Your stack looks fine, but I would add a few things.
1. I would suggest the Chemically Induced Long Term Potentiation (CILTEP) first thing in the morning. My version of it consists of
1000mg artichoke (or I prefer 100mg of quercetin) to inhibit breakdown PDE4 which breaks down cAMP,
4-12mg forskolin (from as high perentage forskolii extract as you can get) to increase cAMP
100-200mg caffeine,
500mg L-phenylalanine to support dopamine (though some people use tyrosine for this, I like phenylalanine because it is a further step away from dopamine than tyrosine and so is better regulated) and
most importantly: 1000mg ALCAR to increase acetylcholine (without this ingredient, I was getting problems with working memory).
The evidence is anecdotal, but it is just a very good stack for focus, motivation and learning. There is a huge thread on this in the brain health section. Just search for "Chemically Induced LTP."
2. Instead of Omega 3-6-9, consider using Omega 3, or a quality fish oil. This one is about the balance of O-3 to other O's especially O-6. Most people get enough of O-6, and relatively less O-3.
3. One of the noots with the best evidence base for memory is Bacopa. I'll let you read about it here;
http://examine.com/s...acopa monnieri/; it takes a while to build up in your system, but this is one of the few things that actually shows a very noticeable improvement in memory in well designed human studies.
4. Note about creatine and research in general. I think creatine is fine to keep in your stack, especially if it's there for something other than cognition alone (like any physical activity)
You mentioned you use Examine. For creatine for cognition they state this:
http://examine.com/s...ne/#summary5-11"Creatine has limited potential in increasing cognition in otherwise healthy young omnivores, but it does possess a general pro-cognitive effect"But it is good in certain cases (vegeterian, sleep deprived, tbi) and there's nothing wrong with taking it. But I just want to emphasize that the thing about research, is that it's not just about "having" studies that back up your point, but having the skill to interpret the totality of available research (not just 1 study but ALL research ever done), including it's level of evidence (were the studies well done? how many studies agree and disagree?) and also effect size (OK, there seems to be a statistically significant effect, for example, is it large enough to be clinically significant? Is it gonna make a difference in your life?). I think the folks at examine have the skills and the time to gather all available research and interpret it appropriately, so that why i use that site.
5. finally, though not mentioned, you should strive to get as much exercise, quality nutrition, and sleep as possible. Especially the exercise. Something that requires coordination and aerobic exertion is optimal, and it's good to mix it up.
Edited by Mr. Pink, 07 February 2014 - 09:41 AM.
