Tag: nootropics
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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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Creatine The sports supplement that may have a surprisingly interesting role in brain health Creatine is probably one of the last ingredients many people would expect to see in a nootropics guide. It’s traditionally associated with: Muscle. Strength. Exercise. But creatine isn’t just involved in muscle energy. Your brain also uses a lot of energy.…
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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…
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A closer look at DHA, EPA, cognition and brain health If there is one nutrient that deserves a place in almost every conversation about brain health, omega-3 fatty acids are certainly worth discussing. Omega-3s are essential fats that our bodies need. Two of the most important long-chain omega-3s are: DHA — docosahexaenoic acid EPA —…
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Panax Ginseng A closer look at the evidence for memory, attention, mental performance and safety Panax ginseng is one of the best-known traditional herbal ingredients in the world. It has been used for centuries, and today you’ll find it in supplements marketed for energy, immunity, physical performance, stress and brain health. You’ll also see claims…
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Rhodiola rosea A closer look at the evidence for stress, fatigue, mental performance and exercise Rhodiola rosea is a plant that has attracted considerable interest in the supplement and nootropics world. You may also see it called roseroot, golden root or simply Rhodiola. It is often described as an “adaptogen” and is marketed for energy,…
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What does the evidence really say? Lion’s Mane mushroom has become one of the better-known ingredients in the modern nootropics world. Its scientific name is Hericium erinaceus, and it is an edible mushroom used as food and in traditional practices. You may have seen claims that Lion’s Mane can “boost the brain”, improve memory, or…