What exactly are nootropics anyway?
Nootropics, also known as smart pills, smart drugs, or cognitive enhancers, are medications, supplements, or functional foods that enhance brain function. This includes improving memory and cognition, enhancing concentration or attention and increasing motivation. Nootropics can also act as neuroprotectants to decrease the effects of aging on the brain.
How do they work?
- By improving the flow of oxygen to the brain
- By altering the availability of neurochemicals
- By stimulating nerve growth
