Zinc, Cocoa, Citicoline, Pine Bark Extract, and N-Acetyl Cysteine.
An experience of being mindful entails letting go of internal resistance and fear, as well as being introspectively self-aware and in control of one’s actions.
Nootropics are substances that, if used properly and safely, enhance the cognitive functions of the user.
Out of the 178 human placebo-controlled studies with 7619 experimental group participants on 77 cognitive enhancers we’ve reviewed for our web app, 10 had a significant improvement in mindfulness in 20 human placebo-controlled studies with a total of 672 experimental group participants.
The cognitive enhancers with the most scientific evidence backing their efficacy and safety for mindfulness are:
1. Zinc
We have reviewed six human placebo-controlled studies on zinc, in which 277 participants received it.
Zinc is a mineral with the potential to improve:
- Mood
- Mindfulness
- Sociality
- Attention
Significantly more frequent side effects than in the placebo groups of the studies: None
Usage Frequency: Daily, or as-needed
Form of consumption: Capsules, Gluconate (our dosages regard this form), Citrate, Oxide, Glycinate
Time of day: User’s choice
Amount: Light = 5 mg; Common = 10 mg; Strong = 20 mg
A pronounced effect usually comes on after several days, lasts for several days, and is normally followed by several days of after-effects.
2. Cocoa
We have reviewed three human placebo-controlled studies on cocoa, in which 114 participants received the nootropic.
Cocoa beans or extracts have the potential to improve:
- Attention
- Energy
- Problem-solving
- Mood
- Mindfulness
Significantly more frequent side effects than in the placebo groups of the studies: None
Usage Frequency: Daily, or as-needed
Form of consumption: Powder (our dosages regard this), dark chocolate, capsules, polyphenol extract, flavanol extract
Time of day: User’s choice
Amount: Light = 5000 mg; Common = 15000 mg; Strong = 50000 mg
A pronounced effect usually comes on after 15 minutes, lasts for six hours, and is normally followed by four hours of after-effects.
3. Citicoline
We have reviewed eight human placebo-controlled studies on citicoline, in which 493 participants received it.
Citicoline is a choline source with the potential to improve:
- Short-term memory
- Learning
- Mindfulness
- Problem-solving
- Attention
- Energy
- Long-term memory
- Neuroprotection
Significantly more frequent side effects than in the placebo groups of the studies: None
Usage Frequency: Daily, or as-needed
Form of consumption: Citicoline (a.k.a. CDP-choline) capsules or powder
Time of day: Before noon
Amount: Light = 50 mg; Common = 100mg; Strong = 300 mg
A pronounced effect usually comes on after 30 to 60 minutes, lasts for 12 hours, and is normally followed by 6 hours of after-effects.
4. Pine Bark Extract
We have reviewed five human placebo-controlled studies on pine bark extract, in which 202 participants received it.
Pine bark extract, commonly used in a patented form known as pycnogenol, has the potential to improve:
- Mindfulness
- Attention
- Problem-solving
- Neuroprotection
- Short-term memory
- Mood
- Long-term memory
Significantly more frequent side effects than in the placebo groups of the studies: None
Usage Frequency: Daily
Form of consumption: Pine bark extract (our dosages regard this powder), pycnogenol
Time of day: User’s choice
Amount: Light = 100 mg; Common = 300 mg; Strong = 500 mg
A pronounced effect usually comes on after several days, lasts for several days, and is normally followed by several days of after-effects.
5. N-Acetyl Cysteine
We have reviewed eight human placebo-controlled studies on NAC, in which 278 participants received it.
N-Acetyl Cysteine is an anti-oxidant with potential to improve:
- Mindfulness
- Sleep
- Mood
- Anxiety
- Neuroprotection
- Long-term memory
Significantly more frequent side effects than in the placebo groups of the studies: Headache and gastrointestinal symptoms
Usage Frequency: Daily, or as-needed
Form of consumption: N-Acetyl Cysteine, Capsules, Powder
Time of day: User’s choice
Amount: Light = 500 mg; Common = 1000 mg; Strong = 2000 mg
A pronounced effect usually comes on after 30 to 60 minutes, lasts for 12 hours, and is normally followed by six hours of after-effects.
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This post was originally published at nootralize.com. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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