Bromantane

Bromantane is a Russian-developed compound classed as an 'actoprotector' — meant to improve physical and mental performance under stress — with combined mild stimulant and anti-anxiety effects.

Its unusual profile is attributed to boosting the body's own dopamine production (by upregulating the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase) while also modulating GABA/neurosteroid systems, giving it both an energizing and a calming character.

Independent, high-quality data outside the original Russian research are scarce, and it's prohibited in sport, so its effects are better documented than its long-term safety.