Cinnamon Super-Cognition Protocol

Cognitive enhancement through stimulation of the chemical senses

by Phillip R. Zoladz, Bryan Raudenbush

"Specifically, cinnamon, administered retronasally and orthonasally, improved participants' scores

on tasks related to attentional processes, virtual recognition memory, working memory, and visual-
motor response speed."

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6894...7/ai_n28320376/

My Anecdotal Research into Cinnamon Consumption.

Before I share my experiences in this I would peradventure there maybe several other mechanisms
at work, and in all fairness we will look at what I would consider relative ones. Cinnamon may only
be a contributary element, or its function may be improved as a synergistic effect with other
components in my diet.

In a nutshell I have began to experience I can only describe as a *LARGE* cognitive function
improvement from taking healthily large amounts of cinnamon consumption in the morning (3-4
tablespoons a day). I have been mixing my cinnamon in with some fruit or milk (blueberries) in
order to assist in the mixtures consumption. Effects began to dramatically pick up by day 3-4..

This was not undertaken as a personal cognitive function study, I was simply looking for a method
to loose weight from a natural compound and there was some scant anecdotal evidence floating the
internet - that had suggested cinnamon. Enthusiastically I set about dumping a good chunk of
cinnamon in a bowl and eating it every morning - I am my own guinea pig!

Strangely by day two I was noticing an improved ability to function and think. I have in the past
tinkered with all the neutropic enhancers in the past from Oxiracetam, Piracetam, L-Huperzine A,
Gingo, Gotu Kola, Bacopa Minniera, they all had different neurological effects, and I had dutifully
logged them.

However my results into Cinnamon consumption was far different. I was noticing my ability to
program in my Forex algorithms was leaping forward. I began to think in terms of
multidimensionality as far as developing a condition engine in order to look for the algorithm that
would have the greatest performance in a Forex situation. In other words I was going to write an
algorithm to look for an algorithm for me. However to do so to element n levels of conditions,
required massive multidimensionality, and the solution of x,y would have to store its resultants as
element 'cells' say z. Otherwise I would require the worlds largest computer to even begin to tinker
with the thought.

But back to my cinnamon research - I am noticing large cognitive function improvements. I am

welcoming people to look into this of course caveat emptor 'do this at your own risk.' I will point
out other elements in my diet, and also other factors that may be the real source of my cognitive
improvement.

Cinnamon removes Candida Yeast toxicity.

Candida Yeast Toxicity is endemic throughout North America. The large amounts of antibiotics in
the meat, combined with antibiotic consumption maybe significantly impairing neurological
function - as Candida yeast in the body produces neurotoxins.
http://www.candidafree.net/resource_36.htm

Cinnamon Increases Blood Insulin / Reduces Diabetic Symptons.

My grandmother was diabetic - was I predisposed to a diabetic condition? Luckily I was a very
healthy eater with little sugar consumption and high olive oil intake - and maybe was simply
reducing a pre-diabetic state.
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/qalibrary/f/cinnamon.htm

Is this the start of a NZT like substance?

Confirmed. Coumarin Levels in Cinnamon - 1 kg of (cassia) cinnamon powder contains

approximately 2.1 to 4.4 g of coumarin.

Effects of the coumarin scopoletin on learning and memory, on release of acetylcholine from
brain synaptosomes and on long-term potentiation in hippocampus
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2210/8/S1/A36

"The effects of scopoletin on the performance of mice in the learning tasks and on hippocampal LTP
suggest that this compound exerts cognition-enhancing properties. The inhibition of LTP
amplification and of presynaptic synaptosomal ACh release by mecamylamine point to the
involvement of nAChRs. Though previous studies found AChE inhibitory (IC50: 168 µM) and
weak MAO inhibitory activity, the predominant mechanism of action might be the nicotinic agonist
property."

- Thus the researchers are fence sitting if it is a Acetylcholine reuptake inhibitor or a Nicotonic
Inhibitor.

Further research into coumarins demonstrates pharmaceutical activity in developing derivative

drugs.

Acute effect of KA-672, a putative cognitive enhancer, on neurotransmitter receptor binding

in mouse brain
putative - 'generally considered aka we don't know!

"7-Methoxy-6-{3-[4–(2–methoxyphenyl)piperazin–1–yl]propoxy}-3,4-dimethyl-2H-1-benzopyran-
2-one hydro-chloride (KA-672), structurally related to naturally occurring coumarins, has been
described as a potential drug for enhancing cognitive functions."

- Again pointing to Coumarins as a cognitive enhancer.

"Ensaculin (KA-672) is a drug from the coumarin family, which has been researched as a potential
treatment for dementia. It acts on a number of receptor systems, being both a weak NMDA
antagonist and a 5HT1A agonist.[1][2] Animal studies have shown promising nootropic effects,[3]
[4] although efficacy in humans has yet to be proven. It was well tolerated in human trials, with the
main side effect being orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure).[5]" - wikipedia reference

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ensaculin

So much for the Anecdotal evidence -

I have noticed the following in this :
NMDA Antagonist
5HT1A Antagonist
Nicotinic Antagonist

- each branching into different areas of nootropic research.

Update : Still experimenting with the potent benefits of the Cinnamon protocol for cognition
improvement. A natriopathic doctor did note to me in another forum that cinnamon increases insulin
in the body - and that his patients had low blood sugar levels from ingesting cinnamon.

Cognition Kick Protocol

Take your favourite sweet (Ice cream, frosty whatever)... Mix in 2-3 heaping teaspoons of cinnamon
if you can get it in (start with one or two). Put back in the deep freeze. Eat a small portion of it
whenever you want a cognition kick.

Considering synergistic compounds - took with Oxiracetam, which for me lowered the cognitive
effect I was experiencing with the cinnamon.

My experience. Purchased a Wendy's frosty and ate the center out of it and then added 3 heaping
teaspoons of cinnamon and mixed it in and ate it. Felt a conscious awareness, concentration ability,
cognitive benefits I could not compare to any other cognition supplement I have ever taken before.
Noted a slight GABA release (uninhibited - with heightened awareness). Last for about 10 hours on
a waninng type effect (Kidneys metabolizing the coumarin back out of the system?...)

I have noticed that some high glycemic index sugar is best with the cinnamon as without it your
blood sugar will go low and you will just want to sleep (the cinnamon lowers blood sugar levels
potently).

Music - Have a strong affinity to listen to music, and I am noting it is easier to do higher
concentration tasks such as object oriented programming while listening to the music...