Noopept and Exercise
Nootropics have become increasingly popular. Noopept is one of the newest entries in the family of racetams although it has a little bit different structure.
Noopept Defined
This peptide-derived supplement is closely related to the racetam family and was originally promoted in Russia and neighbouring countries. Noopept has been said to be more (up to 1000 times) powerful than piracetam (the first and most popular among the racetam family) and is therefore taken at a much lower dosage.
How does it work?
Like the other supplements in the racetam family, noopept is said to have a similar mechanism of action. Similar to piracetam, it has been shown to increase the spindle-like activity and alpha wave function in the brain. Noopept reacts with glutamatergic AMPA receptors, binding to them and thereby allowing them to move between brain cells, producing noopept’s effects in cognition. After consumption, the supplement is absorbed through the GI tract and has a very high oral bioavailability that enables easy blood-brain penetration. This crossing of the blood-brain barrier is the reason for the low dosage and high potency of the supplement.
What are the Noopept Effects and Dosing?
Like the other nootropics, noopept has the following effects:
• Enhanced memory and cognition;
• Lowered anxiety, irritability, and apathy;
• Mood-boosting qualities.
The recommended dosage of noopept is 10-40mg daily. One can obtain both noopept powder and capsules depending on preference. It is also a common practice to stack noopept with other nootropics such as choline or other racetams. However, considering the strength and cost of noopept, it is usually taken alone.
Does Noopept Help with Exercise?
According to users, noopept may have a positive effect on exercise. The effect that nootropics have on the brain is enough reason to believe that they can in turn affect exercise. Remember that everything we do starts in the brain. By enhancing the general performance of the brain, one can accomplish far more in the gym.
Enhanced perception and reflexes have been reported by noopept users, both of which are benefits that translate to exercise. According to information available on user forums, a common stack used to increase energy and focus is noopept and caffeine which users claim allows one to get more things done. Although the major noopept effects are on cognition and memory enhancement, like other racetams it is also able to aid in physical performance. Still, the intensity of the effect will vary from person to person.