Nootropics are natural and synthetic compounds that enhance cognition, boost focus, improve memory, support stress levels, and improve sleep. Nootropics are, by definition, side effects free, safe for supplementation, and very effective. Check below everything you need to know about nootropics before supplementing them.
Lion’s mane mushroom, also known as Hericium Erinaceus, is a medicinal mushroom with many potential health benefits. But since it is a mushroom, it’s often associated with “magic mushrooms” or psilocybin mushrooms which have psychedelic properties. Because of that association,…
To the average person, nicotine is synonymous with cigarettes and tobacco smoke. It is an addictive substance that conjures up images of stained teeth, damaged lungs, cancer risk, and in the worst cases, death. However, if you take a deeper…
Wondering whether you can take Lion’s mane before bed? As a nootropic, Lion’s mane is often studied for its cognitive enhancing properties. While these properties are great for your waking hours, research now seems to suggest that this medicinal mushroom could…
Bacopa monnieri, also named Bacopa monniera or water hyssop, is an adaptogenic herb used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used for various purposes, from improving cognitive function to reducing anxiety and stress and helping to treat…
Belonging to the herbal class of plants called adaptogens, ashwagandha and Rhodiola rosea enjoy a long history in both traditional and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. For the most part, as standalone nootropics, ashwagandha is used to reduce stress and promote physical…
Native to India, Celastrus paniculatus is a potent Ayurvedic herb that has been used for thousands of years. It’s also known as the Intellect Tree or “the elixir of life,” black oil plant, jyotishmati, malkanguni. This powerful plant is said…
Uridine monophosphate is a naturally occurring phospholipid and a basic building block of the body. It is an integral component of docosahexaenoic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) and is present in all the cells of the body. Since it operates…
Pramiracetam and racetam are two structurally similar nootropics that can enhance cognition. But there are a few important differences between them. So, which racetam is more potent? Read my pramiracetam vs piracetam comparison to find out. What Is Pramiracetam? Pramiracetam is…
Racetams’ popularity has been growing in the past years. Pramiracetam and phenylpiracetam are two racetams from the same family used for enhancing cognitive function. But how do they differ, and which is better? Check my pramiracetam vs phenylpiracetam comparison. What…
Pramiracetam and noopept are synthetic nootropics known for their cognitive-enhancing properties. Pramiracetam is derived from piracetam, while noopept is a peptide-derived nootropic similar to the racetam family. But which nootropic is better? Read my complete noopept vs pramiracetam comparison to…