How To Take Nootropics | My Best Nootropic Stack

In the third and final video in this series on Do Nootropics Work?, I break down how to take nootropics, discussing topics like dosage, frequency, tolerance, dependency, and my best nootropic stack. I also review the results that I’ve personally gotten from taking nootropics.
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In this video on how nootropics work and how to take nootropics, I cover proper nootropics dosage, how to cycle nootropics, how to stack nootropics and my most effective nootropic stack. Any discussion of nootropics that actually work should talk about stacking nootropics. My discussion of the best nootropics stack answers the question, “Nootropics: Do They Work?”

[@dacytravel404]

I really enjoyed all 3 videos, and I would love to see more on the subject. Please keep up the good work and give us more info, I don't care if the video is 30 minutes long.

[@LanceHitchings]

I'm planning on doing more videos on the subject of nootropics...it's just that there's so much baseline info that I what to get out there first. And there's never enough time!

[@DocJaeBass]

Jusr when I was considering this being overwhelming, you told about your results with and without the supplements. Fascinating.

[@LanceHitchings]

I've lapsed in taking nootropics, but definitely plan on going back.

[@DocJaeBass]

@@LanceHitchings This overall issue of anti aging is huge. I expect (already have) to lapse then pick back up some behaviors several times. On nootropics, I am particularly interested because I feel I need them for my work (I am an author). But I'm woefully ignorant on the subject. It's an area I'll start researching first.

[@fitlifeconrad]

So I have a question not related to this but creatine…. What neurotransmitters does it effect at High dosages? Seems at high dosages kicks my libido up and increases things down strairs… when combined with gaba it’s on another level…. What would be the mechanism behind creatine and Nerotransmitters and then also combined with gaba?

[@scottpreston5074]

I wrote some articles on nootropics some years ago for a magazine called Megabrain. I experimented on myself to get a subjective view of what they were like. The combination that I found the most interesting was hydergine (5mg) and piracetam (1600mg) two to three times a day. I was a lot younger at the time, so I may not have noticed a memory difference, but there was an increase in concentration and some unusual precognitave effects that were subsequently noticed independently by several other people. However, I was unable to get some researchers I knew to do a formal series of experiments on this effect, but they did try taking these nootropics with varying results reported.

[@RobertBardwell]

Hi Lance - I've been binging all your playlists today. I had been reading scientific papers on mtor, ampk, etc, and after finding your channel I'm relieved you've been able to distill this into something more coherent! You mention in this video your noticeable brain fogginess after stopping nootropics, and it wasn't clear if you meant your brain function felt worse than your baseline, or just worse than the period you were on nootropics... it made me wonder if you think nootropics are a Pandora's box you wish you hadn't opened and can't go back...

[@LanceHitchings]

No, I simply meant that I wasn't as good as when I was taking them. I still think they're a pretty good way to improve brain function. BTW, glad to hear you like my videos.

[@pfh777]

I was anticipating in this video to see the specific nootropic regimen you have developed and follow. Also I see you are working to post it here though that comment was from a year ago. Did you finally post that video or information anywhere?

[@LanceHitchings]

I haven't. To be honest, I've been negligent in my tracking of news regarding nootropics. Hopefully, I'll make up for that soon. I do talk about the nootropics that I specifically take in my supplements video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poC0eJWVmduJeJI

[@dacytravel404]

Can you also provide the specifics of what you use and dosage, just as an example. I know it's different for everyone, but just to get the sense of it all. How does your typical day look like.

[@LanceHitchings]

Several people have asked the same thing. I'm in the process of doing a video on just that topic...all of the supplements that I take, along with the dosages and the timing.

[@personager]

Just watched a few of your videos, they're unbiased, informative and well-produced, a dearth of which unfortunately exists when it comes to nootropics and nutrition. So, it goes without saying that I appreciate the content! Have you tried or looked into medicinal mushrooms such as Lion's Mane or Chaga? Apparently they promote restoring and creating neural pathways, among other nootropic effects.

[@LanceHitchings]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I haven't looked into medicinal mushrooms...yet. But I will! Thanks for the head's-up.

[@DocJaeBass]

Very interested in what you learn.

[@alancampbell9376]

I have CkD and one of the kidney blood tests is for creatine, question? Taking creatine to help fuel brain because of increased brain activity from using nootropics will the creatine supplement be used completely so as to not cause undo stress on kidneys as they are already compromised? Thanks

[@LanceHitchings]

Great questions, to which I don't have an answer. I also take creatine, and I've been told it may be responsible for a higher level of creatinine in my liver tests.

[@favoursims6113]

Preparing for my board exams. Wondering which one I should start on.

[@LanceHitchings]

Since posting this video, my nootropics have changed...or rather, evolved. Now, I taking lion's mane tincture and microdosing with psilosybin mushrooms.

[@KwyatMan]

I can only hear this in my left earphone.

[@LanceHitchings]

Yeah, this is an old video, made before I got the hang of the audio.

[@garyprice6295]

Please look into the pronunciation of these nootropic compound names 😅

[@LanceHitchings]

Like I said, I'm not an authority of any kind. Doesn't surprise me that I'm pronouncing compounds wrong. Which ones am I having trouble with?

[@MarmaladeINFP]

@@LanceHitchings - I don't know correct pronunciation. But I've heard others say 'racetam' as 'rass-eh-tam' (the last spoken the same as 'dam' and 'jam').

[@favoursims6113]

Why does his way of pronouncing the words matter?? You pay attention to the things that don’t matter . You ultimately missed the purpose of the video.. so sad!

[@jameconradi8269]

Best nootropic to ween off xanax?

[@muscularclassrepresentativ5663]

You could use an amanita muscaria preparation. It needs to be dried, boiled, and mixed with lemon juice for safety, but low doses of the mushroom are very mild and it prevents Xanax withdrawal

[@seanmaher2987]

Hi - could anyone offer me some feedback on my stack? I have depression and use an SSRI daily (at night), but it has had limited impact. This was my reason for developing a stack. I currently take in the morning: Sam-e (400mg), Alpha GPC (300mg), Inositol (500mg) and L-Methylfolate (1700mcg). Fortunately, I'm doing very well on this stack so far and feel like colours are back in my life again. But it's early days. Can anyone see any conflicts in this stack I should be cautious about? Or, is there anything that may add positively to this stack? Thanks guys - it's such a complex balance to get right so would really value any insights if you have the time! Sean.

[@LanceHitchings]

The only suggestion that I might have is Noopept. I take it sublingually.

[@tatiananikolskaya6991]

Lance, great video but misleading title. You don’t take all of them, do you? I expect to get a list of your supplements rather than a lecture of what they are and how many of them are out there. Please create another one and be specific please. What are you taking and what works please

[@LanceHitchings]

I'm constantly changing my regimen. Currently, I'm testing a combo of Lion's Mane Mushroom, micro-dosing Psilocybin mushroom and niacin (for the flushing effect).