Nootropics come in different forms.
Some types of these supplements are delivered only in powder form. Others come as capsules or tablets. Still others come in multiple different forms according to your own personal preferences.
Taking pills and capsules is very simple—just open up, take with water and swallow.
However, powdered Nootropics are a little more complicated and involved. Be sure that you understand the following considerations before embarking on a regime of powdered supplements.



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Make sure that you take note of whether the specific supplement is water soluble or fat soluble. This is simply a way to determine how the powder dissolves or mixes.
As an example, Piracetam is probably the most well-known Nootropic. This one is water soluble, so it can easily be taken with water.
Simply take the desired dosage (normally a scoopful or two) and drop it in some water, then stir and mix thoroughly. You will find that it mixes and dissolves rather easily.
This supplement is also absorbed by the body very fast. Additional water soluble Nootropics include Oxiracetam and Phenylpiracetam.
There are also several Nootropics which are fat soluble. This simply means that they do not mix well with water. Rather, these supplements should be taken with something that includes some type of fat. A good example would be milk.
Aniracetam is a fat soluble Nootropic supplement. If you try mixing this powder with water, it will not really work. The powder will dissolve somewhat, but ultimately it will remain rather clumpy and look (and taste) unappealing.
Most drugs are really fat soluble. While this means that they take longer to be absorbed by the body, they also take longer to be eliminated. This fact is also one of the reasons why these types of supplements normally last much longer within the body.

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Nootropics and Food:
As you can imagine water and fat soluble supplements are absorbed differently by the body. This means that it is usually better to take the two types differently.
Water soluble based Nootropics should be taken on an empty stomach if you want to get the best results possible. They are absorbed very quickly by the body and normally have a very short half-life (effective time period).
If they are taken with food, the absorption rate and actual effects may be detrimentally effected. Try to avoid eating for at least 30-45 minutes before or after taking these supplements.
Fat soluble Nootropics should be taken with food. These supplements last longer within the body and actually bind to fat cells. Do not worry about whether or not you are eating a specific source of fat.
Generally speaking, most foods will work just fine though some individuals may decide to use a fish oil supplement to get high quality fatty acids. Just make sure that you have eaten within the last 15 minutes.
A small number of Nootropics should be taken sublingually, which is to say you should place the powder under your tongue and let it absorb. This will allow the compound to pass directly into your blood stream without travelling through the stomach and liver first.
Nootropics such as Noopept are known to be more effective when taken sublingually and they become active in your system much faster this way.
Taking Nootropic Powder in Bulk:
Most users prefer buying Nootropics in bulk. Since these supplements are originally in powder form, it can be very economical to buy them in bulk.
If doing so, it really also makes sense to get some good milligram measuring scales. This can help to ensure that you are taking the correct doses, although it is not essential.
Measuring Nootropics is certainly not an exact science. The less potent powders like Piracetam do not demand a very high level of precision. Then again, those with more power like Pramiracetam, Noopept, and Adrafinil demand much more care. For these, make sure that you are taking the recommended dose.
There are a number of online sources that can actually offer you excellent deals when buying these supplements in powder form. Many times the contents will be much larger than what you are expected, so make sure you understand how much is included.
Nootropic Safety Issues:
Most Nootropics are generally regarded as safe. The associated side effects for most are very mild and even fairly rare. To a large extent, the worst side effect you may experience are some headaches (and they even usually go away after some time). Many users have even reported taking as much as ten times the recommended dose without any type of negative reactions.
Even having said this, there are a number of Nootropics that are much more potent. Noopept, Adrafinil and others should be handled with much more care. Be careful to follow the recommended usage and dosing guide and only deviate from this with a very good reason and ideally under the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.
Article last updated on: February 2nd, 2018 by Nootriment