Modafinil and Adderall are two drugs which seem to have much in common. Both give stimulant-like effects, both are prescribed to treat conditions like ADHD and narcolepsy, and both make excellent cognitive enhancers and productivity boosters when used off label.That is, however, only how things appear. Behind the scenes, the two substances are quite different.Those … [Read more...] about Modafinil vs. Adderall
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Modafinil and Weight Loss
By far, the most common reason to take modafinil off-label is for cognitive enhancement. But, it has other uses too.Some of those uses even border on the bizarre. And while taking modafinil for weight loss maybe doesn't entirely fall into that category, it's certainly far from being a mainstream application of it.That said, just because weight loss is generally seen as … [Read more...] about Modafinil and Weight Loss
Increasing BDNF With Nootropics
Nootropics aren’t just about hacking your brain to make yourself smarter. Did you know that nootropics can keep your brain in tip-top shape as you age and help prevent brain disorders and other diseases? All of this is thanks to a compound known as BDNF.What is BDNF?Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a type of protein found in the brain responsible for … [Read more...] about Increasing BDNF With Nootropics
Modafinil vs. Armodafinil
The armodafinil vs modafinil debate comes up frequently in nootropics circles. Both are popular wakefulness-promoting smart drugs. They're also closely related to each other both structurally and in their effects.Of the two, modafinil is hands down the one most of us would be familiar with. Over the years it has gained massive popularity (and fame) in many high-performance … [Read more...] about Modafinil vs. Armodafinil
How Modafinil Interacts With Caffeine
Modafinil and caffeine are two very effective brain boosters, and each can do wonders for your cognitive abilities all on its own. So is there then any point in using them together? The answer is a resounding yes.Modafinil, sometimes called "the king of all nootropics", is a eugeroic compound (a wakefulness-promoting agent).Caffeine is a stimulant. According to … [Read more...] about How Modafinil Interacts With Caffeine
