Sunday, October 9, 2016

Beginners Guide to Nootropics - Brain Boosting Supplements

If you're just getting into cognitive enhancers, you will have concerns and questions surrounding them. This guide will go through the benefits of using nootropics, along with the way it works and how to take it safely.


Why Use Nootropics?

 People want to enhance their cognitive abilities and brainpower, you’d be interesting finding out more about this.

 Studies have shown Nootropics can help with cognitive awareness and focus while  improving learning abilities and memory recall. However, the studies also show that different people experience the various benefits differently.

While some see subtle improvements, others will find that the effects are longer lasting and they are able to remember more details more easily (memory boosting benefit).

Some find it easier to learn new things; it is as if their comprehending ability has been enhanced.

This Nootropic helps to improve a person's mental energy, which is like fog lifting from the brain. Things seem clearer and every thought process becomes more effortless.

 Some people find that their attention span becomes better, and they can concentrate on things for longer. This can help to lower the feelings of anxiety and stress in a person, and boosts drive, motivation and productivity levels.

 Improve the Health of your Brain 

Overall brain health is improved, and the supplement can be called a neuroprotectant.

This means that it help to protect brain neurons from damage, which will reduce the risk of various diseases and ailments such as the Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

It is like antioxidants in the body. The supplement will protect the brain from poisons and toxins. Some researchers believe that excessive alcohol consumption damage can be reduced, as well as the oxidation-caused stress

How to get started with Nootropics

Here are some of the basics;

Piracetam is a type of supplement known as a nootropic, meaning it has been shown to improve memory and the learning ability. These types of supplements are usually called smart drugs because of their impact on thinking processes.

Piracetam was the original extension of a family of supplements called racetams. Piracetam has some neuroprotective capabilities, making it a great addition to protect the general brain health. 

It was first developed in 1964 but has only recently started to gain popularity as research has shown more and more benefits to using the substance. If you are new to the world of nootropics, read on to find out how to use it and what you can expect.

A lot of new users have shown interest in trying nootropics and smart drugs for the first time, but many do not know the right way to take it. Smaller dose is needed to take effects, so start small. 

Best way to take Piracetam

It is difficult to give a definitive answer to that question, as your exact dose depends largely on your goals to take it as well as your unique brain chemistry.  

The typical dose is anywhere from 800 mg to 2 gram, two to three times a day. The most commonly recommended dose is 800 to 4.800 mg, split into 2-3 equal doses throughout the day.

In most people, the best results are seen at 4 to 5 grams per day. There are two reasons to split up doses. First, Piracetam has a shorter half-life than some similar supplements and divide it holds amounts in the body more stable. 

Furthermore, lower doses taken more frequently are more completely and efficiently absorbed by the body.

If you are looking for a comprehensive long-term cognitive boost, stay with the recommended dosage. 

If you are about to indulge in a night out in town drinking and want the quick boost, you will want to take your Piracetam with plenty of water before you go out and take another dose before going to sleep.

This will help to protect the brain against damage caused by drinking and may even reverse some existing damage.

People who have used Piracetam report that hangover is much milder than otherwise. 

Some also report that Piracetam intensifies the effects of alcohol, causing them to consume less alcohol.


One thing to remember is to be careful with this and make sure you have a sober driver with you.


Noopept is a more potent derivative of piracetam, so only small dosage of this is needed. It is recommended to take noopept sublingually (put under the tongue) for maximum results and absorption.

Choline Bitartrate - This when taken alone also has several brain-boosting effects. But when combined with the racetams or other nootropics will help minimize the side effects (headaches).