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Can you legally buy and use nootropics in Australia?
Nootropics is a special class of substances which specifically enhances or improves the user’s cognitive abilities.
Nootropics are used to boost cognition, intelligence, concentration, motivation, memory and attention.
Nootropics cover a broad expanse of natural and synthesized substances. The range includes everything from nutritional supplements like Vitamin B1, herbal supplements such as Ginko Biloba, neuromodulators like the racetams or Noopept, and also include well-known controlled drugs such as Adderall and Modafinil.
Few regulating agencies recognize this class of drug as of yet, and Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Agency (TGA) is no exception.
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Nutrition shops, health food stores and online nutritional sites all offer a wide variety of natural vitamins and minerals, some of which are common in nootropic stacks.
In Australia, these are regulated in the same way as other food products in that they must be prepared and manufactured in a sanitary facility, be packaged properly to assure safety for the buyer and labeling must be truthful, accurate and not misleading to the customer.
Some examples of valuable nootropic vitamins are Vitamins B and D, which are often supplemented in a nootropic regimen alongside choline.
There are eight B-vitamins and B1 ( or the enhanced version Sulbutiamine), B9 and B12 have all been linked to brain function. Of the five D-vitamins, two are particularly important for cognitive function, including mood and perspective. These are vitamins D2 and D3.
Each of these can be supplemented individually or in the form of a B-complex or D-complex vitamin. Other readily available supplements include Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.
Choline, which may be one of the most widely used supplements in a nootropic stacks around the world, is unregulated and available in bulk powder or capsule form. Smart drug users select the form offering the best bio-availability for their purposes.
For example, Alpha GPC or Citicoline are the best sources for Choline supplementation, while Bitartrate and Citrate are less bio-available but still offer supplementation to the user.
Other examples of readily available nootropic supplements include Coenzyme q10, Melatonin, Vitamin C, Amino Acids and Caffeine. Dietary supplements like these, and others, are readily available to all Australians without the need for prescriptions.
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Herbal Supplements
Most nootropic herbal supplements are available to Australian residents without any requirement for prescription.
Common herbal nootropics include Ginko Biloba for increasing blood flow to the brain, Ginseng, Cocoa flavanols, Guaraná, Rhodiola rosea (golden root) and Salvia.
Other herbal nootropics may have some legal restrictions, such as the case with ma huang (ephedra) and kratom. Since the class of herbal nootropics is so widely varied, you should seek out guidance any supplement you intend to use individually.
Using Racetams in Australia
Racetams stem from the original drug, Piracetam, and include Oxiracetam, Aniracetam, Pramiracetam and Noopept. Each can provide cognitive boosts in memory, learning and focus, with some offering motivation, mood and perceptive enhancements as well.
Individual brains respond differently to each of these and some users who do not respond to one, will respond to another quite well, allowing the user to experiment with each and possibly even stacking or cycling them over a period of time.
In Australia, the racetams are not sold within the country because they lack the proper regulatory coding, however, Oxiracetam, Aniracetam and Pramiracetam are able to be imported without a prescription in an amount which shouldn’t exceed a three-month supply.
Piracetam is considered a Schedule IV drug, meaning a prescription is required to buy it. Many nootropics users report ordering small quantities (one to three months) of Piracetam online from the USA without any issues, though, but you should be aware the potential exists.
Prescription Nootropics
Many prescription drugs have an effect on our mental states and mental abilities, but only those which are known to enhance the user’s cognitive abilities with low risk of side effects are considered nootropics.
In Australia, the smart drugs listed here are currently known to require a prescription from a medical doctor before purchasing.
This may include amphetamines including Adderall, Modafinil, Citalopram, DHEA, Donepezil, Losartan, Guanfacine, Methylphenidate, Adrafinil and Armodafinil. Of this list, Modafinil, Adrafinil and Armodafinil are probably the most widely used for nootropic purposes.
Many, or all, of these drugs may be available online, but the user should bear in mind that many prescription drugs are scheduled as such because of the risk of medical side effects which may occur. For example, Adrafinil is the prodrug for Modafinil (it is converted by the body into Modafinil), but there are risks for elevated liver enzymes which may be quite serious with prolonged use.
In other cases, though, it is less clear why prescriptions may be needed to buy certain nootropics in Australia. Piracetam is an excellent example of this, as it has been shown over 4 decades to be non-toxic and serious side effects are considered quite rare.
Conclusion
Nootropics are a large class of substances ranging from vitamin supplements to prescription drugs. In Australia, for those nootropic substances which cannot be found in the country, it is viable for individuals to import small amounts of most nootropics for personal use. It is important to check with your medical doctor before embarking on any nootropic regimen.
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Article last updated on: March 14th, 2018 by Nootriment
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