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Cerebrolysin vs VIP

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Cognitive EnhancementAnti-Aging & Longevity
Cerebrolysin
Immune SupportSleep Optimization
VIP
Summary
Cerebrolysin is a porcine brain-derived neuropeptide complex that mimics the action of endogenous neurotrophic factors (BDNF, NGF, GDNF, NT-3). It promotes neurogenesis, neuroprotection, and synaptic plasticity, and is approved in many countries for stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer's disease.
VIP is a 28-amino acid neuropeptide with profound anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and immunomodulatory effects. It plays a critical role in gut motility, circadian rhythm, and immune tolerance. Used therapeutically for CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), MCAS, and inflammatory conditions.
Half-Life
Variable for the complex; individual peptide fractions: minutes to hours
~2 minutes in plasma (rapidly degraded by peptidases); intranasal delivery may extend local CNS effects
Admin Route
IV, IM
Intranasal, SubQ, IV
Research
Typical Dose
5–10 mL
50 mcg (4 sprays of 12.5 mcg each)
Frequency
Daily for 10–20 days
4x daily
Key Benefits
  • Promotes neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity
  • Approved for stroke rehabilitation (accelerates recovery)
  • Alzheimer's disease: slows progression and improves cognition
  • Traumatic brain injury recovery
  • Enhances memory and executive function
  • Neuroprotection against oxidative stress and excitotoxicity
  • Anti-amyloid and anti-tau effects
  • Mood improvement and reduced anxiety
  • Potent anti-inflammatory for CIRS and mold illness
  • Improves pulmonary hypertension symptoms
  • Regulates gut motility and IBS symptoms
  • Modulates circadian rhythm and sleep quality
  • Reduces mast cell activation (MCAS)
  • Improves cognitive function in neuroinflammatory conditions
  • Vasodilatory — reduces vascular resistance
Side Effects
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mild nausea and dizziness (IV infusion)
  • Headache at initiation
  • Rare: agitation (usually at very high doses)
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  • Facial flushing (transient, intranasal)
  • Mild nausea
  • Headache at initiation
  • Hypotension at high doses
  • +1 more
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