5-HTP 100mg Capsules
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- 100–200 mg
- Timing
- Evening
- Cycling
- Cycle 2–3 months on, then a break
- Notes
- Do NOT combine with antidepressants/SSRIs or other serotonergics. Evening use supports mood and sleep.
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Dosing Guide
How to dose every product we carry — plus the universal rules that make any nootropic work better. Find your product below or scroll the principles first.
Evidence-Based Dosing
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Updated Regularly
Start here: four rules for everything
Consistency beats dose size
Taking the same dose at the same time daily beats a bigger, random dose. Routine is the active ingredient.
Start at the lower end
Begin at the bottom of your range for the first few days, then adjust upward once you know how you respond.
Most stacks work best with food
Unless the label says otherwise, take with a meal. Many compounds are fat-soluble and absorb far better with dietary fat.
Give it the full first month
Many compounds build over weeks. Judge the result after a consistent month, not after the first few doses.
Acetyl L-Carnitine 500mg Capsules
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- 500–1000 mg
- Timing
- Morning, empty stomach
- Notes
- Take before food for absorption. Provides clean energy and mental clarity.
Agmatine Sulfate 250mg Capsules
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- 250–500 mg
- Timing
- Anytime / pre-workout
- Cycling
- Cycle to maintain sensitivity
- Notes
- Start at 250 mg and assess. Commonly used pre-workout.
Agmatinsulfatpulver
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- 250–500 mg (use a scale)
- Timing
- Anytime / pre-workout
- Cycling
- Cycle to maintain sensitivity
- Notes
- Measure with a scale; start low. Commonly used pre-workout.
Alpha-GPC 250mg Capsules
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- 300–600 mg/day
- Timing
- Morning / with your racetam dose
- Cycling
- Not required
- Notes
- Choline donor. Stacks with racetams to prevent headaches and amplify effects.
Aniracetam 500mg Capsules
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- 750–1500 mg/day
- Timing
- Pre-task (AM / early PM)
- Food
- Take with food
- Cycling
- Optional; pair with a choline source
- Notes
- Fat-soluble — take with a meal or dietary fat. Pair with Alpha-GPC to prevent acetylcholine-depletion headaches.
Aniracetam-Pulver
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- 750–1500 mg (use a scale)
- Timing
- Pre-task (AM / early PM)
- Food
- Take with food
- Cycling
- Optional; pair with a choline source
- Notes
- Fat-soluble and bitter — take with food/fat. Pair with choline.
Ashwagandha KSM-66 300mg Capsules
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- 300–600 mg
- Timing
- Morning or evening, daily
- Food
- Take with food
- Cycling
- Optional 8–12 weeks on, then a short break
- Notes
- Cumulative adaptogen — take daily with food. Evening use can aid wind-down.
Bacopa Monnieri 300mg Capsules
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- 300–600 mg
- Timing
- Morning, with food
- Food
- Take with food
- Notes
- Cumulative — take daily with food; full memory effects appear after 4–6 weeks. Fat improves absorption.
BPC-157 500mcg Capsules
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- 500mcg per capsule (1 capsule)
- Timing
- 1 capsule daily, with or without food
- Cycling
- Commonly used in defined research cycles (e.g. several weeks on, then a break). Follow your protocol.
- Notes
- Each capsule is pre-measured at 500mcg, so no reconstitution or measuring is needed. Start at the low end of your protocol and adjust as documented.
CDP-choline 250mg Capsules
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- 250–500 mg
- Timing
- Morning / with racetams
- Notes
- Choline donor. Pair with racetams to support acetylcholine and prevent headaches.
Cholin-L-Bitartrat-Kapseln
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- Anytime
Coluracetam 20mg Capsules
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- 20–80 mg
- Timing
- Pre-task
- Food
- Take with food
- Cycling
- Optional; pair with a choline source
- Notes
- Fat-soluble — take with food. Short-acting; some split into 2–3 doses/day. Pair with choline.
Cordyceps-Pilz-Kapseln
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- Anytime
Fasoracetam 20mg Capsules
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- 20–80 mg
- Timing
- Morning / pre-task
- Cycling
- Optional; pair with a choline source
- Notes
- Calm-focus racetam; some report anti-anxiety effects. Pair with a choline source.
Fladrafinil 20mg Capsules
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- 30–100 mg (2–5 caps)
- Timing
- Morning / early day
- Cycling
- 2–3× per week, or 5 on / 2 off
- Notes
- Long-acting eugeroic — avoid afternoon dosing so it doesn't disrupt sleep. Not for daily use.
Fladrafinil-Pulver
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- 30–100 mg (use a mg scale)
- Timing
- Morning / early day
- Cycling
- 2–3× per week, or 5 on / 2 off
- Notes
- Long-acting eugeroic; very bitter. A milligram scale is essential. Avoid afternoon use; not daily.
GABA 500mg Capsules
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- 500–750 mg
- Timing
- Evening / as needed
- Notes
- May cause drowsiness — do not drive if affected. Oral GABA response varies by individual.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know which dose to start with?
Start at the low end of the range on the product label or in this guide. Hold that dose for several days before increasing. Your goal is the smallest amount that produces a clear, repeatable effect.
Should I take nootropics with food?
Unless the label says otherwise, take with a meal — especially for fat-soluble compounds. Food often improves absorption and reduces stomach upset.
How long before I notice effects?
Some compounds work within hours; others build over weeks. Judge stimulant-like effects after a few consistent doses. Judge adaptogens and memory supports after a consistent month.
Can I combine multiple nootropics?
Yes, but introduce one new compound at a time. That way you can tell what changed. Stacks inherit the strictest cycling rule of any ingredient inside them.
What is cycling and when do I need it?
Cycling means planned off-days or off-weeks. Tolerance-prone compounds need it; many daily-friendly adaptogens do not. See our Cycling Guide for tier-based schedules.
How does dosing interact with cycling?
Dose sets how much on an on-day; cycling sets which days are on-days. Both belong in the same protocol. Size your bottle to your schedule, not the other way around.
What if I miss a dose?
For daily-friendly compounds, take it when you remember the same day if appropriate. For strict-cycle compounds, do not double up — return to your planned on-day schedule and use your dot-grid to stay honest.