Mention lithium to most people and they’ll immediately think of the medication. Indeed, it’s well known in this context through many popular culture references over the years, both in music (“Lithium” by Nirvana springs to mind) and movies (think American [Read more…]
Nootropics
Nootropics, or ‘smart drugs’, are substances that enhance memory, focus and other areas of cognition. To be classed as a nootropic, a drug must:
• Enhance learning and memory
• Protect the brain from physical or chemical injury
• Improve memory in the presence of adverse conditions, such as electric shock and hypoxia
• Improve muscle control
• Have extremely low toxicity and few side effects
At first, nootropics were used exclusively to help people with impaired cognition, but healthy people are increasingly using them to improve their day-to-day mental performance and productivity. A range of nootropics are now available. Read on to find out which is best for your situation.
Piracetam stacks: More than the sum of their parts
Piracetam in a nutshell One of the best-known and most popular nootropics, Piracetam delivers a range of cognitive benefits, including improvement in memory, learning ability, alertness, and focus. Having been discovered in the 60s, Piracetam has now been on the [Read more…]
Nootropics for Beginners: What, Why, and How
More than ever, people are becoming aware of the importance of preventative health and wellbeing, and according to the 2014 Complementary Medicines Industry Survey, this has been reflected in the increasing popularity of nutritional supplements. However, it is only recently [Read more…]
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