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Having spent over $150,000 optimizing my brain over the past few decades, the following are powermoves I still follow and recommend. These 12 power moves will help you get the most out of your Nootopia stacks. Everyone’s brain chemistry is unique. But here are a few universal brain-boosting principles that apply to everyone. These nootropics…
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Glutamate is the most abundant neurotransmitter in your brain. And while it is critical for many aspects of cognitive function and wellbeing, you don’t want to have too much of it because too much can kill neurons. Excess glutamate can also contribute to anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, and other cognitive problems. Importantly, using too many…
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In addition, many natural substances block acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in your synapses. This blockage increases brain acetylcholine. At high doses, these substances act like poisons that can cause paralysis and deaths, but at low doses, they can work as nootropics. This article is part 3 of a 3-part series. Part 1:…
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Symptoms of acetylcholine deficiency: altering acetylcholine pathway This article is part 2 of a 3-part series. Part 1: What is acetylcholine and what are its important roles? Part 2: 7 Signs you could have low brain acetylcholine levels Part 3: How to boost your brain acetylcholine levels Brain fog Acetylcholine deficiency may cause problems with…
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What is acetylcholine? This article is part 1 of a 3-part series:Part 1: What is acetylcholine and what are its important roles? Part 2: 7 Signs you could have low brain acetylcholine levelsPart 3: How to boost your brain acetylcholine levels Acetylcholine is one of the first described neurotransmitters with essential roles in memory and…
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If you want to optimize your mood and brain function, you need to pay attention to Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). It is a protein that helps your brain regrow. You can consider it your brain’s fountain of youth and happiness. Unfortunately, the way we eat, live, and use our brains nowadays can lower it, contributing…
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Glutamate is the most abundant neurotransmitter in the brain. It plays various roles in the brain; you can find more information about glutamate and its functions in part 1 of this article. If you have too much or too little glutamate in your brain, you can experience certain symptoms, which this article covers. These can…
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Glutamate is the most abundant neurotransmitter in your brain. It’s critical for many cognitive processes like learning and memory, among other functions. Neurotransmitters are molecules that help transmit nerve signals between nerve cells. There are 3 basic types of neurotransmitters which do exactly as their names suggest: Glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter. You have…
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Don’t worry, you don’t need to avoid protein throughout the day. We suggest taking your Nootropics 60 minutes before or 45+ minutes after a high protein meal to help you maximize your nootropic absorption. Now, let’s move on to my next Performance Enhancing Powermove of the day: Stack Your Fats. Many nootropics are fat-soluble. They…
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Nootropics eat glucose for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The brain is primarily made of DHA (DocosaHexaenoic Acid, an omega-3 fatty acid), but the brain is fueled by glucose. It CAN run on ketones, however, key areas of thinking are still dependent upon glucose to function. If you find yourself “nooted up” but you’re struggling to…
