Over the last year, much attention has surrounded a phenomenon known as long-term potentiation (abbreviated as LTP) which promises to bring new light to the nootropic universe. It is a concept that describes our brains’ innate ability to encode new knowledge and behavior. LTP works through the programming of nerve connections, which physically represent our […]
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Okay, first thing’s first. Noopept is one of my favorite nootropics, hands down. Sure, it doesn’t have the same reliable kick as caffeine or long-term focus effect as Modafinil. But it’s incredibly cheap given the small dose needed to get the maximum effects. That and its effects are quite lovely. Before I dive into each one, let’s […]
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For many people, the neurotransmitter dopamine is a key factor in success when optimizing mental function. Having steady levels of dopamine in the right areas of the brain is important for maintaining motivation, attention span and supporting the ability to learn. A localized deficiency in dopamine is believed to cause problems such as attention deficit […]
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There are times when achieving peak productivity is more than just important – it’s absolutely crucial. Like when you’re working on the most important presentation you’ve ever made in your life. …Or when you find yourself facing an all-night emergency drive without enough sleep. …Or when there are only a few hours left to prepare […]
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If you think that nootropics or smart drugs are all recently discoveries, think again. There are some outstanding natural nootropics that have been used to boost brain power for centuries. The alpfirst synthetic smart drug was discovered just over 50 years ago, but that’s just the latest development in the long history of nootropics. People […]
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If you’ve searched for the effects of both noopept and piracetam, you’ve probably noticed that they’re almost identical in what they claim to do for you. These positive similarities include… Increased memory – when digesting information, you retain more of it when you use either piracetam or noopept than if you were not using either […]
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Many nootropics users have taken one of the many choline supplements at one point in their personal trials. Of those users, a large fraction continue to take them for long periods of time. Memory strength, support for racetam use, and general health are some of the most commonly-cited reasons for long-term choline supplementation. One particular […]
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Everyone has felt the “fight or flight” sensation at some point during their lives. It makes your heart feel like a hammer, everything seems to get brighter, and focus is intense. It is a natural response built into us as humans, and has served an evolutionary purpose to either help us escape from danger, or […]
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I don’t believe it is possible for me to enjoy a good quality of life unless I take care of my body. I do get periods when I’m too lazy to work out, but I always end up suffering for it when I slack off. Keeping my body in decent shape isn’t so much a […]
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Pretty much all of us on here love nootropics, and we love them for a reason. Whether we’re looking for a relatively simple solution to change our outlook on life, or just trying to feel a little smarter, we expect there will be changes to the very nature of our brains. Indeed, any substance that […]
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