Aniracetam is a nootropic or smart drug. Nootropic means "acting on the mind." It is a term first used by Dr. Giurgea to describe a substance, that was found to have beneficial effects in the treatment of memory loss, age related memory decline and lack of concentration etc.
Since then, nootropics have been shown to have so-many beneficial affects on mental and memory capabilities, that they have come to be known as smart-drugs. One of the primary differences between nootropics and other "memory enhancers" is that nootropics improve communication across the brain's Corpus Callosum. This area of the brain joins the two hemispheres, it links the logical side with the creative side, (ying and yang). This may be the major reason why "creative" individuals and "brain" workers find they can accomplish much more when they are supplementing with nootropics.
Aniracetam is an analogue of piracetam, it can improve memory recall, reaction and detail. Like all of piracetam's analogues less aniracetam is required, (i.e. milligram dose to Kilogram body weight). But like piracetam, aniracetam has been found to be virtually non-toxic, with very few side effects and contraindications.
In tests, aniracetam has proven to be one of the most potent nootropics currently available, this is because of its ability to protect AMPA brain receptors and nerve cells.
Source: www.antiaging-systems.com
Edited by LifeMirage, 30 May 2005 - 04:51 AM.