June 2022

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n You may have heard of nootropic stacking, but for many, the concept is new. n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Nootropic stacking describes the use of two or more neuro-enhancing or brain-supportive supplements to achieve combined benefits. Often, a nootropic product will have one key benefit, such as memory, focus, energy, or stress relief. By using multiple products, you can “stack” or maximize your targeted benefits for brain health and cognitive function.n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Customization is Keyn n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Stacking nootropics with other brain health supplements helps you achieve personalized benefits. What products you include in your stack depends on your goals. For example, if you are looking for focus and clarity during an exam, you may decide to include ingredients like caffeine, phosphatidylserine, and adaptogens in your stack. Others may choose to target long-term brain health by stacking brain-boosting botanicals like amla or purslane with DHA-rich fish oil.n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Adaptogen Elixir to combat stress:n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n This dietary supplement is designed to support your ability to adapt to stress by combining kombucha from black tea leaves with adaptogen root extracts from astragalus, eleuthero, rhodiola, ashwagandha, and schisandra fruit. Studies have found that adaptogens reduce mental fatigue and enhance physical endurance by helping the body “adapt” to better resist the effects of both physical and psychological stress (1, 2). Different adaptogens work in a variety of ways to help normalize the body’s functions in response to stress helping to improve both physical and mental performance (3). n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Cleanse for Life®n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n : It may be formulated to support your body’s natural detoxification process and protect against oxidative stress, but the n n n n n n </span> n <a href=”https://www.isagenixhealth.net/b-vitamins-may-have-long-term-benefit-for-cognitive-function/”> n <span> n n n n n n B vitaminsn n n n n n </span> n </a> n <span> n n n n n n and choline in n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Cleanse for Lifen n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n are beneficial beyond Cleanse Days. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals who consumed higher levels of B vitamins, specifically niacin and folate, had higher cognitive function than their peers and comparable cognitive function to people four to six years younger (7). Choline is a micronutrient found in many foods such as eggs, beans, and quinoa that is key in brain growth and development. It is a precursor in acetylcholine production, a neurotransmitter important for memory, mood, and other brain functions (8).n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n The key to nootropic stacking is choosing complementary ingredients to support your most important goals. Isagenix products like Adaptogen Elixir, n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n AMPEDn n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Power, n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n IsaOmegan n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n , and n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Cleanse for Lifen n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n pair perfectly with n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Nootropic Elixirn n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n . n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Referencesn n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n n Darbinyan V, Kteyan A, Panossian A, et al. n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n Rhodiola rosea in stress induced fatigue–a double blind cross-over study of a standardized extract SHR-5 with a repeated low-dose regimen on the mental performance of healthy physicians during night duty. n n n n n n <em> n n n n n n Phytomedicinen n n n n n </em> n n n n n n . 2000 Oct;7(5):365-71. n n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n n  n n n n n n </span> n <br/> n <span> n n n n n n Panossian A, Wikman G. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity.n n n n n n <em> n n n n n n Curr Clin Pharmacoln n n n n n </em> n n n n n n . 2009 Sep;4(3):198-219.  n n n n n n </span> n <br/> n <span> n n n n n n Provino, R. The

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n What are nootropics?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Nootropics are a class of substances that enhance cognitive function and mental performance in healthy people and can refer to both synthetic chemicals and natural ingredients like nutrients or botanical extracts.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n What is Nootropic Elixir?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Nootropic Elixir is a sleek, ready-to-drink elixir that supports both on-demand focus for cognitive performance and long-term brain health.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Nootropic Elixir helps to boost brain function, memory, and focus with ancient botanical ingredients like purslane, amla, green tea, and beetroot along with other ingredients like plant-sourced phosphatidylserine to support alertness and concentration as well as long-term brain health.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n How does Nootropic Elixir work?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Nootropic Elixir is a natural way to feed your brain with nutrients and botanical ingredients that deliver focus on demand while supporting long-term brain health for a sharper mental edge.  Nootropic Elixir’s multifunctional ingredients include green tea, beetroot, amla, purslane, and phosphatidylserine.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Green tea provides naturally-sourced caffeine for immediate focus along with brain-supporting polyphenols.n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nBeetroot extract promotes blood flow and oxygen delivery for mental performance.n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nAmla and purslane provide protective phytonutrients to support overall well-being and brain health.n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nPhosphatidylserine is an essential component of nerve cells. It helps to support memory and cognitive function with long-term use while also offering immediate benefits for alertness and concentration.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n What’s the best way to use Nootropic Elixir?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Drink one bottle up to two times daily whenever strong mental performance is needed and enjoy every day as part of your overall wellness routine for long-term brain health.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n How much caffeine is in Nootropic Elixir?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The green tea extract in Nootropic Elixir provides 80 milligrams of caffeine, similar to the amount of caffeine in an 8 oz cup of coffee.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Who can consume Nootropic Elixir?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Nootropic Elixir is intended for adults 18 years and older. It’s always recommended that you consult with your doctor about your dietary supplement use while pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have a medical condition.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n How many servings should I take per day?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n For best results, enjoy one bottle of Nootropic Elixir up to two times daily.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Do I have to drink the whole serving of Nootropic Elixir?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Although it’s perfectly fine to save some for later, we recommend consuming the full serving of Nootropic Elixir at once for the best quality and flavor. Please refrigerate after opening and consume within 48 hours.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n How is Nootropic Elixir flavored?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Nootropic Elixir blends natural flavors of tangy cranberries and juicy grapes with a hint of natural sweetness from fruit juice and stevia. For best flavor, enjoy Nootropic Elixir chilled.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Is Nootropic Elixir Cleanse Day approved?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Yes, Nootropic Elixir can be consumed on Cleanse Days and has a value of 1 Cleanse Credit per serving when using the Cleanse Day Tracker. Please refer to our Cleanse Day Tracker for more information on Cleanse Day–approved snack options.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Will extreme temperatures during shipment affect my Nootropic Elixir?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The short exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures your Nootropic Elixir experiences during shipment should not impact its effectiveness in helping you enhance your focus and unleash your mind’s best cognitive performance.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Is Nootropic Elixir packaging recyclable?n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Yes, Nootropic Elixir packaging is 100% recyclable. Please dispose of the glass bottle and box responsibly.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n  n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The post n n n n n <a href=”https://www.isagenixhealth.net/nootropic-elixir-faq/”> n n n n n Nootropic Elixir FAQn n n n n </a> n n n n n appeared first on n n n n n <a href=”https://www.isagenixhealth.net/”> n n n n n Isagenix Healthn n n n n </a> n n n n n .n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The post n n n n n <a href=”/nootropic-elixir-faq/”> n n n n n Nootropic Elixir FAQn n n n n </a> n n n n n appeared first on n n n n n <a href=”https://noahhodginwellness.com”> n n n n n Noah Hodginn n n n n </a> n n n n n .n n </p> n</div>

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n It’s a lot to wrap your mind around everything the brain does, from coordinating the basics like blinking and breathing to higher cognitive functions like thinking, learning, and memory.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Nootropic Elixir combines the best ingredients from nature to help support optimal brain function, memory, and focus while providing long-term benefits for brain health. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Brain and Bodyn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Although it weighs about 3 pounds or just 2% of an average person’s body weight, the brain has an outsized demand for resources and consumes around 20% of the body’s oxygen supply (1). The brain is the body’s most complex organ and is packed with around 86 billion neurons. Each of these neurons forms connections with many others to exchange information and create circuits, resulting in trillions of connections throughout the brain (2). n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n This breath-taking complexity and high demand for resources are how the brain enables us to do all that we do but it can also be a vulnerability. The brain requires a lot of support to deliver peak performance, and this is especially true where higher cognitive functions like attention, creativity, and problem-solving are concerned.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n When conditions are less than ideal, the brain can’t function optimally. Balanced nutrition, good sleep, and adequate exercise go a long way to improving cognitive clarity. However, targeted support from nootropics can deliver an added mental edge.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Nootropics for a Sharper Mental Edge n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n The word nootropic (pronounced noo·traa·pik) comes from the Greek words n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n nous, n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n which means “mind” and n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n tropēn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n , which means “turning”. It refers to substances that help to enhance cognitive functions like thinking, memory, and focus in healthy people. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Nootropic Elixir was formulated with science-based, natural ingredients to support both on-demand focus for cognitive performance and long-term brain health. Its blend of ingredients combines brain-boosting botanicals and plant-derived nutrients in a sleek, ready-to-drink elixir.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Green Tea Extract:n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n As a natural source of both polyphenols and caffeine, green tea extract supports mental focus, concentration, decision-making, and working memory (3, 4). It helps to temporarily promote alertness, wakefulness, and enhanced cognitive performance (3, 4). Nootropic Elixir provides 80 mg of caffeine per serving, similar to the amount of caffeine in an 8 oz cup of coffee.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Amlan n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n (Phyllanthus emblica)n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n Extract:n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n Also known as Indian gooseberry, amla has been traditionally used in Ayurveda and herbal medicine for over 5000 years for its benefits for vitality and cognitive health (5). n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Phosphatidylserine:n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n An essential component of healthy nerve cell membranes and the insulating myelin layer that surrounds nerves and helps them transmit signals quickly, phosphatidylserine helps to promote effective signal transmission between nerve cells. Phosphatidylserine supplementation in older individuals has been reported to improve memory and cognitive capacity (6, 7). In addition, research suggests it supports brain function to promote mental focus, concentration, and stress resilience (8-10).n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Purslane (n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n Portulaca oleracean n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n ) Extract:n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n   Native to India and Persia, purslane is now consumed globally as a food. It is high in phytonutrients and other components that support brain health (11). n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Brain Power Benefitsn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Nootropic Elixir is a convenient, daily dietary supplement designed

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n What could you achieve if you had a little more focus in your day? What if your memory was sharper or you could organize your thoughts with greater clarity? Nootropics are one way to support your brain’s full potential.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Towards the Mindn n n  nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n In 1972,  Romanian scientist n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n Corneliu E. Giurgea coined the term n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n nootropicn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n following years of research into what he referred to as the brain’s “higher integrative functions”(1). His concept of nootropics was derived from the Greek words n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n nousn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n , which means “mind” andn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n tropēn n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n , which means “turning” or “towards” to highlight the benefits of nootropics for enhancing thinking and mental performance. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Dr. Giurgea proposed a set of criteria for a substance to be considered a nootropic, including a requirement that it must help to enhance cognitive functions such as learning and memory, and that it must be safe and non-toxic (1). While some of the early research in the area of nootropics was focused on synthetic chemicals, more recent research has focused on nutrients, botanical extracts, and other natural substances that support brain health as well as cognitive function. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Mind-Bending Complexitynn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n The human brain has been called the most complex object in the universe with good reason. It is comprised of an estimated 86 billion neurons (2). These highly specialized cells connect to many other neurons to share information through chemical and electrical signals, creating trillions of connections throughout the brain (2). The coordinated action of neurons in many different regions of the brain are responsible for nearly everything you do from regulating basic body functions like heart rate and breathing, to integrating information from your senses, to remembering where you left your keys. n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n But all this processing power comes at a high cost. The brain weighs about 3 pounds, making up only 2% of an average person’s total weight. However, it consumes an impressive 20% of the body’s oxygen supply, as well as an outsized share of nutrients and energy (3). Because the brain takes such a large share of the body’s resources just for basic operations, conditions that are less than ideal can have a noticeable impact on the brain’s most complex functions. For example, when you are stressed, hungry, or didn’t get a good night’s sleep, you’re not likely to achieve your best cognitive performance (4-6). A healthy lifestyle goes a long way toward achieving your full cognitive potential, but additional support from nootropics can help to give you a mental advantage (7-9).n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Brain Benefitsn n n  nn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Neuroscientists describe higher integrative functions as our most sophisticated thinking skills, such as reasoning, creative problem-solving, decision-making, and executive functions. These mental abilities require the integration of many cognitive elements like attention, memory, perception, and more (10). Unlike many other processes in the brain that are essentially automatic and below our conscious awareness, higher integrative functions are both voluntary and effortful.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n It is these types of cognitive functions that nootropics are intended to benefit the most, although different nootropic substances help to enhance brain function in different ways. Natural nootropics include nutrients that help to support the structure and function of the brain and other bioactive components that contribute to optimal cognitive performance. Some nootropic substances help to promote more efficient communication between neurons and can lead to benefits like improved learning and memory (11). Others help to enhance the brain’s defense against oxidative stress, helping to protect neurons from free radicals and maintain optimal functioning (9).n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n The human brain is a marvel of complexity that not only coordinates and controls the basic operation of the body, but is capable of reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity. Cognitive performance is dependent on conditions within the body and is influenced by overall health and well-being. Nootropics are one way to support your brain’s full potential for a stronger mental edge.n n n n n </span> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n  n n n n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n References n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n n n n Giurgea C. Vers une pharmacologie de l’activité intégrative du cerveau. Tentative du concept nootrope en psychopharmacologie [Pharmacology of integrative activity of the brain.