What Are Nootropics?
Nootropics are nutrients, plant extracts and synthetics that support aspects of cognition such as focus, attention, memory, motivation and stress resilience.
They are not a single drug class.
Common groups include cholinergics (for example Alpha-GPC and CDP-Choline), amino acids (L-Theanine, N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine), adaptogens (Rhodiola, Lion’s Mane) and racetams.
As with any supplement, quality and dosing matter.
Look for products made in cGMP facilities with third-party testing to verify identity, potency and purity.
Results vary by individual and goal, and no product is a substitute for sleep, nutrition, hydration and movement.
If you are new, start with one simple, well-studied ingredient and evaluate how you feel over a couple of weeks before adding anything else.