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Smart Drugs: What You Need to Know About Nootropics

  • Nootropics are supplements designed to enhance brain function, with recent popularity in business and health industries.
  • They can be synthetic or natural, acting by altering neurotransmitter activity or increasing brain blood flow.
  • Common neurotransmitters affected by nootropics include acetylcholine, dopamine, and glutamate, enhancing memory and cognitive functions.
  • Popular nootropics include Racetams, Cholinergics, L-Theanine, and Creatine, each offering benefits like enhanced focus, memory, and neurological efficiency.
  • Herbal nootropics like ginkgo biloba and ginseng are milder but well-tolerated, often improving brain blood flow and cognitive alertness.
  • Some marketed nootropics like Modafinil, Ritalin, Adderall, and nicotine may have significant side effects or addictive qualities.
  • It's advised to choose nootropics with little to no side effects and to consider starting with herbal options for gentler effects.
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