Selegiline Nootropic Review
Just How Effective Is Selegiline?
What Is Selegiline?
Selegiline is a prescription only drug based treatment often used to help treat those
suffering with brain conditions such as Parkinsons disease.. It is also thought of as an effective nootropic due to its positive effect on the production of certain hormones such as Dopamine and Serotonin..
How Does Selegiline Work
In simple terms, Selegiline is an enzyme blocker ( also known as MAO Inhibitor).. it helps to reduce the breakdown of crucial neurotransmitters in the brain including the previously mentioned Seratonin, Dopamine and Norepinephrine..this can help to stabilise memory and concentration levels.
Taking Selegiline
It is usually taken as an oral medicine.. usually taken twice a day with breakfast and lunch…. there is no preset dose.. your doctor will prescribe according to your medical conditions…
It can take up to 3 weeks for the effects of Selegiline to be noticed.
Does Selegiline Cause Any Side Effects
Selegiline has been linked to certain side effects, these can include:
- Dizzyness
- Dry Mouth
- Abdominal Pain
- Headcahes
- Sleeping Problems ( especially if taken too late in the day)
- Nausea
- Stomach Upset
- Fainting
You Should NOT Take Selegiline If You Have The Following:
- Heart Problems
- Peptic Ulcer
- History Of Bleeding
- History Of Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Schizophrenia)
- High Blood Pressure
- Liver Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
Special Diet
When taking Selegiline you MUST follow a special diet to stop the risk of High Blood Pressure.
Its quite a lengthy list which you can read in full here –
Some of the foods that you must avoid include:
- Aged Cheeses – Parmesan, Cheddar, Bleu etc
- Dried Or Aged Meats – Salami, Liverwurst,
- Pickled fish, Sauerkraut,
- Soybean products, Fava and Broad beans
You should also limit your intake of foods high in Tyramine.. these include:
Avocados, Eggplant, bananas, green beans, raspberries, spinach, plums, tomatoes, chocolate as well as cultured dairy products such as sour cream and yoghurt..
Alcohol and soda drinks should also be limited.
Conclusion
In my opinion, Selegiline has far too many negatives to recommend it as a viable nootropic drug.. if you suffer from Parkinsons Disease, your doctor will possibly suggest it as the best treatment for you, but if you are just looking to increase your memory and concentration I strongly suggest looking elsewhere……
