Do you ever wish you could increase your mental performance? We do. Days can often go by in the blink of an eye, and there are times we’ve questioned about our accomplishments achieved in the day.
With many distractions from social media, work, and daily errands, sometimes we aren’t able to tick off all of our to-do’s every day.
But, what if you could increase your chances of getting things done by optimising your brain performance?
It’s possible there might be a way with nootropics.
Learn what nootropics are, their benefits and how they may be able to aid your life here.
Overview of Nootropics
Nootropics are also commonly referred to as ‘cognitive enhancers’ or ‘smart drugs’. In basic form, they’re substances that help improve cognitive functions such as learning, memory, and attention.
Typically, nootropics may help with the following:
- Improving your blood flow: Many help stimulate the circulate of cerebral blood flow, allowing your brain to receive more oxygen and nutrients.
- High in antioxidants: Sime nootropics hold antioxidant properties that protect your brain cells from oxidative stress and damage from free radicals.
- Increasing neurotransmitter activity: Some nootropics may help support the efficiency of communication between neurons.
What are the benefits of Nootropics?
While we briefly touched upon the benefits of Nootropics, let’s explore them in more detail. It’s also important to know that the benefits can differ based on the type of nootropic taken. In general, here are four main advantages of taking nootropics:
Improved attention
One of the biggest comments among people who use nootropics is that they experience increased attention. In particular, one nootropic, Bacopa Monnieri, may help improve attention speed. A meta-analysis of studies was conducted on people who took 300mg of Bacopa Monnieri for a period of 12 weeks. It was found that after taking it, choice reaction time decreased, and there was a vast improvement in attention speed and cognitive function. However, more research is needed to validate this.
Increased energy
Sometimes, nootropics may provide you with that energy boost you desperately need. One nootropic that might help with this is caffeine. Low to moderate doses between 100 and 275mg may help with your energy and attention. Moreover, compounds like creatine help with energy production. Due to increased energy in your brain, you may experience more clarity and focus.
Lower stress
It’s not guaranteed, but sometimes, nootropics have been known to lower stress and anxiety levels. Nootropics like ashwagandha may help contribute to more soothing moments, increase concentration and encourage relaxation, especially in high-pressure situations.
May protect your brain health
As we mentioned earlier, many nootropics have antioxidant properties. These antioxidants can protect brain neurons from oxidative damage and stress. This additional layer of protection supports brain health, which is crucial for optimising cognitive performance.
What are the origins of nootropics?
The origins of nootropics date all the way back to the early 1970s when a Romanian psychologist and chemist, Corneliu E. Giurgea, named these chemicals Nootropics. The word itself comes from the Greek language.
Nóos= mind and tropein= to turn/guide
When researching a new compound piracetam, Corneliu E. Giurgea found it to enhance memory and cognitive function, thus naming the drug a nootropic. However the quest to enhance cognition has been prevalent in many cultures such as Chinese medicine using natural herbs, Ayurvedic medicine in India using ashwagandha and more to help enhance learning and memory.
Herb-ology nootropics
If you're looking to take on the benefits of nootropics, then why don’t you try ours? At Herb-ology, none of our supplements contain GMOs, artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. Two of our most popular nootropics are:
L-Theanine 350mg
L-Theanine 350mg is a vegetarian capsule which is a naturally occurring amino acid derived from tea leaves. This nootropic helps promote the alpha waves in your brain, helping with relaxation, reducing stress, anxiety and supporting sleep quality. L-Theanine works best when paired with caffeine helping aid focus and concentration.
Bacopa Monnieri 500mg
Bacopa Monnieri 500mg is one of our all natural supplements sources from premium quality herbs and extractions. Every capsule contains 500 mg and 50% of it has saponins, a powerful health boosting compound. Typically this herb is used in ayurvedic medicine helping dopamine, serotonin, supporting mood and cognitive health. It helps support cognitive performance and memory too.
Final thoughts
Overall, nootropics can be transformative substances that improve your brain health, energy levels, and mood. It’s important to note you won’t always experience benefits with every nootropic; it depends on the type, your lifestyle and what works best for your body.
Nootropics in summary are completely natural and can be a great aid for your day to day life. Interested in propelling your life further? Browse our other supplements.
