Prevagen, developed by an ingredient originally discovered in jellyfish, claims to improve short term memory. “Healthier Brain. Better Life.”

That's Greg Fraley, shown in the ad playing basketball at the Fraley home near the Den at Fox Creek Golf Course on Bloomington's southwest side, on the porch with his wife, Wanda, and also teaching in a classroom at Normal U High, where he occasionally substitute teaches.

No, Prevagen is not an FDA-approved medication and should not be taken if you have dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

The Federal Trade Commission and New York State Attorney General have charged the marketers of the dietary supplement Prevagen with making false and unsubstantiated claims that the product improves memory, provides cognitive benefits, and is “clinically shown” to work.

Prevagen ® is an OTC brain health supplement clinically shown to be safe and to improve memory and support brain function, such as mild memory loss associated with aging.

Apoaequorin is derived from jellyfish called Aequorea victoria. A laboratory-made version of apoaequorin is the main ingredient in the over-the-counter dietary supplement called Prevagen.

68-year-old “When I started taking Prevagen, I realized I was much more clear and much sharper.” Greg is a motivating man in constant motion, taking good care of his 68-year-old physique and, just as important to this retired General Motors sales executive, helping a whole lot of people in his amazingly active life.

Eric Thompson's Prevagen commercial is running! That's one handsome Pharmacist!

Prevagen ® is an OTC brain health supplement clinically shown to be safe and to improve memory and support brain function, such as mild memory loss associated with aging.

Adverse effects of apoaequorin are very rare, but research suggests they can include headache, nausea, constipation, edema and hypertension. Prevagen comes in three formulations - regular strength, extra strength and professional strength - and 30-capsule and 60-capsule quantities.

The researchers concluded that Prevagen could "improve aspects of cognitive function" in people with normal brain-related aging or very mild cognitive impairment.

Adverse effects of apoaequorin are very rare, but research suggests they can include headache, nausea, constipation, edema and hypertension. Prevagen comes in three formulations - regular strength, extra strength and professional strength - and 30-capsule and 60-capsule quantities.