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Brian Johnson is current Editor of Vagarights.com and a long-time writer for VAGA. A former psychologist, Brian is passionate about improving mental health and finding ways to stave off cognitive decline. He is an expert on nootropics, cognitive enhancement and biohacking more broadly.

Does Noopept increase motivation?

Published June 30, 2022 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Noopept for motivation

Noopept is a widely used cognitive enhancer. Developed in Russia as a kind of supercharged Piracetam alternative, Noopept is now known as one of the best nootropics for anxiety in existence. People around the world take Noopept in 20mg to 40mg doses to counter social anxiety, increase verbal fluidity, and boost overall brain health. But […]

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Does Mucuna Pruriens Increase Dopamine?

Published June 27, 2022 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Mucuna pruriens increase dopamine

Those of you looking for dopaminergic supplements will have no doubt seen Mucuna pruriens (also known as Velvet Bean) mentioned more than once. There’s definitely a good reason for this; Mucuna pruriens is believed to be one of the most powerful dopamine-boosting nootropics in existence, capable of rapidly raising dopamine levels in the brain and […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Nootropics

Best Natural Nootropics: 16 Most Effective Natural Cognitive Enhancers

Published June 27, 2022 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Best natural nootropics

Nootropics are substances which improve cognitive function. Natural nootropics are, obviously, cognitive enhancers that are either 100% natural or completely derived from naturally occurring sources. Most people think of synthetic smart drugs when they think of nootropics. They instantly think of Modafinil or Piracetam. But natural nootropics are just as capable as pharmaceutical study drugs […]

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Nicotine: Is it a good nootropic cognitive enhancer?

Published June 22, 2022 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Nicotine cognitive enhancer

Nicotine has a very bad rap these days due to its association with tobacco and the horrific diseases that drug causes. But while nicotine is associated with tobacco, they are not the same thing; nicotine is the compound in tobacco which gives it its pleasant effects: reduced tension, heightened focus, greater mental clarity, etc. That’s […]

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The 16 Best Nootropics For Motivation: GET MORE DONE!

Published June 12, 2022 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Best nootropics for motivation

Be it studying, exercise, work, or just mundane day-to-day tasks, certain activities can quickly sap our motivation if they are not inherently enjoyable. Yet it is often the most difficult, unpleasant and boring tasks that make the biggest difference to our lives; diligent research can make a presentation, trading strategy, or sports game, while sloppy […]

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Does painting help with dementia?

Published June 9, 2022 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Painting for dementia

Dementia is perhaps the most distressing illness to be diagnosed with today. As it stands there is no cure for dementia, and no definitive, estabolished way to halt its progress completely. That said, in the last few years there has been incredibly progress in the area of slowing the onset of cognitive decline, including in […]

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L-Tyrosine and Adderall: Can you take them together?

Published June 9, 2022 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Tyrosine and Adderall

Some combinations of nootropics may have synergistic benefits, and a combination of Tyrosine and Adderall is no different. Many people today may already use an L-Tyrosine supplement (probably in the form of N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine) to help regulate neurotransmitter levels, improve task performance and executive functions, or just to enjoy some sustained dopamine release. Those of you […]

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Best Nootropics For Creativity (2023)

Published June 8, 2022 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Nootropics for creativity

Nootropics are generally thought of as substances which help make you more effective and productive at work, in shcool or on the playing field. But nootropics don’t just have strictly cognitive benefits; certain nootropics can also have incredible creative benefits. Of course, human creativity is a very complicated phenomenon. It is not a simple ability […]

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