Racetam
Oxiracetam
A stimulating racetam that supports memory, learning, and logical thinking.
KÖGN Health grades Oxiracetam as B+ (Moderate evidence) and rates it 4.0 out of 5.
Last reviewed · June 2026
Primary effects
- Improved memory
- Increased focus
- Enhanced cognition
How it works
Enhances glutamate signalling and acetylcholine activity, supporting cognitive processing.
Overview
Oxiracetam is considered one of the more stimulating racetams, often used for productivity and analytical thinking. It supports both memory formation and cognitive clarity, particularly under mentally demanding tasks. While research is moderate, it remains popular in nootropic stacks aimed at performance enhancement.
The evidence
Oxiracetam is a racetam studied in older trials in dementia and cognitive impairment, with mixed and generally modest results. Like the rest of the class, it lacks good independent evidence in healthy people, and systematic reviews of racetams do not support confident cognitive claims.
Safety & side effects
Reported as well tolerated in the available studies; independent long-term data are limited.
Who should avoid it
An unapproved research compound in most countries (uncertain quality and legality) rather than a sanctioned supplement. Avoid in pregnancy and discuss with a clinician. Evidence in healthy people is minimal.
References
Related ingredients
Graded entries that target the same cognitive goals.
Categories
Draft — the dose, safety and evidence notes on this entry were prepared from the published literature and are pending editorial and clinical review.
Educational information, not medical advice. The evidence grade is KÖGN’s editorial assessment of published research, not a health claim. Speak to a qualified clinician before changing what you take.