Desired Effects Map
Focus, Learning, Memory
Mood, Confidence, Creativity
Sleep, Calm, Emotional Control
Energy & Fatigue
Recovery & Repair
Improved Energy
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Creatine, Caffeine, Guarana, Rhodiola Rosea, Panax Ginseng.
Mitochondrial / nutrient support: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, NAD, PQQ, B-Vitamins, Vitamin D, Omega-3 Fish Oil.
Stronger fit: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Adderall, Ritalin, Bromantane, Mucuna Pruriens.
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Creatine, Caffeine, Guarana, Rhodiola Rosea, Panax Ginseng.
Mitochondrial / nutrient support: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, NAD, PQQ, B-Vitamins, Vitamin D, Omega-3 Fish Oil.
Stronger fit: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Adderall, Ritalin, Bromantane, Mucuna Pruriens.
Recovery & Repair
Brain Injury Recovery
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Creatine, Omega-3 Fish Oil, NAC & Glutathione, Magnesium, B-Vitamins, Citicoline.
Neurorecovery focused: Cerebrolysin, Cortexin, Semax, Phosphatidylserine, Lions Mane, Ginkgo Biloba.
Experimental: Dihexa, NSI-189, BPC-157, Noopept.
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Creatine, Omega-3 Fish Oil, NAC & Glutathione, Magnesium, B-Vitamins, Citicoline.
Neurorecovery focused: Cerebrolysin, Cortexin, Semax, Phosphatidylserine, Lions Mane, Ginkgo Biloba.
Experimental: Dihexa, NSI-189, BPC-157, Noopept.
Improved Learning
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Bacopa Monnieri, Citicoline, Alpha-GPC, Creatine, Omega-3 Fish Oil.
Neuroplasticity support: Lions Mane, Uridine, Phosphatidylserine, Semax, Cerebrolysin, Cortexin.
Sharper acute learning: Racetams, Noopept, Huperzine A.
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Bacopa Monnieri, Citicoline, Alpha-GPC, Creatine, Omega-3 Fish Oil.
Neuroplasticity support: Lions Mane, Uridine, Phosphatidylserine, Semax, Cerebrolysin, Cortexin.
Sharper acute learning: Racetams, Noopept, Huperzine A.
Verbal Fluency
Best fit: Citicoline, Alpha-GPC, Caffeine, L-Theanine, Bacopa Monnieri, Sleep.
Often reported: Racetams, Noopept, Semax, Cerebrolysin, NSI-189.
Supportive terrain: Omega-3 Fish Oil, Uridine, Phosphatidylserine.
Best fit: Citicoline, Alpha-GPC, Caffeine, L-Theanine, Bacopa Monnieri, Sleep.
Often reported: Racetams, Noopept, Semax, Cerebrolysin, NSI-189.
Supportive terrain: Omega-3 Fish Oil, Uridine, Phosphatidylserine.
Improved Memory
Best fit: Bacopa Monnieri, Sleep, Exercise, Citicoline, Alpha-GPC, Choline, Huperzine A.
Supportive: Omega-3 Fish Oil, Uridine, Phosphatidylserine, Lions Mane, Ginkgo Biloba, Creatine.
Specialized: Racetams, Noopept, Semax, Cerebrolysin, Cortexin, Dihexa.
Best fit: Bacopa Monnieri, Sleep, Exercise, Citicoline, Alpha-GPC, Choline, Huperzine A.
Supportive: Omega-3 Fish Oil, Uridine, Phosphatidylserine, Lions Mane, Ginkgo Biloba, Creatine.
Specialized: Racetams, Noopept, Semax, Cerebrolysin, Cortexin, Dihexa.
Processing Speed
Best fit: Caffeine, L-Theanine, Creatine, L-Tyrosine, Rhodiola Rosea, Citicoline.
Stronger fit: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Ritalin, Adderall, Amphetamines, Nicotine, Bromantane.
Also relevant: Noopept, Racetams, Semax, Exercise, Water, Electrolytes.
Best fit: Caffeine, L-Theanine, Creatine, L-Tyrosine, Rhodiola Rosea, Citicoline.
Stronger fit: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Ritalin, Adderall, Amphetamines, Nicotine, Bromantane.
Also relevant: Noopept, Racetams, Semax, Exercise, Water, Electrolytes.
Enhanced Focus
Best fit: Caffeine, L-Theanine, Citicoline, L-Tyrosine, Rhodiola Rosea, Creatine.
Stronger fit: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Adderall, Ritalin, Amphetamines, Nicotine, Bromantane, Semax.
Also relevant: Alpha-GPC, Huperzine A, Noopept, Racetams.
Best fit: Caffeine, L-Theanine, Citicoline, L-Tyrosine, Rhodiola Rosea, Creatine.
Stronger fit: Modafinil, Armodafinil, Adderall, Ritalin, Amphetamines, Nicotine, Bromantane, Semax.
Also relevant: Alpha-GPC, Huperzine A, Noopept, Racetams.
Focus, Learning, Memory
Energy & Fatigue
Decreased Fatigue
Best fit: Sleep, Water, Electrolytes, Diet, Exercise, Creatine, Caffeine.
Anti-fatigue support: Rhodiola Rosea, Panax Ginseng, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, NAD, PQQ, B-Vitamins, Vitamin D.
Strong wakefulness: Modafinil, Armodafinil, L-Tyrosine, Bromantane, Amphetamines.
Best fit: Sleep, Water, Electrolytes, Diet, Exercise, Creatine, Caffeine.
Anti-fatigue support: Rhodiola Rosea, Panax Ginseng, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, NAD, PQQ, B-Vitamins, Vitamin D.
Strong wakefulness: Modafinil, Armodafinil, L-Tyrosine, Bromantane, Amphetamines.
Drug Use Recovery
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Diet, Water, Electrolytes, Magnesium, Glycine, L-Theanine.
Cravings / compulsivity / repair: NAC & Glutathione, Agmatine Sulfate, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Creatine, B-Vitamins, Citicoline, Uridine, Lithium.
Clinical/experimental interest: Psilocybin, LSD, Selank, Semax, Cerebrolysin.
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Diet, Water, Electrolytes, Magnesium, Glycine, L-Theanine.
Cravings / compulsivity / repair: NAC & Glutathione, Agmatine Sulfate, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Creatine, B-Vitamins, Citicoline, Uridine, Lithium.
Clinical/experimental interest: Psilocybin, LSD, Selank, Semax, Cerebrolysin.
Mood Improvement
Best fit: Exercise, Sleep, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Vitamin D, B-Vitamins, Creatine, Rhodiola Rosea, Ashwagandha.
Mood-active: 5-HTP, Inositol, NAC & Glutathione, Lithium, Selank, Lions Mane.
Strong/experimental: Psilocybin, LSD, NSI-189, Bromantane, Mucuna Pruriens.
Best fit: Exercise, Sleep, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Vitamin D, B-Vitamins, Creatine, Rhodiola Rosea, Ashwagandha.
Mood-active: 5-HTP, Inositol, NAC & Glutathione, Lithium, Selank, Lions Mane.
Strong/experimental: Psilocybin, LSD, NSI-189, Bromantane, Mucuna Pruriens.
Increased Confidence
Best fit: Exercise, Sleep, Rhodiola Rosea, L-Tyrosine, Panax Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Selank.
Social / drive oriented: Oxytocin, Bromantane, Mucuna Pruriens, Nicotine, Caffeine.
Strong hormonal/stimulant fit: Testosterone & Anabolics, Adderall, Amphetamines, Ritalin.
Best fit: Exercise, Sleep, Rhodiola Rosea, L-Tyrosine, Panax Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Selank.
Social / drive oriented: Oxytocin, Bromantane, Mucuna Pruriens, Nicotine, Caffeine.
Strong hormonal/stimulant fit: Testosterone & Anabolics, Adderall, Amphetamines, Ritalin.
Creativity
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, L-Theanine, Caffeine, Racetams, Noopept, Semax.
Associative / perspective-shifting: Psilocybin, LSD, Marijuana, Oxytocin.
Supportive: Bacopa Monnieri, Lions Mane, Ginkgo Biloba, Rhodiola Rosea.
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, L-Theanine, Caffeine, Racetams, Noopept, Semax.
Associative / perspective-shifting: Psilocybin, LSD, Marijuana, Oxytocin.
Supportive: Bacopa Monnieri, Lions Mane, Ginkgo Biloba, Rhodiola Rosea.
Mood, Confidence, Creativity
Anxiety Reduction
Best fit: L-Theanine, Magnesium, Glycine, Ashwagandha, Inositol, GABA, Selank.
Also useful: Taurine, 5-HTP, Bacopa Monnieri, Melatonin, Exercise, Sleep, Lithium.
Context-dependent: Marijuana, Oxytocin, Psilocybin.
Best fit: L-Theanine, Magnesium, Glycine, Ashwagandha, Inositol, GABA, Selank.
Also useful: Taurine, 5-HTP, Bacopa Monnieri, Melatonin, Exercise, Sleep, Lithium.
Context-dependent: Marijuana, Oxytocin, Psilocybin.
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Sleep, Calm, Emotional Control
Emotional Regulation
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Glycine, Ashwagandha, Inositol.
Mood regulation: 5-HTP, NAC & Glutathione, Lithium, Selank, Bacopa Monnieri, Creatine.
Deep processing: Psilocybin, LSD, Oxytocin, Marijuana.
Best fit: Sleep, Exercise, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Glycine, Ashwagandha, Inositol.
Mood regulation: 5-HTP, NAC & Glutathione, Lithium, Selank, Bacopa Monnieri, Creatine.
Deep processing: Psilocybin, LSD, Oxytocin, Marijuana.
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