Nootropics Quicklook

Adrafinil is the pro-drug of Modafinil, and a stimulating nootropic that fights fatigue, increases the brain’s capacity of processing information, boosts energy, as well as enhances subjective well-being. It metabolizes in the body into the widely popular Modafinil (Adrafinil vs Modafinil comparison below). It’s a useful supplement for pulling through long, mentally demanding tasks, learning new topics, or working in shifts as opposed to fixed schedule.

Adrafinil dosage recommendations vary greatly among different users.

For beginners, start with 300 mg per day and see how your body reacts to it. For a stronger dose, you may take 600 mg.

Maximum allowance per day is 1,200 mg taken in two doses of 600 mg

Alpha-GPC is a natural choline compound. It works on its own as a powerful memory booster. In combination with other nootropics, it works as a potentiator boosting cognitive capabilities. It’s also used as a mild stimulant to boost energy and power output when exercising. Furthermore, it promotes cell regeneration and acts as a neuroprotective agent, against cognitive decline.

Alpha-GPC digests and absorbs smoothly and is gentle on the stomach taken at the typical dose of 300mg. Although many nootropists tend to prefer a dose of 600mg, with a total daily intake ranging from 300 to 1200 mg, either at once or split into two doses. 

Personally I find 300mg is effective enough especially because I almost always take it as part of a stack.

If not Aniracetam then its Piracetam, Phenylpiracetam or Noopept.

Aniracetam is a multipurpose nootropic that provides several benefits. It produces remarkable anxiolytic effects, thereby improving cognition and enhancing mood by ridding anxieties. It also sharpens focus, increases verbal fluency, information processing, as well as expands the brain’s capability of digesting and processing information. Furthermore it produces sense of clarity and well-being.

The best way I found personally was taking one dose (750mg) in the morning and it works the best for me. If necessary, I would take half a dose of noopept 10-15mg later in the day to boost the feeling, but never felt the need of taking more than 1 dose of Aniracetam per day. 

Some people find that splitting Aniracetam into 2 or 3 doses throughout the day works well for them, too. I was never bothered – it seems like too much of a hassle.

But again, everyone has their ways and perfrences. 

Ashwagandha is an excellent herb in Ayurveda medicine. It has become a popular nootropic due to its numerous health benefits. It is able to eliminate stress and anxiety. Research suggest that it helps in improving depression symptoms.

It also increases testosterone levels and significantly boosts sperm quality and fertility in men. Furthermore, it increases muscle mass, reduces body fat and increases strength.

Typically, Ashwagandha dose ranges between 300 mg to 600 mg as the highest. Its not advisable to take more than 600mg when using on daily basis. 

Take Ashwagandha with food and divide into two doses per day. If you prefer once a day, do so in the morning after breakfast.

It is not-advisable to use Ashwagandha in combination with JK inhibitors or MAO inhibitors.

Coluracetam is a new member to the racetam family of nootropics. Early scientific trials confirm that it is beneficial in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder as well as with Generalized Anxiety, in addition to its a bunch of nootropic value it offers.

Typically, the recommended starting dose is 20mg due to that being the manufactured one.

There are claims that researchers testing coluracetam dosage of 240 mg per day are finding no side effects. However, the source link to that claim is broken. 

Sunifiram is an experimental, potent and powerful nootropic that enhances memory, expands learning capacity, and uplifts mood. A recent addition to the racetam family that seems more than promising.

Sunifiram dosage is usually as small as 5 mg due to its potency. And it is yet to be approved anywhere in the world.

Sunifiram works effectively at a dosage of 5 to 10 mg –  at a maximum of three times per day.

This is the safe dose which is often taken sublingual for maximum efficacy and absorption.

 

Noopept is one of the most potent nootropics available. It boosts overall cognition with a slight psychostimulatory effect. Effects kick-in within minutes of consumption, making it a handy choice right when dealing with or getting to mentally-demanding tasks.

If you prefer to prolong the effect throughout the day, the recommended Noopept dosage would be to take it in three doses of 10mg, or two doses of 15mg, or just one dose of 30mg.

These side effects of Noopepts are mostly occurring when higher doses are consumed:

Some studies suggest that it magnifies the effects of stimulants such as amphetamines, so caution is advisable for individuals using ADHD medication.

I can personally advise that as well. I’ve felt that sense of overstimulation in a couple different occasion when taking a 30 mg dose of Noopept shortly after taking my ADHD medication.

I now find that a 15 mg dose works best for me whether once or twice per day.

Phenibut is a a GABAergic nootropic that works on the GABA neurotransmitter distinctly reducing anxiety.

It also decreases symptoms of depression, PTSD, improves sleep quality, and gives an overall feeling of ease and well-being.

Start at the lowest effective dose and monitor your response to it, then adjust according to your needs.

A dose of 250 mg is a good starting point for first-timers. Phenibut is a potent compound. 

Don’t take it more than twice per week because it builds tolerance quickly.

Phenylpiracetam is a potent and fast-acting racetam type nootropic.

It enhances cognitive abilities and boosts physical strength, stamina, energy, as well as reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Being stimulatory, it is banned by the Olympics Anti-Doping committee to the participating athletes.

Typical dose is 100mg for first timers. Take 100mg and see how you feel. After 30 minutes, you can decide if you want to take another 100mg or if it’s sufficient. 

Its not recommended to take more than 200mg, and tolerance to it builds quickly.

If you get a headache from taking Phenylpiracetam, then you need to increase choline intake. That can be by eating eggs, for example, or using a choline supplement like Alpha-GPC.