Quote: (06-03-2014 10:02 AM)boycottamericanwomen Wrote:
Has anyone here used Piracetam? I used it at 2500mg a day for 3 weeks and didn't really notice any effects. It's supposed to improve memory and concentration but I didn't really notice any effect at all, other than a weird feeling of pressure in the center of my brain.
The best dose is 4.8g twice a day (
http://bit.ly/U9bgM7 ) for piracetam but the only noticeable effects will be perceptual (colours sharper, more intricacy to sounds etc) and more creative ideas flowing.
It boosts intelligence but this will only be measurable with free IQ tests before-and-after such as Cambridge Brain Sciences. It doesn't enhance concentration, though you'll see improvements short-term memory, reasoning ability (problem-solving) and verbal fluency using tests.
The weird feeling of pressure is due to choline depletion (a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine). Either eat a load of eggs or chicken every day, or take a choline supplement.
The best and most bioavailable are CDP Choline (also enhances uridine production for intelligence
http://bit.ly/1tEH8Tka ) or Alpha GPC (also enhances growth hormone release
http://bit.ly/1kFR0Xra ) though they can be a bit expensive. I personally take ALCAR for the acetyl group (
http://bit.ly/1hvYdipa ) and choline bitartrate for choline (
http://bit.ly/1kFRKvJa ) every day.
Quote: (06-03-2014 10:48 AM)Bergalerg Wrote:
Thinking about taking this https://www.onnit.com/alphabrain/#ingredients-use it is a blend of lots of different things my roommate listened to Joe Rogan's podcast he uses it and likes it. Probably gets paid to say it but I've heard good things about it but never used it myself curious if anyone has taken it or has opinion on it.
This new Alpha BRAIN is very expensive for what it is, you're better off buying the vitamins, amino acids, choline etc separately. If you're looking for an all-in-one nootropic, there's nothing like the CILTEP stack (available here:
http://bit.ly/1oStaQ1A ). This stands for Chemically Induced Long-Term Potentiation, which basically means your neurons (brain cells) will form connections faster thus supercharging your speed of learning and duration of memory.
You can read others experiences on Reddit here (
http://bit.ly/1pPgNl3a ) but generally the consensus is that you feel more alert and focused, with some even saying that “CILTeP is as powerful as Modafinil”. I've not taken CILTEP personally but the science behind it is sound and the positive anecdotes are plentiful. Be warned though it does potentiate stimulants, which means you'll have to reduce your caffeine dose to compensate as you'll be more sensitive to it.