Quote: (01-24-2012 03:22 PM)November Wrote:
I made a post on here a while back about a nootropic stack I use almost every day:
- Korean Ginseng
- Fish Oil / Omega 3 & 6
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Aniracetam or Piracetam
- Lions Mane Mushroom
With this stack you really need to know
why you should be taking each thing to decide if it's right for you.
Korean Ginseng
This is an adaptogen, in that it boosts your ability to handle stress and allow your adrenal glands to recover. If you suspect adrenal problems (low energy, hard to get out of bed, easily stressed, general lethargy) then you'll notice a boost in energy (available here:
http://bit.ly/1rD2d47 ) BUT you'll gain more in the long-term from a meditation habit and cognitive reframing.
Fish Oil (Omega 3)
Proven to improve measurable IQ within a month of taking it, only difficulty is finding a good source that's stable and not contaminated. Krill oil is the best option right now as it's the most bioavailable and far more stable than cod liver oil (available here:
http://bit.ly/Sow4O3 ).
Ginkgo Biloba
This is worthless, there's virtually no evidence behind this as a significant nootropic so don't waste your time with it.
Aniracetam
Proven to improve intelligence even in healthy individuals, which means better creative problem-solving to help achieve all your goals (available here in powder or capsules:
http://bit.ly/1kqfZT6 )
Lions Mane Mushroom
Increases nerve growth factor, which means more neurons (brain cells) will grow in your brain for better learning and memory. Extremely useful to improve your brain over the long-term and protects against neurodegenerative disease (available here:
http://bit.ly/T7rV1as )
Quote: (01-25-2012 09:54 AM)WesternCancer Wrote:
what about for increasing your smarts via ability to pay attention. I've been taking omegas for the past little while and i exercise early in the morning. My mind is as clear and as quick as can be, but I sit down to read a textbook or do my homework and I'm thinking about something else a few minutes later. And in class I'm super restless and drift off every 15 minutes or so.
Quote: (06-01-2014 09:53 PM)Fathom Wrote:
Quite a few threads on this topic, didn't want to start a new one. I have a quick question. Could someone recommend me a product that can help with studying? I study math for long periods of time each day and sometimes I find myself phasing out and just feeling fatigued. Other times I feel like just getting up from the chair and moving around, I guess from sitting still too long.
Focus and Productivity
Best Nootropic: L-Theanine and Caffeine
Caffeine is the most popular stimulant in the world for a good reason - it helps you stay alert and get shit done. Problem is that there can be all sorts of nasty side effects such as jitteryness, anxiety, nausea, heart palpitations etc.
Not anymore. L-Theanine is an amino acid which completely removes the negative sides. Boom. Brilliant way for a beginner to get into nootropics with an awesome legal short-term enhancer.
Recommended Brand:
Natural Stacks Smart Caffeine (with L-Theanine in 2:1 ratio)
http://bit.ly/43gffsf
Or if you want to purchase them separately:
NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg
http://bit.ly/1xfdw54 (take 400mg L-theanine for every 200mg caffeine)
SNS Caffeine 200mg
http://bit.ly/as53ff4c