Description
Aniracetam is a type of nootropic, a substance that can help improve some cognitive functions. They are usually useful for improving productivity and focus.
Possible Benefits
- May improve memory
- May improve focus
- May increase productivity
- May reduce anxiety
Required Equipment
Capsules or tablets
How to Do It
It is usually recommended to start with 750mg each day and take it regularly for several days. This way you will start to notice the benefits. It is not a fast-acting substance, so you must be patient and consistent. Ideally, you should take it after a meal.
Why it works
- It has the ability to improve the use of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. This is used in the best way and can improve memory and thinking.
- According to different studies, people often report decreased anxiety and tension after taking Aniracetam.
- It is studied for its potential to improve the uptake of dopamine and serotonin, substances in the nervous system that have an effect on different cognitive functions.
Time Commitment
1 minute
Suggested Frequency
2-3 times per week or per manufacturer’s instructions
Time of Day
Any
Possible Side Effects
Headache, nausea.
If consumed in very high doses, it can cause nervousness and stomach upset.
Tips
- You should always consult your doctor about the use of this kind of product.
- This nootropic is especially attractive because while it improves some cognitive functions, it can also give a sense of calm and relaxation. The two above are a good combination to increase productivity.
Related Products
Nootropics, adaptogens.
Supporting Studies and Articles
Expand Collapse- Cellular mechanism of action of cognitive enhancers: effects of nefiracetam on neuronal Ca2+ channels. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10850736
- Aniracetam reversed learning and memory deficits following prenatal ethanol exposure by modulating functions of synaptic AMPA receptors. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17609677
- Aniracetam: its novel therapeutic potential in cerebral dysfunctional disorders based on recent pharmacological discoveries. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12070527
- Aniracetam enhances cortical dopamine and serotonin release via cholinergic and glutamatergic mechanisms in SHRSP. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11597608
- Aniracetam. An overview of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and a review of its therapeutic potential in senile cognitive disorders. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8199398
- Anxiolytic effects of aniracetam in three different mouse models of anxiety and the underlying mechanism. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11412837
