Welcome to the world of nootropics

 

We live in a weird world. All around us, science is exploring many different and exciting areas of life. We care about one in particular (and so do you probably): Neuroscience. Especially our recently emerging ability to enhance cognitive functioning through effective optimization of the brain (by using nootropics and brain supplements) is an incredibly interesting and promising phenomenon.

Regardless, there are currently a LOT of misconceptions regarding the usage of nootropics. People are concerned about their safety, ethical implications and their money. Of course, this is completely understandable. In a world where that which is valid today might be false tomorrow, it is hard to take anything for granted.

Fortunately, we were determined to find out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to brain enhancement. After lots of research and testing, we believe that our distilled knowledge presented in this guide will help you find your way as you start out in the world of cognitive enhancement.

In particular, this guide is designed to serve those who are looking for safe and easy ways of cognitive enhancement in order to improve cognitive functioning and optimal mental performance. Check out PubMed or other scientific databases For full explanations of the biological mechanisms responsible for the reported results. This guide is about getting results and finding out what works for YOU.

Of course, everyone’s biochemistry is unique. This means that what might work for me, could work differently for you. This is an extremely important aspect to consider when taking ANY form of supplementation. The only way to find out what is most effective for you by trying it out. Use what works, discard that which does not.

 

 

One more thing before we get to the practical stuff: many people ask me whether taking nootropics will really making them smarter or more intelligent. If you mean intelligence measured through an IQ test, the answer is YES, nootropics can indeed give you that cognitive edge that will imrpove cognitive results. Regardless, do not expect nootropics to transform you into some sort of Einstein. Nootropics might make you feel a little bit better, think a little bit faster or speak a bit more fluently, but they can not and never will do ALL the work for you. Nootropics are safe and effective SUPPLEMENTS. Nothing less, nothing more.

The main problem is that many people don’t know where to start with cognitive enhancement through brain supplements since there are so many different supplements and suppliers out there. This guide finally facilitates the process of cognitive enhancement by providing both information about great ”starter’ nootropics and the best places that supply them.

Let’s get started:

When it comes to nootropics, there are two approaches you can take:

Take an all-in-one nootropic that combines multiple ingredients for maximized results. This is definitely the most convenient when it comes to time and money, and perhaps also for results.

When we first created this guide, there were various all-in-one nootropics that produced OK results. We had a selection of a bunch of these right here, with seperate reviews (browse through the site to check them out). It was impossible to pick a winner though, since all produced reasonable results for some people, but not for others.

A few months ago though, Alpha Brain was released, an all-in-one nootropic that hammered all the other all-in-one nootropics into the ground. It simply works for the majority of people that use it and it’s just one helluva potent brain enhancer. Check out our review here if you decide to go for the all-in-one nootropic approach and use the code ‘ebrain‘ upon checking out to receive a 10% discount (courtesy of ONNIT labs as a token of gratitude for our work and ebrainsupplements.com readers).

 

 

The second approach is to create your nootropics stack. This means that you’ll choose various different ‘single’ nootropics yourself and combine them for more customizable results. The classic example of this is the piracetam + aplha GPC stack, which combines both nootropics for opimized effect. Since both work synergistically, this is a very effective combination.

In all honesty, I stopped using this apporach after Alpha Brain got released, since it’s simply a lot more convenient. Nevertheless, some people might still prefer the adjustability of creating your own stack.

If you take this approach, then be aware that 80% of the results related to cognitive enhancement when taking customized nootropic-stacks come from 20% of the available brain supplements; the selected individual nootropics below are part of that 20%. This selection has been created based on our own experience and the experience of many others.

Of course, there are many other nootropics that effectively enhance brain functioning, but this is a beginners guide, which means that all recommendations are BASIC recoommendations. Ideal if you’re starting out, perhaps not enough if you want to take it to an advanced level (the advanced guide is currently in progress).

 

Unlike Caffeine and amphetamines, which deplete your brain over time, these brain supplements improve the structure and neural processing of your brain. Their effects are also long-term – being more effective in three months from now than when you first start out with them.

The supplements described here have all been tested thoroughly and been shown to be completely safe and non-toxic. Whatever you wish to achieve with brain supplements, odds are high you’ll find it with the brain supplements described here – the effects include:

 

• -          Improved memory formation
• -          Increased creativity
• -          Enhanced learning
• -          Better stress-handling
• -          Clearer focus

 

 

All brain supplements differ in potency and/or effect, and even though these cognitive enhancers work synergistically and are combinable, we recommend you start out with one or two (e.g oxiracetam + Alpha GPC). It may take a few days to two or three weeks before effects become noticeable, depending on the specific brain supplements and your unique biochemistry.

 

Piracetam

Aniracetam

Oxiracetam

Alpha GPC

 

Enjoy and don’t forget to share your experiences!