Proudly Serving Canadians Since 2012What is Noopept
Noopept is a dipeptide useful for enhancing cognitive function, improving focus, and increasing energy levels. Nootropic compounds, such as Noopept, are popular among athletes due to their ability to boost the mind-to-muscle connection.
Noopept can help you go through the most intensive training sessions, accelerate your recovery, and reduce cortisol levels.
Noopept Benefits
Some of the Noopept benefits include:
- Increased stamina: you can stay focused and train harder without overstimulating your CNS;
- Enhanced motivation: if you’re struggling with keeping your training sessions consistent, Noopept might be just what you need;
- Reduced stress levels: Noopept can help manage cortisol levels and clear your mind from intrusive thoughts.
All these effects can significantly improve your performance at the gym.
Noopept Side Effects
Noopept can cause the following side effects:
- Headaches;
- Fatigue;
- Effects on the short-term memory;
- Mood swings;
- Muscle pain;
- Hot flashes;
- Hypertension.
Noopept can’t be taken by individuals who are currently pregnant or nursing, have lactose intolerance, or have been diagnosed with kidney or liver dysfunction.
Noopept Dosage
The recommended Noopept dosage ranges from 10 to 30 mg/day. If you haven’t used Noopept before, start with the minimal dosage; one tablet will be a good starting point. You can always increase the dosage after a few days.
How to Take Noopept
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When to take it |
2–3 times per day, divided into equal doses |
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Dosage Instructions |
10 to 30 mg/day, with a starting dose of 10 mg/day |
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Half-life |
1 hour |
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Food Interaction |
No food interactions have been reported |
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Alcohol Interaction |
Limit alcohol consumption |
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Drugs Interaction |
Interactions between Noopept and different medications are rare |
It’s recommended to take the last dose of Noopept at least 2–3 hours before sleep to avoid insomnia. The compound can be taken with or without meals; food doesn’t affect Noopept’s absorption rate.
Best Stacks with Noopept
Noopept can be stacked with B vitamins, L-Glutamine, Theanine, Choline, Caffeine or Beta-Alanine. To increase your energy levels, you can stack Noopept with Caffeine as a pre-workout complex:
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Compound |
Dosage |
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Noopept |
10–30 mg/day |
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Caffeine |
200–400 mg/day |
Common Questions About Noopept
Does Noopept Increase Dopamine?
Noopept can indirectly increase dopamine levels through enhanced oxygen saturation and increased GABA or glycine levels. Since it doesn’t increase dopamine levels drastically, there’s no dopamine crash after the drug wears out of the system.
Can You Take Noopept Before Bed?
It isn’t recommended to take Noopept before sleep, as it can cause insomnia and reduce the quality of slow-wave sleep. Just take the dose 2–3 hours before going to bed, and everything will be peachy.
Does Noopept Increase Blood Pressure?
Noopept can cause increased blood pressure. If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, you may want to steer clear of this compound. If you’ve decided to use it, consider short-term cycles (no longer than 2–3 weeks).