Cerebrolysin

How it works

Enzyme-digested pig brain, a mix of 638 peptides, infused after stroke or in dementia and meant to act like neuron growth factors.

What it's made of

Pig brain digested with enzymes. A mixture: in one ampoule, 638 different peptides and no growth factor.

What it's for

Prescribed for

Where it is used: stroke and dementia.

Sold as

Growth factors to repair the brain.