Have you seen the film Limitless with Bradley Cooper? His character is an out-of-work writer with writer’s block who loses his girlfriend and sees no future until he is offered the designer pill NZT-48. After taking it, he starts to use 100% of his mind, learns to play the … [Read more...]

As you explore the world of nootropics, you’ll no doubt come across the phrase ‘smart drugs’. This term is often used interchangeably with the phrase nootropic, so are they the same thing? The simple answer is no, they’re not. The confusion comes about because both groups … [Read more...]

Most nootropics have proved their worth (see Natural Nootropics That Work), but the jury is still out on, or critical of, a few others. Here we look at some that haven’t yet conclusively demonstrated their nootropic potential. It is important to note that inclusion here … [Read more...]

Let’s cover the obvious first, shall we? As I said in our introduction to nootropics, nootropic herbs, supplements and drugs CANNOT, repeat cannot, give you a higher IQ or a smarter intellect. Nothing in life comes that easy (and if anyone says that it does, don’t give them your … [Read more...]

I like to be in tip top form and that extends to my brain too. I’d like to think that a healthy diet, avoidance of alcohol, regular exercise and memory games do the trick, but sometimes I feel in need of an extra boost. For that I use nootropic supplements, compounds that can … [Read more...]