Nootropics: How to supplement smarter to age better

As we age, it can be a struggle to feel rested and energized… especially, all at the same time. In fact, if most of us could manage to do both, and at that same time get a big cognition boost to the brain — well, that would be just about perfect, wouldn’t you agree? Thanks to some mavericks who’ve taken supplementing to the next level, that may not be as hard to achieve as you might think… The answer lies in nootropics . What is that, you ask? It’s the new buzz word that most often refers to “smart pills” that are all the rage right now, being used by everybody and anybody who wants that extra edge to perform better and stay sharper. Some nootropics are synthetic, but many are natural substances. And guess what? There’s no reason you shouldn’t benefit from nootropics, too. The lowdown on nootropics Let me give you a quick introduction to nootropics… When you boil it down, what they can really be called is brain boosters. They basically enhance all of your mental functions like your mood, memory, attention span, focus and even your motivation. Powerful stuff, right? And although they’re thought of as the new kids on the block, the term nootropics was actually coined back in the early 1970s by a Romanian doctor. So, what do nootropics do? Well that depends on the nootropic. My two favorites are called ashwagandha root and rhodiola rosea, and here’s why… The ashwagandha/rhodiola difference Ashwagandha and rhodiola are in a class of their own when it comes to nootropics, and the scientific research backs them up. First, let’s take a look at what the studies show when it comes to ashwagandha… One study found that the herb significantly improved memory and executive function as well […]

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