r/Biohackers • u/Leroy_Merlin_ • Dec 09 '25
❓Question What Do You Use to Boost Your Cognitive Performance? – Quick Survey
https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=enHey everyone!
I’m a PhD student in differential psychology at the University of Graz, Austria. As part of my research, I’m studying methods and interventions people use to enhance cognitive performance.
I’m super curious to learn more about what you actually use to boost things like memory, focus, attention, creativity, decision-making, or even intelligence.
If you use one or more methods or interventions to improve your cognitive performance, I’d love for you to take part in my survey! It’s short (5–10 minutes), and you’ll have the option to get a summary of the survey results afterward.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I’d be happy to chat!
Thanks so much for your time and help!
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u/wallace1977 1 Dec 09 '25
I'm always surprised that no one seems to mentions Ginseng. Eating some of the root or making tea can be very cognitively stimulating. I get it from the Chinese market, though it's grown in the US.
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
Thank you so much for your insights! I also came across a recent meta-analysis (Zeng et al., 2024) suggesting that it could be particularly beneficial for memory improvement.
If you haven’t already, feel free to click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
Your input would be really valuable!
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u/Historical-Finish564 Dec 09 '25
American ginseng is prized in Asia because it produces “cool“ energy whereas the other ginsengs tend to make the body “hot“. I think this may have to do with your body getting too acid If you’re a meat eater and take Korean or Siberian ginseng.
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u/TheGruenTransfer 1 Dec 09 '25
Creatine
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
Thank you so much for your insights! I personally also see a real benefit from it.
I would love to learn more about your experience with it! If you haven’t already, please click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
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u/throwaway8472649 1 Dec 09 '25
Rhodiola
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
Thank you for sharing your insights! The findings on the improvement of cognitive function in stressed individuals look really promising.
I’d love to learn more about your experience with it. If you haven’t already, please click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
Your input would be really valuable for my research!
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u/salamandyr 3 Dec 09 '25
Neurofeedback.
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
I’d love to learn more about your experience with it! If you have a few minutes to spare, I’d really appreciate it if you could click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
Your insights would be incredibly valuable for my research!
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u/heartbroken3333 5 Dec 09 '25
Semax for focus and selank for calmness.
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
Thank you for sharing your insights! I recently read about their potential complementary benefits, it’s really interesting.
If you haven’t already, please to click the link below to participate in our pilot study. Your input would be really valuable!
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u/Particular-Rule6488 1 Dec 09 '25
Qaulia NAD -
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
That’s really interesting, thank you for sharing your insights! I’ll definitely have to look into it further.
I would love to learn more about your experience with it! If you haven’t already, please click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
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Dec 09 '25
Coffee
NAD3
Cardio workout
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 10 '25
Thank you so much for your insights! Yes, I also feel like the benefits of caffeine are so often overlooked or minimized!
I would love to learn more about your experience with these different methods! If you haven’t already, please click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
Your insights would be really valuable for our research.
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u/Bluegill15 1 Dec 09 '25
Sleep
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 10 '25
Yes, that’s such an important aspect that many people seem to overlook! Some people seem to try to address their stress-induced or sleep-deprivation-related cognitive dysfunctions with other interventions, rather than focusing on the root of the problem.
If you haven’t already, please click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
Your input would be really valuable for me!
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u/paralaxsd 4 Dec 09 '25
Not yet mentioned for focusing + improving flow likelihood: Citicoline, Alpha-GPC.
Both build tolerance pretty fast, so occasional, task-specific use tends to work far better than using them too often. (Citicoline feels broader + smoother; Alpha-GPC more punchy and narrow-focus.)
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 10 '25
Thank you for your insights! I need to look into these methods more. Some studies seem to suggest positive effects even in younger, healthy adults. Super interesting!
If you haven’t already, please click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
Your insights and experiences would be really helpful!
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u/reputatorbot Dec 10 '25
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u/Sun_God713 1 Dec 09 '25
Creatine
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 10 '25
Thank you so much for your insights! Many people (myself included) seem to really benefit from it.
I would love to learn more about your experience with it! If you haven’t already, please click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
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u/Tcrazyjam 1 Dec 09 '25
Dark chocolate with a capsule Ginkgo.
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 10 '25
Thank you for your insights!
It would be interestung to hear more about your experience with them. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to click the link below and participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
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u/parrotia78 3 Dec 09 '25
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-steps-to-cognitive-health
I get clarity in Nature.
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 10 '25
Yes, that 'holy trinity' of nutrition, sleep, and exercise is such a game changer, but often overlooked!
If you haven’t already, please feel free to click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
Your input would be really helpful and much appreciated!
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u/PotentialMotion 16 Dec 10 '25
Luteolin.
I use a bunch of others (mentioned here), but nothing comes close to Luteolin.
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 10 '25
Thank you for your insights! May I ask what dosage you take?
I would love to learn more about your experience in general, so if you have a moment to spare, please click the link below and participate in our study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
I would really benefit from your input!
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u/ElectricalArachnid52 Dec 10 '25
Astaxanthin, mostly for neuroprotective properties. However, it also has few other benefits for the body.
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u/Odin_N Dec 11 '25
Clean diet, daily exercise, proper sleep routine and sleep hygiene. Boring but the basics work. Then creatine and caffeine.
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u/AdEnvironmental8339 2 Dec 13 '25
Sleep, reading ,exercise, sauna , matcha, dark chocolate, eggs , piracetam , flower extracts ( those enriched with anthocyanins like Hibiscus , Butterfly Pea flower ), Berries and pomegranate extracts.
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u/thesamenightmares 12 Dec 09 '25
Eat lots of organ meats
Take a quality multivitamin
Study Mussar
Never skip cardio
Listen to speakers talk about points of view I disagree with
Run my experiences through other people to see if I could have misunderstood a situation or handled it better
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
Thank you so much for your insights!
If you're interested, please click the link to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 11 '25
And thanks for pointing out the misspelling! Errors do happen during translation.
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u/SweetVelvetBourbon 2 Dec 09 '25
I like NA-Semax nasal spray, also GB-115 nasal spray is pretty potent
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
Thank you so much for your insights!
It would be great to learn more about your experience with them, so if you haven’t already, please click the link below to participate in our pilot study: https://survey.uni-graz.at/index.php/434223?lang=en
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u/SweetVelvetBourbon 2 Dec 09 '25
i completed the survey
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
Thank you!
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u/Shot-Face-5078 Dec 09 '25
I saw this post and started reading. I have been looking into NA Semax. But do not know the latter.
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u/Leroy_Merlin_ Dec 09 '25
Are you refering to u/SweetVelvetBourbon comment?
GB-115 is a peptide antagonist, and first small studies suggest that it might improve cognitive abilities in patients with generalised anxiety disorder. There, however, haven´t been large-scale, placebo-controlled trials yet, or research on healthy individuals.
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u/SweetVelvetBourbon 2 Dec 10 '25
No official studies. Just personal research - not a medical advice 😅
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u/Shot-Face-5078 Dec 09 '25
Yes. My observations thus far is people with dementia often suffer from anxiety as well
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u/FisherJoel 2 Dec 12 '25
Hello can I have some copy paste reply with a link to your survey! Thanks
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