they haven't outlawed these nootropics

  Hi {NAME}, Wouldn't be surprised if some of these were hard to get in the next couple of years. These are a few of the top brain-boosting nootropics that you can still find on shelves (that actually work). Creatine Monohydrate The brain is using 20-25% of our energy throughout the day. That teeny little sucker is using more than a fifth of our energy every day. That means that it still requires ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to make energy. Creatine has an ability to bind to a phosphate molecule to make ATP. Normally we have to breathe oxygen and go through a process to do this, but if we have creatine available in our system, we can "artificially" create more energy by binding to ATP. People think creatine is only for muscles, which is funny because it’s almost more powerful in the brain. You only need around two grams of creatine for it to be effective. This is a really powerful nootropic, especially if you combine it with Alpha-GPC which we just talked about. Lion’s Mane Lion's mane is a mushroom, but you can get your hands on it almost anywhere. I've seen lion's mane at CVS, the hospital, Whole Foods, and Walmart. It’s one of the least expensive nootropics next to creatine. It has a nootropic effect because it boosts nerve growth factor. Nerve growth factor does exactly what the name says: it grows neurons. It grows brain cells. It literally helps saturate a brain cell so it can grow and recover. We need this, especially if we're taxing our body a lot. There’s also [studies]( showing that lion's mane can help remove beta amyloid plaque, which can contribute to Alzheimer's disease. This is clearly powerful stuff, both short-term and long-term. (Bonus Option that works) Qualia I wanted to throw in the Ultimate Nootropic "Stack" for those looking to take things to a different level… If you’re looking to get to new heights, to achieve mental performance and productivity levels you didn’t even know existed, this stack is for you. You’ll want to be careful here though. This might send your productivity levels off the charts. And don’t worry, I’m not going to send you on a wild goose chase to find all of the ingredients. [It’s called Qualia Mind 2.0]( (use code TDMIND) Qualia has put together a potent combo of 28 micronutrients and nootropics specifically aimed for mental performance, focus, and productivity. They’ve put in thousands of hours of research from some of the top scientists, MD’s, and PhD’s in the game to create this product. The new formula has a list of amazing new ingredients, but here’s just a few of them: - Lion’s Mane from RealLionsMane™, a concentrated extract from this legendary mushroom that supports healthy BDNF levels and neuroprotection.* - SmartSeed™, a proprietary seed extract from the Celastrus plant found only in Qualia. Known as "the intellect tree" for thousands of years in South Asia, seed extract from the Celastrus plant supports learning, memory, and neuroplasticity.* - Nutricog®, a clinically studied combination of the Ayurvedic herbs Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and Shallaki (Boswellia serrata). These herbs support healthy neuroprotective functions, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, and acetylcholine signaling.* - Plus 29 others, blending the best of the old formula with the newest discoveries in science, to yield what is (very correctly) being called the Ultimate Blend For Brain Health.* I can also attest firsthand, I think you’ll notice the brain performance support within days. So it’s a short term boost, with long term benefits, from real scientists, with an unprecedented devotion to completeness and thoroughness in maximizing support for your brain health. [Click here to try the new and improved Qualia Mind up to 75% off and you can use code TDMIND at checkout for an additional 15% OFF your entire purchase]( Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol) Pycnogenol is a specific form of antioxidant known as anthocyanidins. It works in a few ways. It allows the blood vessel to produce more nitric oxide, allowing for more blood flow. It can also cross through the blood-brain barrier, so it allows more blood flow specifically to the brain. This means more oxygen delivery, nutrient delivery, micronutrient delivery, mineral delivery, and overall feelings of well-being. Let's take a look at [a study]( published in The Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences to see how this really works. It took a look at subjects taking 50 milligrams of pycnogenol three times per day for 12 weeks. There was almost a 9% increase in mental performance, a 14% increase in memory, and a 30% decrease in reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress within the brain. Large improvements in memory and mental performance, all while making a positive difference in the brain. Ginkgo Biloba. Ginkgo works similarly to pine bark extract, it helps improve blood flow to the brain. Any opportunity to improve blood flow and cross the blood-brain barrier in a positive way is going to bolster your mental performance. Additionally, ginkgo promotes more acetylcholine release. Alpha-GPC directly increases acetylcholine, ginkgo indirectly increases acetylcholine. If you wanted to make a killer stack, you could honestly combine all of these, but you don’t need to. With ginkgo, the boost in acetylcholine is going to give you more mental juice, and the improved blood flow is going to help deliver even more. It's going to be pretty darn powerful by itself. [A study]( published in The Journal of Neural Regeneration Research found that ginkgo can actually improve nerve stem cells in particular areas of the brain. That means if you have a few dead brain cells from sucking up helium or watching too much Spongebob when you were a kid, you might be able to regenerate some of those, because stem cells are what are going to allow those things to regrow. It's still in its early stages, but ginkgo clearly has powerful effects on the brain. So there you have it, five simple nootropics you can get for dirt cheap at the grocery store, so you don't have to spend a fortune on improving your health. Give these a shot. Hope these help! - Thomas P.S If you’re looking to level things up, don’t forget to check out Qualia Mind’s [new formula here for up to 75% off]( with code TDMIND Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Thomas DeLauer, PO Box 1120, Stateline, NV 89449, United States