Cognitive Enhancement with Nootropics

No one can argue, nootropics is the way to go for cognitive enhancement . But just what are nootropics? depending on who you listen to, there are two very distinct opinions on what nootropics are. In one corner there are those that  argue a nootropic substance is one that stimulates the brain. Regardless of how long a period.  In the other corner we have those that argue cognitive enhancement must be through an increase in neural capacity. Both argue that theirs is the smart drug

Defining a Nootropic
I don't doubt for one minute that the food and drugs industry will hijack the word nootropics if they get a whiff of our money. So let's draw a line in the sand. They can have the word stimulant. That we will give them. We will also concede that a nootropic will not produce any noticeable cognitive enhancement effects immediately upon ingestion. The "cocaine effect" is theirs to keep.

A nootropic on the other hand will provide cognitive enhancement by different means. Primarily by stimulating the growth of new neurons.Also by increasing oxygen supply to the brain but without ramping up the old ticker.  Essentially an increase in brain capacity.

The most obvious criteria for a nootropic must be that it is non-addictive, which arguably eliminates all stimulants at the very first hurdle. Below is a list of some basic qualifying criteria for any nootropic. Any substance that does not possess all of these (and more) is out of the window, or at least off the menu.

1. Protect the brain from physical and mental injury
2. Enhance learning capacity, even under pressure
3. Enhance memory and learning
4. Is capable of passing the blood brain barrier
5. Increase the brains metabolism of glucose (not short term)
6. Increase oxygen flow to the brain (not short term)
7. Not have any short term effect upon heart rate
8. Must have zero to very low toxicity
9. No increase in size of blood vessels (vasodilation)

Smart Drugs For Dumb asses?

The chemicals involved in cognitive thought

need replenishing, obviously, at least where Red Sox supporters are concerned, some more than others. Most often these chemicals are made in the brain. From primary parts, these must invariably come from our diet, or at least from dietary supplements and medication. As the chemicals become depleted, so the chances for the proverbial cock ups increase, along with increased response times, lack of coordination and slowed response times. Last but not least there’s the mood aspect, which accounts for us flying off the handle and blaming everyone but ourselves for our failings. So, as you can see, it’s not gonna do us any harm to clue up on these little fellas.