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1. Nootropics

NootropicsPrimer

2. Notes on Nootropics with evidence

2.1. Key resources

Nootropic article at Wikipedia
Towards responsible use of cognitive-enhancing drugs by the healthy - commentary in Nature

2.2. Studies on effectiveness of various Nootropics

Nefiracetam http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10869513?dopt=Citation
Bacopa monniera - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18683852?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
Cytidine (5′)-diphosphocholine - http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=548494
Piracetam, aniracetam, meclofenoxate, fipexide - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2854355?dopt=Citation

3. Other notes

3.1. Ginseng

Page on Ginseng at healthyeatingclub.com - includes survey of scientific evidence

The information below is uncited - it would be good to collect links to specific studies to help assess which might be effective. ThufirHawat

3.2. Racetam Groups

Agent	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Piracetam	mechanism	effect	1600 mg - 9600 mg
Aniracetam	mechanism	effect	dosage
Oxyracetam	mechanism	effect	dosage

3.3. Inhibitors

Agent	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Huperzine A	Inhibits Acetylcholinesterase Increases Acetylcholine levels	effect	dosage
Vinpocetine	Inhibits Phospodiesterases Increases levels of cAMP, cGMP	effect	dosage
Galantamine	Inhibits Acetylcholinesterase Increases Acetylcholine levels	Effect	Dosage
L-Deprenyl	Inhibits MAO-B Increases Dopamine Levels	Effect	Dosage
Tolcapone	Inhibits COMT Increases Dopamine Levels Increases Epinephrine levels Increases Norepinephrine Levels	Effect	Dosage

3.4. Neuroreceptor Agents

Agent	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Hydergine	Stimulates dopaminergic and seratonergic receptors Inhibits Alpha Adrenoceptors Increases MAO levels	effect	dosage

3.5. Neurotransmitter Precursors

Agent	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
5-HTP	Neurotransmitter precursor for Serotonin Increases serotonin levels	effect	dosage
DMAE	Neurotransmitter precursor for choline Increase Acetylcholine Levels	effect	dosage
Centrophenoxine	Neurotransmitter precursor for choline Increases acetylcholine levels Reduces Lipofuscins	effect	dosage
Acetyl-L-Carnitine	Neurotransmitter Precursor for Acetylcholine	Effect	Dosage
Alpha-GPC	Neurotransmitter Precursor for Choline	Effect	Dosage
Choline Citrate	Neurotransmitter Precursor for Acetylcholine	Effect	Dosage
Choline Bitartrate	Neurotransmitter Precursor for Acetylcholine	Effect	Dosage
Citicoline	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage

4. Stimulants

?StimulantsPrimer

Agent	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Caffeine	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Ritalin	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Adderal	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Modanifil	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Ephedra	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage

5. Essential Nutrition

?NutrientsPrimer

6. Amino Acids

6.1. Essential

Amino Acid	Function	Dosage
Isoleucine	Function	Dosage
Leucine	Function	Dosage
Lysine	Function	Dosage
Methionine	Function	Dosage
Phenylalanine	Function	Dosage
Threonine	Function	Dosage
Tryptophan	Function	Dosage
Valine	Function	Dosage
Arginine	Function	Dosage
Histidine	Function	Dosage

6.2. Nonessential

Amino Acid	Function	Dosage
Alanine	Function	Dosage
Asparagine	Function	Dosage
Aspartate	Function	Dosage
Cysteine	Function	Dosage
Glutamate	Function	Dosage
Glutamine	Function	Dosage
Glycine	Function	Dosage
Proline	Function	Dosage
Serine	Function	Dosage
Tyrosine	Function	Dosage

6.3. Nonstandard

Amino Acid	Function	Dosage
L-Dopa	Neurotransmitter Precursor for Dopamine Increases Dopamine Levels	Dosage

6.4. Essential Fatty Acids

6.5. Essential Vitamins

Pantothenic Acid(B-5)

6.6. Essential Minerals

7. Miscellaneous

Agent	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Ginko Biloba	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Ginseng	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Mucuna Pruriens	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage
Yohimbe	Mechanism	Effect	Dosage