WHAT ARE NOOTROPICS？BRAIN – BOOSTERS

WHAT ARE NOOTROPICS?

Nootropics – sometimes called smart drugs – are compounds that enhance brain function.

Human brains are such complex organs that after centuries of research and clinical experiments, we have failed to understand it completely. With advancement in our knowledge for this particular organ of our body, several new discoveries are made every day. Our brain is a powerful organ- that we know. But how to unlock its full potential- this is yet unknown. Nootropics are one such discovery of the neuro-biological world. Nootropics are actually powerful chemical compounds, usually alkaloids, which have the ability to enhance brain’s cognitive functions. These cognitive functions may range from abstract thinking, short-term memory, increased focus and ability to think critically. In short, these compounds unlock the rusting brain function which can normally be achieved by a healthy person.

HERE’S A LIST OF NOOTROPICS

1. Piracetam

Piracetam is known as the Father of racetam class of Nootropics. It is one of the most extensively studied nootropics, and a vast reserve of research is available on it. Scientist used its research to develop new Nootropics which is why this drug is of greater importance.

Piracetam is basically used for enhancing cognitive functions. When taken in prescribed dosages, these drugs give a boost to cognitive functions of the brain. Piracetam is one of the traditional, powerful Nootropics as it has the ability to suppress aggression with a few to no side-effects.

2. Phenibut

Despite having a different functioning pathway than other Nootropics, Phenibut is an equally powerful and potent compound. The reason is that most of the Nootropics function by Stimulation whereas, Phenibut simply tranquilizes mental anxiety. This is why it is vastly used as an anxiolytic- treating social anxiety in moderate dosages and inducing a good sleep in higher dosages.  Phenibut acts antagonistically with GABA compounds and provokes calmness, tranquility, libido and an increased level of focus.

Phenibut must be taken in prescribed and well-managed cycles otherwise it has the potential to become addictive and worsen the problem.

3. Noopept

Noopept is a cognitive enhancer that performs significantly better than Piracetam in dealing with emotional sensitivity after vascular or traumatic brain injuries.

It helps with a good night’s sleep, irritability, drowsiness, headaches, and to have the necessary energy to take on the day. It also helps with anxiety, memory, and stress.

A lot of people don’t understand how Nootropics work. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to that question. Nootropics are powerful substances that come in different varieties. These varieties have made it difficult to tell where the powers lie; this is because different Nootropics works in different ways.

There are no distinct phenomena behind the functions of Nootropics, and we cannot tell what makes them powerful. But it is known that nootropics achieve their positive effects by altering the supply of various neurotransmitters, enzymes, and hormones. These, in turn, have positive effects on the user and bring about the “Hack,” hence the name “smart drugs”.