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Noopept Dosage Guide

Evidence:Emerging
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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)

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

Cognitive enhancement
10-30mg daily in divided dosesEmerging
Neuroprotection
10-20mg dailyEmerging
Memory support
20mg dailyEmerging

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

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  2. AnimalOstrovskaya 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
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