Is There Really a “Limitless Pill” to Expand Your Mind? Can We Actually Harness the Brain’s Infinite Abilities and Vast Powers?
Modafinil and adrafinil: wakefulness-enhancing eugeroics
Modafinil and its less potent precursor adrafinil are popular modern nootropics credited with boosting brain power while reducing fatigue and sleepiness....
Is There Really a “Limitless Pill” to Expand Your Mind? Can We Actually Harness the Brain’s Infinite Abilities and Vast Powers?
Citicoline: a nootropic that replicates a chemical in the brain
Citicoline is a naturally occurring brain chemical with the potential to support brain function and health....
Is There Really a “Limitless Pill” to Expand Your Mind? Can We Actually Harness the Brain’s Infinite Abilities and Vast Powers?
Huperzine A: with roots in traditional Chinese medicine
Huperzine A, extracted from a Chinese club moss (Huperzia serrata), is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its...
Is There Really a “Limitless Pill” to Expand Your Mind? Can We Actually Harness the Brain’s Infinite Abilities and Vast Powers?
Vinpocetine: a synthesized plant extract that improves memory
Vinpocetine is a nootropic that could potentially help protect the brain from strokes or dementia. It is...
Is There Really a “Limitless Pill” to Expand Your Mind? Can We Actually Harness the Brain’s Infinite Abilities and Vast Powers?
Natural vs. synthetic nootropics
Synthetic nootropics are created in laboratories and include prescription drugs such as modafinil, Adderall, Ritalin, and the racetam family (piracetam, oxiracetam, aniracetam)....
Is There Really a “Limitless Pill” to Expand Your Mind? Can We Actually Harness the Brain’s Infinite Abilities and Vast Powers?
A very brief history of nootropics
Nootropics have an interesting history as cognitive enhancers, dating back to ancient civilizations that used traditional plant extracts and herbs...