Oxiracetam

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Also known as:  CT-848;  Hydroxypiracetam;  ISF-2522;  Neuractiv;  Neuromet

 

Description

Oxiracetam is a water-soluble Pyrrolidone Derivative Nootropic Smart Drug developed in 1988 by the Ciba-Geigy company (Italy).  It is chemically similar to Piracetam but stronger in its effects.

 

Health Benefits of Oxiracetam

Oxiracetam is believed to operate by activating certain Nerve Pathways in the Cerebral Cortex and Hippocampus of the Brain.

 

Cardiovascular System

 Oxiracetam may alleviate Atherosclerosis by decreasing platelet aggregation. 

 

Nervous System

 Oxiracetam may increase Alertness (especially in Cerebrovascular Insufficiency patients). 

 Oxiracetam may improve Memory and Concentration in Alzheimer's Disease patients and Dementia patients.  [1]

 Oxiracetam may alleviate Anxiety.  [2]

 Oxiracetam may restore Brain Waves paterns to normal in people using Diazepam and in elderly people with abnormal Brain Wave patterns:  [3]

 Oxiracetam may increase the Brain’s Alpha Waves activity (in people using Diazepam and in elderly people with reduced Alpha Wave activity).  [4]

 Oxiracetam may decrease the Brain’s Theta Waves activity in elderly people with excessive Theta Wave activity.  [5]

 Oxiracetam may improve Blood Circulation to the Brain, may increase Alertness and may alleviate Confusion in Cerebral Insufficiency patients.  [6]

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