Age: 17
Weight: 128lbs (58kg)
Dosage of Piracetam: ~1.5 grams
Dosage of Glutamine: ~4.5 grams
Dosage of Caffiene: ~55 milligrams
Desired effects: Improved cognition, enhanced memory, and other analogous effects.
Background: First off, I have taken Glutamine, Caffeine, and Piracetam many times before. However this was my first time I had all three at once, and so I decided to combine them hoping they may act synergistic with one another. I often have caffeine so I likely have a high tolerance for it and I don't believe the caffeine played a significant roll in my experience.
After getting little sleep on the night leading up to the morning I went back to school, I ate my typical breakfast; a cheese omelet with salsa, and a multivitamin. The breakfast was followed by a solution I had made by dissolving one teaspoon (~4.5 grams) of glutamine, and 1/2 teaspoon (1-2 grams) of piracetam in one can (12oz) of diet Mountain Dew ( ~55 milligrams of caffeine) and drank it. It was surprisingly way less bitter then I had imagined it to be when I drank it at approximately 7:15 A.M.
I started to become aware of the subtle effects around 8:30 A.M. I think it is very difficult to convey the effects I experienced properly but I had the feeling that I experience when I get the opportunity to explain something that interests me, or when I know the answer to a question teachers don't expect you to know; an excited, interested feeling.
The rest of the day I didn't feel as tired as I do normally on school days, I was more alert, and felt as though I had more motivation. The increased motivation could have simply been because the subjects were, or at least seemed to be, more interesting. I also had a very slight headache, which I most likely would not have noticed it had I not been slightly worried about getting a headache as that can be one of the side effects of piracetam. I also for a few minutes had a tone ringing in my right ear, but it went away and never came back. Once school was over, the effects were completely gone, and likely had been for some time.
I think some of the effects I felt could have been caused by the placebo effect. However, for the last week I have been using this combination daily and I think it has improved the quality of life slightly. I feel less stressed and worn out. One problem is I seem to constantly be thinking about various things and analyzing them to annoying extents.
Notes:
The synergy I thought piracetam, and glutamine may have is based on the fact that piracetam may have a positive effect on the NMDA glutamate receptors which are activated by glutamate. The glutamate receptors play a roll in the learning and memory processes. Glutamine is a precursor to glutamate.
Eggs are a good source for choline, which is a precursor to acetylcholine. It also contains various other amino acids that can be used for the synthesis of different neurotransmitters. The multivitamin has B vitamins found in it. I have heard that B vitamins play an essential roll for synthesis of some neurotransmitters, and can help regulate mood. So my breakfast may have played a roll.
Here are some quotes that made me think these chemicals might be a good combination to take.
“Glutamine has also been taken to enhance brain function as it fuels two of the brain's most important neurotransmitters: glutamic acid and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It also assists in nitrogen transportation and reduces toxic build up of ammonia in the brain (though is contra-indicated for those with Reye's Syndrome). Hence, it has been used to aid memory, increase IQ in those with mental retardation, and to support people with schizophrenia and senility.[6]” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutamine
“Glutamine is an alternative source of fuel for the brain and helps to block cortisol-induced protein catabolism.” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutamine
“Piracetam appears to increase communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, and increases activity of the corpus callosum.” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam
Piracetam appears to reverse the effects of aging in the brains of mice.
Piracetam appears to reduce levels of lipofuscin in the rat brain.(Lipofuscin accumulation is a common symptom of aging and alcoholism). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam
Also I found some interesting studies, and experience reports on the forums of http://brainmeta.com/ and http://www.imminst.org/
Please feel free to discuss these chemicals, mention your experiences with them, or ask me to specify certain things!
By the way, I like the forum!
Weight: 128lbs (58kg)
Dosage of Piracetam: ~1.5 grams
Dosage of Glutamine: ~4.5 grams
Dosage of Caffiene: ~55 milligrams
Desired effects: Improved cognition, enhanced memory, and other analogous effects.
Background: First off, I have taken Glutamine, Caffeine, and Piracetam many times before. However this was my first time I had all three at once, and so I decided to combine them hoping they may act synergistic with one another. I often have caffeine so I likely have a high tolerance for it and I don't believe the caffeine played a significant roll in my experience.
After getting little sleep on the night leading up to the morning I went back to school, I ate my typical breakfast; a cheese omelet with salsa, and a multivitamin. The breakfast was followed by a solution I had made by dissolving one teaspoon (~4.5 grams) of glutamine, and 1/2 teaspoon (1-2 grams) of piracetam in one can (12oz) of diet Mountain Dew ( ~55 milligrams of caffeine) and drank it. It was surprisingly way less bitter then I had imagined it to be when I drank it at approximately 7:15 A.M.
I started to become aware of the subtle effects around 8:30 A.M. I think it is very difficult to convey the effects I experienced properly but I had the feeling that I experience when I get the opportunity to explain something that interests me, or when I know the answer to a question teachers don't expect you to know; an excited, interested feeling.
The rest of the day I didn't feel as tired as I do normally on school days, I was more alert, and felt as though I had more motivation. The increased motivation could have simply been because the subjects were, or at least seemed to be, more interesting. I also had a very slight headache, which I most likely would not have noticed it had I not been slightly worried about getting a headache as that can be one of the side effects of piracetam. I also for a few minutes had a tone ringing in my right ear, but it went away and never came back. Once school was over, the effects were completely gone, and likely had been for some time.
I think some of the effects I felt could have been caused by the placebo effect. However, for the last week I have been using this combination daily and I think it has improved the quality of life slightly. I feel less stressed and worn out. One problem is I seem to constantly be thinking about various things and analyzing them to annoying extents.
Notes:
The synergy I thought piracetam, and glutamine may have is based on the fact that piracetam may have a positive effect on the NMDA glutamate receptors which are activated by glutamate. The glutamate receptors play a roll in the learning and memory processes. Glutamine is a precursor to glutamate.
Eggs are a good source for choline, which is a precursor to acetylcholine. It also contains various other amino acids that can be used for the synthesis of different neurotransmitters. The multivitamin has B vitamins found in it. I have heard that B vitamins play an essential roll for synthesis of some neurotransmitters, and can help regulate mood. So my breakfast may have played a roll.
Here are some quotes that made me think these chemicals might be a good combination to take.
“Glutamine has also been taken to enhance brain function as it fuels two of the brain's most important neurotransmitters: glutamic acid and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It also assists in nitrogen transportation and reduces toxic build up of ammonia in the brain (though is contra-indicated for those with Reye's Syndrome). Hence, it has been used to aid memory, increase IQ in those with mental retardation, and to support people with schizophrenia and senility.[6]” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutamine
“Glutamine is an alternative source of fuel for the brain and helps to block cortisol-induced protein catabolism.” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutamine
“Piracetam appears to increase communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, and increases activity of the corpus callosum.” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam
Piracetam appears to reverse the effects of aging in the brains of mice.
Piracetam appears to reduce levels of lipofuscin in the rat brain.(Lipofuscin accumulation is a common symptom of aging and alcoholism). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam
Also I found some interesting studies, and experience reports on the forums of http://brainmeta.com/ and http://www.imminst.org/
Please feel free to discuss these chemicals, mention your experiences with them, or ask me to specify certain things!
By the way, I like the forum!
As for piracetam "doing anything to me" I don't think piracetam does anything like that. I feels it enhances your ability to concentrate and understand. A different type of effect than most who come to this website are looking for.