Over-the-counter nootropic Sulbutiamine may have cognitive benefits, but more research is needed. Sulbutiamine is a vitamin B1 analogue commonly used for relieving fatigue and body weakness of neurological and myopathic origin. The potential nootropic properties of sulbutiamine include: Resistance to physical and mental fatigue. Sulbutiamine is used to treat asthenia … [Read more...]
Taurine as a Pre-Workout
Amino acid-like compound taurine appears to have multiple benefits for intense physical training and muscle recovery. Taurine is an organic compound naturally found in high concentrations in the brain, muscle, and other tissues. Taurine holds some promise as a pre-workout aid through: Protecting muscle against damage. Taurine's antioxidant properties counter oxidative … [Read more...]
Nitric Oxide as a Pre-Workout
Nitric oxide is a key vasodilator provided by many pre-workout supplements, though research on its benefits for exercise performance is conflicted. Nitric oxide (NO) plays such a vital role in many physiological processes that the researchers who first elucidated its physiological properties were awarded the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. Among its … [Read more...]
Racetams as Nootropics
Racetams are a class of potent synthetic brainpower-boosters that share a similar chemical structure. Racetams were originally developed to help with motion sickness, mental disorders and brain injury. Today, they are most popularly used to enhance cognitive function in healthy individuals. Racetams seem to optimize brainpower via: Neuroprotection. As they were … [Read more...]
L-Carnitine for Testosterone
Red meat-derived amino acid L-Carnitine appears to enhance T activity during exercise for quicker muscle gains & recovery. From energy metabolism to brain health, L-Carnitine supports a wide variety of bodily functions. Although it's produced naturally and obtained in the diet, many men are supplementing this amino acid for its benefits on testosterone, including: … [Read more...]
