What are Nootropics?

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24th April 2023

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Nootropics are basically a class of cognitive enhancers used to improve memory, motivation, information processing and other cognitive functions.

They are also known as nootropics, cognitive enhancers, or smart drugs.

They improve your memory, concentration and focus by increasing brain function. These include chemicals like choline, DMAE and piracetam.

This article will include all of the important nootropics in our current world (i.e. legal). All of these are also natural substances that can be found in our diets or in the wild.

If you want to take drugs to enhance brain function then check out this list of the top 10 legal drugs for studying instead (they’re amphetamines).

What is the Best Nootropic Stack?

Everyone is different when it comes to nootropics, so you’ll need to test them out for yourself if you want to find out what works best for you. However, we can give you a few tips on getting a good start:

Always start with a natural nootropic first (such as an herbal supplement or a nutrient from food) before moving onto more powerful substances such as racetams.

Test the nootropic on an “off” day first so you can gauge whether or not it’s working for you.

Some nootropics are stimulants, while others are sedatives. Find out if a substance is energizing or calming before taking it.

Always take a choline source with your racetam.

Always stack with an adaptogen (i.e. ginseng or ashwagandha) and a supplement to support your liver (such as milk thistle).

Don’t try to take the highest dose possible of one substance at a time. Start with a low dose and work up from there when you know how it works for you.

Now that you know what nootropics are, here is an example for studying and memory.

Piracetam – The First Nootropic Ever Made

Piracetam is the granddaddy of all natural brain enhancers. It was the first synthetic nootropic ever made and has been around for a long time (it’s been around since the 1960s).

It’s a derivative of GABA and is sometimes referred to as an R-type positive allosteric modulator (R-PAM). It can cross the blood-brain barrier and it’s fat soluble.

This means it works more effectively in your brain than in your bloodstream. Additionally, it increases oxygen to your brain cells which further improves brain function.

Moreover, it has a half-life of five hours, which means that it takes about five hours to start working after taking it. Also, it has a fairly short duration (about six hours).

So you’ll need to take it every day. It works for up to twenty-four hours after you stop taking it, which is why you need to take a choline source with it.

Use of Piracetam to improve cognitive function

Piracetam has been shown to improve cognitive function and memory in people with brain injuries and those suffering from ALS, as well as people looking to improve their learning ability and concentration.

It can also improve your mood, memory and ability to think quickly. It’s not a stimulant so it won’t give you the jitters or make you feel nervous.

However, it can give you headaches if you take too much or don’t take a choline source with it.

It’s the most researched of all nootropics that are currently available and has been shown to be safe for humans in research studies.

However, there are still some side effects that can occur – although they’re usually minor and temporary: headaches, nausea, irritability, confusion, insomnia and fatigue.

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