RACETAMS CHEATSHEET BACKGROUND

Piracetam was developed from GABA

GABA is a neurotransmitter that is always inhibitory (meaning neurons fire less) and has a Researchers were looking to calming and relaxing effect. develop a true sleep drug from GABA. But when they developed Piracetam, it made animals more alert, not sleepy. Piracetam was first used to treat recovering alcoholics and those who had experienced near-drowning.

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Piracetam is the "original" nootropic

Piracetam was the first compound to be considered a nootropic by Dr. Corneliu Giurgea, who coined the term.

Virtually non-toxic: it’s almost impossible to consume enough cause any damage.

Neuroprotective: makes brain injuries and toxins less damaging.

2 RISKY SITUATIONS

BLOOD THINNERS KIDNEY PROBLEMS Racetams improve the Racetams are eliminated by flexibility of all cells, the kidneys. including platelets, and can prevent clotting.

GETTING STARTED WITH RACETAMS

Racetams need time to build up in Racetams your body. have a It may take anywhere from a few loading days to a few weeks to experience the full benefits. period Double your dose in the first 2 - 4 weeks of taking a Racetam.

You’ll have “reverse tolerance”: You can lower your dose and still After the maintain the same benefits. loading Reverse tolerance applies across different Racetams. So if you started period… with Piracetam, you won’t have to start a new loading period with Oxiracetam, for example.

TAKING RACETAMS

LIQUID POWDER & CAPSULES

The form you choose will affect the initial subjective effects of the Racetams. However, after the loading period, it won’t make a difference.

FAT SOLUBLE

Many Racetams are lipophilic, which means they are fat soluble. Taking them with a fat source (fish oil capsules, milk, avocado, etc.) helps your body absorb them better.

SYNERGIZING YOUR REGIMEN

You can enhance the effects of the racetams by combining them with other substances...

CHOLINE VASOPRESSIN

Enhances effects of Racetams A hormone that aids in the and prevents headaches. physical laying down of memories in the brain’s hippocampus. Take with Racetams to have more detailed memories.

DEPRENYL CENTROPHENOXINE

Helps enhance dopamine Take with Racetams to release and supports the effects increase memory recall of Racetams. speed and boost focus.

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A NOTE ON THE NEWER RACETAMS

A few of the more Racetams that are Racetams that are not recently-developed structurally similar to structurally similar to Racetams have Piracetam: Piracetam: little-to-no structural Aniracetam Coluracetam similarity to Oxiracetam Fasoracetam Piracetam. Pramiracetam Nefiracetam Phenylpiracetam Noopept (Note: this is not an exhaustive list.)

What does this mean? The newest Racetams are not true nootropics and therefore are not necessarily non-toxic.

Piracetam has been The newer Racetams have not studied for decades. been exhaustively studied on humans, to the point where the scientists who have developed them say “Humans, don’t take these.”

Experiment with them at your own risk. WHICH RACETAM SHOULD I TAKE?

HUGE DISCLAIMER: Always check with a medical professional before taking any new drugs. Take Racetams at your own risk. Also, everyone reacts differently, so experiment to find the Racetam that works best for you.

General Benefits of the Racetams

Enhanced memory Improved Heightened sense of and cognition mental clarity awareness and visual attention

PIRACETAM (1964) The original Racetam.

BENEFITS

Mild, but solid cognitive enhancer. Lowers anxiety and depression. Maintains mitochondria. Mitochondria create energy for cells. If mitochondria get broken, they can start pumping out free radicals, causing oxidation and cell damage. Piracetam helps broken mitochondria hear the cell’s signal to self-destruct and create new, non-broken mitochondria.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’re new to racetams. Piracetam has the longest safety record of any Racetam. If you’re on a budget. Piracetam is generally the cheapest Racetam.

ANIRACETAM (1970S) 2-5x more potent than Piracetam.

BENEFITS

Anti-anxiety, calming, relaxing. Enhances creativity and verbal fluency. May promote lucid dreaming.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you want to decrease anxiety and improve confidence in social situations. If you need a boost of creativity.

OXIRACETAM (1977)

BENEFITS

Stimulating and speedy. Improves focus. Enhances logical thinking.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you need an energy boost. If you’re going to be doing some math problems or other work requiring logical thinking.

PRAMIRACETAM (1978) Up to 30x more potent than Piracetam.

BENEFITS

Laser sharp focus and concentration. Improves long term memory.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’re working on a big project and need to put your head down and get it done.

PHENYLPIRACETAM (1983) Stronger than Pramiracetam.

BENEFITS

Increases tolerance to pain and cold weather. Enhances mood and decreases social anxiety.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’re going to Siberia. If you’ve tried all the other racetams and you want to bring out the big guns.

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