Encyclopedia of
Nootropics

Scientific profiles of 50 nootropics: mechanisms, clinical evidence, dosage information and safety.

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Anatomical image showing Magnesium L-Threonate blood-brain barrier, NMDA receptor, synaptic density, sleep and memory.

Mineral - BBB Transitive

semi-synthetic

Mg L-Threonate

The only form of magnesium that crosses the brain-blood barrier. It increases synaptic density through NMDA receptor modulation.

sleepSynaptic PlasticityAnti-Aging
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Melatonin pineal gland, circadian rhythm, retina-SCN pathway, sleep stage and antioxidant support anatomical cover image.

Hormone - Circadian

semi-synthetic

melatonin

Circadian rhythm hormone. It shortens the time to fall asleep and is used for jet-lag and sleep patterns.

sleepjet lagcircadian
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Anatomical neo-brutalist cover image showing apigenin, chamomile flavonoid, GABA-A calming, sleep center and antioxidant support.

Flavonoid - Calming

Natural

Apigenin

A natural flavonoid obtained from chamomile, parsley and celery. It has an anxiolytic and sedative effect through weak/partial modulation of GABA-A receptors; It makes it easier to fall asleep.

sleepAnxiolyticantioxidant
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Anatomical neo-brutalist cover image showing Fenibut GABA-B receptor, limbic calming, sleep waves and addiction risk warning.

GABAergic - Anxiolytic

synthetic

phenibut

A Russian synthesis nootropic that works as a GABA-B receptor agonist. Quickly reduces anxiety, facilitates sleep; but the potential for addiction is high.

anxietysleepSocial Anxiety
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Anatomical neo-brutalist cover image showing valerian root, GABA-A calming, adenosine sleep suppression and brain sleep centers.

Plant - Sleep Regulator

Natural

Valerian (Valerian)

Sedative plant used since ancient times. It accelerates sleep onset and improves sleep quality through GABA-A modulation and adenosine antagonism.

sleepanxietyStress
event

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