Pramiracetam Overview

So you’re thinking about taking a brain boosting supplement, a memory enhancer, a smart drug, an over the counter ADD/ADHD alternative?  You’re not alone.  More and more people are discovering how these drugs and supplements can improve their mood, their focus, their concentration, and their productivity.  These supplements are called nootropics, and they’re all the rage in performance enhancement.

The particular nootropic we’re looking into now is called Pramiracetam.  It’s a member of the racetam family.  The original racetam was called Piracetam.  Pramiracetam is similar, but 15 to 30 times stronger.  This basically means that in order to achieve the same result, you can take less.

What to Expect from Pramiracetam

Different nootropics have different “specialties.”  Some are more about mood enhancement.  Some have a strong stimulant effect.  Some are all about improving your cognitive abilities.  There are entire forums devoted to discussions of these supplements, which ones do what, and why to choose certain kinds over others.

Pramiracetam is the kind of nootropic that focuses on brain power.  More than anything, you’ll notice:

• Clearer visual and auditory perception.
• Better cognitive ability.
• Easier learning.
• Improved long and short term memory.
• Increased focus, attention, and concentration.

How Pramiracetam Works

What Pramiracetam does is act directly on the neurotransmitters of the brain.  These are where connections take place allowing you to learn, understand, and recall things better and more easily.  As a fat soluble substance, Pramiracetam lasts longer than some of the others so you only need to take it once per day.  Acetylcholine is the particular neurotransmitter that Pramiracetam acts on, so lots of users supplement with choline simultaneously so they’re sure to have enough in their system at any given time.

Pramiracetam Dosing

Pramiracetam is pretty strong as far as nootropics go, so you’ll want to start off slowly.  Most people recommend starting with 150 mg a day at first, building up to a dose of 300-1200 mg depending on your needs.  It’s also not necessary to stack Pramiracetam with anything other than a choline supplement.

Pramiracetam Side Effects

Pramiracetam, like all the racetams are generally well tolerated.  The most commonly reported side effects are headache and fatigue, and these can usually be curbed fairly easily with the addition of a choline supplement.  Pramiracetam is also known to build a tolerance very quickly, so you’ll want to cycle on and off or only use it when you need to be at peak form for productivity.

Where to Buy

Online supplement retailers sell Pramiracetam, usually in powder form because there is no real standard dosing.  We found a 50 gram tub selling for about $60.

Conclusion

Pramiracetam is definitely a favorite among the racetams when it comes to improving cognitive function.  If this is your goal, I’d say it’s worth a try.

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