General Dosage
10-30mg daily, divided into 2-3 doses of 10mg
Maximum dose: 30mg/day (recommended cycle: 1.5-3 months on, 1 month off)
Noopept Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 10-30mg daily, divided into 2-3 doses of 10mg
Timing: Immediately after meals; divide into 2-3 doses; cycle with 1 month off after 1.5-3 months of use • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive enhancement | 10-30mg daily in divided doses | Emerging |
| Neuroprotection | 10-20mg daily | Emerging |
| Memory support | 20mg daily | Emerging |
Upper limit: 30mg/day (recommended cycle: 1.5-3 months on, 1 month off)
Timing & Absorption
Immediately after meals; divide into 2-3 doses; cycle with 1 month off after 1.5-3 months of use
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- Ostrovskaya RU, Gudasheva TA, Zaplina AP, et al. (2008). Noopept stimulates the expression of NGF and BDNF in rat hippocampus. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine. DOI PubMed
- Gudasheva TA, Boyko SS, Ostrovskaya RU, et al. (1997). The major metabolite of dipeptide piracetam analogue GVS-111 in rat brain and its similarity to endogenous neuropeptide cyclo-L-prolylglycine. European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics. DOI PubMed
- Ostrovskaya RU, Vakhitova YV, Kuzmina USh, et al. (2014). Neuroprotective effect of novel cognitive enhancer noopept on AD-related mechanisms in vitro and in vivo. Experimental Neurology. DOI