Over the past few years, much talk and hype have been about Tongkat Ali. It seemingly came out of nowhere and has quickly risen in popularity thanks to top podcasters like Joe Rogan and Andrew Hubermann mentioning it to their massive audiences on their shows. The truth is that Tongkat has been a staple of …
Bromantane, also known as Ladasten, is a unique nootropic compound that has been gaining popularity recently. This compound has been reported to have many benefits, including increased energy and motivation, improved mood and cognitive abilities, and a calming effect. However, despite its reported benefits, there is still much to learn about this compound. This blog …
PRL-8-53: Everything You Need To Know The world of nootropics is full of interesting compounds deemed by many as “research molecules” that show many potential benefits. PRL-8-53 is one such chemical that may be a powerful nootropic that helps with memory formation. Although PRL-8-53 may be more fringe than other nootropics due to its lack …
Ganoderma lucidum, known as “reishi” in Japan and “lingzhi” in China, is one of the most commonly used medicinal mushrooms in the world. It may also have some notable nootropic benefits for cognition and mental health. Reishi is considered an adaptogen, helping the body and mind find equilibrium in difficult situations. This fungus has been …
Phosphatidylcholine – An Overview Phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid that forms a critical part of the membrane in each cell in your body. It makes up about 30% of the lipids in your cells, making it one of the most abundant compounds in your nervous system. This makes it a very important substance that can affect …
Theacrine – An Overview Theacrine (1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid) is the predominant purine alkaloid extracted from the tea plant, Camellia kucha. According to research, it may provide a number of mental and health benefits to people who take it. You can get theacrine from drinking kucha tea, or from supplements. Structurally, it is very similar to caffeine, …
Piracetam – An Overview Piracetam is the worlds first synthetic nootropic, originally conceived in 1964 by the godfather of nootropics himself, Dr. Cornelieu Giurgea. It is used for: Attention and focus Memory Neuroprotection We can credit piracetam for breaking ground in this field, and all these years later it is still considered a safe, effective …
Selegiline – An Overview Selegiline (AKA Deprenyl) is a medication that is officially used to treat Parkinson’s Disease. However, many users also take off-label it for its nootropic effects. The main nootropic uses of selegiline are for: Mood Depression ADHD Neuroprotection Alertness and Attention Selegiline seems to increase the availability of dopamine and serotonin by …
Taurine – An Overview What Is Taurine? Taurine (2-aminoethane-sulfonic acid) is an essential amino acid that is found naturally in almost every cell in your body. It is extremely abundant. In fact, it makes up about .1% of total human body weight. You can also take it as a nootropic supplement for a variety of …
