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Nootropics are also known as ‘smart drugs’, it enhances brain functioning and learning skills. Some of the major smart drugs include popular substances like Adderall, Ritalin and modafinil.
In the initial days, smart drugs were used to treat certain disorders like ADHD and narcolepsy. But of late, it is known that these supplements are taken even by the healthy adults – to improve their brain power and capacity. However, regular use of these drugs can have long-term side effects.
In 2015, websites like the blue light forums, nootropics subreddit and bulletproof Exec made a spectacular business just by selling smart drugs for people who were looking for enhancing the brain power.
How effective are nootropics
If you are wondering how effective are nootropics? Check out some of its surprising benefits here – it boosts memory, increases concentration and focus, increases verbal and written communication skills, increases attention span and cognitive function. All these benefits contribute to performing tasks faster and better. Studies have also revealed that – the one who intakes smart drugs or nootropics are mental equivalent to bodybuilders – This is what mainly attracts the smart drug users. It is widely used across the globe by students, entrepreneurs, athletes, poker players, small business owners and housewives.
Smart drugs are mainly categorised into prescription and non-prescription drugs. Prescription drugs can cause serious side effects when taken without the consent of a doctor. Non-prescription drugs are considered safe and need no prescription; these are also easily available at pharmacists. Some of the commonly used smart drugs are:
Modafinil – is a prescription drug which is mainly used to treat sleeping disorders like narcolepsy. This drug falls into the category of eugeroic This is one of the common drugs used by many people and is known to promote mental health, focus, concentration and productivity. However, regular intake of this drug can result in addiction and liver damage.
Adrafinil – is a drug which was commonly used in the place of Modafinil. Some of its main benefits include – highly powerful alertness agent which increases focus and concentration to a great extent. It is a non-prescription drug and hence, easily available. This drug is usually taken in large quantities when compared to Modafinil and this can, in turn, cause serious liver damages. Adrafinil also belongs to eugeroic nootropics – because it gets converted into Modafinil in the liver.
Piracetam – belongs to racetam family of smart drugs and is known to be the most commonly used nootropics substances. Some of the racetam family drugs include Piracetam, Aniracetam, Omberacetam, Oxiracetam, Pramiracetam, Coluracetam, Phenylpiracetam and Nefiracetam. Piracetam is considered to be non toxic, non addictive and safe. Some of its proven benefits include: improved learning, memory and focus. It is also known to improve the vasodilatation in the brain. Some its side effects include: head ache and gastro-intestinal upset.
Among all the three smart drugs mentioned above, Piracetam is the most popular one because of its affordability. It usually costs the least when compared to the other drugs. It is also a powerful cognitive enhancer. Most importantly, it comes with minor side effects.
David Loew is a health blog author and editor for a variety of publications. He has written on a wide range of topics, from fitness to nutrition to mental health. He loves working with people who are passionate about improving their lives through bettering their bodies and minds by eating right and staying active as well as those who want to improve their mental health by living life authentically without feeling ashamed or embarrassed about what they’ve been through.
