Description

INTRODUCTION

Oxiracetam is a true cognitive enhancer that affects a wide range of cognitive processes, improvingeverything from attention span to memory, learning capacity, concentration/focus, sensoryperception, and even technical/logical thinking. It also acts as a stimulant, increasing mental energy, alertness, and motivation. Studies show that it is safe and effective in long-term therapy, and there is even clinical evidence that it may even promote and preserve brain health.

Developed in the 1970s, Oxiracetam is a synthetic derivative of Piracetam, the original nootropic “smart drug.” Though its mechanism of action is similar to that of other Racetam class supplements, Oxiracetam is about 5 times more potent than Piracetam. Its stimulant properties, which are similar to those of Phenylpiracetam, are frequently described by users as both mild and smooth, without the feeling of agitation common to other stimulants. Though it is best known for its ability to improve memory, learning ability, and other cognitive functions while enhancing alertness and energy in healthy individuals, Oxiracetam has been extensively studied as a potential treatment for memory loss related to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions. The studies showed potential for therapeutic use, and there is even clinical evidence that Oxiracetam can help restore memory, but it has not been explicitly approved for any specific use by the USFDA.

BENEFITS AND EFFECTS

Oxiracetam is one of the most popular nootropics, well known and highly regarded for its outstanding cognitive enhancement properties and mild stimulant capability. It has also been proven to be safe and well tolerated even at high dosages, and its moderate cost, ready availability and “stackability” make it a must-have for many nootropic users. Some of Oxiracetam’s benefits include the following:

Improved Memory

Oxiracetam has been shown to improve memory in general, enhancing both memory formation and retention and exerting a significantly positive effect on the speed of recall. Users have noted that this function is particularly useful when taking exams or studying math or logic-intensive subjects, though it can be a substantial aid in the study and retention of conceptual and creative subjects as well.

Logical/Technical Thinking Enhancement

While the overwhelming majority of users cite overall learning and memory improvements as major benefits of Oxiracetam, a significant percentage of users also report that they experience dramatic improvements in logical and technical thinking ability. Some users also report that Oxiracetam improves their analytical and reasoning skills.

Learning Enhancement

Virtually all Oxiracetam users agree that the supplement makes learning faster and easier, and animal studies have shown this to be true. This effect may be due in part to the greater ease and speed of both memory formation and recall that the supplement creates, but it is also believed to be attributable to an easier and more fluid “thought flow” that most Oxiracetam users experience.

Concentration and Focus

Oxiracetam is well known for improving users’ overall concentration and focus, making it easier to “stick to” a subject for longer periods without waning interest or attentiveness. Though many Racetam class supplements have this capability to some extent, Oxiracetam’s particular potency in this area makes it a student favorite, especially at exam time.

Sensory Perception

Many users report that they experience definite improvements in sensory perception when taking Oxiracetam, with sounds seeming deeper and more complex and visual perceptions being more colorful with greater contrast. This phenomenon may be due at least in part to increased left brain function when taking Oxiracetam.

Increased Physical and Mental Energy

Oxiracetam acts as a mild central nervous system stimulant, increasing both physical and mental energy without the nervous or jittery feelings that amphetamines and other CNS stimulants may create. Most users consider this aspect to be among the supplement’s most beneficial effects, particularly when studying or preparing for exams.

HOW IT WORKS

While its exact mechanisms of action are not completely understood, Oxiracetam’s actions are similar to those of other Racetam-class supplements, which enhance cognitive function by stimulating specific neurotransmitter receptor sites and directly modulating the production and release of certain brain chemicals.

RESEARCH DOSAGE

Supplementation of Oxiracetam tends to be in the dosage range of 1,200-2,400mg taken over the course of a day, either in two to three evenly spread dosing periods (such as three doses of 400mg or 800mg).

No studies have assessed whether or not Oxiracetam would benefit from being taken with a meal, but it should be taken approximately one hour prior to a learning activity.

SIDE EFFECTS

One of the most interesting aspects of Oxiracetam is its lack of documented serious side effects. Even when taken in high dosages it has been shown to be safe and non-toxic, and when taken responsibly it has an exceptionally low rate of side effects.

The most commonly reported unpleasant side effect of Oxiracetam, and indeed of all Racetam-class supplements, is a headache. Headaches are usually related to either high dosage or Choline depletion, therefore, adding a good Choline source to your regimen or reducing the amount of Oxiracetam ingested can often eliminate the problem.

Users taking particularly high doses of Oxiracetam have also reported temporary indigestion and gastric distress that was alleviated by reducing dosage.

Because it does have mild stimulant properties, Oxiracetam could potentially interfere with normal sleep cycles if taken too late in the day. Side effects of insomnia and nervousness, while rare, have occasionally been reported. These effects can be successfully ameliorated by taking Oxiracetam earlier in the day or adding aniracetam which has anti-anxiety properties.

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