Comment · Wed, November 20, 2019 · Natrium Health & Nootropics Depot
A Comprehensive Review of Nootropics Used to Enhance Stimulants
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UWCSCOOPFINESSEGOD · 54 points
Below is my experience with every nootropic I’ve experimented with for the purposes of increasing the effectiveness of stimulants (namely Vyvanse, caffeine, and nicotine) while reducing tolerance, dependence and side effects.
NAC:
Purpose: Reducing stimulant neurotoxicity and dependence
MOA: Modulates glutamate and prevents excessive dopamine release
Positive Effects: After two weeks of concurrent use with stimulants, NAC eliminated all withdrawal symptoms from Vyvanse, caffeine, and nicotine on my stimulant off-days. Seems to reduce cravings for rewarding activities such as cannabis use and binge eating. While on stimulants, it helps me direct my focus towards productive tasks rather than instantly rewarding activities (e.g mindlessly browsing reddit). Reduces the side effects of stimulants and eliminates the comedown.
Negative Effects: Seems to blunt the euphoric effects of Vyvanse, but does not negatively affect its therapeutic benefits for ADHD.
Magnesium L-Threonate
Purpose: Reducing tolerance, and the peripheral CNS side effects associated with stimulant use.
MOA: Acts as a NMDA antagonist, preventing glutamate excitotoxicity
Positive Effects: Slows the bui…
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Sgmetal · 2 points
While I'm super happy they are clamping down on the fentanyl, its sad to see nootropics getting caught up. To my knowledge bromantane is fairly harmless. But politics and medicece don't always work together.
Do you happen to have a list or know how one could find out about what else is getting cracked down on? There are certain things I'd rather stock up on if they are disappearing forever possibly.
Also caffeine powder got banned? I'd assume there'd be a use for caffeine pills made in china. I can also understand momos just taking a scoop of raw powder and ODing.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Natrium Health & Nootropics Depot
Bulk caffeine was banned in China. So it is illegal to produce or sell bulk caffeine inside China now. Crazy.
I don't have a list, unfortunately. It is moving quickly, and things are changing day to day.