Nootropic StacksEvidence & Dosage
Combinations, Synergies, Safety, and Tracking.
Nootropic Stacks in the context of Cognition
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Bacopa Monnieri
Memory, Bacosides, Long-term Effect and Tolerance
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
Mitochondria, neuroprotection, and energy metabolism.
Acetylcholine
Memory, attention, REM sleep, choline sources.
Active Recall
Retrieval over rereading — a scientifically superior way to learn.
Alpha-GPC
Choline source for acetylcholine and cognitive performance
Binaural Beats
Auditory frequency stimulation — mixed evidence.
Blood-Brain Barrier
Selective permeability, substance passage, inflammation-driven leakiness.
Brain Fog
Multifactorial: sleep, blood sugar, inflammation, thyroid, long COVID.
Caffeine
Adenosine-receptor antagonist, tolerance, timing, half-life, genetics.
Citicoline (CDP-Choline)
Phospholipid synthesis, ADHD, and neurological applications.
Creatine
More than just sport: memory, sleep deprivation, vegan deficits.
Deep Work
Focused, distraction-free work as a trainable skill.
Dopamine
Motivation, reward, movement, learning — the brain's core reward chemistry.
Dopamine Detox
A popular trend without strong scientific backing — what still holds up.
Exercise & Learning
BDNF, the hippocampus, cognitive reserve — exercise makes you sharper.
Flow State
Optimal state of consciousness during full immersion — conditions and triggers.
Ginkgo Biloba
Microcirculation, memory, and dementia interactions.
Glucose vs Ketones
The brain's fuel sources, ketogenic adaptation, cognitive effects.
Histamine
Wakefulness, allergy, histamine intolerance and brain fog.
L-Theanine
Alpha waves, relaxation without sedation, caffeine synergy.
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Caffeine & Anxiety
Adenosine antagonism, individual sensitivity, cut-off strategies.
EMDR / Trauma Therapy
PTSD, eye movements, and study effectiveness.
Lavender
Silexan studies, oral and olfactory — anxiolysis with a good safety profile.
Polyvagal Theory
Popular but scientifically contested — strengths and weaknesses.
Somatic Therapy
Body-oriented trauma work — Somatic Experiencing and others.
Administration Routes
Subcutaneous, intramuscular, nasal, oral, topical — bioavailability and safety.