business, like many other companies do. I was part of a training yesterday, and they again emphasized to genuinely introduce the product to people and if it works, great and if not, awesome.
He doesn’t want people to feel pressured or attacked for not wanting to try the product or buying the product because of ‘cheap’ tactics by marketers. I would encourage you to reach out to Nerium and let them know what is happening and I would even include the name of the ‘agent’ so the matter can be handled immediately.
Unfortunately, there is a bad apple in every organization. I can tell you from my experience; I have never been part of a better company in all my years dabbling in other MLM companies. I am not forced, pushed, or looked down upon if I do not ‘perform’ or sell X dollars or bring on X people to my team. I use the products, have seen dramatic changes and differences, and love the culture. I have an amazing family now within Nerium. Ladies who truly care about my family and I; not my rank. This is the company for me, and the products for myself and family; it may not be for everyone, and that is completely okay! 🙂
As far as side effects, I would reach out to Nerium. My ex-husband is a physician. He started EHT then stopped BECAUSE he was on C4! I was very clear in NOT taking a pre-workout supplement with EHT. Once he stopped C4, gave his body a weeks rest, he started EHT again. For myself and many people, yes, there is a small window of vivid dreams.
These are dreams, and for myself and close friends, it happened right around day 10-13. Don’t ask me why, but it did. The dreams go away. I always recommend taking the product with a tablespoon of peanut butter for better absorption. I am not a medical professional or scientist; I don’t know why I just found this works for me. The box also states, suggested use: Take one tablet daily with food. I am in the fitness industry by trade after years as a therapist in Physical Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Care. I also give 1/2 tab to my ten-year-old son who has done remarkably well on it. He is waking up well-rested. He is more focused throughout the day and at school.
As for BP issues, I run low as my baseline. I monitor my BP all the time to see if there are any effects EHT has on it and I continue to maintain at my baseline. I would speak to your physician or pharmacist and ask questions. I was on a supplement by Advocare and had a reaction only 1% has. Come to find out; I was allergic to one of the ‘herbs’ used. This does not mean that it was a bad product or I went to the internet to bash or criticize the company or the particular product.
We have to remember that not every product will work for every person. I am sensitive to everything, and I was very hesitant to try EHT as well. I do not take caffeine in any form or sugar. I mean, it is a supplement, just as vitamins and not all vitamins are made equally (Vit C or Multi-Vitamins) so with that being said, I would strongly suggest talking to your doctor or pharmacist, giving the product a try or don’t.
I would also urge anyone, before starting any new supplement from any company, to look at what it is you already take, your current level of health and then make an informed decision based on the ingredients if this is the right product for you. Mary, you could take 7+ vitamins (ones currently in EHT) and coffee, I hate taking a ton of pills, but some may find this a better choice.
I am sorry though for those that have been pushed or scared or was aggressively sold on the product only to find it may not have lived up to the hype. If, whoever would take a different approach, my guess is you would have felt comfortable reaching back out to them and having a discussion about your concerns. Just remember, there is ALWAYS a 30-day money back guarantee. Again, reach out to Nerium and voice your concerns with them, because it is the only way the company and review, change, and be a better company. The company cannot fix problems they are not aware of.
Thanks! Susan
Hi Susan, thanks for sharing that. What you say sounds logical to me. I noticed the website you listed did not work when I clicked on it. If its an error, let me know and I will fix it for you.
I looked up C4. Just my 2 cents but I dont think your hubby needs it. It just looks like a caffeine supplement to me.
I started EHT due to very aggressive marketing by a local agent. This marketing appears to have a Pyramid quality to it as I was contacted to become just such an agent to promote the product. Price reductions offered to me as an incentive.
The only effect I can report is that I began to have very vivid dreams…..which I never had before. Actually can’t remember EVER having dreams before. Not nightmares or violent dreams…..but disconcerting and troubling.
I halved my dose by splitting pills and that effect seems to have disappeared. I also take Phosphatydlyserine(sp?) 300mg. This supplement DOES seem to help with my memory and recall of names etc.
It is VERY troubling that the company cannot produce anything but anecdotal support for the product. I believe an important question is WHY?
I am 75 years old and in generally good health
Hope this helps someone else interested in this product
This appears to be outdated. There is no longer Folate (Folic Acid) in EHT. There are many white papers published and peer reviews on the internet.
My grandson (8) has been on it a year. It has helped to significantly decrease symptoms of PAD which is on the autistic spectrum.
Cathy
Hi Cathy, thank you for that. Ive updated the review. That said, folic acid was never a big player in Nerium EHT. If you come across any new Nerium EHT research, I would appreciate it if you would keep me updated on that as well.
My EHT is new and it has folate listed as an ingredient
Sagilliam, thanks for the heads up. I just checked their website and folate is not yet listed. When I see the new label Ill update the review.
I just started taking the supplement and have had to miss 2 days of work due to insomnia. I took the pill first thing in the morning. I tried another energy supplement a few years ago and had to stop within a few days because it kept me buzzed all day and night. I must be hyper-sensitive to caffeine. I’ll stop for a few days to see if I sleep better
Hi Jill, let us know what happens.
Hi Jill, My daughter takes EHT for ADD and I just checked the box and it says caffeine free maybe its the b vitamins?
I was using EHT for almost 2 months …I’m also on blood pressure meds and my blood pressure has gone very low since taking it and I don’t feel well .. Needless to say, I am no longer taking EHT and am waiting to see if my bp goes back to normal. Although I don’t like having to take bp meds, I know they are safe and FDA approved. I wonder if anyone else has had this experience.
Hi Laurie, Just curious, what is your blood pressure reading normally and how low did it go? Were you taking blood pressure meds at the same time you were taking EHT? You said your BP has not go yet gone back to what it normally is. how long since you stopped taking EHT. Again, just curious.
EHT has several analogs according to one of the papers above. Some seem to provide a protective effect in mouse models, some don’t (that info is in one of the papers listed above). I suspect the EHT0202 is one of the (probably) more effective analogs.
Hi Dan, its possible or it the similarity in names could be a coincidence? I’m not sure either way.
It also bothers me that they use talc in the coating. Talc is a known carcinogen!
Joe, is this FDA approved? I assume not if they are marketing as a “supplement” instead of a drug. Someone is trying to sell me some on Facebook. Sounds like you could take some vitamins with a cup of coffee.
Does that sound cynical about drug companies? Thanks for researching this. I started by checking the FDA site, which has nothing, then found some articles, but nothing indicating human trials. Thanks, Mary
Hi Mary, technically the FDA doesn’t “approve” dietary supplements. I have heard that studies are being done. When I become aware of them I’ll update the review with them.
Hello Mary. I follow Joe and he is the Guru and a fellow college in the fitness industry. I also am a distributor and user of Juice Plus. Please feel free to check out my site full of research and more importantly primary research. Any questions you can contact me anytime.
Name: EHT 0202
Synonyms: Etazolate
Chemical Name: ethyl 1-ethyl-4-[2-(propan-2-ylidene)hydrazinyl]-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-carboxylate
Therapy Type: Small Molecule (timeline)
Target Type: Other (timeline)
Condition(s): Alzheimer’s Disease
U.S. FDA Status: Alzheimer’s Disease (Phase 2)
Company: ExonHit Therapeutics
Approved for: None
http://www.alzforum.org/therapeutics/eht-0202
Extracting PD therapy from coffee
by Michael J. Haas, Senior Writer
A U.S. team that included researchers from Signum Biosciences Inc. has identified a small molecule in coffee that increased motor function in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease.1 By blocking disease progression, the compound may be superior to marketed PD drugs that only improve symptoms.
http://www.nature.com/scibx/journal/v4/n21/full/scibx.2011.590.html
Hi Remo, as I pointed out, EHT 0202 is a drug developed by French company called Diaxonhit. As far as I can tell its not the same thing as EHT. The other link you dropped was from an article from 2011 talking about discovery of EHT and possible uses for it. I appreciate you showing me this.
Very disappointing to find out from Nerium there are so many synthetic ingredients. No human trials and a lot of hype. The following items in EHT are synthetic: Vitamin B6, Alpha lipoic Acid, Proprietary Coffee Extract, Polyvinyl alcohol, Polyethylene glycol and Vanillin.
Scott, I didnt see Polyvinyl alcohol, Polyethylene glycol and Vanillin in the product I looked at.
Joe – I don’t see polyethylene glycol either, its possible it is in the EHT blend. I received that information directly from Nerium in a e-mail. My label does have vanillin on it under other ingredients.
It’s in the coating
Aletta, Are you sure? I’ve seen other products that list ingredients that make up capsules. I’d be surprised if ingredients that made up the coating were not listed.
If you look into most supplements and even prescription drugs, what is their coating made of?