Nootropics is an umbrella term used in pharmacology and complementary medicine. It is also increasingly found in connection with wellness and anti-aging products..
To put it simply, nootropics can be explained as medication or nutritional supplements that improve cognitive functions such as executive functions (e.g. focus at work, decision-making, etc.), attention span or memory. This is why nootropics are a trend, especially among people with performance-oriented jobs and students..
In Medicine
In conventional medicine, some synthetic nootropics are used and given to adolescents and adults with diagnoses such as ADD, ADHD or sleeping disorders.
Nicotine and caffeine can also be considered nootropics, as they also stimulate the central nervous system.
Plant-based Nootropics
In addition to plants that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, guarana and Kola Nut, there are other plants that are said to be able to stimulate brain function.
Ginkgo biloba
The leaves of the ginkgo biloba are said to expand the blood vessels and thus increase blood flow. This is said to improve memory and sleep, especially in older people.
Panax Ginseng
According to some studies, the ginsenosides in ginseng are said to have a positive effect on neurons, a positive influence the progression of Alzheimer's and it is said to also improve memory.
Gotu Kola (Indian pennywort)
In some Asian countries, Gotu Kola is also called "student's weed" because it is said to help strengthen memory and sharpen the mind. It is also said to protect the brain from toxins and oxidative stress.
Other plants with nootropic properties include. Ashwagandha, Schisandra and Maca.
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Disclaimer
For legal reasons, we would like to point out that some of the above statements require further research and studies in order to scientifically prove them. Therefore, not all statements can currently be recognized by conventional medicine.
Studien
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10056569/
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2021.2021137