Introduction
Nootropics, smart drugs, cognitive enhancers – whatever you want to call
them – are great tools for improving your brain power. Whether you want a
better memory, more focus, or a clearer head, there are dozens of nootropics
that can help you to achieve more than you expected was possible.
Make no mistake, there is no magic pill, but there are some great smart drugs
that will assuredly improve your ability to work harder, longer, and better.
In this particular guide, we will focus on a family of nootropics called
“racetams” and piracetam in particular.
Piracetam was synthesized in the late 1960s, but it was not until the early
1970s that it was used for the purpose of improving brain health.
Over the past few decades, piracetam has quickly grown in popularity as a
way of treating memory related disorders in elderly.
The nootropics community has found even more uses for piracetam through
experimentation and millions of health enthusiasts use the drug to improve
their cognitive function.
Nonetheless, the pursuit of an advantage over one's opponent can lead to
unsafe behavior and that is what this guide is about.
The 3 Reasons You Shouldn't Use Piracetam has less to do with the drug and
more to do with the methods and mindset that you or I might have when
using it.
I sincerely hope it helps you to make good decisions for your brain and body.
Please email me with any questions you have.
Eric Balaster
Email: [email protected]
Co-Founder of Pure Nootropics
Reason #1 – Willingness to research
The number one reason you should not user piracetam is if
you are unwilling to do the research to learn about the drug,
where to buy it safely, and how to use it.
Piracetam, just like any nootropic, can be powerful and it
requires you spend at least a few minutes doing research to
get the safest results. So, here are the 3 research steps you
must look at:
1. Research the nootropic compound
2. Research how to buy it safely
3. Research how to properly use it
Research the Nootropic Compound
The first type of research is on the nootropic compound itself.
In this case, piracetam is relatively popular and can be found
on a number of different resources.
Half of the research should be dedicated to finding out
information about the scientific studies that have been done
on this compound.
For instance, one good resource is to use Examine.com in
order to look at a specific compound.
On Examine, use the side table of contents to find “Scientific
Research” and click the link. You will be taken to a broader
table of contents where you can choose from options such as
“memory and cognition” or “neuroprotection” depending on
what you would like to know.
Another option is to choose Smarter Nootropics.com, which
has an easier to read breakdown of piracetam and other
popular nootropics.
The other aspect of researching a compound is looking at the
experiences and reviews from other people.
This can be done by going on the Reddit nootropics
community or visiting forums like Longecity. Here are some
basic experiences from people who have used piracetam:
“Suddenly I can talk, think normally, articulate what I wanted
to say and also can react quicker to what other people say... in
speech I would be more creative. Having ADHD I am
naturally quite creative but could never harness it. With
piracetam I could.” - drmassien (Reddit post)
“I've been taking piracetam...for roughly 1 week now and
have noticed a significant increase in my ability to relate to
others.” - TheChildishOne (Reddit post)
So now you have research on the nootropic from 2 angles.
One is focused on the science of piracetam, the other is based
on the experiences from others. This helps you get a more
well-rounded understanding if piracetam might be good for
you.
Researching How to Buy Piracetam Safely
There are a few features to look for in nootropic products you
prepare to purchase. The number one thing beyond all others
is third party, independent testing of the product.
Independent third party testing is important with piracetam
because even though it is a legal substance, it is not regulated
by the FDA.
This means that if you are on a vendor website, such as Pure
Nootropics, it makes sense that you look for certificates of
approval to see whether they have checked if it is a good
quality product.
If you can find a vendor that has third party testing for both
the assay (to determine what percentage is piracetam) and the
heavy metals (to make sure you don't take something
unhealthy) then you are in the safest spot to buy.
After you have confirmation of third party testing, search for
reviews on the website to see what other customers are saying
about their particular product.
Another thing you should research is whether the brand is
reputable or not. Using the Reddit, you can see what the
community considers to be safe. For example, they write
“Pure Nootropics started testing their products from the start
to ensure safety...”
Researching How to Properly Use Piracetam
Another aspect of research is learning how to use piracetam
safely and effectively. This can be done in a couple of
different ways.
First, check the Reddit nootropics F.A.Q. to learn information
about dosage recommendations. For piracetam, the suggested
dosage is the following:
1600 mg – 6400 mg per day divided equally throughout the
day in 1 – 3 doses.
Starting point: 1600 mg three times per day
If you look carefully at the F.A.Q. You will also find a
question “how much choline should I supplement if I'm
taking a racetam?”
Their suggestion is:
0 – 900 mg Alpha GPC per day
Starting point: 300 mg
0 – 750 mg CDP choline (citicoline) per day
Starting point: 250 mg
These are the best two choline sources and they are combined
in the Optimal Choline Complex.
Reason #2 – Patience with piracetam
The second reason you shouldn't use piracetam is if you are a
person who does not have patience or cannot try piracetam
without significant effects in the short term.
Unlike caffeine, piracetam is a smart drug that helps to
improve memory and learning ability first and foremost. For
these traits to become obvious, you must have some time!
Some people recommend waiting for a couple of weeks
before making a decision about piracetam. Also, if you have
patience and willingness to test, you can use higher doses
until you find something that works for you.
Many people who have patience find the proper dosage for
their body type and then they are far more successful with
using piracetam as a cognitive enhancer.
One method to have more patience with piracetam is to order
a more stimulating nootropic to go along with it in a
“nootropic stack”. By adding aniracetam or phenylpiracetam
to piracetam, you can feel something stimulating, but also
have long term advantages.
Another method that you should use in order to have more
flexibility with piracetam is to use choline. Studies suggest
that using piracetam and choline together is exponentially
more effective than either of the two by themselves.
The Optimal Choline Complex is a perfect match of high
quality choline sources so that you can see a real difference in
your memory and learning ability quicker and over the course
of a couple of weeks.
For people who have patience with piracetam, the results are
always much better. There are some drugs that are stimulating
and help to focus immediately, but piracetam is not like this.
It requires some patience and investment of time for some
people.
There are other people who instantly see the benefit of using
piracetam and have a clearer mind with more motivation.
Reason #3 – Addictive personalities
Piracetam is not like alcohol or cocaine where it is possible to
get addicted to the substance itself.
However, it is so powerful and useful for improving cognitive
function that some people get addicted to the feeling of
having greater memory and mental abilities.
While most people will not have to worry about this,
piracetam is such a great nootropic that some people with
addictive personalities should consider whether they can
handle the drug.
Piracetam has many social effects that help people who
struggle with anxiety. In many situations, people feel a lot
more comfortable with piracetam, which can make it
addictive to certain individuals.
If you do not have an addictive personality or do not think
that you have to worry about this, then this is not a reason you
have to worry about.
Conclusion
If you don't have a problem with any of the 3 reasons we
suggested, then piracetam might be a great nootropic drug for
you.
It is a great memory and learning enhancer, but it also has
stimulating and anti-anxiety effects for many people. Put
some time into researching piracetam, make sure you are
willing to have patience, and avoid addictive behaviors.
With these 3 things, you'll be able to enjoy piracetam more,
buy it safely, and ensure your long term success in
professional or educational endeavors.
Pure Nootropics used this information to provide high quality
piracetam powder and capsules that have been used by over
3000 customers.
We hope you also benefit from using this great nootropic.
Eric Balaster
Co-Founder of Pure Nootropics