Supplements for enhanced cognition & focus (nootropics)

[viennafat]

Hi guys,

I'm interested in trying some nootropics specifically for cognitive and focus related benefits.

Can you recommend some products, either stand-alone ingredients or blends/stacks?

I've been looking at things like l-tyrosine, noopept, phosphatidyl serine.
Just want to try something with a good track record/evidence. (and is safe)

Thanks

[emergency]

have always had great results from Alpha GPC personally

[xLGx]

SNS Focus XT
MAN BrainBridge

[viennafat]

Thanks for the inputs.



Not exactly related to what I'm looking for, but any of you tried theacrine?

[DamonX]

I personally like CDP Choline or alpha-gpc, along with ALCAR and huperzine

Thanks for the inputs.



Not exactly related to what I'm looking for, but any of you tried theacrine?

Yes, it basically works synergistically with caffeine and helps extend the energy for multiple hours. There is a 100mg dose of theacrine in our nootropic supplement MAN Sports BrainBridge. It's loaded with nootropics, including the ones I mentioned above, at full doses.

Check out the label on our company website. There is also a review done on it by stack3d (one of the biggest supplement news site that provides unbiased reviews of products as well)

[urg862]

I personally like CDP Choline or alpha-gpc, along with ALCAR and huperzine

Good list here^^^

[Misctake7]

Out of all the nootropic and focus type supplements, my favorite is Redcon1 Mental Trigger. Good for morning or early afternoon. I don't like taking when working out later because it has teacrine in it, so I have a harder time sleeping.

Has Alpha GPC, L-dopa, mild caffeine and teacrine, and bioperine. I usually take it as a preworkout mixed with a non-stim pump pre.

[BigDaddyBrose]

Bump for good thread....I wanna see more suggestions. I’ve been curious about this also. Looking for something non stim that I don’t have to buy 100 different bottles of pills to get some decent results.

[viennafat]

Good stuff.
Will be sampling a few of these.

Is there a big difference between cdp choline and choline?

[powercage]

You have to look into Gamer Up.

Great stuff for cognition, enhanced reaction time, memory etc

[AbuHajar25]

I am currently taking Big Noise, it has a number of focus agents. It also has agmatine,glycerol so the pump is very intense. I am not sure on the effect of focus agents, because that is not the reason I bought the product, I get very good sleep, not working at the moment and I get my diet sorted so I am not sure if I am focused due to formula or naturally. I think it kind of felt like extra focus. I know what stims feel like and no way in the world I am taking that again. Too sensetive

[TrainerTone]

Blue Star Elevate

[DamonX]

Good stuff.
Will be sampling a few of these.

Is there a big difference between cdp choline and choline?

Yes, in terms of what actually crosses the blood brain barrier and enhances cognition.
Usually alpha gpc &a CDP choline are preferred over choline bitartrate due to this reason, along with the fact that choline bitartrate needs dosing of 1-3G to be effective, whereas alpha gpc is around 300-600mg, and CDP choline is around 250-500mg.

For further clarification and differences between the choline types, check out priceplow' article on choline

[eatyourspinach]

Any enhances in cognition will most likely happen with chronic dosing, acute effects generally come from stimulants and some adaptaogenic herbs

[DamonX]

Any enhances in cognition will most likely happen with chronic dosing, acute effects generally come from stimulants and some adaptaogenic herbs

You've never noticed acute effects with cholinergics? Focus?

[eatyourspinach]

You've never noticed acute effects with cholinergics? Focus?

I've always considered the term focus to be a bit subjective, an enhanced ability to concentrate is something that might come from acute dosing but any improvements in memory will come from consistent use.

[danielmoo]

Huperzine A always seems to be effective for me dosed @ ~200 mcg. Noticeable effect quickly with a long half-life

[shockrock3]

Opening up a whole new world....some of the best formulas:

1) EvoMuse - Clear Edge
2) Chaos & Pain - AGGRO
3) MAN SPORTS - Brainbridge
4) Performax Labs - Nootropimax
5) MA Labs - Vicaine
6) Azoth 2.0

Now...if you wants dive into something deeper...you have the entire Racetam family. Piracetam, Oxiracetam, etc. You can buy these powders in bulk from any Nootropic outlet.

[Gym God]

Blue Star Elevate

Thank you.

OP... check out Blue Star Nutraceuticals Elevate for a good clean focusing agent. Whether in the books, the boardroom, or in the gym - Elevate will keep you on point.

[BigDaddyBrose]

Awesome suggestions so far! *Bump* to keep them coming!!!! Feeling like Blue Star might be my first also. That and Gamer Up....we shall see 😀

[viennafat]

Great input in here.
Hopefully Black Friday/Cyber Monday come in handy for some of this stuff.

[DamonX]

I've always considered the term focus to be a bit subjective, an enhanced ability to concentrate is something that might come from acute dosing but any improvements in memory will come from consistent use.

Wouldn't better concentration help in terms of remembering what you're doing/reading?

[eatyourspinach]

Wouldn't better concentration help in terms of remembering what you're doing/reading?

It might be more noticeable on one's short term/working memory but you have a point.

[carguy123]

Opening up a whole new world....some of the best formulas:

1) EvoMuse - Clear Edge
2) Chaos & Pain - AGGRO
3) MAN SPORTS - Brainbridge
4) Performax Labs - Nootropimax
5) MA Labs - Vicaine
6) Azoth 2.0

Now...if you wants dive into something deeper...you have the entire Racetam family. Piracetam, Oxiracetam, etc. You can buy these powders in bulk from any Nootropic outlet.

In terms of the blends that are already available on the market this is a very good list, my favorite out of the bunch is Evomuse Clear Edge.

[BOOSTEDDUDE]

In terms of the blends that are already available on the market this is a very good list, my favorite out of the bunch is Evomuse Clear Edge.

Any ideas if Evomuse is going to have a BF deal? I was looking at the formula and quite impressed! I've been using Alpha Brain and Trubrain for a while now. I like both these formulas and they offer very unique benefits. I also did a jug of Brainbridge and really enjoyed that formula as well. If anyone wants to look into Trubrain let me know because I have 20% off link.

[carguy123]

Any ideas if Evomuse is going to have a BF deal? I was looking at the formula and quite impressed! I've been using Alpha Brain and Trubrain for a while now. I like both these formulas and they offer very unique benefits. I also did a jug of Brainbridge and really enjoyed that formula as well. If anyone wants to look into Trubrain let me know because I have 20% off link.

I havent seen any word yet, however I know his 2nd run of Clear Edge is just about finished up.

[DamonX]

It might be more noticeable on one's short term/working memory but you have a point.

Yeah, and since LTM is consolidated within REM sleep, which occurs later that same day, I feel the acute and long term effects of such cholinergics are amazing.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

we have one coming in january

[neuron]

Yeah, and since LTM is consolidated within REM sleep, which occurs later that same day, I feel the acute and long term effects of such cholinergics are amazing.

Declarative memory storage requires low cholinergic tone in SWS. This can be disrupted by excessive ACh.



This has been confirmed in humans: http://www.pnas.org/content/101/7/2140.full

[Jammer02xd]

we have one coming in january

Damnit Jon.... you tease