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updated January 1, 2019<\/p>\n

When it comes to working out, your brain is your most important body part. Being able to harness it optimally will make you a more focused, productive trainer. Nootropics are completely natural supplements that are designed to improve your brain’s ability to function.<\/strong> They improve your ability to concentrate, focus, learn and remember.<\/p>\n

In this article, we discover the 10 best nootropics to enhance your performance when working out.<\/p>\n

Nootropics As Pre-Workouts<\/span><\/h2>\n

Nootropics are designed to improve your mental sharpness and increase your motivation. That is precisely what you want to achieve as you walk into the gym. It is also what best nootropic pre-workout formulations claim to deliver. All of which tends to explain why the best nootropics have recently become popular as pre-workout supplements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The benefits of nootropics compared to traditional nootropic pre-workout supplements is that they are not packed with stimulants. These stimulants generally produce a quick high, followed by a heavy crash. They can also bring on jitters and a tingly skin sensation. The stimulant most commonly used in pre-workout formulations is caffeine.​<\/p>\n

L-Theanine<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Acetyl-L-Carnitine\"<\/p>\n

L-Theanine<\/a> is an amino acid which can be found in green tea. It has been found in studies to have an anti-stress effect on the body. This makes it an effective nootropic to help you to deal with the stress of working out. It is popularly paired with caffeine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The standard dosage of l-theanine is between 100-200 grams per day. It should be taken 30-60 minutes before your workout.<\/p>\n

\"Acetyl-L-Carnitine\"<\/p>\n

Acetyl-L-Carnitine<\/span><\/h3>\n

Acetyl-L-Carnitine<\/a> is an amino acid which has many brain and non-brain benefits in terms of improving workout performance. It improves concentration and attention. It also reduces fatigue and improves fat burning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The recommended dosage of Acetyl-L-Carnitine is 10 grams, taken 30 minutes before a workout.<\/p>\n

Phenylpiracetam<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Phenylpiracetam\"<\/p>\n

Phenylpiracetam<\/a> is a synthetic nootropic that was created in Russia in the 1980s. By adding a phenyl group to piracetam, they were able to create a compound that was 60 times more potent than piracetam itself.<\/p>\n

Phenylpiracetam effectively improves focus, attention, concentration, memory, and motivation.<\/strong> The recommended dosage of Phenylpiracetam is 100-600 mg per day, taken 30 minutes before a workout.<\/p>\n

Bacopa Monnieri<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Bacopa<\/p>\n

Bacopa Monnieri<\/a> is a herbal nootropic which contains the compound bacoside. It is an effective anxiety reducer which helps to reduce the anxiety of working out.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The recommended dosage for Bacopa Monnieri is 300 mg per day. It should be taken along with food.<\/p>\n

L-Tyrosine<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"L-Tyrosine\"<\/p>\n

L-Tyrosine<\/a> is an amino acid that improves focus and helps to relieve the stress of training by reducing cortisol production. Tyrosine is also a good supplement to take to counter the effects of lack of sleep.<\/p>\n

When manufactured by the body, tyrosine becomes a precursor of the neurotransmitters dopamine, which modulates feelings of well-being and norepinephrine and epinephrine, which provide a jolt of energy.<\/strong> Research also suggests that supplementation with tyrosine can help to offset fatigue.<\/p>\n

The recommended daily dosage of L-Tyrosine is 500-2000 mg. It should be taken about 30 minutes before your workout.​<\/p>\n

Rhodiola Rosea<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Rhodiola<\/p>\n

Native to Siberia, Rhodiola Rosea<\/a> works by improving blood flow throughout the brain. In this way, it raises the amount of basic b-endorphin in the blood plasma. This helps with stress management.<\/p>\n

Most Rhodiola Rosea extract is standardized to contain 3 to 5 percent rosavins, the primary active ingredient.<\/strong> The majority of studies that showed positive results used 2 to 10 milligrams of rosavins or approximately 75 to 200 milligrams of Rhodiola root.<\/p>\n

Ginkgo Biloba<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Ginkgo<\/p>\n

Extracted from the dried leaves of the ancient ginkgo tree, ginkgo biloba<\/a> helps to clear the head by widening constricted blood vessels. This is especially the case with the tiny microvessels that snake through the deep recesses of your brain, oxygenating the tissues in which many of your memories reside.<\/strong> However, they also widen the blood vessels that take nutrients to your muscle cells, giving you a greater pump effect when working out.<\/p>\n

As a bonus, ginkgo is believed to help slow down the aging process by preventing the buildup of plaque and inhibiting the clotting of red blood cells.<\/p>\n

Then recommended dosage of ginkgo biloba is 120 to 160 mg per day.<\/p>\n

\"Vinpocetene\"<\/p>\n

Vinpocetine<\/span><\/h3>\n

Vinpocetine<\/a> is a nootropic ingredient that is derived from the leaves of the periwinkle plant. It helps to widen blood vessels to bring about a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain. This sharpens training focus. The enhanced nutrient supply to the muscle cells also improves your training effect.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A daily dosage of 30-45 mg of vinpocetine is recommended.<\/p>\n

\"Citicoline\"<\/p>\n

Citicoline<\/span><\/h3>\n

Citicoline<\/a> is a nootropic ingredient which has been shown to enhance communication between brain cells. As a result, focus and concentration are improved. Citicoline also appears to help other nootropic ingredients to work better.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The recommended daily dosage of citicoline is 500-2000 mg.<\/p>\n

\"Turmeric\"<\/p>\n

Turmeric<\/span><\/h3>\n

Turmeric<\/a>, which contains the active ingredient curcumin, is a multi-purpose supplement which can improve focus and concentration. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Turmeric also speeds up the metabolism to help you burn fat faster.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The recommended daily dosage of turmeric as nootropics is between 80-500 mg.<\/p>\n

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