If you tried some nootropics and maybe they didn’t work for you as expected, you may need to try a different nootropic. But, also, there are several thing you can do to maximize the effectiveness of a nootropic. In this blogpost from Smarter Nootropics, they give you the top 5 things you can do to maximize your nootropic experience:
We’re all looking for the edge, whether in work or school and if you’re reading this you’ve likely either tried nootropics or are considering it. Here are five tips that can help optimize your nootropic experience.
1. Hydrate and Eat
“When you’re hacking your brain with supplements sometimes you get some added effects you aren’t looking for. These side effects aren’t always bad but you should be aware of them. At times,
my nootropic stack dramatically increases my focus to the point that I forget to eat and even drink. I see two mechanisms at work, increased focus and reduced appetite and thirst. While intermittent fasting has been shown to improve cognition, the duration is best kept short and hydration during your study or work marathons must remain constant. Multiple studies (here and here) have shown that both mood and cognition suffer from dehydration amounts as low as 2% and less. Set a periodic alarm reminder on your phone or put a note where you can see it if that’s what it takes.
2. Get up and Walk Around
Our bodies were designed to move and sitting for long periods of time have been linked to blood clots and long term health issues. Make sure you get up every half hour even for just a few minutes to walk around. Walking and exercise also provide a variety of cognitive boosts you should be tapping in to as well.
In one study conducted by Stanford University, 81% of participants improved their creative output when walking.In another study, Ranjana Mehta, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Texas A&M School of Public Health, researched freshman high school students with who used standing desks. Testing was performed at the beginning and again at the end of their freshman year.
“Test results indicated that continued use of standing desks was associated with significant improvements in executive function and working memory capabilities,” Mehta said. “Changes in corresponding brain activation patterns were also observed.”Movement will also increase your heart rate and increase your metabolism which on the onset of taking a nootropic will speed up its activation.”
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