NOAT

nicotine is one of our greatest gifts, yet small minds condemn it. best used and not abused but i love it so much i can't help but abuse it (about a can of snus per day) and i still get all the cognitive benefits; higher focus, suppressed appetite, elevated attention, reduced inflammation. the actual mechanism behind the cognitive benefits of nicotine are quite astounding. let me explain it. your brain is made of nerve cells called neurons that talk to each other through neurotransmitters. one of the most important neurotransmitters is acetylcholine. it's crucial for things like learning, memory, and paying attention (think alpha-gpc). nicotine's shape is very similar to acetylcholine (ach). thanks to this, it fits perfectly into the receptors meant for acetylcholine, specifically the "nicotinic acetylcholine receptors" (nachrs). imagine nicotine being a master key that can unlock doors all over your brain, normally just reserved for the ach key. when nicotine enters your brain and activates these receptors, it causes a surge in brain chemicals: → acetylcholine: by activating its receptors, nicotine makes the brain's own acetylcholine system more active, improving focus and attention. → dopamine: by elevating dopamine levels, it heightens pleasure, attention, and focus in your work. → norepinephrine: boosts alertness, enjoyment, and attention. it's part of your fight or flight system, but this minor boost makes you feel more awake and focused. nicotine is quite literally firing cognitive shots in your favor - telling your brain that it likes this work. this feels good. this is interesting. do more of this. i am sure you can deduce that this means it is best used only when working, conditioning your brain to associate these feelings with the work. one of the most basic nootropic stacks is nicotine + caffeine + l-theanine.