Comment · Sat, March 9, 2013 · Ceretropic
Phenylpiracetam potential as an antidepressant?
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_julain · 13 points
I've been using phenylpiracetam on and off for a few weeks, ~100mg sublingually, and I've noticed that aside from an increase in energy, it seems to lift my mood. I don't feel manic, elated, or any of that, I just feel good. I took ~100mg 3x today to combat my MDMA comedown and I've felt essentially normal all day. I've also used it to completely eradicate alcohol hangover symptoms (mainly the depressed, apathetic state they leave me in). Has anyone ever looked into phenylpiracetam as an antidepressant? Is there enough known about the compound to have any idea how it could improve my mood? I've heard other people report the same thing.
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_julain · 2 points
In the brain, DMAE is instead bound to phospholipids in place of Choline to produce Phosphatidyl-Dimethylaminoethanol. This is then incorporated into nerve membranes, increasing fluidity, permeability, and acting as an antioxidant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethylethanolamine
I don't know if that's good or bad, but it sounds interesting at least!
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
Yes, this could also be the reason people don't need choline while on it. It takes the place of choline in certain places. I have been researching it more lately, and it is intriguing. Then there is centrophenoxine. That is also intriguing.