Racetam Cheatsheet

RACETAMS
CHEATSHEET
BACKGROUND
Piracetam was developed from GABA
GABA is a neurotransmitter that

is always inhibitory (meaning
neurons fire less) and has a
Researchers were looking to
calming and relaxing effect.
develop a true sleep drug
from GABA.
But when they developed
Piracetam, it made animals
more alert, not sleepy. Piracetam was first used to
treat recovering alcoholics and
those who had experienced
near-drowning.
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Piracetam is the "original" nootropic
Piracetam was the first compound to

be considered a nootropic by Dr.
Corneliu Giurgea, who coined the term.
Virtually non-toxic: it’s almost

impossible to consume enough
cause any damage.
Neuroprotective: makes
brain injuries and toxins
less damaging.
2 RISKY SITUATIONS
BLOOD THINNERS KIDNEY PROBLEMS

Racetams improve the Racetams are eliminated by
flexibility of all cells, the kidneys.
including platelets, and
can prevent clotting.
GETTING STARTED WITH RACETAMS

Racetams need time to build up in
Racetams your body.
have a It may take anywhere from a few

loading days to a few weeks to experience
the full benefits.
period
Double your dose in the first 2 - 4
weeks of taking a Racetam.
You’ll have “reverse tolerance”: You

can lower your dose and still
maintain the same benefits.
After the
loading Reverse tolerance applies across
different Racetams. So if you started
period… with Piracetam, you won’t have to
start a new loading period with
Oxiracetam, for example.
TAKING RACETAMS
LIQUID POWDER
& CAPSULES
The form you choose will affect the initial

subjective effects of the Racetams.
However, after the loading period, it won’t
make a difference.
FAT SOLUBLE
Many Racetams are lipophilic, which means

they are fat soluble. Taking them with a fat
source (fish oil capsules, milk, avocado, etc.)
helps your body absorb them better.
SYNERGIZING YOUR REGIMEN

You can enhance the effects of the racetams
by combining them with other substances...
CHOLINE VASOPRESSIN
Enhances effects of Racetams A hormone that aids in the
and prevents headaches. physical laying down of
memories in the brain’s
hippocampus. Take with
Racetams to have more detailed
memories.
DEPRENYL CENTROPHENOXINE
Helps enhance dopamine Take with Racetams to
release and supports the effects increase memory recall
of Racetams. speed and boost focus.
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A NOTE ON THE NEWER RACETAMS
A few of the more Racetams that are Racetams that are not
recently-developed structurally similar to structurally similar to
Racetams have Piracetam: Piracetam:
little-to-no structural Aniracetam Coluracetam
similarity to
Oxiracetam Fasoracetam
Piracetam.
Pramiracetam Nefiracetam
Phenylpiracetam Noopept
(Note: this is not
an exhaustive list.)
What does this mean? The

newest Racetams are not true
nootropics and therefore are not
necessarily non-toxic.
Piracetam has been The newer Racetams have not

studied for decades. been exhaustively studied on
humans, to the point where
the scientists who have
developed them say “Humans,
don’t take these.”
Experiment with them at your own risk.

WHICH RACETAM SHOULD I TAKE?
HUGE DISCLAIMER: Always check with a medical
professional before taking any new drugs. Take
Racetams at your own risk. Also, everyone reacts
differently, so experiment to find the Racetam that
works best for you.
General Benefits of the Racetams
Enhanced memory Improved Heightened sense of

and cognition mental clarity awareness and visual
attention
PIRACETAM (1964)
The original Racetam.
BENEFITS
Mild, but solid cognitive enhancer.
Lowers anxiety and depression.
Maintains mitochondria.
Mitochondria create energy for cells. If mitochondria get broken,
they can start pumping out free radicals, causing oxidation and
cell damage. Piracetam helps broken mitochondria hear the cell’s
signal to self-destruct and create new, non-broken mitochondria.
SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’re new to racetams. Piracetam has the longest
safety record of any Racetam.
If you’re on a budget. Piracetam is generally the

cheapest Racetam.
ANIRACETAM (1970S)
2-5x more potent than Piracetam.
BENEFITS
Anti-anxiety, calming, relaxing.
Enhances creativity and verbal fluency.
May promote lucid dreaming.
SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you want to decrease anxiety and improve confidence
in social situations.
If you need a boost of creativity.
OXIRACETAM (1977)
BENEFITS
Stimulating and speedy.
Improves focus.
Enhances logical thinking.
SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you need an energy boost.
If you’re going to be doing some math problems or other

work requiring logical thinking.
PRAMIRACETAM (1978)
Up to 30x more potent than Piracetam.
BENEFITS
Laser sharp focus and concentration.
Improves long term memory.
SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’re working on a big project and need to put your
head down and get it done.
PHENYLPIRACETAM (1983)
Stronger than Pramiracetam.
BENEFITS
Increases tolerance to pain and cold weather.
Enhances mood and decreases social anxiety.
SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’re going to Siberia.
If you’ve tried all the other racetams and you want to

bring out the big guns.
Have you tried any of the Racetams?

Tell us about your experience
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RACETAMS

Piracetam was developed from GABA

GABA is a neurotransmitter that

For more, checkout...

Piracetam is the "original" nootropic

Piracetam was the ﬁrst compound to

Virtually non-toxic: it’s almost

BLOOD THINNERS KIDNEY PROBLEMS

GETTING STARTED WITH RACETAMS

have a It may take anywhere from a few

You’ll have “reverse tolerance”: You

The form you choose will aﬀect the initial

Many Racetams are lipophilic, which means

SYNERGIZING YOUR REGIMEN

For more, checkout...

A NOTE ON THE NEWER RACETAMS

What does this mean? The

Piracetam has been The newer Racetams have not

Experiment with them at your own risk.

General Beneﬁts of the Racetams

Enhanced memory Improved Heightened sense of

Lowers anxiety and depression.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’re on a budget. Piracetam is generally the

Enhances creativity and verbal ﬂuency.

May promote lucid dreaming.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you need a boost of creativity.

Enhances logical thinking.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’re going to be doing some math problems or other

Improves long term memory.

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

SHOULD I TAKE IT?

If you’ve tried all the other racetams and you want to

Have you tried any of the Racetams?

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