Cognitive Performance Protocol (Nootropics)
Cognitive performance is not about hacking your brain into overdrive. It is about removing the inputs that degrade output and supporting the neurochemical environment that sustained focus requires.
⬇ Download the Cognitive Performance Protocol PDF
Core Stack
| Supplement | Dose | Timing | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion's Mane Mushroom | 500–1,000mg | Morning with food | Stimulates NGF synthesis. Neuroplasticity, memory, neuroprotection. Effects accumulate over 4–8 weeks. |
| Omega-3 EPA/DHA | 2g EPA+DHA daily | With meals | DHA is 30–40% of brain gray matter. Structural neuronal support and anti-neuroinflammatory. |
| Ashwagandha KSM-66 | 600mg | Morning or evening with food | Reduces serum cortisol. Cortisol directly impairs prefrontal cortex function. |
| 5-HTP | 50–100mg daytime / 100–200mg before bed | With meals / pre-sleep | Direct serotonin and melatonin precursor. Mood stability and cognitive overhead reduction. |
⚠ Critical: 5-HTP Contraindication
Do not use 5-HTP if taking SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, tramadol, triptans, or any serotonergic medication. Risk of serotonin syndrome.
Stack with Other Protocols
Educational use only. Not medical advice.
