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Nootropic

Nootropics are natural or synthetic substances used to support brain health and improve various aspects of cognitive function, including memory, focus, concentration, attention, mood, alertness, stress resistance & motivation. They can have several mechanisms of action, such as enhancing brain chemicals, promoting brain circulation, and fighting inflammation. Combining nootropics into "stacks" may maximize mental performance by boosting multiple brain pathways at the same time.

5-HTP as a Nootropic

July 20, 2016 By Editor Leave a Comment Last Updated: February 5, 2017

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Neurotransmitter precursor 5-HTP supports brain chemistry associated with a happy, relaxed mood. 5-HTP is an amino acid metabolite. Although 5-HTP does not have any direct nootropic mental performance benefits, it does appear to support emotional balance, healthy mood, and restful sleep by: Increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin dysfunction is believed to play a … [Read more...]

Uridine as a Nootropic

July 12, 2016 By Editor Leave a Comment Last Updated: July 13, 2016

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Key component to RNA may help build new neural connections and enhance overall cognition. Uridine facilitates communication between cells to improve brain function. An important link in the RNA chain, Uridine is a basic building block of all biological functions and living organisms. Uridine’s effectiveness is enhanced when it converts into choline, which then synthesizes to … [Read more...]

Phenibut as a Nootropic

July 11, 2016 By Editor Leave a Comment Last Updated: July 12, 2016

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This GABA-derived synthetic may inhibit stress for less anxiety and more sleep. Phenibut is a neuropsychotropic drug with anxiolytic, sedative, and nootropic properties. Phenibut works by stimulating the release of dopamine and suppressing β-phenylethylamine (PEA), and mimicking the nootropic GABA by binding to GABA-b and GABA-a receptors. Phenibut may help with anxiety, … [Read more...]

Picamilon as a Nootropic

July 8, 2016 By Editor Leave a Comment Last Updated: July 12, 2016

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Lab-derived combination of GABA & Niacin may help with Anxiety, Mood, Sleep and Focus. Picamilon, also called pycamilon or pikamilon, is a synthetic nootropic created by Russian scientists using a combination of lab-replicated GABA and niacin (N-nicotinoyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid). Combined, these nootropics' bio-effects include: Reducing anxiety. The combination of … [Read more...]

Inositol as a Nootropic

July 6, 2016 By Editor 1 Comment Last Updated: July 6, 2016

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Pseudovitamin inositol plays key roles in cell signaling and neurotransmitter balance. Once referred to as Vitamin B8, inositol is a substance naturally found in both plants and animals. As a brain health nutrient, inositol appears to: Play a key role in brain cell membrane formation and function, serving as a precursor to phospholipids that make up neurons Support … [Read more...]

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