New Russian Pinealon trial claims cognitive boost in older adults – too good to be true?

Posted by kevin291 in Research & News - 1 points, 0 comments.

Hey all, just read the latest paper from the Institute of Physiology (link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/xxxx) that tested a short 10‑day course of Pinealon (5 mg daily) in people over 60. The authors report modest improvements in reaction time and a slight rise in overnight HRV, plus fewer self‑reported “brain fog” days. fwiw I tried a similar 5 mg schedule last year during a heavy training block, mainly to see if it would help recovery sleep. My HRV went up a few points, but I also noticed a mild injection site ache and no clear cognitive change beyond feeling a bit more alert in the mornings – could just be placebo or the extra protein I was eating.

The study’s sample is tiny and there’s no long‑term safety data, so I’m skeptical about the hype that Pinealon is a “longevity cheat”. It might be worth a trial if you already track HRV and can afford a short course, but don’t expect miracles. Anyone here done a comparable protocol and logged objective metrics? How did your numbers compare?

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