If you aren’t familiar with the term nootropic, you can expect to hear it more in the coming years.
Nootropics are substances that exert a beneficial effect on a person’s brain function, specifically in healthy people (versus those with specific medical conditions). Referred to as “cognitive enhancers,” “smart drugs,” “memory enhancers,” or “brain boosters” — they are intended to support mental performance.
The term “nootropic” stems from a chemical that meets specific conditions — enhancing memory, helping support brain function, and protecting the brain with relative safety. Today, the term is used more broadly and may include naturally-occurring or synthetic “cognitive enhancers.”…