5 Brain-Boosting Nootropic Supplements | Doug Kalman Ph.D.
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- Supplements don't just benefit your body, they can also help you get your brain in the game. Start with these five nootropic supplements.
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The name may sound a bit quirky, but nootropics are supplements designed to optimize mental performance. We're not just talking about the energy and motivation you can get from stimulants like caffeine, although that can help, too. Some nootropics also may improve reaction time, mental focus, cognitive function, and neuromuscular communication.
While nootropics are sometimes called "smart drugs," that's a bit of a misnomer, since nootropics don't increase your intelligence per se. They just help your nervous system work better. "Smart drugs" also doesn't take into account the physical effects nootropics can have.
When you take a nootropic supplement, you might not feel it working physically. It doesn't give you a tingle. But nootropics can support the mind-body connection, the mind-muscle connection, and athletic performance alike. Here are five supplements worth trying for brain function.
1. Nitrosigine
What it is: Nitrosigine is a form of the amino acid arginine.
What it does: Research with athletes has found that this nootropic can enhance the ability to complete mentally difficult tasks. If you're playing a sport and you're able to execute your strategy cleaner and faster, you're improving your game. In addition to improving mental performance, nitrosigine has physical benefits, too.
Ideal dose: 1.5 grams. Supplements often contain 500 milligrams-1.5 grams of nitrosigine.
2. Cognizin
What it is: Cognizin is a form of citicoline, which is turned into acetylcholine.
What it does: This nootropic supplement can help your nerves function efficiently. If you can enhance how fast your nerve impulses fire, you can enhance reaction time, mental focus, and cognitive function.
Ideal dose: 200-1000 milligrams
3. Caffeine And L-Theanine
What it is: Caffeine is a stimulant; L-theanine has a relaxation effect.
What it does: L-theanine is used with caffeine to enhance cognition while lessening the potential jittery side effects of taking caffeine on its own. This nootropic combination allows your body and brain to be more relaxed while simultaneously promoting a quicker reaction time, enhanced pain threshold, and the ability to do more work. It can help you feel more focused and waste less energy while achieving your goals.
Ideal dose:
Caffeine: 100-200 milligrams
L-theanine: 50-250 milligrams
4. Theacrine
What it is: Theacrine is an alkaloid. It can act as a stimulant, without having over-stimulatory side effects.
What it does: This nootropic can improve your reaction time and ability to multitask. It can be combined with caffeine, nitrosigine, or cognizin. These supplements don't interfere with its function, and studies show it even has a synergistic relationship with caffeine.
Ideal dose: 125-200 milligrams
5. Vitamin B12 And Iron
What it is: Vitamin B12 and iron are micronutrients found in meat. They're not technically nootropics, but having adequate levels of these nutrients in your body can help brain function similarly to nootropics. Being vegetarian or vegan increases risk of deficiency in these micronutrients, and lifting or playing sports on top of that can make a deficiency worse. Since your body needs B12 and iron, they're unlikely to create side effects unless you take too much.
What it does: These nootropic-like nutrients are important for the nervous system. They improve communication between the nervous system and the muscular system-the mind-body connection.
Ideal dose:
Vitamin B12: 2.4 micrograms*
Iron: 8 milligrams for men, 18 milligrams for women*
Nootropics are only one piece of the puzzle. Want to learn more about how nutrition can improve your overall performance and physique? Check out our Bodybuilding.com All Access course, Foundations of Fitness Nutrition, co-hosted by the author, Douglas Kalman Ph.D., RD.
*Recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) for supplements can vary based on age, gender, pregnancy, and lactation. For more information, check out the National Institutes of Health's vitamin and mineral fact sheets.
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00:39 Nitrosigine
1:42 Cognizin
2:54 Caffeine + Theanine
4:00 Theacrine
4:55 B12 + Iron
But its very important that you listen to how he breaks it down, that way you can see which one better suits you!
Thanks
Caffeine+Theanine is the best
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@@aad4036 have u used them??
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Cheers to Mike Ehrmantraut having a PhD!
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believe it or not, combining L Theanine and Coffee (cafeine) does indeed increase your mental focus throughout the day, you'll feel calmer and can multitask quite easily.
i m drinking 2 coffees a day. i was considering taking L theanine after watching this video and seeing ur comments. Is it ok to combine it that? i mean drinking coffee and then take the pill?
green tea naturally contain both
Give me answer. Will it help me to avoid mental fatigue
Matcha green tea
Try green tea and cocoa ,the best natural nootropic antidepressants, this will keep u all day active no stress no depression.
Use 2 sppon tetley green tea loose ,brew teaon lowest possible flame for 10 ..15 mins do not boil it as maximum theanine release from green tea at 80 degree Celsius, This allows maximum theanine from green tea release ..now once tea in filter in glass add 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder i use hersheys one , cocoa contains flavonoids ,this combination will do wonders to ur overall mental alertness .and get rid off those pills. This is more potent amd effective than those pills
Caffeine and L-theanine, green tea.
I love your presentation on the topics you share. I could listen to them whenever time allows me to.
Is it recommended for optimal performance to take all of these together every day, is there any negative side effects, or should I incorporate them one at a time to notice the effects of each?
take a look at Mr Hyde pre workout formula, it's got all of these in it besides iron and cognizant so I'd say go for it
Also a tip from my experience for those who want to improve their memory, memorizing-related games helped me a lot!! Especially playing with someone else cause it adds the pressure to win! Try playing matching cards with your friends it's an easy practice for your brain and you'll find a big difference in your performance over time
👍🏻NEVER too old to play a game of memory lol …… also for me! Just writing something down while reading or listening to an educational topic of your liking! I stress OF YOUR LIKING!!
After caffeine+theanine... I have ability to complete mentally hard tasks like 2 + 1
Minus 1
Quik math
Really plz tell
3
2 + 2 is 4, minus 1 that’s *3*
after caffeine with anything I'm getting panic attacks
I'm a student can i take any of these suppliment to boost brain power?
Am i watching young Mike from Better call saul and Breaking bad??
😂😂😂😂 i was thinking same
Me too. Hahaha. 😂
Are these just ideal for athletes or are the effects equal to non-athletes (finals and reading in general)?
“Caffeine is a nectar from the gods”
No wonder its white and sticky
@@namedyukinne4398 wtf
Ok so this was a good overview of things to look into but I need to know the exact molecular interactions in the brain specific to serotonin and dopamine processes because of my specific form of adhd and all those joys along side with my already heightened cognitive processing of both analytical and abstract thought. Does anyone have any suggestions on resources for more in depth molecular reactions for these and how to calculate theoretical processes of multiple forms of these alkaloid and amino acids. I’ve only just begun the journey of acquiring knowledge and understanding in this field and am already fully enthralled with it all.
Great question. I believe reading peer-reviewed scientific publications will offer more detailed answers in this regard.
Thank you so much sir I have learn a lot from you
How do you not mention creatine?
I want to improve my ability to retain information and with clarity so I can bring what I know to an argument. There's so many times I wanted to express my knowledge and findings on x topic and then can't recall the info. Will any of this aid in that?
newest bear same here. My brain recalls all the best arguments when I’m in the shower not when I really need it lol
@@masterdevil965 That is a trait of an INFJ.That is a personality type from the mbti test.If you dont know about this and are interested find the mbti test on google.
That is because your brain has low to zero practice arguing. You need to practice making arguments from the scratch on a daily basis and on a variety of subjects, with one or several other people. Also emotional awareness and the ability to be calm and not get carried out by intense emotions in an argument helps your brain recall.
@@IvanE1990 all very good points. I do sometimes in arguments let my confirmation bias and emotions, to control of my clarity and discernment. Thanks for tips.
Alpha GPC
Thank you for this insightful information!
Don't forget. Neuro. Mag. L. Carnitine. Omega threes. V d 3. Also pregnolonone. And. D. H. E. A. Great combo for pain anxiety and. A. D. D. H. D.
Should also include vitamin C because it’s essential for iron absorption and is also an antioxidant.
I have both
Keto diet is nice too
fish oil omega 3 is not in the list?
Wondering why Lions Mane was not included..
Idk how but it's boring and so freaking interesting at the same time it really helps in learning this stuff
Hi Dr. Love your content, I am currently taking B12 1000 mcg daily plus prenatal 1 multivitamin? multimineral and Biotin 10,000 mcg daily. My question for you is Can I take all those vitamins altogether every day? since my prenatal1 has already Biotin 35 mcg and B12 2.8 mcg. I feel awesome since I started to take the Biotin and B12 I feel like y energy is boosted when I take them and feel less depressed but I don't want to stop taking my regular multivitamins bc I need the prenatal 1 for the folate and for all the other extra vitamins... I don't know if I am overdosing...
You're not overdosing - for a regular person that's fine. Your doc will give an answer based on knowledge of any complicating factors of your personal history and your current medical condition
Hi I am taking alive women 50 plus, zinc, vitamin e, vitamin c, plus betahistine for my ears, I would like something for my brain, I am 60 years old thanks
Loved your video! But which one is the best then??
look each is best according to your need. you have to try which one suits you best
Yeah it’s really a trial by fire processes because everyone’s biochemistry and physiology vary from one individual to the next and physiological deficiencies like adhd, autism, or chronic depression also play huge roles on what molecules do to individuals.
Pecocet works for me ! I can concentrate 100× better. I get things done instead of jumping from 1 task to another not getting any one task complete. I stick with 1 task until its finished. Even mundane tasks like washing clothes, mopping the kitchen floors, cleaning the bathroom or even doing paperwork I hate to do. 1 perc. And I'm READY TAH GOOOOO !
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Sir Cognizin is lil costly, can I take phospholipid instead ?
Thank You Dr. for this lesson. 👍👍👍💪💪💪
All these said,which foods contain ?
Also mention!
Not all of these can be found in food.
@@devinfoley119 You seem to know so list the products yourself!
Caffeine and weed also great
😂 for reals? Sativa?
@@mcrou3599 all weed is inbred so much, sativa and indica is just placebo. Don't eat anything that will spike your blood sugar and drink some caffeine, you should be flying high and fast
Great thank you .
nice content, thanks for that
This is the most elaborate meat commercial I have ever seen.
Is there a supplement that include all the 5 or some of the 5 supplements recommanded? Thank you
Even if there was I'd recommend buying them individually as usually the blends not only don't have the therapeutic dose but the price is super inflated.
Tom Hohman it’s also best to make sure they provide a printed copy of federal certification for purity and the processes for either abstraction or synthesis because of you synthesis the same alkaloid but under two different processes they can have highly diverse metabolic break downs based on strength of molecular bonds which can lead to a mess of unwanted problems and effects. I’m still learning about how to calculate probable outcomes of interactions but highly recommend researching all that for yourself as well. The health effects of molecules we put in our brains can easily become physically dangerous very quickly for example the difference of LSA and LSD is staggering but their build ups are very similar. Be careful and do so much research your head spins please! Harm reduction in key!!!!
Does it help seizure patients?
You can micro dose on lsd or DMT for less and have the best experience, I always get mine delivered to me discreetly anywhere and psychedelic mushroom can help seizures
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Can I take any of these supplements without working out? I'm a painter/remodler and find myself becoming unfocused very often.
Definitely, just dial it back on exogenous amounts of caffeine.
should be the other way around. working out, sleep and diet first, then supplements
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Thank you sir.
Thanks Mike Ehrmantraut. We learn something new everyday :D
Thanks a lot sir....love from India
This is like u Overclocking ur CPU to 10ghz
This comment made my day😂
2021: duhh swimming boosts the brain bit uhhh we dont know why
2022: aliens might be real, ayyyyye
"Their ability to complete mental hard tasks WeRes EnHancEd"
What would he good for dis association / de realization disorder
Avocados and salmon tend to be high in omega 3 fats which boosts neurogenesis
hahahah try also natural FISH OIL
Can I eat all these suppliment without consulting with doctor
is it ok to take brain supplements long-term?
L theanine I read a medical study that participants were given 3g a day and showed cognitive improvements. The problem with all these nootropics & supplements is a standard dose.
And also that they never study the participants diet, psychological disorders based on physiology like adhd, ASD, or even high cholesterol in the family background to set either as close of a base line as possible or how all those things play in effect. I hate lazy researchers!!!!
What is the medicine or supplement where caffeine, threanine etc include?
Vry good suggestions 👍
Thankyou
Stupid question but if I was to get supplement for cognizin,any of them should work?
Does he moonlight as a Jon Stewart impersonator? Hello tall Jon Stewart
You have to watch out for all the colors not only in food but shampoo!
Good efforts in making videos Doctor Dough. 👍. Kindly guide me what are the best Companies to buy these supplements from? obliged please.
Regards
This dud having a PhD gives me hope honestly...
Better just to take Citrulline DL Malate instead of Nitrosigine since it's barely even bio-available.
Thank you this may help my fatigue!
love you doc
best one for studied please ??
iron is high in certain plant foods, where do you think the animals you eat get it from and vitamin B12 is from a bacteria. He is a smart fella but there are things he does not know.
Where did ill buy this vitamin
I’ve got epilepsy and I had a very bad experience last year clusters of seizures and it took a week to get back to normal. I think that fried the crap out of my brain 🧠 can’t remember or think straight it’s bothering me so bad I need something to help the health of my brain 😢🥺
I'll try green tea with MCT this week. See how it works out for me.
How did it go?
Howd it go
Ginkgo biloba is pretty good too ngl
He mentioned B-12 but not B-100. I wonder if its not recommended or as good as the described supplements
Do we need to cycle L-theanine?
Can i take theacrine nitrios and citicoline all in one day?
Hi I am Doctor Kalman and I have been asked to read this script to add credibility to this video
go on 'doctor'
U can just buy this online? Any of them
Other words. We don’t really have a clue if some of this stuff damages the brain
They're nooptropics, the whole point is that they're meant to boost brain function with minimal if any side effects.
We can calculate possible chemical reactions and breakdowns and how the resulting molecules interact with our biochemistry and overall physiology
Awsm 🙌🏻
Maybe this is what I need vitamins for my brain to work more faster.
Dos this help for brain fog? Tank you in advance
Hi, what do you think about taurine?!
taurine???? never heard about this but let me hope it is a good supplement though
Do you mean Kyle blood?
@@letyouknow1677 Taurine has been in energy drinks for about 20 years
Where can we get these "studies"?
Studying by yourself i guess. Doing reaserch
@@sharon_ms7413 Right, because claiming something and then saying it's based on research and not actually mentioning even the name of the research, is not shady at all.
@@annonymsurfer3189 that's why we should research by ourself and don't take everything on video as truth
Google scholar! not journal articles, but studies by professionals in the field
0:33 Smotter. Not hotter.
-Doug Kalman Ph.D.
is this good for exams period?
Yes, it helps focus, memory and concentration.
exam period/// perhabs when you have exam phobia or otherwise your own medical complications
Has anyone / can u stack it all?
I'm going to Google it
What's the side effects??
Fish oil is the best brain supplement imo
Please expand on this. Like ima go research the piss out of the chemical processes of this before you reply but I would still welcome your personal reasoning for this.
Seth Fernandez Dude he wrote that a year ago lol
2nd time I've heard fish oil this week.
Is this something that helps adhd?
Hello. I suffer from essential tremor. When I hold a glass of water, my hands tremble and cause me embarrassment. When a problem occurs in front of me, my heart rate increases and my body trembles.. Are there supplements to treat my condition?im 40 years old
What is wirh alpha gpc l thyrosine or huperzin a
spare us the bro science explanation. just say the name of the supplement and which food contains it.
But hes JISN brah
Not all these supplements can be found in food, so that would have been a waste.
But he didn’t even explain the scientific reason and interactions in depth....
Aoa sir my daughter 7mnth old she has celebral atrophy plz guide us
So, is there a supplement out there that combines all of these?
Not every one but there are products that contain a few of these together.
Pre workout
Not realy something possibly comprising all the stated supplements.. earlier I pointed out that each strain is individually unique..
My man Mike is off that NZT in this video lol
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Someone please tag Joe Biden here.
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Dr I am Uk 60 old lady’. I have sine in face infcain green mugs coming. Tow year go My brain very veer wizzes and cough please any vitamin TIL me
Hola pls can you suply in Bangladesh this cognizin medicine i want to take some 🙂🙃🙃
Does these help with studying and test taking?
Try L- theanine + caffeine.
It helps me when I'm trying to read and understand complex subjects.
athenian221 where would I get this from
@@gurlwayne I happened to find L-Theanine in the vitamin section at Walmart. Couldn't find them anywhere else. And caffeine from wherever you like, coffee or tea.
athenian221 okay thanks. I will check Walmart today
Can you help me where did ill buy this kind of supplement
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B12!!! EVERYONE can benefit from B12!!!. Inhale health has vapes for B12! They are awesome!! They also have melatonin vapes!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!!
very well explained. Brahmi capsules from the planet Ayurveda are world famous for its memory enhancing properties
Tried NALT, wow, whacked my stomach and I could not sleep......YMMV.
Plz tell me I am depression patient 4 years which dose is good for me I used.
try cocaine
@@randomman1231 😂 savage