Aceglutamide is a Nootropic
ta5
24 Apr 2014
Aceglutamide is the "acetyl derivative of the amino acid L-glutamine" according to Wikipedia. "Aceglutamide is a psychostimulant and nootropic[1] used to improve memory and concentration.[2] Chemically, it is the acetyl derivative of the amino acid L-glutamine."
[1] Merck Index, 11th Edition, 21
[2] Macdonald, F, ed. (1997). Dictionary of pharmacological agents. p. A-00018. ISBN 978-0-412-46630-4.
The link above says it's "N2-acetylglutamine". But, then says, "Strictly, the name Aceglutamide applies to the (S)-form. Psychostimulant; used to improve memory and concentration.
I just thought this was interesting. I had never seen that spelling before. The idea of glutamine being a nootropic has been discussed many times before.
MercuryAX
24 Apr 2014
Is there any mention of the body producing aceglutamide from reserves of glutamine? That would definitely encourage readers here to take glutamine.
