Nootropics are touted as “smart drugs” meant to improve cognitive performance. But there’s a lot we still don’t know about them. If you’ve ever put in long hours studying for final exams or perfecting ...

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In an era of relentless productivity demands and cognitive optimization, the pursuit of mental performance enhancement has spawned a multibillion-dollar industry. While pharmaceutical “smart drugs” ...

Let's face it, who doesn't want to be sharper, more alert, and able to ace anything you want to do without having to get much sleep? Now, in addition to Ritalin and Adderall, there's a new crop of ...

Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic — a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function, or "smart drugs." However, within hours of consuming ...

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