"Smart Drugs"

[FerrariLord]

So I'm taking the ACT 2 Saturday's from now and was wondering if there are any supplements that would (very slightly, of course) improve concentration/memory/mental speed/cognitive abilities.

Possible candidates:
Ginko Biloba
Choline
Caffeine

Can anyone list actual supps which contain any of the above ingredients (except Red bull)?

Also, what kind of foods/supplements have vasodilatory effects, which may increase blood flow to the brain?

This may seem like a stupid question, but with the score I'm aiming for, one wrong answer can make all the difference, and I'm just looking for any possible extra edge. Plus, this topic intrigues me anyway.

BTW, I won't be an idiot and try these things out on test day. I'll definitely be taking them with some practice tests beforehand

[ksujosh6]

So I'm taking the ACT 2 Saturday's from now and was wondering if there are any supplements that would (very slightly, of course) improve concentration/memory/mental speed/cognitive abilities.

Possible candidates:
Ginko Biloba
Choline
Caffeine

Can anyone list actual supps which contain any of the above ingredients (except Red bull)?

Also, what kind of foods/supplements have vasodilatory effects, which may increase blood flow to the brain?

This may seem like a stupid question, but with the score I'm aiming for, one wrong answer can make all the difference, and I'm just looking for any possible extra edge. Plus, this topic intrigues me anyway.

BTW, I won't be an idiot and try these things out on test day. I'll definitely be taking them with some practice tests beforehand

i would PM a unique nutrition rep...they are the resident smart drug experts IMO

[cal62887]

Get a good nights sleep and relax.... I'm glad I wasn't that worried about the SATs when I was 17. You're setting yourself up for a strong case of anxiety and high blood pressure when you're older.



But as Josh said, PM a UN rep. or search for Nootropics to come up with some good ideas and supplements.

[CognitiveNutrition]

So I'm taking the ACT 2 Saturday's from now and was wondering if there are any supplements that would (very slightly, of course) improve concentration/memory/mental speed/cognitive abilities.

Possible candidates:
Ginko Biloba
Choline
Caffeine

Can anyone list actual supps which contain any of the above ingredients (except Red bull)?

Also, what kind of foods/supplements have vasodilatory effects, which may increase blood flow to the brain?

This may seem like a stupid question, but with the score I'm aiming for, one wrong answer can make all the difference, and I'm just looking for any possible extra edge. Plus, this topic intrigues me anyway.

BTW, I won't be an idiot and try these things out on test day. I'll definitely be taking them with some practice tests beforehand

You can do more than slightly!

Propranolol can raise your SAT scores up to 130 points (if you have test anxiety).

I would avoid gingko, caffeine, and choline B as they arent nootropics and arent very potent.

Increasing blood flow to the brain makes more of a long term effects rather an short time. I would suggest other targets such as raising ACh, Dopamine or GABA levels, increasing processing speed, stimulating interhemisphere communication, etc.

What main aspects of cognition do you want to enhance?

[simpledude]

You can do more than slightly!

Propranolol can raise your SAT scores up to 130 points (if you have test anxiety).

I would avoid gingko, caffeine, and choline B as they arent nootropics and arent very potent.

Increasing blood flow to the brain makes more of a long term effects rather an short time. I would suggest other targets such as raising ACh, Dopamine or GABA levels, increasing processing speed, stimulating interhemisphere communication, etc.

What main aspects of cognition do you want to enhance?

steve is the man

[FerrariLord]

Get a good nights sleep and relax.... I'm glad I wasn't that worried about the SATs when I was 17. You're setting yourself up for a strong case of anxiety and high blood pressure when you're older.

I'm not extremely anxious about the test, although that may change as the date draws closer. But I've studied hard the past few months and am confident that I will do well on the test. More worried about getting into Wharton (UPenn) actually.

You can do more than slightly!

Propranolol can raise your SAT scores up to 130 points (if you have test anxiety).

I would avoid gingko, caffeine, and choline B as they arent nootropics and arent very potent.

Increasing blood flow to the brain makes more of a long term effects rather an short time. I would suggest other targets such as raising ACh, Dopamine or GABA levels, increasing processing speed, stimulating interhemisphere communication, etc.

What main aspects of cognition do you want to enhance?

Mostly concentration, stamina, focus, and mental speed. For me, the speed part is essential for completing the reading section. What kind of supplements are available that might have an effect on these areas?

[hardestgainer]

You can do more than slightly!

Propranolol can raise your SAT scores up to 130 points (if you have test anxiety).

I would avoid gingko, caffeine, and choline B as they arent nootropics and arent very potent.

Increasing blood flow to the brain makes more of a long term effects rather an short time. I would suggest other targets such as raising ACh, Dopamine or GABA levels, increasing processing speed, stimulating interhemisphere communication, etc.

What main aspects of cognition do you want to enhance?

should of gone to you guys when I was gonna take my SATs!!

[CognitiveNutrition]

I'm not extremely anxious about the test, although that may change as the date draws closer. But I've studied hard the past few months and am confident that I will do well on the test. More worried about getting into Wharton (UPenn) actually.

Mostly concentration, stamina, focus, and mental speed. For me, the speed part is essential for completing the reading section. What kind of supplements are available that might have an effect on these areas?

Pyritinol/Oxiracetam would be up on your list.

Sulbutiamine and PEA may also be helpful.

[Feny]

make sure you diet is good before the test... have some oats, or other slow digesting carb source... you don't want to spike glucose...


^^^
read that out of a cognative thinking magazine on nutrition

also... fish oil is another good supplement for all around... bodybuilding/thinking
caffeine is good, but just make sure its a sugar free energy drink if you do choose to go down that route; just depends how you react to stimmulants

[Midnight_Lifter]

You can do more than slightly!

Propranolol can raise your SAT scores up to 130 points

What'll increase my *IQ* 130 points? LOL...

[hardestgainer]

What'll increase my *IQ* 130 points? LOL...

brain transplant

[Branch Chain Blink]

should of gone to you guys when I was gonna take my SATs!!

I wish I knew about nootropics when I took them -_-

[hardestgainer]

I wish I knew about nootropics when I took them -_-

ya I knew there was something a lot of college students were taking some "smart drug" but never thought to look into anything. oh well, I had a nice GPA to counter my barely above average SAT score, so I still can get into a pretty good college then ill go to unique nutrition(seriously they are a top notch company)

[CognitiveNutrition]

ya I knew there was something a lot of college students were taking some "smart drug" but never thought to look into anything. oh well, I had a nice GPA to counter my barely above average SAT score, so I still can get into a pretty good college then ill go to unique nutrition(seriously they are a top notch company)

Thanks man!

[sobelik]

ya I knew there was something a lot of college students were taking some "smart drug" but never thought to look into anything. oh well, I had a nice GPA to counter my barely above average SAT score, so I still can get into a pretty good college then ill go to unique nutrition(seriously they are a top notch company)

smart drug called......********...provigil....concerta.... muahahahah!

[Branch Chain Blink]

ya I knew there was something a lot of college students were taking some "smart drug" but never thought to look into anything. oh well, I had a nice GPA to counter my barely above average SAT score, so I still can get into a pretty good college then ill go to unique nutrition(seriously they are a top notch company)

Same, thank god. And my ACT score completely demolished my SAT score, so that was good.



And thanks for the compliment We do our best to provide excellent quality nootropics.

[simpledude]

ya I knew there was something a lot of college students were taking some "smart drug" but never thought to look into anything. oh well, I had a nice GPA to counter my barely above average SAT score, so I still can get into a pretty good college then ill go to unique nutrition(seriously they are a top notch company)

thanks for the compliment and I wish I had taken more nootropics in HS now I am in college they are the shiznit esp. my fav PEA

[FerrariLord]

Pyritinol/Oxiracetam would be up on your list.

Sulbutiamine and PEA may also be helpful.

Ok, I'll order some of those and start taking them as soon as possible. How much should I take and at what times?

Concerning breakfast, I usually eat this:

2 egg whites, 2 whole eggs
oats (usually add maple syrup to sweeten)
orange
half of a banana
OJ
milk
Fish oil
MV

How does that sound?

BTW, for Sulbutiamine, do you recommend powder or pill form?

[PrisonerDilemma]

I'm not extremely anxious about the test, although that may change as the date draws closer. But I've studied hard the past few months and am confident that I will do well on the test. More worried about getting into Wharton (UPenn) actually.



Mostly concentration, stamina, focus, and mental speed. For me, the speed part is essential for completing the reading section. What kind of supplements are available that might have an effect on these areas?

You better be at the top 1% of students from the UK if you want any chance at a pre-law acceptance x__X

[Outside backer]

i would PM a unique nutrition rep...they are the resident smart drug experts IMO

yeah good luck there ive pm'ed and emailed UN 3 times and never got a response

im shocked he replied here

i guess he is too busy to answer pm's

[Branch Chain Blink]

yeah good luck there ive pm'ed and emailed UN 3 times and never got a response

im shocked he replied here

i guess he is too busy to answer pm's

Steve must have missed it then, because even when I wasn't working for UN I got responses to my PMs within a few hours. If you still have any questions I should be able to answer them.

[deserusan]

I love UN's bulk piracetam powder. It does the trick and will put some hair on your chest while drinking it.

[Branch Chain Blink]

I love UN's bulk piracetam powder. It does the trick and will put some hair on your chest while drinking it.

I've heard the powder is pretty tasty

I think I'll stick to my Piracetam caps for now...

[CognitiveNutrition]

Ok, I'll order some of those and start taking them as soon as possible. How much should I take and at what times?

Concerning breakfast, I usually eat this:

2 egg whites, 2 whole eggs
oats (usually add maple syrup to sweeten)
orange
half of a banana
OJ
milk
Fish oil
MV

How does that sound?

BTW, for Sulbutiamine, do you recommend powder or pill form?

Powder unless you like your taste buds then pills.

[CognitiveNutrition]

yeah good luck there ive pm'ed and emailed UN 3 times and never got a response

im shocked he replied here

i guess he is too busy to answer pm's

Here's its quick and easy with a simply answer. Your email which i did get i want to insure a detailed well thought out reply.

[FerrariLord]

You better be at the top 1% of students from the UK if you want any chance at a pre-law acceptance x__X

Well, actually, I'm not from the UK. I'm only over here for a year while my dad is on a business assignment. Originally from NY, raised in Mississippi.

Wharton is not a law school. It's a business school.