Updated: September 27 2013
What Is It?Noopept (N-phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester), also called GVS-111 is a nootropic prescription drug used in Russia (Ноопепт) and other Eastern countries. It is not regulated in the Western World. [1]
1. Noopept is derived from the racetams and has similar mechanisms of action and effects as e.g. piracetam. [2,3]
2. According to some studies Noopept might be 1000 times more potent/effective than piracetam. [4]
What Does Human Research Studies Say?
1. Notable increase in rehabilitative effects after cerebral trauma. [1]
Conclusion
May be beneficial as a nootropic.
Verdict: May be added to your supplement stackRecommended Dosage (Used in the Studies)
1. For nootropic effect: 10 and 30 mg daily.
2. The best thing is to start with small doses and go up.
Where Can You Buy This Supplement?
1. For UK/USA/EU click: 1 gram (1000 mg) Noopept CleverMinds Powder for £9.50
2. For UK/USA/EU click: 2 grams (2000 mg) Noopept CleverMinds Powder for £16.50
3. For UK/USA/EU click: 5 grams (5000 mg) Noopept CleverMinds Powder for £34.50
4. For UK/USA/EU click: 10 grams (10,000 mg) Noopept CleverMinds Powder for £55.50
Side Effects of This Supplement
1. Noopept seems to be generally safe. [1]
References
1. Comparative studies of Noopept and piracetam in the treatment of patients with mild cognitive disorders in organic brain diseases of vascular and traumatic origin
2. The effects of piracetam and its novel peptide analogue GVS-111 on neuronal voltage-gated calcium and potassium channels.
3. The major metabolite of dipeptide piracetam analogue GVS-111 in rat brain and its similarity to endogenous neuropeptide cyclo-L-prolylglycine.
4. The original novel nootropic and neuroprotective agent noopept
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