The Cortex Labs Nootropics Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this podcast, we’ll discuss: Recovery from PSSD, dopaminergic issues, adrenal fatigue, and other underlying performance inhibiting dysfunctions. What to expect in your first few weeks using the right protocol The 1 month, consistent RECOVER WINDOW aim Moving in and out of recovery windows throughout Having a tailored protocol moving forward, out of the month […]
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L-Tyrosine is a powerful nootropic compound. It works by increasing the quantities of 3 powerful neurotransmitters: Dopamine, Epinephrine, and Norepinephrine. Typically, the result of taking L-Tyrosine is increased mental energy, alertness, and motivation. But for some, they actually don’t require surges in said neurotransmitters, and any additional degree of the three, gives them side effects. […]
The post Ep 96: L-Tyrosine and brain zaps (and cycling) first appeared on .
Ever taken a nootropic compound and become anti-social? I certainly have. But it happens for a few reasons, which we’ll break down in this podcast. Enjoy!! Ever taken a nootropic compound and become anti-social? I certainly have. But it happens for a few reasons, which we’ll break down in this podcast. Enjoy!!
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Study data: (LINK TO STUDY HERE) Introduction: Dementia constitutes an increasingly prevalent cognitive disorder with serious socioeconomic implications. Aims: In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of aniracetam, either as monotherapy or combined with cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs), in terms of several neuropsychological parameters, in a considerable number of patients with dementia. Results: In our prospective, open?label study, […]
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The question often comes up: am I inadequate without nootropics? Nootropics make me superhuman Nootropics make people perform better. There’s no question about that. They allow you to function better in the areas of: Verbal fluency Motivation Productive drive Processing capacity Memory And more. People are better salespeople on Nootropics. When taking some of the […]
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Podcast breakdown: Intro Uridine monophosphate breakdown Mother’s breastmilk and Uridine Uridine and neurogenesis Effects of Uridine as a nootropic Uridine on dopamine receptors Uridine/ALCAR/Tyrosine stimulant stacks Uridine combined with Noopept and Centrophenoxine Uridine, Phenylpiracetam, AGPC, Theobromine centric stacks Conclusion/product pro Podcast breakdown: Intro Uridine monophosphate breakdown Mother’s breastmilk and Uridine Uridine and neurogenesis Effects of […]
The post Ep92: Powerful Uridine nootropic stacks first appeared on .
Alright! This podcast is about an email that came through (Ryan@livecortex.com for questions.. and we’ll try to answer them on the air) about taking nootropics while detoxing. The basic question was: can I take heavy nootropics while detoxing my kidney and liver? And the answer is pretty cut and dry, as you’ll hear in the […]
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Podcast breakdown: Intro: explaining Vinpocetine Vinpocetine is cooler than we think Specials on Cortex Labs nootropic products A nootropics subreddit thread on Vinpocetine Vinpocetine enhances memory retrieval in humans and rats Vinpocetine increases the turnover of norepinephrine in the brain What Vinpocetine stacks with Vinpocetine is a great additional compound to put in a stack […]
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Wikipedia defines Noopept as: N-Phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester is promoted as a nootropic and is a prodrug of cycloprolylglycine.[1]Other names include the brand name Noopept (Russian: ???????), developmental code GVS-111; proposed INNomberacetam.[1][2][3] Its synthesis was first reported in 1996.[1] It is orally available, and as of 2017 its metabolism and elimination half-life were not well understood, as cycloprolylglycine had not been measured in humans following administration.[1] As of […]
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Podcast breakdown: Trying to replicate good feelings and calmness with nootropics Oxytocin is the hormone responsible for making you feel good. Using Ashwagandha to induce a calm, tranquil nootropic feeling. Ashwaghanda for better sleep before bed. Using L-Theanine to induce Oxytocin like feelings. Dosing Ashwagandha and Theanine in HIGHER doses to induce tranquility and calmness […]
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Alright!! Nootriment.com launched a great post summarizing a BUNCH (60) of people’s experiences on Phenylpiracetam. And it highlights a LOT that would be interesting for readers: Tolerance is a big enough issue with Phenylpiracetam, and the compound needs to be approached with proper cycling strategies. Read Smarter Better Faster for how to properly cycle […]
The post Ep 86: Analysis of Phenylpiracetam Experiences first appeared on .
Ah. The question of nootropics safety. It’s a question that comes up from time to time in the nootropics community, and largely centers around people having bad experiences from using nootropics incorrectly. I say this all the time: nootropics are not coffee. Not even close. They’re nothing like it. With coffee, you can drink a […]
The post Ep 84: The dangers and side effects of Nootropics first appeared on .
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Ok! Podcast breakdown follows: Intro – specials on Nootropic products Breakdown on Noopept Noopept dose range compared to Piracetam BDNF and NGF properties of Noopept Effects (anecdotal) of Noopept across nootropics users The “Cholinosensitizing” effect of Noopept (its effect on acetylcholine signaling in the brain) Cycling Noopept Ok! Podcast breakdown follows: Intro – specials […]
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It’s not all that often, but often enough, that people don’t respond to nootropics. Most folks experiment with racetams, like Aniracetam and Oxiracetam, and afinils, like Adrafinil, and get positive results. Most people. But some people, for various reasons, don’t get good results. They either: don’t respond at all, run into some sort of side […]
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There’s no question about it, gamers take nootropics. And in this podcast, we’re going to LET YOU IN on their secrets, their stacks, and my best recommendations for gaming and nootropics. We’ll discuss: Improving reaction speed, accuracy, and spatial navigation capacity in gaming with nootropics. Getting better kill death ratios with nootropics, in shooter games […]
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine, (ALCAR FOR SHORT) is a powerful nootropic compound that improves the way your brain utilizes fatty acids for fuel, and donates part of its chemical structure to the synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. The effect spectrum is typically as follows. ALCAR: Improves mental energy Enhances motivation Enhances verbal fluency Enhances focus Facilitates productivity But […]
The post Ep79: 15 Nootropics that stack epically well with ALCAR first appeared on .
Podcast breakdown: The tolerability of certain nootropic compounds seems to depend on how much you need that particular nootropic. People between the ages of 50-65 seem to be able to tolerate Piracetam for longer periods of time. Theoretically, the reason people get side effects from Piracetam, or are unable to tolerate it for long periods […]
The post Ep 78: The efficacy and tolerability of Piracetam first appeared on .
Nootropic discussion: Triacetyluridine Dose range: 15-85MG Stacks well with: Aniracetam, Piracetam, Phenylpiracetam, Oxiracetam, ALCAR, CDP Choline, Alpha GPC, B complex, Noopept, Ashwagandha, Theanine, and more. Primary podcast discussion: Triacetlyuridine breakdown Triacetyluridine dose range Stacking Triacetyluridine Comparing Triacetyluridine to Uridine monophosphate Triacetlyuridine cycling strategy Triacetyluridine sustainability General nootropics cycling strategies Wearing out nootropic stacks/keeping stacks fresh […]
The post Ep 77: The Nootropic Power of Triacetyluridine first appeared on .
In this podcast, we’ll discuss the mighty interesting nootropic and blood flow compound, Yohimbine. This compound caught my attention when I learned it was a stimulant, that increased blood flow, and erection quality. I thought – holy shit. Erection quality AND stimulant effects? Too good to be true. But then, I tried it, and realized […]
The post Ep 76: Yohimbine’s Insane Productivity and Stimulant Effect first appeared on .
Alright! Getting right to it. In this podcast, we’ll break down a powerful Triacetyluridine nootropic stack that is targeted toward lots of mental energy, verbal fluency, general brain fluidity, motivation, and productive drive. The stack contains: Triacetyluridine Phenylpiracetam CDP Choline B complex Primary principle: One of the major principles we push on Cortex Labs […]
The post Ep75: A Triacetyluridine Phenylpiracetam super stack first appeared on .
Alright!! This podcast is going to be epic, so let’s breakdown what we’re going to discuss. First – it’s important to give a bit of a primer on Modafinil. Modafinil is a pretty common nootropic, but that’s exceptionally strong at facilitating wakefulness and mental energy. It provides an astonishing amount of support for just hardcore […]
The post Ep74: Modafinil, Noopept, and Alpha GPC first appeared on .
Here’s the deal!! YouTube (hopefully temporarily) suspended our account. COULD be because we talk about Modafinil, and that’s a prescription compound. No idea. BUT – for now, get ALL of our videos on Facebook.com/Cortexstacks! And keep coming back here for podcasts! We’re going to start to post PODCASTS DAILY while our YouTube channel is down, […]
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Adrenal fatigue is a modern disaster. It’s quite the rough state of affairs to have your adrenal glands not work correctly, not produce hormones that regulate fluid and salt balance, and prevent you from feeling and being your best. But often times, without correcting the actual problem, people fall into the trap of looking to […]
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Podcast contents: Pycnogenol works on improving bloodflow through vasodilation (pubmed link). Basic breakdown of Piracetam Combining nootropics that target increased blood flow in the brain Stacking Piracetam with Pycnogenol Doses on Piracetam + Pycnogenol nootropic stack Ryan’s experiences with the Piracetam/Pycnogenol stack How you can take dose variants of the Piracetam/Pycnogenol stack to zero in […]
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Brain fog is a routine thing people attempt to fix via nootropics. And with varying success. It all really depends on what’s causing the brain fog, how the person targets that issue, and then how the nootropics can minimize the damage of the root of the issue. This podcast is a perfect example of that. […]
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Modafinil is quite the motivation inducing nootropic compound. People use it to increase productive drive, motivation, verbal fluency, the will to work, and for some, taken over the long term, it even helps them to make significant progress in their professional lives. In this podcast, we’ll discuss a study that points out the Dopamine effects […]
The post Ep 70: Modafinil, Dopamine, and Motivation first appeared on .
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In this podcast, we’ll break down one of the least talked about but significantly important elements of taking nootropics, traumatic brain injury. There are many reasons people take nootropics, and among them are: Improving performance NOW Staving off neuro-degeneration Acute situations in which one needs to be verbally fluent Dating (see: using nootropics for optimization […]
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Here’s the deal: people have a hard time with cycling nootropics. People look at it entirely from the wrong frame usually. Folks think that they can consume nootropics the same way they consume Caffeine. And that’s not true. Caffeine is in every imaginable WAWA or local convenience store, as well as at every gas station […]
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In this podcast, we’ll break down the 8 major racetams, and the primary differences between them. We’ll break down: Which racetams to take for studying Which racetams to take for strictly working memory Subtle racetams High affinity choline uptake and Coluracetam Phenylpiracetam’s mental energy effect Using Piracetam for a subtle improvement in memory, verbal fluency, […]
The post Ep67: Different Racetams, Different Effects first appeared on .
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Nootropics have many practical applications. They’re typically used for: Business performance Facilitating productivity in entrepreneurship Productivity at work Studying Test taking/university and school tasks Relieving side effects from anti-anxiety drugs Improving brain performance after years of recreational drug use More! But what I’ve come to learn over time in doing nootropics consulting, is that […]
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There’s no doubt about it: PRL-853, the cholinergic research chemical, is quite powerful. It’s often used to improve working memory, and tends to have staggeringly great results in people. Weird things happen when you take PRL-853, like people being able to remember 10 or more digits in their heads at one time, and otherwise having […]
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Alright! In this podcast, we break down some of the clinical application of the major racetams. Typically, we think of Racetams as performance enhancing, and don’t usually discuss them out of the context of making our brains work better NOW. And one of the best guides on the internet on the performance use of Racetams […]
The post EP64: Racetams and their clinical PERFORMANCE ability first appeared on .
Nootropics are awesome, but sometimes I think meditation and binaural beats are better. What are binaural beats? Simple: particular sound frequencies that elicit particular responses in the human brain. The idea is: Two different frequencies enter the brain, via audio binaural beats (listened to through headphones, preferably). The brain then resonates to the difference between […]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome is no joke. In fact, the name doesn’t even remotely do it justice. It should be called something like: “persistent disabling energy failure,” or “chronic debilitating disabling fatigue.” Often times, when dealing with people afflicted with Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), folks often say “I’m fatigued too sometimes.” No. It is not the […]
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Tranquility nootropics are a particularly useful class of nootropic compounds, that tone down the nervous system. The primarily discussed ones are: Ashwagandha Valerian Root L-Theanine Hops Lemon Balm Phenibut St John’s Wort Tulsi Holy Basil There are more, but those are the most popular. Some of the best uses for Tranquility nootropics are: Sleep induction. […]
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In this podcast, we’re going to break down oscillation dosing with nootropics, and particularly, Oxiracetam. Oscillation dosing refers to a dose strategy where you start a cycle of taking nootropics, taking the regular dose, but then moving down to lower doses throughout a 7 day period, to facilitate sustainability and to avoid side effects from […]
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Will power. It’s a critically important part of success. In anything. To some degree, you’ll have to rely on parameters you set for yourself purposely: only buy 2 snickers bars. Not 5. Then, you’ll only be able to eat 2, period. But will power will still play a major role in your decision making. In […]
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L-Theanine has some serious anxiety crushing power. It’s one of the best calming nootropics on the roster. In the nootropics book, Smarter Better Faster, it breaks down just how powerful L-Theanine is for balancing out other stimulatory nootropic compounds. It’s known as the “great balancer.” It stacks extremely well with Racetams, Noopept, Theacrine, and potent […]
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Aniracetam is quite the impressive nootropic compound. I’ve used it on and off for years, and it never ceases to amaze me. A few important facts about Aniracetam: It primarily works by releasing extra acetylcholine in the hippocampus, and stimulating AMPA receptors. It (anecdotally) primarily induces: working memory increases, speed of processing improvements, and slight […]
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The perfect nootropic stack. Does it exist? Well – there are stacks you can take, like the TAU Limitless stack from Smarter Better Faster, that mimic the “Limitless drug” effect. And that particular stack, and the general nootropics methodology used to create it, IS how you formulate the perfect nootropic stack. Over the years, taking […]
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Ray Kurzweil is a well known futurist, who knows has a senior engineering position at Google, and reportedly takes 100-200 supplements per day, so that he can survive until what he calls the “singularity” happens. In short – the singularity refers to a time where humans will upload their brains into machines, and our consciousnesses […]
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Ok – so some folks were upset a bit because they weren’t getting notified that specials were happening, and that we haven’t run specials for LONG ENOUGH each time. So – we’re now putting specials in podcasts! Right now, and below, our nootropics guides, and powerful Nootropic stack CORTEX is 20% off. Prices are already […]
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There are three primary reasons people take nootropics: To optimize brain performance now To optimize brain performance over the long term To alleviate brain performance deficits from something interfering with it. And the second reason, seems to get a lot less attention these days. It’s as if optimizing the brain for the long term, isn’t […]
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PODCAST BREAKDOWN INTRO – product pro (get all of our nootropic products here). Preface: some people take nootropics just to function normally again. People with traumatic brain injury benefit massively from nootropics. People with pharmaceutical drug induced memory dysfunction benefit massively from nootropics. A Uridine centric stack, like Cortex, is extremely useful for repairing damage […]
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In this podcast we’ll dive deep into the biologically available precursors to acetylcholine. We’ll discuss mainly CDP Choline and Alpha GPC, and make the point that the nootropics community, and the collective nootropics social web, advises way high doses on both of them. Primary points of the podcast: A nootropics subreddit post prompted this discussion, […]
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How to cycle Aniracetam The salient objective to this post is to give, what to date is, the best Aniracetam cycling strategy there is. In this podcast, we’ll break down a cycling strategy on Aniracetam directly from The Beginners Guide to Aniracetam, which breaks down how to cycle Aniracetam to prevent tolerance, side effects, and […]
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