where can cph4 be found?

Thanks to the wonderful cognitive enhancement pill NZT-48 featured in Limitless (based on Alan Glynn’s book), Cortexiphan in Fringe and CPH4 in Lucy, smart drugs have been thrust into the limelight and there are a lot of questions about the reality of these drugs and their effects.

Is NZT Just a Myth? Can the Limitless Pill actually exist in real life? Well, yes and no. NZT-48 doesn’t exist, but smart drugs are real.

I’ll begin this post by shattering the myth that both these fictional drugs and the premise of the films rely on.

The implication of this is that if you have the right training or drugs, you’ll be able to access all of it and significantly improve your memory, cognition and nearly any mental ability. While I’d love this to be true, it’s unfortunately very false. Neurologist, Barry Gordon stated:

Further to this, Barry Beyerstein, also a neurologist, demonstrated why the myth was false by highlighting the following;

So now we’ve got the myth out of the way, what are the realities of smart drugs, surely with our decades of medical and drug research we’d have designed something similar to NZT by now?

As I mentioned earlier, smart drugs do exist, but you won’t get the god-like abilities that you see in Limitless, Lucy or Fringe. They exist in 2 forms; supplements and nootropics.

Yes, that’s right, supplements – the kind your doctor might prescribe if you’re a little low on vitamin c. There are in fact several vitamins/compounds that have been shown to improve brain health, memory, and focus; most of which you can get by following a healthy and nutritious diet, but if you need a little help, supplements are a good option.

Here are some of the most commonly studied:

I’m guessing though, that you don’t want to take 6 pills every day, which is why Heights was developed.

Heights have created a smart supplement which is “A clean, high-impact formula of 20 essential vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and antioxidants in 2 capsules a day. With double-barrier technology to optimise absorption.” These supplements are proven to:

The second option is nootropics. These content compounds that you’re far less likely to consume naturally as part of your normal diet.

Nootropics target neurons’ metabolism and oxygen within the brain. The effects are often minimal but noticeable. They affect mood, motivation, reaction time, memory enhancement, attention, excitability, alertness, and focus.

The long-term risks and benefits of nootropics are widely unknown, but there is a lot of evidence to support the short-term advantages. Most brains are not fully developed before the age of 25, so nootropics are likely to be harmful to anyone under that age limit, especially young children.

I can’t stress how important it is to ensure you fully understand the laws and regulations regarding nootropics in your country/state additionally, if you choose to test out some nootropics, decide what area needs improvement: anxiety, mood, focus, attention, reasoning, etc. Do your research well and don’t just take anything and everything – have a specific goal in mind and only consider nootropics that directly affect that area. Also, make sure your nootropic of choice has a certificate of analysis (COA); this proves that it is authentic and pure. Some off-labels include toxic substances such as mycotoxin, so avoid those.

Stacking refers to using more than one nootropic at once. Please understand that nootropics and stacking will ultimately impact the neurotransmitters in your brain, which can have adverse effects of depression, anxiety, mania, and withdrawal.

Although you won’t have superpowers like those portrayed on television taking these can certainly provide some benefits. Here is a list of the nootropics to consider:

Associated with treatment for Parkinson’s disease by increasing dopamine and phenethylamine. It may improve learning and lift your mood, plus it is also suggested that it could reduce mild depression. Rodents had a longer lifespan when taking this, but unfortunately, there isn’t evidence of this in humans yet. If stacked with tyramine, it may increase blood pressure and get flagged on drug tests. High doses could require dietary restrictions. The short-term side effects are dry mouth, euphoria, insomnia, and an increase in libido. Note: the mixture of oral contraceptives and the standard dose of L-deprenyl may be dangerous.

Tyrosine naturally occurs within the body, plus in turkey, avocados, and some dairy products. It’s known to improve energy, and creative thinking, and decrease symptoms of depression. It works best when you are under stress, but the effects are not typically long-lasting. May increase the risk of side effects if taken with MAO inhibitors.

This increases available dopamine and energy (ATP) within the brain. Some evidence suggests that attention is increased in the elderly and teens, attention increases in low-performing individuals, and performance is impaired in normal or high-functioning people. Its neuroprotective properties make it extremely safe and helpful to those with cerebral disorders. Leg swelling, headaches and anxiety could be expected as side effects.

Best known for stimulating wakefulness and improving effects of sleep deprivation. May also improve reaction time. Possible side effects include increased blood pressure, irritability, or anxiety. If you’re a high performer, then this is likely to work best for you.

One of the oldest known modafinil drugs for providing energy, alertness, increased concentration, and productivity. But the risk of harming your liver (plus anxiety, increased blood pressure, and irritability) may outweigh the benefits, which is why it is not allowed in many countries.

If you’re a big-time fitness guru, then phenylpiracetam may interest you. It’s on the Olympic sports banned substances list because it seems to be the most stimulatory drug in the Racetam family. It has the potential to increase your stamina and tolerance during workouts, enhance cognition functions, improve your memory, or alleviate symptoms of depression.

This may help executive functioning in healthy individuals, but it mainly prescribed for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Unusual dreams, depression, nausea or diarrhea may be side effects.

Known for enhancing memory, attention, learning capacity by increasing alpha and beta brain waves. Headaches, irritability, high blood pressure are the slight symptoms one may experience.

Want to increase your joy and improve your mind? Ampalex allows for a long-term state of excitement that enhances memory. Side effects include insomnia, stomach pain, heartburn, fatigue, and rashes.

This is used to treat major depression and promote a sense of well-being and mental clarity. It can include symptoms of abuse and withdrawal. It is recommended not to exceed proper dosing, as this can cause significant effects, such as nausea, vomiting, hepatitis, dizziness, abdominal pain, weight loss, liver toxicity,  anorexia, itching, loss of appetite, and possibly death.

This is a compound found to be a cognitive enhancer and antidepressant. Because of it’s combative effect on hippocampus atrophy, it may be of benefit to soldiers post-war.

Based on two studies, Alpha Brain has been shown to improve verbal learning, and claims to enhance memory and learning. Headaches, irritability, and anxiety are possible side effects of this well-known and safe nootropic.

Alpha-GPC has been studied for its potential cognitive-enhancing and neuroprotective effects. It is believed to increase the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in cognitive function, memory, and learning. Studies have shown that supplementing with Alpha-GPC may help improve cognitive function, memory, and attention in healthy individuals, as well as in those with cognitive impairment or neurodegenerative diseases.

Points to Consider

My Guess: Why not the one with highest production and a high activity?

It is a female steroid hormone in the family of Estrogen. It not only influence the sex in the embryo it also helps in neural development and Neuroprotection. Estradiol and the Developing Brain, by MARGARET M. McCARTHY, American Physiological Society, 2008

The 2005 published paper, Low-dose estradiol alters brain activity., suggest that the low dose of this drug can actually alter the brain activity in adult.

Paper published in The Journal of Neuroscience, Estrogen, Menopause, and the Aging Brain: How Basic Neuroscience Can Inform Hormone Therapy in Women, supports the theory that it can have a effect on mental age.

PS: It's not the only possibility nor is the correct compound. But it is one of the many possibility.

Other possibilities:

Source:

CPH4 is found in microorganisms such as E. coli, and is part of the biosynthetic pathway of queuosine. It is also a precursor for a variety of natural products produced by several strains of Actinomyces. It is not, however, involved in any type of brain function or neuronal metabolism.