Oxiracetam has been shown to improve short and long-term memory, boost concentration and focus, improve cognition and increase cognitive energy Oxiracetam (4-Hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidine-N-acetamide or ISF-2522) is a water-soluble Ampakine nootropic in the racetam-class of compounds. Oxiracetam is considerably more potent than the original racetam, Piracetam.[i] Oxiracetam was the 3rd racetam nootropic and developed in the 1970’s…. [Read More]
This is a comprehensive list of the most popular Nootropics in use today. Here you’ll learn what each nootropic is, what it does and suggested dosages. If you are new to the world of Nootropics, you may be wondering the best way to use a particular compound. You’ll find that here. If you are an… [Read More]
Nootropic supplements are known to boost learning, memory and recall. This post is about how memory works in your brain. And provides suggestions on nootropics you can add to your stack for each step of the memory process. Memory is fundamental to quality of life. Something as simple remembering where you left the keys. To… [Read More]
Acetylcholine Acetylcholine (ACh) is the acetic ester of choline, and is a neurotransmitter. ACh is found throughout your body. But in nootropics we typically refer to acetylcholine function in the Central Nervous System and specifically the brain.[i] Some nootropics upon entering your brain separate into compounds that can make acetylcholine. Others may increase the uptake of… [Read More]
Every day, 153 people in the USA die from traumatic brain injury (TBI) according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).[i] If you survive TBI, you can experience the effects for a few days. Or for the rest of your life. TBI can result in impaired cognition and memory, loss of vision or hearing, personality… [Read More]
If you’re in recovery, will nootropics take you down that slippery slope to using again? Are nootropics addictive? It would be a shame if you relapsed after years of not using drugs and alcohol. Especially if your intention was simply to boost brain power. And even repair some of the damage caused by those years… [Read More]
The neurotransmitter Acetylcholine (ACh) plays a leading role in alertness, focus, memory and mood. ACh also contributes to neuroplasticity that supports long-term potentiation needed to form long-term memory. And for a healthy, optimized brain. ACh deficiency has been linked to ADHD, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. But you can’t take acetylcholine as a supplement…. [Read More]
Choline is often the center of a great nootropic stack. Because without adequate levels of choline in your brain, the rest of your stack is unlikely to work very well. Choline is neither a vitamin or mineral. It is a water-soluble “nutrient” related to the B-Vitamin group. Choline was recognized as an “essential” nutrient by… [Read More]
Did you achieve your New Year’s resolutions in 2016? I’m guessing you didn’t. Research by the University of Scranton on December 11, 2016, and published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology shows not many did. The study revealed only 8% of people were successful in achieving their resolution.[i] So how can you be one of… [Read More]
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