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The power of nootropics in the cognitive system

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The nootropics are compounds of natural origin or produced in the laboratory that can stimulate the cognitive system and improve mental performance in people considered healthy.

This is interesting in moments of high mental load, either by work activity, exams, oppositions, etc.

Over the years, they have gained popularity, especially nootropic products of natural origin, and are increasingly used more frequently focused to increase our memory capacity, intelligence, motivation, encouragement and creativity.

In the market we can find different products with the highest quality of manufacture, of natural origin and different variations in their composition depending on the benefit we are looking for.

In this article, we tell you the main characteristics of these natural components known as nootropics and the response they make about our body.

What are nootropics?

Although the term nootropic may seem strange or sound too scientific, we are talking about compounds, many of them of natural origin, that stimulate our body to cover the needs of our daily activity.

These compounds can be medicines, supplements, nutraceuticals, or even natural foods, providing an additional stimulus to our capabilities. Whether its cognitive activity, alertness, creativity or a long etcetera.

Its function is to increase the dilation of blood vessels, have neuroprotective and neurodegenerative properties, increase the availability of supplies in the brain or stimulate neuronal development, known as neurogenesis.

Far further than some may think, most of these substances are not considered drugs or prescription medications.

For example, we can find stimulating activity in different medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables. Many of these elements are being studied today for their possible implications for serious diseases such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s.

Nootropic coffee

Some references to these compounds

The list of substances classified as nootropics is very long, and you don’t have to go too far or look for foreign or scientific compounds. In fact, it is more than likely that, in your day to day, you consume some of them.

Do we advance one? Coffee.

This is the list of some natural substances that stimulate our body.

Caffeine

This compound can be found naturally in coffee, cocoa, tea, kola nuts or guarana. Its functionality is based on blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, which reduces our feeling of being tired.

Beta-phenyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid

This substance, which is still under investigation, can stimulate the feeling of relaxation and increase our mood.

Theanine

This natural compound is considered an amino acid, and we find it mainly in tea. One of its main characteristics is that it has a calming effect, without causing drowsiness, in addition to activating creativity by increasing alpha waves in the brain.

Creatine

This element is an amino acid that our body uses to make proteins. Although it is used by athletes, it also has brain-stimulating activity. Its activity is based on increasing the energy reserve in brain cells.

Ginseng

This medicinal plant whose components are extracted from the root stimulate brain function. Its consumption reduces brain fatigue and considerably increases brain performance.

Ginkgo biloba

The extract of this medicinal plant also has an effect on brain capacity. Its consumption activates memory and mental processing in healthy older adults. In addition, it reduces the high blood pressure associated with stress and reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels.


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