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...]
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.
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...]
5-HTP as a Nootropic
Neurotransmitter precursor 5-HTP supports brain chemistry associated with a happy, relaxed mood. 5-HTP is an amino acid metabolite. Although 5-HTP does not have any direct nootropic mental performance benefits, it does appear to support emotional balance, healthy mood, and restful sleep by: Increasing serotonin levels. Serotonin dysfunction is believed to play a … [Read more...]
Uridine as a Nootropic
Key component to RNA may help build new neural connections and enhance overall cognition. Uridine facilitates communication between cells to improve brain function. An important link in the RNA chain, Uridine is a basic building block of all biological functions and living organisms. Uridine’s effectiveness is enhanced when it converts into choline, which then synthesizes to … [Read more...]
Phenibut as a Nootropic
This GABA-derived synthetic may inhibit stress for less anxiety and more sleep. Phenibut is a neuropsychotropic drug with anxiolytic, sedative, and nootropic properties. Phenibut works by stimulating the release of dopamine and suppressing β-phenylethylamine (PEA), and mimicking the nootropic GABA by binding to GABA-b and GABA-a receptors. Phenibut may help with anxiety, … [Read more...]
