5 Benefits of Piracetam (Plus Side Effects)

Piracetam is considered the first nootropic drug of its kind. It can be purchased online or in health food stores and comes in both capsule and powder form.

It’s a popular synthetic derivative of the neurotransmitter gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical messenger that helps slow down activity in your nervous system.

However, piracetam doesn’t appear to affect your body in the same way as GABA.

Piracetam may improve mental performance, but its effects take time to appear. Human studies on piracetam and cognition are dated, and newer studies are needed.

Piracetam appears to aid learning and comprehension in children and adults with dyslexia, but newer studies are needed before it can be recommended.

Piracetam may reduce myoclonic seizure symptoms, which include impairments in the ability to write, wash, and eat.

Piracetam may improve mental performance in people with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and brain impairment. However, its long-term effects on mental performance in these groups are still not well understood.

Animal studies show that piracetam may reduce inflammation and provide pain relief, but human studies are needed before it can be recommended for this use.

Piracetam appears to be safe for most people, but speak to your healthcare provider if you’re on medication or have any medical conditions. Pregnant women or people with kidney disorders should not take piracetam.

There is no standard dosage for piracetam. Though the drug is legal in the United States, it’s not approved by the FDA as a dietary supplement. In some countries, you need a prescription. Ask your healthcare provider before taking piracetam.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/piracetam?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=authoritynutrition&utm_content=2019-04-24&apid=#section8

https://draxe.com/piracetam/