Nature Knows and Psionic Success
Brain Health and Willful Consciousness
Unable to play video. HTML5 is not supported! Content loading… Can a supplement really make you smarter? A quick online search for “mental clarity supplements” will turn up tons of products, such as Neurohacker Collective’s “Qualia Mind,” WTHN’s “Fully Charged,” and Bulletproof’s “Unfair Advantage, ” just to name a few. These supplements claim to improve focus, sharpen thinking, boost productivity and fight fatigue. It all sounds like something straight out of a gimmicky infomercial ― just another quick-fix product to buy to improve your health. But as it turns out, there is some science that supports the brain-boosting power of some (yet not all) of the ingredients in mental clarity supplements. And, of course, there’s also a catch (there’s always a catch). Here’s what you should know before you purchase them, according to experts: Which Ingredients Work And Which Need More Research Mr.nutnuchit Phutsawagung / EyeEm via Getty Images The more scientific classification of these supplements and their ingredients is called nootropics. The term, coined by psychologist Corneliu E. Giurgea in 1972 , describes natural or man-made substances designed to support cognitive functioning and improve mental performance. Other terms you may have heard for them could include “smart drugs” or “cognitive enhancers.” They range from familiar substances — such as caffeine or turmeric — to complex blends of many different herbs and other ingredients sold online. Now, for the million-dollar question: Do they work? Well, yes and no. The reason for this ambiguous answer? The research on brain-boosting supplements is ambiguous itself. While some of the ingredients in brain-boosting supplements have shown to be beneficial, the studies have been inconsistent, explained Dr. Michael Genovese , a clinical psychiatrist and chief medical officer of Acadia Healthcare. Plus, “unlike other medications, the [Food and Drug Administration] does not regulate the distribution […]
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