• 12:17 - 16:19
Can Nootropics Make You Superhuman - podcast with David Tomen
Dr. Corneliu Giurgea, Piracetam and Nootropic Definition
David Tomen explains the origins of the term "nootropic," coined by Romanian chemist Dr. Corneliu Giurgea in 1972. Giurgea synthesized Piracetam in 1963, a derivative of GABA that enhances memory and learning by modulating AMPA receptors. Tomen emphasizes the strict criteria for true nootropics, noting they must protect the brain and remain non-toxic, unlike prescription stimulants like Adderall.