nootropic
noun
no·o·tro·pic
ˌnō-ə-ˈtrō-pik 
: a substance that enhances cognition and memory and facilitates learning
nootropic
adjective
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Its key ingredients, Lion’s Mane and Rhodiola Rosea, are nootropics that can help activate your brain’s receptors, keeping you alert and providing intense mental clarity.
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Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Two of the latest to generate a buzz are adaptogens, which are plants and mushrooms that have been shown to help the body respond to stress and fatigue, and nootropics, which are natural or synthetic cognitive enhancers like caffeine, gingko and amino acids.
—Louise Dixon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
Supplements can help provide additional vitamins, minerals, herbs, or nootropics that boost brain health but can’t replace a healthy diet.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
In addition to nootropics, the blueberry extract provides an antioxidant boost while vitamins B6 and B12 work together to regulate homocysteine metabolism.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Two of the latest to generate a buzz are adaptogens, which are plants and mushrooms that have been shown to help the body respond to stress and fatigue, and nootropics, which are natural or synthetic cognitive enhancers like caffeine, gingko and amino acids.
—Louise Dixon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024
Supplements can help provide additional vitamins, minerals, herbs, or nootropics that boost brain health but can’t replace a healthy diet.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
In addition to nootropics, the blueberry extract provides an antioxidant boost while vitamins B6 and B12 work together to regulate homocysteine metabolism.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Nootropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nootropic. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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nootropic
1 of 2 adjective
no·o·tro·pic
ˌnō-ə-ˈtrō-pik, -ˈträp-ik
: of, relating to, or promoting the enhancement of cognition and memory and the facilitation of learning
nootropic drugs
nootropic
2 of 2 noun
: a nootropic substance and especially a drug
called also smart drug
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