Author: Paul Tardner Date published: 24/11/2020
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Abstract
Noopept is a novel nootropic agent with various potential uses: as a neuroprotective agent, as a memory enhancer in older people with mild cognitive impairment, and as a way to significantly increase wakefulness and focus. However, recommendations for the correct dosage of Noopept rely largely on animal studies and anecdotal data, as well as rough estimates based on comparisons to less potent Piracetam. This article will attempt to draw together all available evidence regarding proper dosing of Noopept to arrive at a more precise and safer figure for users of this nootropic.
Keywords: Noopept, Noopept dosage, nootropics, cognition, cognitive decline, memory, focus
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