{"id":70587,"date":"2019-09-25T20:33:17","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T04:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=70587"},"modified":"2019-09-26T07:16:25","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T15:16:25","slug":"nootropics-for-your-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/nootropics-for-your-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Nootropics to Stimulate Your Brain This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nootropics<\/a> is a term coined by Dr. Corneliu E. Giurgea\nto describe a class of drugs, supplements, and other synthetic and naturally\noccurring compounds that improve cognitive function in our brains. They\u2019re\noften called \u201csmart drugs,\u201d as they can help us think faster and more\nefficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although used by pretty much everyone, these nootropic supplements are especially\npopular <\/a>among younger and older\ngenerations. Students use nootropics as performance-enhancing drugs to enhance\nthe benefits of a late-night study session or improve their alertness during\ntest season. Young professionals use nootropics to get started early in the\nmorning and burn the candle at both ends late into the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior citizens and the elderly are\nespecially interested in nootropics. The U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of\nHealth<\/a> found older hospitalized\npatients are especially susceptible to decreased lower cognitive function,\nwhich reduced muscle strength. This makes our brains one of the most important\norgans to keep healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out one of these 8 highly recognized\nnootropics to keep your brain functioning at its best today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. CBD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cannabidiol (CBD)<\/a> is gaining popularity since the passage of\nthe 2018 Farm Bill legalized hit throughout the United States. HaraFlow<\/a> is at the forefront of this industry,\nensuring strict ethical standards in sourcing our CBD with their Hemp Gems CBD Nootropic<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While non-psychoactive, there are distinct\ndifferences in the dosage and safety of the extracted and infused products you\nbuy on the shelf or online. Haraflow\u2019s\nCBD is extracted using CO2 in a scientific, closed-loop system. This provides a\nfull-spectrum CBD extract that includes all the phytocannabinoids, terpenes,\nand flavonoids left out of lower-level products. It\u2019s also tested by a\nreputable third-party lab for contaminants like mold, pesticides, and heavy\nmetals. This ensures their CBD products are top notch and of the highest\nstandards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBD is one of the most effective nootropics\non the market and has been scientifically proven<\/a> to help treat childhood epilepsy. Medical\nresearch is continuing on its effects on pain, sleep, anxiety, and other uses.\nIt works by attaching to receptors in your body\u2019s endocannabinoid system,\nmaking CBD a great natural remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Caffeine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caffeine is recognized by the U.S. NLIMNIH <\/a>as the most widely used psychoactive drug in\nthe world. It\u2019s found naturally occuring in a variety\nof seeds, nuts, and leaves<\/a> we\nuse to make teas, coffee, chocolate, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A healthy adult can consume up\nto 400mg per day<\/a> of\ncaffeine without too much concern, but people with diabetes, ulcers, high blood\npressure, or even pregnant women and children should really limit caffeine\nintake. This is difficult with the sheer number of energy drinks on the market,\nmuch less the amount of caffeine in everyday products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine makes you feel less tired by\nblocking adenosine receptors in your brain. This increases alertness, therefore\ndecreasing reaction times. It should be noted that caffeine withdrawals may\ncause negative side effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.\nNicotine<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nicotine is another widely used nootropic, and it\u2019s the drug most often cited as the reason people smoke. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention found<\/a> we spend $170 billion each year to treat smoking-related diseases in adults. Although naturally occurring in many plants, nicotine is known to be extremely addictive. It\u2019s also lethal in high doses, something cloud-chasing vapers should be aware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, it does its job – nicotine causes an\nincrease in blood sugar by increasing adrenaline and heart rate. It also\nencourages the pancreas to produce less insulin. This causes your body to\nexperience nootropic effects, such as improved motor function and attention\nspan. Just exercise caution when using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\nGinkgo Biloba<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ginkgo biloba leaf extract gained popularity at the turn of the century. This supplement has been extensively studied over the years and found to increase blood circulation (especially blood flow to the brain) and act as an antioxidant. Anywhere from 80-400mg per day can help treat Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia, anxiety, diabetes, limb pain, vertigo, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), glaucoma, and schizophrenia.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gingko supplements are also regularly taken\nby adults looking to improve memory and reduce stress (by lowering cortisol\nlevels). The increased blood circulation oxygenates your body faster, making it\nmuch more efficient. It\u2019s similar to the reset your body feels after a\nmeditation session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Creatine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creatine is an amino acid<\/a> found in your body\u2019s muscles and brain. It\u2019s\ncreated by our lier, pancreas, and kidneys, and we also consume it through\nseafood and red meat. Creatine supplements also became popular as a\nbodybuilding supplement in the 2000s. This makes creatine easy to find in any\nGNC or health food store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creatine binds with phosphate in your body to\ncreate a molecule that\u2019s essential for fueling your muscles. Because your brain\nis your strongest muscle, it experiences improved short-term memory, faster\nthought processing, and better reasoning skills. Creatine is generally\nrecognized as safe, although high doses (especially when combined with\ncaffeine) can be a toxic combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Noopept<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Noopept is fast-acting supplement that was\nfirst synthesized in Russian in 1996. There was a clinical trial in 2014<\/a> showing this smart drug may actually be effective in\ncombating the negative effects of traumatic brain injury. And unlike many\nnatural nootropics, the effects of Noopept are felt almost immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noopept is often compared to modafinil, the\nfictional superhero drug used in the movie and TV show \u201cLimitless.\u201d While it\ndoes help with recovery, it\u2019s not yet known how far this wonder drug goes in\nreaching the full potential of our brain (nor how safe that is).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Amphetamines\/Methylphenidate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adderall, Ritalin, and the street drug meth\nare all part of a certain class of nootropics that act as brain stimulants.\nThese drugs increase the availability of dopamine and noradrenaline in the\nprefrontal cortex area of your brain. This has the effect of speeding people\u2019s\nthinking up (or, if one has ADHD or other such hyperactivity disorders, it\nactually slows them down).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these uppers have documented effects on\ncognitive thinking, they\u2019re very dangerous and therefore only available by\nprescription. Use extreme caution when taking such medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Panax Ginseng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ginseng root came to prominence alongside\nginkgo biloba as a miracle supplement at the turn of the 21st century. There\nare several varieties grown in different regions around the world, and the most\nprominent of the active ingredients found in it are ginsenosides (aka\npanaxosides). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like cannabinoids, they\u2019re used to treat a wide variety of symptoms<\/a> across our bodies, with dosages as high as 9\ngrams per day. Also, like CBD, ginseng can be consumed orally or applied\nexternally for benefits to the skin. It\u2019s an antioxidant and protects our brains<\/a> from damage while increasing mood, memory,\nand behavior. There\u2019s even evidence to suggest it can boost immunity, help\nerectile dysfunction, and even help in the fight against cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether synthetic or natural, there\u2019s no\nshortage of nootropics available on the market. While the term may be new to\nyou, we\u2019ve been using these medicines for generations. It\u2019s only now that we\u2019re\nstarting to fully understand their benefits and uses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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