Nootropics

Known as “smart drugs” or “neuroenhancers”, the field of nootropics (literally translated as mind-bending) is one of the most debated topics in neuroscience - Siobhan Schabrun

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I tried Silicon Valley’s favorite ‘brain-enhancing’ drugs

Nootropics aren’t new—the word was coined in 1972 by a Romanian doctor, Corneliu E. Giurgea—but the Silicon Valley-led body-hacking movement, epitomized by food replacements like Soylent and specialized supplements like Bulletproof Coffee, seems to have given them new life.

There are dozens of online forums, including an active subreddit, where nootropics users gather to exchange stack recipes and discuss the effects of various combinations of compounds. And although their “brain-enhancing” effects are still generally unproven, nootropics proponents point to clinical studies showing that certain compounds can increase short-term memory, reduce reaction time, and improve spatial awareness...

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 I tried Silicon Valley’s favorite ‘brain-enhancing’ drugs

Nootropics—the name given to a broad class of so-called “cognitive-enhancing” drugs—are all the rage in Silicon Valley these days. Programmers like nootropics because they’re said to increase productivity and sharpen focus without the intensity or side effects of a prescription drug like Adderall or modafinil.

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Nootriment tells you how to boost your brainpower, improve memory, increase focus and enhance energy levels.

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NootropicsHacks is a blog devoted to providing firsthand accounts of Nootropic use and delivering groundbreaking Nootropic news to our engaged followers.

Smart Drug Smarts

Smart Drug Smarts is for people interested in brain health and optimization, and actionable applications of the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience.

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Nootropics designed to enhance your mental state.

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Welcome to r/Nootropics, a reddit devoted to discussing nootropics and cognitive enhancers.

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