Nootropics Smart Pills and Cognitive Enhancers

Ginko Biloba The last survivor of an ancient tree family, Ginko Biloba holds a special place as a nootropic substance. For many years all forms of Ginko were believed to be extinct, that is until small plantations were discovered in Eastern China. It now appears that these Ginko Biloba trees were planted intentionally by monks [...]

Piracetam Arguably the most famous of all the nootropics, Piracetam is a potent nootropic drug which enhances cognitive abilities and memory recall. In addition to its common use as a cognitive enhancer it is also used in stroke recovery, in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and also in the treatment of Down Syndrome and Dyslexia. Piracetam [...]

Modafinil A stimulant nootropic, Modafinil acts as a wakefulness enhancer. Invented in the 1970′s in the French Pharmaceutical Company Lafon, Modafinil was originally intended to be a narcolepsy treatment. Though it is not approved for use in the USA for off label usage, it has proven to be an effective nootropic agent which significantly promotes [...]

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) A natural nootropic, Vitamin B5 has been shown to increase memory function. It is a cholinergic substance which acts as a cofactor in the conversion of choline into acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. Simply put, Vitamin B5 has an effect on neurotransmitter production and therefore on memory functions. People who are low in [...]

Gerovital A popular supplement in the 1950′s, Gerovital is a nootropic substance that was once marketed as being an anti aging treatment. Soon after its invention it became wildly popular. Celebrities, artisits and statesmen such as Marlene Dietrich, Salvador Dali and John F Kennedy all underwent treatment with the drug in the hope of staying [...]

Vinpocetine Marketed as Cavinton or Intelectol, Vinpocetine is a nootropic agent. It is primarily used as a treatment for cerebrovascular diseases and memory impairments related to the aging process. Though anecdotal evidence points to its efficacy as a nootropic, no studies have sucessfully examined its mechanism of action with regards to this effect. Manufacturers claim [...]

Ampakines A new development in the race for better brain function, ampakines are a class of compounds which act on neurotransmitter receptors in the brain, in particular glutamatergic AMPA receptors. Because of their incredible potency and long lasting effects, this class of nootropic agents represent the latest wave in cognitive treatments. Major pharmaceutical companies are [...]