Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine is a Pharmaceutical or Smart Drug derived from Ergot.

Aging & Life Extension

 Bromocriptine may counteract several consequences of the Aging Process (including decline in the body's Dopaminergic Neurons, reductions in Testosterone production, increases in Prolactin production and decline in the Immune System).  ^[1]

 Bromocriptine may be a potential agent for Life Extension: 

 Many reputable Life Extension researchers use and recommend Bromocriptine as a possible means of extending life span, although no clinical studies have yet been undertaken to test this claim.

Cardiovascular System

 Bromocriptine may alleviate mild to moderate cases of High Blood Pressure (by inducing vasodilation and by reducing Prolactin levels). 

Growth Ailments

 Bromocriptine may alleviate Acromegaly (by reducing elevated Human Growth Hormone levels).  ^[2]

Immune System

 Bromocriptine may prevent some carcinogens from initiating Cancer - Breast and has been employed by some physicians for the prevention/treatment of Breast Cancer (with some success) - the rationale for the use of Bromocriptine in the treatment/prevention of Breast Cancer involves the knowledge that T-Lymphocytes contain Dopamine D2 Receptors (which Bromocriptine stimulates).  Breast Cancer patients often have elevated Prolactin levels (which Bromocriptine helps to lower).  ^[3]

 Bromocriptine may be useful for the treatment of (Systemic) Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) (due to its ability to lower elevated Prolactin levels).  ^[4]

 Bromocriptine may be an effective treatment for Prolactinoma.  ^[5]

 Bromocriptine (5 - 10 mg per day) may inhibit the progression of Cancer - Prostate (by inhibiting the secretion of Prolactin, a Hormone that is implicated in Prostate Cancer cell proliferation).  ^[6]

Metabolism

 Bromocriptine exerts Antioxidants effects that scavenge Hydroxyl Free Radicals.  ^[7]

 Bromocriptine may facilitate weight loss in people afflicted with Obesity (the speculated mechanism for additional weight loss with Bromocriptine is via suppression of Appetite).  ^[8]

Nervous System

 Bromocriptine may help to prevent the damage to Motor Nerves that occurs during the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  ^[9]

 Bromocriptine may alleviate some cases of Depression (especially where Depression is attributable to Hyperprolactinemia - excessive production/secretion of Prolactin).

 Bromocriptine may help to counteract Drug Dependence associated with Cocaine and Tobacco addiction.  ^[10]

 Bromocriptine may improve Memory after Head Injuries.  ^[11]

 Bromocriptine may retard some of the age-associated damage to the Hippocampus.  ^[12]

 Bromocriptine may improve some aspects of Memory - Short-Term:  ^[13]