Nootropics Thread
08-26-2024, 05:47 PM(This post was last modified: 08-26-2024, 06:21 PM by Nolimits777.)
This is my first post on the new forum. I was unable to recover my old accounts. Anyways, more recently i have been experimenting with nootropics (am now 30) I'll just share a brief summary of some of the different ones i've tried and some overall thoughts on nootropics as performance enhancers. I'll give ratings out of 10 as well (in terms of benefits received).
1. Sabroxy (6/10)
What is it: a standardized extract of the bark of the Indian Trumpet tree (Oroxylum indicum). The tree is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat many diseases and is also known to have neuroprotective and anti-epileptic effects.
My experience: Funny enough I actually just took 200mg of sabroxy. It acts as a less potent alternative to modafinil (dopamine reuptake). I will usually take this when I am feeling sluggish or unmotivated, i find it gives the charge i need to get out of my lazy state and start getting things done. I often stack it with cognance.
2. Cognanace (7/10)
What is it: Cognance is an incredibly unique patented extract of Bacopa monnieri , which mimics the natural metabolism of bacopa extracts in the human body. Bacopa Monnieri is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
My experience: The first time i took cognance i was a bit anxious as I could feel it working on my brain. Anytime I can feel something working via bodily sensation it gives me a bit of anxiety. The main benefit after having taken this multiple times is a boost in confidence as well as mood. The confidence boost does not happen every time though. If your body is sensitive to cognance it can make it hard to sleep at night.
Another thing cognance did for me was increase my libido. One of the weirdest things i discovered about cognance is that after I ejaculate I find my my erection stays hard. I do not know the mechanism, but this is my personal experience.
I will often stack sabroxy and cognance together. You can get both from nootropics depot.
3. Modafinil (8/10)
What is it: Modafinil is a non-amphetamine central nervous system (CNS) stimulant with wakefulness-promoting properties.
My experience: My body is very sensitive to modafinil. The pro tip i can give to anyone is that LESS IS MORE. I have found that by microdosing modafinil i can get all of the benefits without any of the side effects (ANXIETY, INSOMNIA). I have found that 10mg or less is a good dosage FOR ME (this less than a quarter of a tablet).
Modafinil will turn you into a machine and destroy procrastination. The problem is it can be habit forming where you feel you NEED it to get things done. As someone with an addictive personality I do not recommend others with addictive personalities take modafinil. It's best used sparingly if you have a tight deadline to meet or are really trying to exit a slump. There are 2 brands....Modalert and wakalert. Modalert is less potent than wakalert, many report different experiences with both.
Some are also non-responders to modafinil.
4. GABA (aminalon) (5/10)
What is it: [color=#474747][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif]GABA is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the developmentally mature mammalian central nervous system. Its principal role is reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.
My experience: Tried recently. It calms me down a bit and can see how it would be useful to those with sleep issues perhaps 1-2x a week at max. Could be a good supplement for those with anxiety issues as opposed to taking addictive prescription medications.
5. Tong Kat-Ali (6/10)
What is it: [color=#5f6368][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif]Tongkat ali is an herbal remedy suggested to treat various ailments[color=#4d5156][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif], including low testosterone and male infertility.
My experience: Find it increases my libido. Have not done any testosterone tests to see if the claims that it increases T levels are true. Have taken daily for the past few months without issue.
I'll continue adding to the list as I try new nootropics. It's fun exploring nootropics to potentially increase my performance in life. It's funny how doctors will hand out prescriptions to adderall and xanax like they are candy...."but nootropics are dangerous". Avoid anything that comes from Mexico......I primarily buy from Nootropics depot.
Will keep you guys updated. Great to be back on the forum.
1. Sabroxy (6/10)
What is it: a standardized extract of the bark of the Indian Trumpet tree (Oroxylum indicum). The tree is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat many diseases and is also known to have neuroprotective and anti-epileptic effects.
My experience: Funny enough I actually just took 200mg of sabroxy. It acts as a less potent alternative to modafinil (dopamine reuptake). I will usually take this when I am feeling sluggish or unmotivated, i find it gives the charge i need to get out of my lazy state and start getting things done. I often stack it with cognance.
2. Cognanace (7/10)
What is it: Cognance is an incredibly unique patented extract of Bacopa monnieri , which mimics the natural metabolism of bacopa extracts in the human body. Bacopa Monnieri is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
My experience: The first time i took cognance i was a bit anxious as I could feel it working on my brain. Anytime I can feel something working via bodily sensation it gives me a bit of anxiety. The main benefit after having taken this multiple times is a boost in confidence as well as mood. The confidence boost does not happen every time though. If your body is sensitive to cognance it can make it hard to sleep at night.
Another thing cognance did for me was increase my libido. One of the weirdest things i discovered about cognance is that after I ejaculate I find my my erection stays hard. I do not know the mechanism, but this is my personal experience.
I will often stack sabroxy and cognance together. You can get both from nootropics depot.
3. Modafinil (8/10)
What is it: Modafinil is a non-amphetamine central nervous system (CNS) stimulant with wakefulness-promoting properties.
My experience: My body is very sensitive to modafinil. The pro tip i can give to anyone is that LESS IS MORE. I have found that by microdosing modafinil i can get all of the benefits without any of the side effects (ANXIETY, INSOMNIA). I have found that 10mg or less is a good dosage FOR ME (this less than a quarter of a tablet).
Modafinil will turn you into a machine and destroy procrastination. The problem is it can be habit forming where you feel you NEED it to get things done. As someone with an addictive personality I do not recommend others with addictive personalities take modafinil. It's best used sparingly if you have a tight deadline to meet or are really trying to exit a slump. There are 2 brands....Modalert and wakalert. Modalert is less potent than wakalert, many report different experiences with both.
Some are also non-responders to modafinil.
4. GABA (aminalon) (5/10)
What is it: [color=#474747][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif]GABA is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the developmentally mature mammalian central nervous system. Its principal role is reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.
My experience: Tried recently. It calms me down a bit and can see how it would be useful to those with sleep issues perhaps 1-2x a week at max. Could be a good supplement for those with anxiety issues as opposed to taking addictive prescription medications.
5. Tong Kat-Ali (6/10)
What is it: [color=#5f6368][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif]Tongkat ali is an herbal remedy suggested to treat various ailments[color=#4d5156][font=Roboto, Arial, sans-serif], including low testosterone and male infertility.
My experience: Find it increases my libido. Have not done any testosterone tests to see if the claims that it increases T levels are true. Have taken daily for the past few months without issue.
I'll continue adding to the list as I try new nootropics. It's fun exploring nootropics to potentially increase my performance in life. It's funny how doctors will hand out prescriptions to adderall and xanax like they are candy...."but nootropics are dangerous". Avoid anything that comes from Mexico......I primarily buy from Nootropics depot.
Will keep you guys updated. Great to be back on the forum.