With the new technologies of the near future, we will all be able to achieve super intelligence: while you wait, there are a few things you can do now to increase intelligence. Of course, it will be difficult to become a genius in one fell swoop, but learning skills, mental clarity and mood can be improved. Here are 10 remedies.
Before reading how to increase intelligence
consult your doctor before taking one of the 10 "tips" contained in this article (except for number 3, for which you can indulge yourself wildly like excited wild boars). Many of the suggestions are harmless, but it is better to check before taking them, to avoid unwanted reactions or allergies that you may not know about. Yet: never abuse or mix (except where prohibited) the use and abuse of these substances, ok? I'm warning you. Then don't come and bother me.
1. Creatine
It is an intermediate compound of energy metabolism synthesized by the liver. Mammals produce it to stimulate the rapid response of muscles, and it soon became a massively used product, not only because it strengthens the cells that produce the growth of gym biceps... among the 'side' effects of Creatine[endnote https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creatina] there are also improvements in memory and attention span: many researches have highlighted the crucial role of this substance in the energy homeostasis of the brain. You can start by taking 5mg per day (or the dosage that the specific product purchased suggests).
2. Caffeine + L-Theanine
Caffeine by itself isn't much of a cognitive enhancer. In fact, studies show that there are no improvements in learning and memory at all, and that only occasionally (and for a very short time) can improvements in mood and performance be experienced. However, if consumed in combination with L-Theanine, a common amino acid present in green tea, it is possible to experience positive effects on learning, photographic memorization processes and especially on the attention span. Reason? L-Theanine[endnote https://www.anagen.net/teanina.htm] counteracts the negative effects of caffeine (increased blood pressure). You can take a cup of good coffee (50mg) by adding 100mg of L-Theanine. More simply you can (perhaps adding sugar) 'drown' a cup of coffee in a large cup of green tea.
3. Bitter chocolate (Flavonoids)
Bitter chocolate (more precisely the chocolate 'bean' from which the bars are then produced) is full of flavonoids, phytochemical compounds with excellent effects on cognitive abilities, mood and the cardiovascular system, through the action of its antioxidant molecules , which stimulate cerebral perfusion[endnote https://www.aosp.bo.it/cardiochir/anterograda1.html] and a host of other neurological processes in the regions of the brain responsible for memory and learning. Even though it doesn't have the same strength as the other 'advice' in this article, bitter chocolate is among the most pleasant to eat: but be careful, we're talking about 90% bitter chocolate, don't expect Easter eggs. Start with that, and take from 35 to 200 grams a day, perhaps divided into several portions. (our LMSimonettiinspired the search for this advice)
4. Piracetam + Choline
This combination is probably the most used by fans of nootropic 'concoctions' to increase intelligence. Piracetam works by improving the functioning of the brain transmitters and receptors for cortisol or aldosterone. Originally prescribed by doctors as a remedy for those suffering from Alzheimer's, depression (and sometimes even schizophrenia) it is also used by healthy adults to improve the function of acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter. To experience its beneficial effects (improved clarity, spatial memory and brain functioning) it is advisable to combine the use of Piracetam with Choline[endnote https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colina] (which prevents the unwanted effects of the first substance, generally headaches). A dose of 300mg of Piracetam plus 300mg of Choline three times a day could be a good start (but do you remember the doctor's initial recommendation?). A curious side effect that results from several studies, the association of Piracetam with the presence of 'lucid dreams'.
5. Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids are a very popular remedy (you can find them everywhere now, even in yogurt). It effectively contrasts with the effects of age (therefore also with cognitive decline and with the everlasting Alzheimer's which is a bit like parsley for human beings). A recent study has shown that to increase intelligence the same effects can be obtained even if you are a healthy adult and not an elderly person in dotage. Dosages? From 1.2 mg to 2.4 mg per day.
6 Bacopa Monnieri
Initially discovered in Northern India, Bacopa Monnieri (here is a video showing the bacopa 'live': https://youtu.be/-CZKB3vRygI) it is a plant native to the Asian continent of the pantropical belt. It has been used for centuries, and in addition to increasing intelligence it can improve memory, learning and cognitive performance (but in India they use it for almost everything, including as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic and sedative). The elements underlying these effects are mainly polyphenol and sulfhydryl, capable of breaking down quite a few free radicals. A reasonable dose should be 150mg per day. To increase the effects on long-term memory, and just because it's you, I can tell you to combine Bacopa with remedy #4: Piracetam + Choline.
7 Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba extract comes from a rather unique tree, native to China: it is considered a 'living fossil', there are no other known cases of this type. Ginkgo leaf extracts[endnote https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkgo_biloba] contain plenty of flavonoids known for their beneficial effects, including considerable improvement in memory and concentration. Ginkgo Biloba extracts have recently been used on patients suffering from senile dementia, with positive effects starting from 2 hours after intake. Improves rapid memorization and attention span even in healthy subjects. The dosage is crucial: 120mg per day is too little, you need from 240mg to (better) 360mg per day.
8. Ginseng
The well-known Asian Ginseng, a real superfood used in Chinese medicine for hundreds of years, is a very valid supplement in all fields of knowledge: it improves the functioning of memory, attention, mood, and also reduces the effects of fatigue. It also reduces the growth of blood glucose levels. Move forward with confidence, and take 500mg twice a day. It's good.
9 Rhodiola Rosea
It can certainly be used to improve memory and learning, but the real power of this plant ( https://examine.com/supplements/Rhodiola+Rosea/ native to the arctic regions) is in its ability to reduce a sense of anxiety and fatigue. The populations of Russia and Scandinavia have been using it profitably for decades: recent studies have shown its extreme ability to positively influence mental stress, increase intelligence and improve associative thinking, short-term memory and calculation skills. and even visual perception. In terms of dosage, from 100mg to one gram per day, to be divided into two equal doses.
10. Spanish Sage (Salvia Lavandulaefolia)
Widespread in Spain and the south of France, Spanish Sage is an aromatic herb that protects against breakdowns that may occur in our neurotransmitters. Many studies have shown its positive effects in increasing intelligence and influencing memory and mood in healthy adults, as well as its beneficial properties on Alzheimer's patients. It is an equally effective calming, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory. A reasonable dose? 300mg of dried leaves per day. Chew, friends, chew. I already see you more awake.
