The Encyclopedia of Nootropics
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NOOTROPICS DISCLAIMER Information provided in this ebook is meant to assist you in understanding nootropics and how they work. The purpose of this publication is to help you choose the best solutions for enhancing your cognitive capacity, memory, concentration, without putting your health at risk. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All the information is this ebook is based on our research and have done our best to provide accurate information however please note that unintentional errors are a possibility. Before starting a supplementation routine, it is highly recommended to speak to your healthcare professional. COPYRIGHT NOTICE You may share this book with others for free however you do not have the permission to sell it for financial gain nor to edit its contents. Visit our website: https://www.braintropic.com TABLE OF CONTENTS ACETYL-L-CARNITINE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ADRAFINIL ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 ALPHA GPC ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 ANIRACETAM .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 ASHWAGANDHA ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 25 BACOPA MONNIERI ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 CDP CHOLINE ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40 CENTROPHENOXINE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 COLURACETAM ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51 FASORACETAM ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 54 GINKGO BILOBA ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 60 HUPERZINE A ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66 L-THEANINE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71 L-TYROSINE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75 LION’S MANE MUSHROOM ....................................................................................................................................................................... 80 MODAFINIL ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 88 NOOPEPT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96 OXIRACETAM ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 102 PHENIBUT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 109 PHENYLPIRACETAM ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 114 PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 118 PICAMILON ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 125 PIRACETAM .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 130 PRAMIRACETAM ............................................................................................................................................................................................137 PRL-8-53 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 143 RHODIOLA ROSEA ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 148 SULBUTIAMINE .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 154 SUNIFIRAM ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 159 URIDINE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 164 VINPOCETINE .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 171 ACETYL-L-CARNITINE Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is a true multi-purpose supplement that benefits both brain and body. A potent antioxidant and neuroprotectant known for its powerful nootropic properties, ALCAR also enhances energy and alleviates the effects of aging. It works best in combination with other cognitive enhancing supplements, and many consider it a key element in nootropic stacks. SUMMARY Acetyl-L-Carnitine, or ALCAR, is a form of the micronutrient L-carnitine, which is a derivative of the amino acid lysine. The body naturally produces L-carnitine, which can also be synthesized from animal proteins in the diet. While studies suggest that actual carnitine deficiency is relatively rare in healthy people with no metabolic disorders, supplementation has nonetheless proven to be of substantial benefit in many ways, from promoting heart health to enhancing brain function. ALCAR is one of several forms of L-carnitine supplements, all of which have been extensively studied and shown to offer major physical and mental benefits. ALCAR, which is L-carnitine to which an acetyl group (-COCH3) has been added, is thought to be the most bioavailable form of L-carnitine. Unlike other forms of L-carnitine, which help convert fat to energy in the body proper, ALCAR readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and acts within the brain itself. Its primary actions are related to brain function. ALCAR is effective in many respects when taken alone, but its nootropic properties are most pronounced when it is taken in combination with other nootropics. In many cases the combination of ALCAR with other nootropics is mutually potentiating, making all the compounds in the combination or stack work better and more efficiently than they would separately. Other forms of L-carnitine supplements include L-carnitine L-tartrate (LCLT), typically used to enhance physical performance, and glycine propionyl L-carnitine (GPLC), which is primarily used to alleviate blood flow issues. The only L-carnitine variant that has nootropic capabilities, ALCAR provides both L-carnitine and acetyl groups, which are molecule clusters that may be used in the formation of the “learning neurotransmitter,” acetylcholine. ALCAR is safe, extremely well-tolerated, affordable, and readily available without a prescription as a nutritional supplement. BENEFITS AND EFFECTS Research has proven that that ALCAR benefits both the brain and