NOOTROPICS ( Smart drugs or Cognitive enhancers)

Firstly we should know what is the meaning of cognition.

COGNITION - It is the process by which knowledge and understanding is developed in the mind.

The healthy mind plays an important role in playing a healthy and happy life..

LETS KNOW ABOUT NOOTROOPICS DRUGS

Nootroopics are drug, supplements and substances that improve the cognitive function particularly executive function,memory creativity or motivation in health individuals.

CLASSIFICATION

1. RACETAM (Piracetam) - It is the first nootropic agent discovered.
2. ACETYLCHOLINEEE PRECURSORS -Lecithin
3. ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR - Huperzine A   
4. AMPAKINES (Aniracetam) 
5. HERBALS - 

• Bacopa monneri
• Vinpocetin
• Gingko biloba
• Gotu kola
• 6. OTHER NOOTROPICS
• Pyritinol
• Citicholine
• Sulbutiami
• Noopept

• 7.PRESCRIPTION NOOTROPICS
• Provigil
• Adderall
• Methylphenidate
• Meantine

• HOW NOOTROPICS WORKS

• It act on blood vessels and causes vasodilation due to which the blood flow to the Brain increases

• As more blood flows to cerebrum so more oxygen supplements and glucose is utilised by the brain

• Performing mental activities, adapting to new things ,focusing on work and staying focus all day burns lots of calories by raising blood flow and oxygenation , you immediately experience increase in memory and focus.

• BENEFITS OF NOOTROPICS

• Increasing blood flow
• Enhancing neurotransmission
• Increases stimulation of hormones and enzymes
• Increased growth factor
• It also helps in improving memory and mental health
• It also helps in reducing anxiety.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PRESCRIPTION NOOTROPICS 

• High blood pressure
• Fast heart rate
• Insomnia
• Trouble with vision
• Addiction