St. John's Wort may be the world's most popular herb for supporting a bright, happy mood. St. John’s Wort is a flowering herb that has been used in traditional practices for centuries to support mental health, especially in the context of mood. While it is not a true brain-boosting nootropic, St. John’s Wort (SJW) may support clear thinking by: Stimulating … [Read more...]
Nootropic
Nootropics are natural or synthetic substances used to support brain health and improve various aspects of cognitive function, including memory, focus, concentration, attention, mood, alertness, stress resistance & motivation. They can have several mechanisms of action, such as enhancing brain chemicals, promoting brain circulation, and fighting inflammation. Combining nootropics into "stacks" may maximize mental performance by boosting multiple brain pathways at the same time.
Resveratrol as a Nootropic
Resveratrol appears to hold some promise as a nootropic compound for healthy brain aging. Although it is most closely associated with antioxidant support and cardiovascular health, Resveratrol's purported anti-aging benefits may also extend to protect brain cells and help maintain youthful cognitive function. This may be achieved through: Potentially helping with … [Read more...]
The History of Racetams (and Other Devices of Soviet Mind Control)
“Man is not going to wait passively for millions of years before evolution offers him a better brain.” – Dr. Corneliu E. Giurgea The problem with Charles Darwin's concept of survival of the fittest: It takes too long. And when it came to deciding the victor of the Cold War, Soviet Russia wasn't going to wait on natural selection. Rather than relying on the organic … [Read more...]
Nicotine as a Nootropic
Nicotine, the psychoactive component of tobacco, shows much promise as a nootropic. Nicotine is an alkaloid compound that acts as a stimulant in animals and humans, and is popularly consumed as part of tobacco. Despite its negative reputation, nicotine appears to have nootropic activity through: Stimulating the brain's nicotinic receptors. This activation appears to … [Read more...]
How to Grow Brain Cells – Nootropics & Lifestyle Tips for Neurogenesis
For the longest time, scientists believed that the adult human brain was incapable of neurogenesis - the growth of new neurons. But this idea was discredited in 1998, when researchers first demonstrated the presence of newly generated neurons in the hippocampus region of the adult brain. The discovery of this so-called “adult neurogenesis” opened up an entirely new area for … [Read more...]
