Berberine what is Berberine Berberine is an alkaloid isolated from Rhizoma coptidis and has broad applications, especially as an antibacterial agent in the clinic with a long history in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Studies show that this natural product and its derivatives have high activity against both cancer and inflammation. Berberine and its derivatives are…
Phenethylamine Scientific facts about Phenethylamine (PEA) Phenethylamine (PEA), also known as β-phenylethylamine, is a trace amine found in tiny amounts in the brain and is considered an influencer of many of the ‘happy hormones’ such as dopamine and serotonin.[1] Phenethylamine stimulates the body to make certain chemicals that play a role in depression and other…
Nicotine Whats is Nicotine? Nicotine is a powerful parasympathomimetic stimulant drug with nootropic mechanisms of action and an alkaloid found in the nightshade family of plants. It is an active but addictive ingredient found in cigarettes and most tobacco products. There are certain nicotinic receptors in the brain for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine as they are…
Dong Quai What is Dong quai Dong quai, also known as Angelica sinesis or female ginseng, is a powerful medicinal herb belonging to the Apiaceae family of plants. People in China, Korea and Japan have been using the root of this herb for over a thousand years as a spice, tonic, and medicine to relieve…
L-Phenylalanine What is L-Phenylalanine? L-Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid in humans and must be obtained either through supplementation or food sources. It plays a key role in the biosynthesis of other amino acids and is also important in the structure and function of many proteins and enzymes. There are three different forms of…
NSI‐189 What is NSI-189 NSI‐189 is a small molecule with enhanced neurogenic activity and is already in clinical trial for the relief of major depressive disorder (MDD) and inhibition against suicide. Studies show that NSI‐189 promotes behavioral recovery in stroke, enhances cell proliferation and neurogenesis in stroke, upregulates neurogenic factors in tandem with neurogenesis.[1] NSI‐189…
Oleamide What is Oleamide Oleamide, also known as cerebrodiene, is an amide of the fatty acid called oleic acid. It is an endogenous substance, meaning it occurs naturally in the body of animals and first isolated in human serum in 1989.[1] Oleamide seems to accumulate in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during sleep deprivation…
Uridine What is Uridine? Uridine, also known as UDP or UMP, is called a brain-boosting supplement. It is a nucleotide base found in high levels in beer which is used for increasing synthesis of cellular membranes and for other neurological properties. As a nootropic, Uridine seems to have potentially cognitive enhancing properties. Uridine has a…
[vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Adrafanil” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:75|text_align:center|color:%230c0c0c|line_height:1.3″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1526560304957{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1507817140639{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-5″][vc_custom_heading text=”Background” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:50|text_align:left|color:%23c1c1c1|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1517289513107{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Adrafinil, (the chemical name for the smart drug is CRL-40028, and also known by brand or trade name as Olmifon), is a pro-drug for the cognitive enhancer modafinil and synthetic nootropic compound not found…
[vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Aniracetam” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:75|text_align:center|color:%230c0c0c|line_height:1.3″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1526642869483{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1507817140639{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-5″][vc_custom_heading text=”Background” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:50|text_align:left|color:%23c1c1c1|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1517289513107{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Aniracetam, also known as N-anisoyl-2-pyrrolidinone and some other brand names as Draganon, Sarpul, Ampamet, Memodrin, Referan, is a nootropic supplement belonging to the racetam family and a popular choice among nootropic users for its…