What are Natural Nootropics? These are herbal extracts, amino acids, concentrates, and other natural substances used together with the intent to promote significant increases in cognitive performance. Each natural nootropics brings with it a list of potential benefits but all of them tend to fall into one or more of the following desired outcomes.
- To rapidly increase mental energy, attention, and mental clarity.
- To enhance your ability to concentrate, allowing your to enter a state of mind akin to tunnel vision, as to focus on only one task.
- To promote long-term memory function, improved brain health, and reduced risk of cognitive decline.
- To reduce performance anxiety, stress, and poor sleep quality.
To be a natural nootropic the compound must meet the following criteria:
- They must contain ingredients only found in nature.
- They must be something your body could ingest if you were to eat it somewhere in nature.
- They cannot be overly refined or overly purified.
There are various types of nootropic supplement. Everyone is different, we all have various requirements to face the world with the force we need. We hope these categories help you discover the wellness tools you need to live the wonderful life you have always wanted. As a reminder, this information is not a replacement for medical care, any alteration to your wellness routine should be approved by your healthcare provider.
Focus Enhancers
When people want to reach deep into their reserves and grab a hold of every ounce of brain power they have, they are searching for acetylcholine. If the endocannabinoid system is the oil to the gears of our body, acetylcholine is the power that keeps it running smoothly. Focus enhancers are the most effective way to improve focus, concentration and mental clarity. They are able to achieve this improved cognitive focus by increasing the available choline in the brain. The presence of choline allows the central nervous system to synthesize more acetylcholine; the essential neurotransmitter responsible for our most vital executive cognitive functions.
Compounds that increase choline levels are called cholinergics. These include Alpha GPC, CDP Choline, Choline Bitartrate, DMAE, and Huperzine A. Huperzine A functions differently than the others because it reduces the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which helps prevent the destruction of acetylcholine in the brain. Research suggest this compound may have dangerous side effects if used extensively due to the potential buildup of excess acetylcholine in the brain.
Memory Boosters
Some believe they are able to prevent all age-related memory loss with memory boosters. We do not believe this to be the case. Entropy is an essential part of life. We all grow old and die, it is this inevitability of life that makes it so beautiful. Anything that sounds too good to be true often is. Though we cannot indefinitely stave off the fracturing of our own mind, we can take steps to make the most of the moments by taking care of our mind, body, and soul. Memory boosters are a great way to achieve this. They are compounds that by various mechanisms support healthy memory function. Some of them solely focus on improving memory recall, retention, and accuracy.
Well known memory boosters include Bacopa monnieri, Vinpocetine, DHA, and all of the cholinergics above.
Circulation Enhancers
Certain compounds are believed to improve cerebral circulation, meaning they may increase blood flow in the brain without raising blood pressure. The idea is that enough oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the central nervous system it will function more effectively.
Ginkgo Biloba is an example of a circulation Enhancer.
Neurotrophic Factor Stimulation
Some Natural Nootropics do more than focus on improving cognitive function in the short and medium term. The Neurotrophic Factor Stimulation types are believed to promote physical brain cell growth, maintenance and proliferations.
Lions Mane Mushroom extract is an example of neurotrophic factor stimulation in that it potentially promotes improved Nerve Growth Factor.
Antioxidants
Other compounds focus on protecting us from oxidative damage. This type of natural nootropic doesn’t have any direct effects on cognitive function, many choose to add this type to their wellness routine with the intent of improving cognitive function of the long-term.
A well known antioxidant nootropic used for this purpose is Maritime Bark Extract.
Disclaimer
Please consult with your medical doctor before taking any supplements or making alterations to your wellness routine.
This article and its contents in no way seeks to represent the ability to treat, alleviate, or cure any disease; or treat, alleviate, or cure disease and other health conditions as effectively as most over-the-counter medications, or is an effective alternative to prescription medications. We strongly suggest all of our readers, customers, and clientele to first consult with their medical doctor before taking any supplements or making changes to their wellness routine.
We encourage you to seek out competent and reliable scientific evidence consisting of human clinical testing of the supplement or of an Essentially Equivalent Product, that is sufficient in quality and quantity based on standards generally accepted by experts in the relevant disease, condition, or function to which the representation relates, in light of the entire body of relevant and reliable scientific evidence, to determine if the supplement’s representation is true. Such testing should be: (1) randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled; and (2) conducted by researchers qualified by training and experience to conduct such testing.
