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[dansari]

I'm sure most people on this subforum have had experience with nootropic supplements. There is a website where you can rate supplements according to various criteria, and the Health & Wellness category there has criteria specifically for these types of substances. I am running the website (I don't wish to deceive you), and I posted a short review of phenibut there. Over time, this site should become very useful for people seeking supplements that affect memory, focus, concentration, etc. (In fact, I was inspired to create the site by a posting from tarbtl on this very forum.)

You would be helping the community (and, of course, my website, but that's not a negative) by posting some ratings there. I do not wish to steal members away from this site (and I doubt that could happen), and your contribution could be made in just a matter of minutes.

I've spent a good deal of time on this site finding out what the institute is all about, and I respect that.

Cheers,
Daniel
www.SubstanceReviews.com

Edited by dansari, 24 January 2008 - 08:44 PM.

[wiserd]

Personally, I've had no success whatsoever with piracetam. It destroyed my language ability for a brief period of time. Lecithin or choline suppliments didn't seem to help.

Lysine, on the other hand, makes me clear as a bell. Lysine is metabolised to acetyl-CoA, and is cheaper than other acetyl donors like acetyl-carnitine.

But I've never heard of lysine even listed as a nootropic.

Of course, there are other possible explanations; lysine enhances the immune system and it blocks Argenine absorption, so possibly the nootropic effect was due to an enhanced immune system or a reduction in inflammation. (eliminating high-argenine foods like chocolate does seem to be helpful for me, as well.)

[dansari]

Thanks for the response. I just added a "Cognitive Enhancement" category to that site, because I think it contains too many criteria specifically for nootropics and out of scope of "Health & Wellness".

Why don't you rate these substances that you mentioned over on that site? The Cognitive Enhancement category could really do with some filling out, and the folks here are probably some of the most knowledgeable on the net.

Edited by dansari, 25 January 2008 - 05:43 AM.

[Ghostrider]

Thanks for the response. I just added a "Cognitive Enhancement" category to that site, because I think it contains too many criteria specifically for nootropics and out of scope of "Health & Wellness".

Why don't you rate these substances that you mentioned over on that site? The Cognitive Enhancement category could really do with some filling out, and the folks here are probably some of the most knowledgeable on the net.

The problem with rating cognitive enhancers is that they do not seem to work in the same way for all people. Some people go nuts over piracetam. Personally, I find it as well as the 15 or so other nootropics that I have tried completely worthless. My opinion on nootropics -- cognitive enhancers which have *only* a positive effect on the body and mind -- don't exist yet. Probably within about 10 years we will see the first cognitive enhancer which will gain widespread acceptance, in other words you will be able to pick it up from your local supermarket or Starbucks because everyone will be looking for the next coffee 2.0.

Edited by Ghostrider, 28 January 2008 - 07:46 AM.

[dansari]

The problem with rating cognitive enhancers is that they do not seem to work in the same way for all people. Some people go nuts over piracetam. Personally, I find it as well as the 15 or so other nootropics that I have tried completely worthless. My opinion on nootropics -- cognitive enhancers which have *only* a positive effect on the body and mind -- don't exist yet. Probably within about 10 years we will see the first cognitive enhancer which will gain widespread acceptance, in other words you will be able to pick it up from your local supermarket or Starbucks because everyone will be looking for the next coffee 2.0.

It is, still, very useful to know what would work for the majority of users. Knowing that it has no effect at all for some people is obviously useful information, too - that can be captured in the ratings/reviews.

My personal experience with nootropics so far is that anything that reduces my anxiety, elevates my focus, productivity, concentration, etc. I can't really separate a positive effect on one cognitive criterion from another.

I've had a tremendous response to my special promotional offer - which is now, by the way, closed - and the site is filled out much more now. Thanks to anybody from here who may have contributed (and earned money in the process).

I'll be holding more promotions in the coming months, so stay tuned.