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Joe Rogan needs advertising!

Good thread OP, I've been very interested for some months to purchase a bottle of "Noopept" russian made, whats your thoughts?

Also [link to www.longecity.org] lots of info on the subject.

Last Edited by isozy on 02/19/2013 01:56 PM

Alpha Brain, according to Joe, is very good. Haven't tried it yet.

Good sleep, exercise and an every-other-day dose of 240mg Ginkgo.

Marijuana is good about once a week in a light dose.

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^ You should have put that in your post, OP.

Sorry but from all of the good properties of cannabis, I never heard that it boosts brain activity, so, not related.

I have not tried Alpha Brain, and I am definitely not shilling for Joe Rogan.


I have checked out the product after hearing him pump it on his podcasts.


However, I much prefer to purchase the bulk powder myself, and purchase empty 0 size capsules and use a Cap-M-Quik machine to fill the capsules with the Nootropic powder.....this saves soooo much money this way! It also allows you to create your own mixes. It can be time consuming, so I can see how some people would rather just purchase the name-brand pills.

I didn't do it, because I had a precognition that you would!

Thank you for adding that link! I have read so much interesting stuff regarding Nootropics on the longecity site! Yes much of it is anecdotal....but at this point, using Nootropics is very new, and if you are brave enough, you sort of have to be your own guinea pig.....of course with extensive research and safety precautions.


edit: Isozy, as for ordering Noopept, Russian made, I have read before that nearly all -racetam type Nootropics are created in either Russian or Chinese labs. I personally purchase my Nootropics in bulk powder form from a company called "Hard Rhino" which is based in U.S.

I actually just called their customer support and spoke with a man who did candidly admit their Piracetam is produced in China. I am not concerned though, the quality has always been superb. He did also confirm that all the -racetams on the market are produced in China.

As for Noopept vs Piracetam...Noopept is claimed to be much more powerful. The benefit is taking a much smaller dose! However, I have noticed better results and effects from taking a comparable dose of Piracetam.


Either way, I say: GO! for it!

Last Edited by The Sonic Dreamer on 02/19/2013 02:12 PM

Weird, I can't find the articles about light use and the positive effects on cognition. Eh, oh well.

Nice!

Interesting...

Will this help ADHD?

O.K., if you are on the #1 Conspiracy site on the internet you should also be interested in Nootropics! (is there a ranking somewhere? Top 5? Top 10?) I would also argue that this forum rivals that of Bodybuilding.com and shroomery.org for depth and breadth of posts and subjects.


Seriously, think about it: If there was a pill that had absolutely zero side effects, was relatively inexpensive, and would allow your mind to just 'click' faster would you take it? I find Piracetam and Choline stacks really improve my sociability. I have never exactly been shy, but I am not a Type A/Car Salesman type. But with Piracetam I feel thoughts and words just flow and I find myself often captivating audiences- whether it is a one-on-one convo, or I am on stage.

Hmmm...I am not sure off the top of my head, but I suspect it may. I am certain that some of the nootropics have been used for, and in some cases specifically developed for anti-aging and battling diseases of the mind such as Parkinson's.

Lower Dens... great album!


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How long have yo been taking this? What is your experience so far OP?

pramiracetam
oxyracetam
aniracetam
methylcobalamin
co-enzyme q10
caffeine
nicotine

some form of choline, i've been using bitartrate.

5g of vitamin c spread out through the day seems to help.

omega fatty acids are also very useful, hemp oil has about as perfect a mix that you can get.

of course, you can't just start pounding nootropes and various vitamins and automatically expect results, you also have to cleanse your system of toxins and keep them out. that part is the tricky one.

[link to www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cannabinoids promote embryonic and adult hippocampus neurogenesis and produce anxiolytic- and antidepressant-like effects

all of onnit products are pretty good and do work but u can get a stronger and more cost effective product if u buy the herbs separate

Last Edited by TranceEndDance on 02/19/2013 02:31 PM

Hi.. I have a few 100gs of Piracetam that was sent to me by accident with a purchase of Phenibut from hard rino and my question is what is the shelf life and what is a good starting dose?

These sealed packs have been sitting for about a year. i also have choline caps from nature's way 500mg and Pramiracetam.

Another question is with Piracetam you don't need fatty food but with Pramiracetam you do? So if I took them together would a fatty meal reduce the absoption of the piractetam?

night u might have a better shelf life answer from erowid plus doseage

I have not taken Piracetam+Choline stack faithfully for longer than a 2-3 month period. It is solely due to funds. I could afford it, but I just have not seemed to continue faithfully taking the Nootropic stack.

I first ingested this Nootropic stack roughly 12 years ago. It has been for the past two years or so, that I take Piracetam and Choline daily, usually 2-3 doses each day, for two month spans.


I expect to receive a shipment of 500g (1.1 pounds) of bulk Piracetam powder today via USPS, so I will have to spend a couple hours filling the empty capsules I also ordered.

I have found the following effects from using Piracetam*:

+Colors seem brighter (in a minor way, not in the same way as psychedelic...just brighter and more vivid.)

+Sounds seem more clear and interesting (music of course, but also mundane sounds have a more interesting quality to them)

+In fact, a great way to describe it would be that sensory input is "cleaner." Everything just has a more dynamic quality to it, but not in a dramatic fashion. Perhaps a good way to describe this effect would be the difference between watching a video on youtube at 480p, and then changing it to 720p.

+Social interactions are markedly improved. This is the greatest benefit and this is the reason why I love Piracetam. I find I can voice my thoughts in a clear and rapid manner, using more descriptive words, using more interesting language, and eliminating use of "um"s and "uh"s. By far, the greatest effect of Piracetam for me. Never does it make me feel speedy or out of control or weird, but always makes me feel at ease when socializing and interacting. I have never had social anxiety, but there are manifold anecdotal experiences online of incredible benefits from Nootropic use, especially -racetam family Nootropics, regarding social anxiety.

+Piracetam also potentiates any other substance taken with it. This includes alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, psilocybin, and other drugs and substances. It is thought that Piracetam increases blood flow to the brain, and throughout the brain. This is thought to be the reason for the potentiation effect of Piracetam. Piracetam is to be considered to have the same effect as an MAO Inhibitor, in this regard.


*I always mention using a stack of Piracetam and Choline, because without the Choline, I seem to get a fogginess of the mind, and sometimes a mild-to-moderate dull headache. However, if I take the Choline with the Piracetam, this negative effect does not appear whatsoever.

The only other negative, or drawback, is the short-acting timeframe of the effects. I find I must re-dose approximately 5 hours after ingestion in order to achieve the full effects.

i think them all the time they have very minimal effects if you dont have any cognitive disfunction, but many many people do so the effect could be not and day for them

Excellent post, thank you, The Gallows!!!


You obviously are knowledgeable and experienced in this field. I feel that everyone in the world would benefit from taking a customized Nootropic stack....would you agree?


I am so glad you mentioned the Fatty Acids....There is much information online about the necessity of taking Omega Fatty Acids, or a Fish Oil with Piracetam, or it will not take full effect. I have tried both with and without Krill Oil, and I must say, that I do also take at least 500mg Krill Oil with each dose of Piracetam+Choline stack!

Would you care to share some more info regarding your
-racetam use? Do you stack all of the -racetams you mention? Why those and not the others? What dosage have you found to be most beneficial for you?



I also am currently taking Bitartrate version of Choline, because it was the least expensive....but I am finding through more and more research that it might be the least effective version of Choline.

Do you have any thoughts regarding types of Choline? Why do you also take the Bitartrate form?

I use Vinpocetine, CDP-Choline, Huzperzine-A, Metyhl-b12, Metyhl-Folate.

I've never tried Piracetam. Perhaps I should.

aniracetam and pramiracetam are fat-soluble, the other main racetams are water soluble. the ani- and pram- just need some fats to attach to so that they are absorbed. the piracetam will be fine.

It is my understanding that the ingestion of Fish Oil is a requirement for all -racetams to be absorbed and converted in maximum function. But, I can only offer my anecdotal experience, and I do now take 500mg Krill Oil with each dose of Piracetam + Choline.


I would say definitely take the racetams! Be sure to stack with Choline.

The most amazing aspect of Piracetam, is that it is not harmful in megadoses! There is no lethal dose!

I would like to once again add:

I would think there would be many Nootropics fans on GLP...and if not experienced users, there would be major interest in use of Nootropics!

With the informed GLP'eople here, regarding health and diet and vitamins and herbs and supplements, I would think many people would also have interest in Nootropics...aka Smarts...aka Smart Drugs!


Is it because the MSM and even alternative-media seems to NEVER give even a PEEP of coverage regarding Nootropics?

i mostly used oxyracetam with the choline bitartrate in some water, and i'd put some ani- and pram- in a lil shot of organic raw hempseed oil. i was never very scientific about it, i didn't worry about x mg i just used my tiny scoop and intuition. it would be in the 200-800mg range. i found it more useful to spread doses out over the course of the day. methylcobalamin helps a lot but must be taken sublingually.

as for why i chose the ones i did - that's what the supplier had and what my research indicated would be beneficial. the bitartrate was the cheapest, is water soluble, and has a pretty good bioavailability. smells terrible lol. alpha-gpc should work better but is more expensive. i also got some DMAE but didn't really mess around with it yet.

I love the pramiracetam! It is by far my favorite. Kinda expensive tho.

Piracetam, for whatever reason, makes me unable to type very well tho! I'm constantly hitting keys way too early with my left hand.

I love the focus that Methylene Blue brings also.

OP you should definitely check out Phenylpiracetam [link to en.wikipedia.org] . It's a bit pricey but it is worth the money. I take it before I work out and the mental focus, clarity and just over all awareness is great.

It's about 30-60x more potent than piracetam.