Nootropics – sometimes called smart drugs – are compounds that enhance brain function. They’re becoming a popular way to give your mind an extra boost.
Nootropics and smart drugs are natural or synthetic substances that can be taken to improve mental performance in healthy people.
They have gained popularity in today’s highly competitive society and are most often used to boost memory, focus, creativity, intelligence and motivation.
The best way derive optimum benefit out of nootropic compounds is through supplementation. Of course right amount of dosage, frequency of usage and quality of the supplements matter.
Here is the list of Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids and Herbs that one could consider to boost brain health and performance.
- Acetyl L Carnitine
- N Acetyl L Tyrosine
- Alpha GPC 9 (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine)
- Citicholine or CDP Choline (cytidine diphosphate-choline)
- Phosphatidylserine
- Bacopa Monnieri extract (Bramhi)
- Rhodiola Rosea root extract
- Macuna Pruriens
- Ginkgo biloba leaf extract
- Lion’s Mane mushroom extract
- L Theanine
- Caffeine
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D3
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Zinc
- Iron
- Selenium
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