Nootropics

Examining the Effects of Methylphenidate, Modafinil, Caffeine as Cognitive Enhancers in Healthy Adults

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Stimulants like caffeine, methylphenidate, and modafinil have repeatedly been shown to boost cognitive abilities such as attention, focus, and memory in healthy individuals. A new study provides insight into the underlying brain mechanisms of this cognitive enhancement effect. Key Facts: All three stimulants (caffeine, methylphenidate, modafinil) enhanced performance across different memory tasks Stimulants increased functional …

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Cognitive Enhancement with Smart Drugs to Optimize Brain Performance? Exploring the Potential

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Researchers explore various drug compounds and their potential to enhance human cognition, including attention, learning, and higher-order thinking. While some progress has been made, many questions remain. Key Facts: Several drug compounds show potential to mildly enhance some cognitive functions like attention, learning, and memory. These include stimulants, wakefulness agents, and compounds that affect memory …

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Nicotine: Cognitive Enhancement or Normalization of Deficits?

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Smoking remains a major public health issue. Nicotine, the primary addictive component of tobacco, may enhance cognition but also drives continued use. Understanding nicotine’s effects on the brain is key for developing better interventions. Key facts: Nicotine enhances functions like attention, motor skills, and memory but mechanisms remain unclear. Genetic variations predict responses to nicotine’s …

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Medium Chain Triglycerides Boost Cognition & Memory in Healthy Older Adults

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A new systematic review published in BMC Geriatrics suggests that supplementing with medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) may provide cognitive benefits for older adults without dementia. MCTs are a type of fatty acid found in foods like coconut oil and palm kernel oil that may help provide the brain with an alternative energy source. Key Facts: MCT …

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Low Doses of Caffeine: One Cup of Coffee Alters Brain Waves to Enhance Cognition

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A new study finds that drinking a small amount of caffeine in the morning may improve alertness, memory, and attention in healthy young men. The caffeine dose was equivalent to about one cup of coffee. Key Facts: 25 healthy young men drank either a placebo or 50 mg of caffeine (amount in a cup of …

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