If it sounds like the ultimate life hack, youre not alone.
There are pills that promise that out there, but whether they work is complicated.
Here are the most popular cognitive enhancers available, and what science actually says about them.
In fact, recreational use of nootropics is hotly-debated among doctors and medical researchers.
None of that haskept entrepreneurs and their customers from experimentingand buying into the business of magic pills, however.
Still, this bizarre, Philip K. Dick-esque world of smart drugs is a tough pill to swallow.
Its effects can be dampened over time, however, as you start to build a caffeine tolerance.
And, as Patel explains, theyre both relatively safe for healthy individuals of most ages.
In my own experiments, I used a pre-packaged combination fromNootroboxcalledGo Cubes.
Like the elderly, people with blatant cognitive deficits, etc.
This is analogous to some of the muscle-building research but more extreme.
That said, there are plenty of studies out there that point to its benefits.
Another study,published in the journal Psychopharmacology, found that Piracetam improved memory in most adult volunteers.
So I decided to try some.
However, when I didnt stack it withCholine, I would get what users call racetam headaches.
Even without the headache, though, I didnt really like the level of focus Piracetam gave me.
I didnt feel present when I used it, even when I tried to mix in caffeine and L-theanine.
Essentially, it felt like my brain was moving faster than I could.
And no, you cant have any.
So whats the catch?
Well, its potentially addictive for one.
Anything that messes with your dopamine levels can be.
Thats where Adrafinil comes in.
Adrafinilis aprodrugfor Modafinil, which means it can be metabolized into Modafinil to give you a similar effect.
And it’s possible for you to buy it legally just about anywhere.
But there are a few downsides.
Ive had some success with nootropics, but your mileage may vary.
Or did I reallywantthem to work?
With nootropics, you might easily trick yourself into believing they help your mindset.
The ideal is to do a trial on yourself.
With only a third party knowing the difference, of course.
And we dont know how extended use might change your brain chemistry in the long run.
If youre looking to live out your ownLimitlessfantasy, do your research first, and proceed with caution.
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