Aniracetam
Human studies have established that aniracetam is a powerful cognitive enhancer. Study participants improved their scores on a number of intelligence and memory tests.
Aniracetam's chemical structure is similar to that of piracetam. Studies comparing the two found that aniracetam is effective in treating a wider range of problems than piracetam. Aniracetam is more powerful than piracetam.
In animal experiments, aniracetam has been shown to have a protective effect on the brain. Also, one study of 60 geriatric patients in a nursing home found that aniracetam had a significant 'revitalizing' effect.
The mechanism of action of aniracetam is not known. It does not appear to act directly upon neurotransmitter systems such as GABA, catecholamines, serotonin or acetylcholine. Hoffmann-La Roche holds the U.S. patent on aniracetam.
Individuals we know who have experimented with aniracetam have described its effects as being very much like piracetam. Precautions: Aniracetam has been tested in too few human studies to establish precautions. Preliminary findings indicate that, like other nootropics, it has little or no toxicity and few or no side effects.
Dosage: One study found that the maximum cognitive enhancement effect occurred at 1000mg of aniracetam per day. Use of other cognitive enhancement compounds concurrently will probably greatly reduce the optimum dosage.
