What To Look for When Shopping for a Nootropic

Nootropics: what are they? Nootropics can be classified as pills, supplements, and other substances designed to improve various aspects of cognition including memory, creativity, mood, and motivation. Commonly referred to as “brain-booster” or “smart drugs,” they support memory and cognitive performance and provide neuro-protection in healthy people. Basically, Nootropics boost brain power and protect your brain from deteriorating over time. 

Nootropics come in many forms—natural, synthetic, and pharmaceutical. While synthetic drugs, such as Adderall and other similarly strong stimulants can improve immediate focus and concentration, many studies suggest that they actually harm cognitive function in the long run. Similarly, synthetic and pharmaceutical drugs are also known to contain addictive properties and ingredients that can cause long-term negative side effects to our bodies. Not all Nootropics are 100% natural, which is why the types of ingredients you choose is the most important thing to pay attention to when looking for a Nootropic. Natural, nutritional nootropics (in addition to being an A+ alliteration) can be beneficial for many areas of human cognition and brain function, without the negative side effects!