A drug with lots of possibilites
The capabilities of the little white powder known as Piracetam are just now beginning to be realized. It has been used for years in treating various diseases under the brand name Nootropil. Some of these disease include alcoholism, Alzheimer's and senile dementia, stroke, ischemia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia, and schizophrenia. Recently piracetam has been shown to help with ADHD, dyslexia, and may actually slow or reverse aging of the brain. To sum it all up, the possibilities with this drug seem endless.
History
Piracetam was the first of a class of drugs called "nootropics" which are also known as smart drugs, cognitive enhancers, or brain nutrients. It is one of the safest drugs around. It is non-toxic and has very few if any side effects.
Dosage
The standard dose of piracetam varies with the patient. Piracetam is typically sold in capsule or powder form. The recommended dosage is usually 800 mg to 9600 mg daily. Some people report faster results by implementing an "attack dose". This involves taking 800 mg to 1600 mg every hour for 4-6 hours for the first few days.
The Future of Piracetam
We don't really know what the future holds for piracetam, because we honestly don't know exactly how it works. It is believed that it increases blood flow in the brain, improves the function of certain neurotransmitters, and improves the production of other chemicals required by the body. The problem is that we know so little about the function of our brains, that it is hard to tell exactly what is going on. Although I'm sure that as we begin unravel the higher functions of the brain, the more we will understand about how to improve them.
More About Piracetam
You can read more about piracetam and nootropics in general at Nootropic Central. Wikipedia also has a nice entry on piracetam. You can also go over to smart-drugs.com and check out a lengthy article on piracetam by James South.
History
Piracetam was the first of a class of drugs called "nootropics" which are also known as smart drugs, cognitive enhancers, or brain nutrients. It is one of the safest drugs around. It is non-toxic and has very few if any side effects.
Dosage
The standard dose of piracetam varies with the patient. Piracetam is typically sold in capsule or powder form. The recommended dosage is usually 800 mg to 9600 mg daily. Some people report faster results by implementing an "attack dose". This involves taking 800 mg to 1600 mg every hour for 4-6 hours for the first few days.
The Future of Piracetam
We don't really know what the future holds for piracetam, because we honestly don't know exactly how it works. It is believed that it increases blood flow in the brain, improves the function of certain neurotransmitters, and improves the production of other chemicals required by the body. The problem is that we know so little about the function of our brains, that it is hard to tell exactly what is going on. Although I'm sure that as we begin unravel the higher functions of the brain, the more we will understand about how to improve them.
More About Piracetam
You can read more about piracetam and nootropics in general at Nootropic Central. Wikipedia also has a nice entry on piracetam. You can also go over to smart-drugs.com and check out a lengthy article on piracetam by James South.
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