Vinpocetine may improve blood circulation throughout the body. The supplement supposedly dilates blood vessels and improves the flexibility of red blood cells which may reduce the risk of strokes.
Vinpocetine may improve inner ear problems by its alleged increase of the blood flow around the ear canal. Vinpocetine has been claimed to be an effective treatment for minor hearing loss.
Vinpocetine may improve age-related macular degeneration, again because of its supposed ability to increase blood flow to the eyes. The supplement may also stabilize the degeneration caused by glaucoma.
Vinpocetine may slow the drop in the release of dopamine that accompanies aging.
Vinpocetine may improve alertness and memory because of its supposed increase of blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain.