Tag: attention
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Caffeine Your morning coffee may be doing more than waking you up For millions of people, the day starts with the same ritual. Coffee. Maybe it’s one cup. Maybe it’s two. Maybe you don’t really feel human until you’ve had it. Caffeine is the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance, and coffee is one of…
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Citicoline A closer look at choline, brain cell membranes, memory and mental performance Citicoline is one of the more interesting ingredients in the modern nootropics world. You may also see it called: CDP-choline or Cytidine diphosphate-choline. Unlike some herbal nootropics, citicoline is a naturally occurring compound involved in important processes within our cells. It’s involved…
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Can an amino acid from tea help you feel calmer while staying focused? L-theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found primarily in tea leaves, particularly green and black tea. It’s become popular in the nootropics world because it has an unusual reputation: Relaxed, but not necessarily sleepy. That’s an attractive idea. Many people want…
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Bacopa monnieri One of the more interesting herbal ingredients for memory and cognitive performance Bacopa monnieri has a long history of traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine. Today, it’s become one of the more popular herbal ingredients in the nootropics world, particularly among people interested in memory, learning and cognitive performance. And unlike some ingredients marketed…