Noopept is a brand name for a synthetic nootropic molecule that is called N-phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester in scientific circles; no wonder they came up with a shorter version for lay people! It has been commonly prescribed in Russia, where it was developed, for several decades and has only recently made its way into the American market as a nootropic.

It’s similar in effect and structure to Piracetam, a class of compounds that can provide a small cognitive boost in some users, but it is significantly more potent, up to a thousand times more than similar supplements on the market. This allows users to achieve results similar Piracetam with a much smaller dosage of Noopept.

Right now, the evidence of its efficacy as a nootropic is mostly anecdotal, but some preliminary studies suggest (and some users report!) better memory, more fluid conversations, and an easier time learning new things. There is also evidence to indicate that Noopept could help heal the brains of stroke victims, but more research is needed.

How does Noopept work?

Like a lot of nootropics, its exact mechanisms of action aren’t completely clear. Since Noopept is generally taken orally, it enters your system through your GI tract. It activates when the body metabolizes Noopept into cycloproylglycine. From there, three things may happen: Noopept increases oxygen within the brain, it increases the glucose metabolism of the brain, and it travels to glutamate receptor sites. Noopept acts fast, peak efficacy is about fifteen to twenty minutes after ingestion.

Increasing the oxygen in the brain helps you feel clearer, which may explain why a lot of users report feeling less foggy and sharper when they take Noopept. In the same way short bursts of exercise can help in the immediate with higher brain functions like impulse control and inhibition by supplying a jolt of oxygen, it’s possible that Noopept could kick your brain into high gear temporarily.

Since the brain feeds on glucose, the improved metabolism Noopept may provide gives it more energy to feed on, freeing the brain up and making it more focused and clearer.

Studies suggest Noopept can also help to slow the breakdown of glutamate. Glutamate is a neurotransmittor in charge of excitatory signals and is responsible for most aspects of normal brain function, like memory, learning, and cognition. Noopept binds with glutamate receptor sites to inhibit glutamate’s collapse. Noopept also energizes the receptor sites during this process so that they’re more sensitive to glutamate and activate more quickly.

With Noopept, as with any supplement, it’s very important to manage your expectations for what it can and can’t do. Right now, the research suggests Noopept may be most beneficial to brains that have been somehow harmed, whether that be as a result of a stroke, a degenerative disease, or a traumatic brain injury. For unimpaired brains, the effects seem to vary a lot from user to user. Some people report little to no impact, while others experience slight boosts in memory, and still others find their cognitive abilities significantly increased.

Where do I get Noopept?

Many users choose to take Noopept by itself, but if you’d rather take Noopept as part of a more complete nootropic blend, Lumonol includes a significant amount of Noopept in the mix. Between ten and thirty milligrams a day for up to 56 days is considered safe since it’s not intended to be part of a long-term daily routine. Instead, use Noopept when you feel you need an extra boost. Taking too much can have some undesired effects, like short-term memory loss, and taking it for too long can diminish its ability to impact your brain chemistry. Stick to the recommended dose for best results.

Have you taken Noopept? Did you find it made your memory stronger? Did it make you more conversationally fluent? Tell us about your experiences in the comments.

Photo: Noopept, by Benrr101, via Wikimedia Commons.

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One of the questions we’ve been getting a lot lately is, “What is the best time to take Lumonol? Having tested the product for 90 days, I have taken it at varying times of day, with varying effects.

Read our full Lumonol review here.

The first thing to take into consideration when choosing your timing  is your sensitivity to caffeine. Because Lumonol contains guarana, a berry containing four times the amount of caffeine as coffee beans, those particularly sensitive to caffeine should consider only taking Lumonol in the morning and starting slow.

I have a high tolerance to caffeine, so after experimentation, I started taking Lumonol on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, and following it up with a cup off coffee once I arrived at the office, a couple of hours later. This combination was the best in sustaining the wave of energy and focus well into the afternoon.

On days where I know I need to be alert later on in the afternoon, I split my Lumonol dose. I take one pill first thing in the morning, followed by breakfast, and the second pill before or right after lunch.

I found this to be the best way to prolong Lumonol’s effects to help me stay sharp most of the day. It’s important to note that this may not be the best option if you have difficulty falling asleep, like me. On instances when I did split my dose, I’ve had to take something to help me unwind at night, like Nootrobox’s Yawn.

In short, there are a number of ways to time your Lumonol, and it really all depends on what you are trying to achieve. For me, the best time to take Lumonol is first thing in the morning, right when I wake up, but I suggest you experiment with timing to find what works best for you.

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Noopept Versus Addium

Lumonol’s Noopept Provided Superior Focus

Of the two, our testers overwhelmingly preferred Lumonol for the consistent, fast-acting focus they felt they got from taking it in the morning (and often again in the afternoon, one capsule per serving). Read our full Lumonol review and a more in-depth discussion of noopept here.

This is probably due – at least in part – to the inclusion of noopept in Lumonol. Noopept is a compound related to the racetam class of nootropics, powerful synthetic compounds that have shown significant promise in the field of brain enhancement. Research suggests noopept may have a similar effect to piracetam – the father of the racetam class of compounds – at much lower dosages. Noopept also metabolizes quickly, which could be one reason our testers felt Lumonol was among the fastest acting nootropic supplements they’d ever tried.

Addium does not contain any racetam or related compounds; that in and of itself doesn’t mean it’s not a good nootropic, and the racetams and related compounds aren’t right for everyone. But our testers didn’t have good experiences overall when taking Addium.

While our testers generally recommend folks start slowly with Lumonol (and any racetam or noopept-containing supplement) to assess tolerance (for example, not pairing it with coffee at first so as to keep caffeine intake under control), they generally didn’t experience many if any jitters from the supplement. That wasn’t the case with Addium, which caused an energy spike, but one accompanied by significant jitters and unrest for more than one of us. Read our full Addium review here.

Both Lumonol and Addium contain proprietary blends of nootropic ingredients, meaning the manufacturers don’t release exactly how much of certain compounds are in one serving (this is pretty common in the industry, even for leading sellers like Onnit’s super-popular Alpha BRAIN and Alpha BRAIN Instant). However, it can make it challenging to assess tolerance, which is why we often start with less than the recommended dosage to see how our bodies and minds respond.

Even with the recommended dosage of Addium – just one capsule per day – we experienced unrest and jitters that made it difficult to focus, as opposed to the enhanced concentration the manufacturer would imply users experience.

Looking for Something Without a Proprietary Blend?

Lumonol is preferred head and shoulders above Addium among our testers, but if you’re looking for something without a proprietary blend, neither is the best option for you.

Companies like Nootrobox – which is backed by some of the world’s leading venture capitalists – are now rolling out products that clearly indicate the amount of each active ingredient. Nootrobox’s RISE supplement is one of our top choices right now, and among BrainWiz’s favorite nootropics that are stimulant free. Read our full review of RISE here, and check out our interview with one of Nootrobox’s founders here.

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We’ve reviewed our fair share of duds (research before you buy!), but one stack that’s stood up for us time and time again is the combo of Lumonol and MagTech. Currently, they’re among the best nootropics we’ve tried.

Lumonol is just about the fastest-acting nootropic formula we’ve ever tried. It’s got powerful brain boosters like CDP Choline and noopept (similar in effect but faster for us than piracetam), combined with an energy bend that includes guarana. It’s a pretty broad-spectrum stack, and we haven’t found a ton of benefit from stacking it with most other nootropic supplements.

Amplify Lumonol with Magnesium

However, one big exception to that is MagTech, a blend of highly-absorbable magnesium compounds that have done wonders for our brain function and sleep. This product isn’t what you might expect on a list of top supplements for brain health; it’s actually a pretty straightforward magnesium stack. Many Americans (and people in Western countries in general) are magnesium-deficient, which can have negative ramifications for brain health and sleep quality. MagTech combines Magnesium L-Threonate, Magnesium Taurate, and Magnesium Glycinate into one supplement that supplies around 50% of the daily recommended dose of magnesium per serving, these forms are specifically good for absorption and use by the brain.

Another supplement, Neuro-Mag, is also a BrainWiz favorite but only contains magnesium taurate. Both rated high on our testers’ lists of top brain supplements. But overall, we see the sleep-boosting benefits more in MagTech, which is a definite plus. Most of our testers also experienced improved mood while taking MagTech, which in turn benefited their productivity.

Nootropics for Productivity

All in all, the combination of Lumonol (click for best price) and MagTech (click for best price) is one of our favorites because it acts quickly, boosts focus in a long-lasting way, and improved our sleep quality after a long and stressful workday (note: we recommend taking Lumonol in the morning and not the evening). We also recommend staying within the manufacturer’s recommended dosages and timing; we did and were able to reap the benefits of both.

An Alternative, Caffeine-Free Stack for Productivity

Part of Lumonol’s potency comes from its caffeine/guarana content. If you’re sensitive to caffeine and are looking for something that boosted our testers’ productivity without stimulants, we’d recommend Nootrobox’s RISE. It’s a simple, straightforward combination of stress-fighting adaptogens bacopa and rhodiola, along with 300 mg of high-quality Alpha-GPC (our favorite choline source for nootropics).

We take RISE on a similar schedule to Lumonol, often in the morning, and because it’s caffeine-free, it pairs exceptionally well with coffee, whereas Lumonol + coffee can be too much for some people. And like Lumonol, RISE also go well with MagTech for a one-two punch that lasts most of us through the whole workday.

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Observations

As suggested by Avanse, the makers of Lumonol, I took the nootropic for 90 days. I cycled 5 days on and taking 2 days (the weekend) off, doing so for 90 total days. As with any other supplements, it is important to consult your doctor before embarking on any new supplement regiment, especially if you have a sensitivity to any of the ingredients.

1 Week

I’m really enjoying the even energy from guarana. I experimented with taking 1 capsule in the morning and one after lunch, but the afternoon dose in addition to my afternoon cup of coffee (I love coffee) made it hard for me to fall asleep at night. I went back to 2 capsules, first thing in the morning, and I like that much better.

2 Weeks

This sounds crazy, but I think my hearing has gotten better, or at least my perception and pickup on hearing has improved (it’s not quite spidey-sense). Noopept is the real deal, at least for me. I can’t wait to see the results of the cumulative effects.

30 Days

I noticed that I’m able to recall things a lot quicker and more accurately. I went back to using Lumosity, and my scores on the games went up by at least 30% across the board. I also really like the energy from the guarana. I’ve even gone (unintentionally) without coffee until as late as 10AM.

60 Days

I’ve been wanting to learn another non-Latin alphabet for a while now, and the way Lumonol has been making me feel was the perfect excuse I needed to get started. Today, with one month left on my 90 day cycle, I took up Russian. No more procrastination, though I’d like to chalk that up to renewed motivation, not just Lumonol.

90 Days

This was definitely worth it, and I will likely be going back to Lumonol (click for current price) after taking the suggested 30 days off. I feel sharp, and just “smarter.” My energy levels are great, and I still have energy left after what used to be draining days at work. I will be looking for a guarana supplement to take while taking a break from Lumonol. I’m not fluent in Russian (yet), but I have learned the whole Cyrillic alphabet and gotten through a Level 1 Russian course, while still feeling like I’m killing it at my job. Again, I’ve been wanting to learn Russian for awhile, so the motivation has been there, but better energy throughout the day definitely hasn’t hurt. I feel like I have found my long-term nootropic in Lumonol.

If you are looking for something that will give you an edge at work, and may even inspire you to learn something new, I highly suggest giving it a try. But it’s definitely powerful, and user experience will vary. Be smart, and consult with your doctor first if you’re taking any medication or have a preexisting condition.

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Lumonol has a 30-day trial (60 capsules) available on their website, which comes with a 90-day money back guarantee. In our experience, it’s best to start off by taking just one capsule per day to assess your tolerance. As the manufacturer (Avanse) recommends:

Serving Size: Upon successful completion of a 1 capsule “tolerance test day”, take 2 capsules per day. You may take Lumonol before eating, or after, and may consume after lunchtime if a productive afternoon is required. Taking Lumonol too close to bedtime may result in a restless night. Lumonol should be supplemented in 90 day cycles, with 15 – 30 days break in between. Lumonol’s effects build with time.

If you start with 1 capsule per day, a trial bottle will actually last you more than 30 days, even if you eventually work up to the 2 pill serving size. As with any nootropic, different people will have different reactions, and it might take some trial and error to find out what works best for you.

With that being said, we have a few more BrainWiz tips for starting Lumonol and determining if it’s right for you.

1. Split your dose. If you work up to the 2 pill/day dose (and we don’t recommend more than that), we generally like taking one in the morning before or with breakfast, along with one after lunch. This spreads out the boost and gives us focus throughout the work day.

2. Take with food. If stimulants upset your stomach, or you have a generally sensitive digestive system, take with food to maximize absorption while reducing the risk of nausea (we know a few people who get a little nauseous whenever they take any pill).

3. Don’t rush to 2 pills. Start with one per day, and if you feel a great boost from that, you don’t necessarily have to rocket up to 2 right away (or at all). Assess your tolerance, individuals will feel different reactions to different supplements.

4. Cycle. The manufacturer recommends supplementing Lumonol in 90 day cycles with 15-30 day breaks in between. In our experience, that’s been pretty spot on.

5. Start with the original. Lumonol has a power-up formula called Lumonol Nova that can be stacked with the original formulation. We liked Lumonol Nova, and the company has great discounts on buying their full product line, but we recommend starting with the original formulation for at least a week on its own to get a sense of how you react (and if you like the supplement as much as we did).

If you’re looking for something to enhance Lumonol’s effects without adding any stimulants or doubling up on ingredients, our testers paired it with magnesium. Their experience with this combo sets Lumonol apart as one of our best nootropics for productivity.

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While the ingredients in these stacks are well-researched and known give a cognitive boost, increase in brain activity, and improved memory, there is no information available on the amounts of each ingredient in Nootroo’s proprietary blend. That lack of transparency can make us skeptical of a product, so we gave this to our testers to see if the unknown sum of its well-researched parts makes a good enough nootropic.

Nootroo Ingredients

The Ingredients

Gold Capsules

• Proprietary Blend – 675 mg (individual ingredient quantities are not listed.)
• Edible 23.5k Gold Flakes
• Noopept
  • Originally studied for its use in fighting cognitive decline, Noopept is now linked to powerful nootropic effects. Its effect is similar to Piracetam, a long-time preferred ingredient for nootropic/brain supplement pioneers. However, a much lower dosage of Noopept is needed to achieve the same cognitive boost, up to 1000 times less, in fact. Both Noopept and Piracetam have been shown to be well-tolerated by users with a generally low risk of side effects.(As always, it’s a good idea to consult with your doctor before starting a new supplement regime. ) Noopept metabolizes very quickly, within 25 minutes or less after oral ingestion, and it has a potentially cumulative effect, meaning it gets more effective after repeated use. Noopept also provides a neuroprotective effect when supplemented, potentially protecting against oxidative damage/stress and some physical traumas. We liked this ingredient a lot in Lumonol, one of the fastest-acting nootropics we’ve ever tested.

Silver Capsules

• Proprietary Blend – 675 mg (individual ingredient quantities are not listed)
• Edible 100% Silver Flakes
• Phenylpiracetam
  • Phenylpiracetam is a lot stronger than Piracetam, between 30-60 times, in fact. There is evidence-based clinical investigation showing the effectiveness of Phenylpiracetam to treat a number of Central Nervous System disorders, including disintegrating cognition and memory. Both Phenylpiracetam and Piracetam have been shown to be well-tolerated by users with a generally low risk of side effects. *As always, it’s a good idea to consult with your doctor before starting a new supplement regime.

Both  Capsules

• Cognizin® (Citilcholine)
  • Choline is a vital compound in neurotransmission, and research suggests many Americans don’t get enough from their regular diets. (In fact, choline-based nootropics are increasingly common, and some of our testers have experienced enhanced memory and focus simply from supplementing choline.)
• Suntheanine® (L-Theanine)
  • An amino acid that’s becoming an increasingly common ingredient in nootropics, l-theanine promotes relaxation without being a sedative, and research suggests it also helps the brain deal better with stress. Often paired with caffeine, l-theanine’s effects appear complementary to the world’s most popular stimulant. It may also increase brain activity and memory. L-theanine is commonly found in green tea, and a standard cup contains around 20 mg.
• PURENERGY (Caffeine)
  • The world’s most popular stimulant, caffeine actually works by preventing adenosine from acting on adenosine receptors in the brain. This inhibitory mechanism reduces feelings of drowsiness and sedation. Caffeine is a well-researched, well-known, and common ingredient in many brain supplements, and a big reason coffee is one of the world’s most in-demand commodities. Research suggests caffeine and l-theanine pairings boost alertness and cognitive performance.
• Other Ingredients: Both the gold and silver flakes are inert and help to differentiate between the pills without using artificial colors.

Usage Guidelines

• Nootroo should be taken in the morning, on an empty stomach, immediately upon waking. If taken with food, it will take additional time until effects can be felt.
• Take  one capsule per day, alternating between gold and silver formulas.
• Two pills can be taken in a day, but not at the same time. It is best to wait 4-8 hours between dosing, and they should still be alternated. Do not exceed 3 pills in 24 hours.

What Our Testers Say

“Not one to part with my morning coffee, I took a Nootroo in addition to my regular morning cup. I felt a bit of clarity and sharpness, but that boost was gone by lunch time. I followed the alternating capsule regime closely, and when I didn’t feel much of a boost on alternate days, I alternated one in the morning and one in the afternoon. While I did feel alert and focused, there was also a bit of jitteriness.”

“As suspected, this Nootroo made me way too jittery and restless and I had to stop testing it after only a couple of days. I felt antsy, and there was a definite crash after 4-6 hours of taking it.”

“I took this for a first time on a morning with early meetings and no time to grab a cup of coffee. I did enjoy the caffeine and theanine combo, as it seemed to help me recall some on-the-spot info for the meeting, but the effects were gone by late morning.”

“I tested this out for a couple of weeks and while I felt focused and clear-headed, the effect only lasted a couple of hours. This supplement didn’t give me a long-lasting boost at all.”

BrainWiz Tips

• Nootroo contains caffeine, and although the amount is not listed, it is enough to cause jitteriness in people with caffeine sensitivity, especially if taken alongside coffee.
• Except for the occasional jitteriness, our testers experienced no negative side effects from this supplement. But as with any supplement or nutritional regimen, you should talk to your doctor or medical professional before use.
• Take just before eating to take advantage of an active digestive system and promote absorption.
• Our testers felt diminishing effects after roughly a week of taking Nootroo. After a few days off from the supplement, taking one or more capsules  of Neurofuse once again produced a good rush of energy. Given the cumulative effects of Noopept, we suggest taking Nootroo in cycles of 1 week on, 2 days off for the best results.
• As with any supplement or nutritional regimen, you should talk to your doctor or medical professional before use.

Supplement Summary

Nootroo contains caffeine, so users should be aware when adding Nootroo to their morning routine; it made some of our testers feel jittery. In addition to a cognitive boost and improved focus, some of our testers feel increased physical energy.

The idea of alternating formulations had us excited to try Nootroo at first, but the boost we felt rarely if ever lasted beyond the morning, even with continued use. Combined with some jitteriness, the short timeframe of effectiveness gave us a less-than-stellar impression of Nootroo, and supplements like Neurofuse and Lumonol (which also contains noopept, but in a much more effective overall package) gave similar positives with far fewer negatives. Whatever the dosages are in Nootroo’s proprietary blend, they simply didn’t work that well for us.

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When we’re awake, adenosine accumulates in our brains, which causes drowsiness. When we sleep, the brain works to clear itself of adenosine. But coffee competes with this compound and reduces adenosine accumulation (so it doesn’t so much boost energy as it fights drowsiness).

Understanding this timing has led some biohackers to the increasingly famous “coffee nap.” Caffeine’s effects hit their highest point about 30 minutes after consumption. If you consume caffeine, say, in the form of coffee, and then nap for 15 or 20 minutes, you’ll wake up with a brain clear of adenosine and about to be charged with caffeine. This leads to extra alertness and an energetic feeling that stands above caffeine on its own.

Caffeine is often underestimated, so if you’re especially sensitive to stimulants, it’s worth testing the waters in a non-coffee nap situation.

We’ve played around with other caffeine-containing supplements and the “coffee nap” phenomenon. So far, we’ve found it especially effective with 1 or 2 capsules of Neurofuse at the end of a light meal followed immediately by a nap; we awoke after 15 minutes feeling refreshed, energetic, and very, very focused.

We’ve also tried this with Lumonol, but our testers found it difficult to nap; this could be because of Lumonol’s noopept and guarana, which start metabolizing very quickly (Lumonol remains one of the fastest-acting nootropics we’ve ever tried).

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Developed and manufactured in the United States by Avanse Nutraceuticals, Lumonol’s site provides a great deal of content on its ingredients and effectiveness, along with a 90 day money back guarantee. We set out to find out if the information and transparency on their site matched up with a quality product. Read below for our full Lumonol review.

Lumonol Ingredients

The Ingredients

Lumonol’s ingredients are grouped into blends focusing on three main goals: Focus, Energy, and Memory.

• Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) – 250mcg
  • An essential vitamin B nutrient, B12 plays an important role in numerous bodily functions, including neurological function and development. The particular form of B12 contained in Lumonol is a form most often used to reduce brain fog and promote mental energy due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
• Memory Blend – 170mg
  • There are no listed amounts for each individual component of the proprietary blend, but the ingredients are below.
• Alpha GPC
  • Choline is a vital compound in neurotransmission, and research suggests many Americans don’t get enough from their regular diets (in fact, choline-based nootropics are increasingly common, and some of our testers have experienced enhanced memory and focus simply from supplementing choline). It’s a common ingredient in many nootropic stacks, and we’re not surprised Avanse included it in Lumonol. Alpha GPC is one of the most bioavailable forms of choline and among the best compounds at increasing brain concentration of choline after ingestion, we generally think of it as the highest quality form of choline in nootropic supplements.
• Ginkgo Biloba
  • Ginkgo has been used for thousands of years to promote memory in Chinese medicine. More recently, clinical studies and research reviews have pointed to its efficacy in fighting dementia and neural decline.
• Focus Blend – 515mg
  • There are no listed amounts for each individual component of the proprietary blend, but the ingredients are below.
• Noopept
  • This is perhaps Lumonol’s signature ingredient, and it contains 15mg of Noopept. Originally studied for its use in fighting cognitive decline, Noopept is now linked to powerful nootropic effects. Its effect is similar to Piracetam, a long-time preferred ingredient for nootropic/brain supplement pioneers. However, a much lower dosage of Noopept is needed to achieve the same cognitive boost, up to 1000 times less, in fact. Both Noopept and Piracetam have been shown to be well-tolerated by users with a generally low risk of side effects. *As always, it’s a good idea to consult with your doctor before starting a new supplement regime. Noopept metabolizes very quickly, within 25 minutes or less after oral ingestion, and it has a potentially cumulative effect, meaning it gets more effective after repeated use. Our testers felt its effects very quickly after taking Lumonol. Noopept also provides a neuroprotective when supplemented, potentially protecting against oxidative damage/stress and some physical traumas. This class of compounds interacts with choline receptors, and we’re glad to see Lumonol include citicoline in the supplement as well; taking Piracetam or similar compounds without enough choline can in some cases result in a dull headache, though none of our testers experienced this at any point with Lumonol.
• Acetyl L-Carnitine
  • This compound pairs very well with choline; when combined, the two form the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Having both in the same supplement is a good hedge in case the body is deficient in either compound. We’re pleased Lumonol includes both compounds in order to promote acetylcholine levels.
• L-Tyrosine
  • Avanse claims L-Tyrosine pairs well with many other ingredients in Lumonol’s nootropic stack. There’s good evidence to support that claim, as L-Tyrosine is well-linked to improving cognitive performance under conditions of stress, and the compound has been shown to actually reduce symptoms of stress itself, likely because it is involved in the production of dopamine.
• Phosphatidylserine
  • This is a widely-used nootropic compound that, until the 1990s, was very difficult to synthesize. Clinical testing and trials have linked it to improved cognition, and the compound has also been shown to reduce cortisol (a well-known stress hormone) levels.
• Energy Blend – 430mg
  • There are no listed amounts for each individual component of the proprietary blend, but the ingredients are below.
• Guarana
  • Guarana is a climbing Amazonian plant containing almost four times the amount of caffeine as coffee beans. Even in low doses, it can provide more stimulation than caffeine alone due to its concentration of phytonutrients. Guarana pairs especially well with many of the nootropic compounds found in Lumonol, increasing their effectiveness and pronounced effects across the board.
• Panax Ginseng
  • Like its counterpart ginkgo, ginseng has been used for millennia to improve memory. Ginseng is especially well-tied to memory response time, decreasing the amount of time it takes to recall facts.
• Hordenine
  • This is a compound we haven’t seen in too many product before, but due to Lumonol’s inclusion of other dopamine-enhancing ingredients (see L-Tyrosine, above), we’re not surprised. Hordenine increases dopamine availability by inhibiting its breakdown (or oxidation) in our bodies. It’s a good complement to L-Tyrosine in this particular supplement, another one of Lumonol’s synergistic interactions.
• Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

Usage Guidelines

From the Avanse packaging and website:

For mental performance, focus and energy: Start with 2 capsules per day. Lumonol’s effects are cumulative, building over time. With that said, Lumonol does provide an intense boost to motivation within 20 minutes of ingestion. We recommend that if you are new to nootropics that upon receiving your Lumonol order you run a sensitivity test by consuming a single capsule per day for the first few days.

Serving Size: Upon successful completion of a 1 capsule “tolerance test day”, take 2 capsules per day. You may take Lumonol before eating, or after, and may consume after lunchtime if a productive afternoon is required. Taking Lumonol too close to bedtime may result in a restless night. Lumonol should be supplemented in 90 day cycles, with 15 – 30 days break in between. Lumonol’s effects build with time.

We had BrainWiz testers take between 1 and 2 capsules per day.

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