Top 8 Best Smart Drugs (Nootropics) Review, benefits and Side Effects

Smart drugs are organic or synthetic substances that are consumed to improve brain performance in human beings. These drugs are used in modern society to improve and boost memory, intelligence focus, creativity, and also as a source of motivation.

Here’s a glimpse at some of the best smart drugs and how they improve brain performance.

 

Caffeine

This is the most used psychoactive compound globally, it naturally occurs in cocoa, kola nuts, tea, and guarana. It is also added to a wide range of medications and soft drinks. It can be consumed as a supplement on its own and when combined with other substances.

Caffeine makes you feel less tired by blocking adenosine receptors which are responsible for making people rest due to fatigue. Minimum to moderate consumption of caffeine (50-500mg) improves your attention, decreases your reaction time, and finally increases your alertness. A low to moderate intake mostly works perfectly for people who are fatigued.

Summary

Caffeine makes you feel less tired by blocking adenosine receptors which are responsible for making people rest due to fatigue. Minimum to moderate consumption of caffeine (50-500mg) improves your attention, decreases your reaction time, and finally increases your alertness.

Creatine

Creatine is an amino acid that the body makes use of to make proteins. It is a common supplement that is used to improve muscle growth and brain performance. Once creatine enters the brain it fuses with phosphate in the brain hence creating molecules that the brain uses to fuel its cells.

An increase in the availability of energy in the brain cells improves short term memory and reasoning capacity especially for stressed up individuals and vegetarians. Consumption of minimum quantities of creatine (5 grams per day) is safe for consumption without any negative effects.

Summary

Creatine is an amino acid that the body makes use of to make proteins. It’s a common supplement that is used to improve muscle growth and brain performance.

Nicotine

This is a naturally occurring substance that is found in a variety of plants, more so tobacco. Nicotine is among the compounds that make cigarettes very addictive.it is consumed via the skin or through nicotine gum. Statistics have proven nicotine contains smart drug effects such as boosted attention and alertness mostly for people with short attention spans.

 

It has been found effective in improving motor function, additionally, chewing nicotine gum has bee found to better handwriting speed and fluidity. caution and moderation is advised as nicotine is highly addictive, however, nicotine consumption is justifiable if one is trying to quit smoking.

Summary

This is a naturally occurring substance that is found in a variety of plants, more so tobacco. Nicotine is among the compounds that make cigarettes very addictive.

Noopet

Noopet is a synthetic nootropic that is purchased as a supplement. The effects of this smart drug can be felt within minutes, unlike natural nootropics. This drug speeds up the brains functioning by speeding up the rate at which it retrieves memories by increasing the levels of (BDNF) a substance that promotes the growth of brain cells.

Noopet ha bee found useful in promoting quick recovery to patients with brain injuries. Further studies are still being carried out to establish how healthy individuals could benefit from this drug.

Summary

Noopet is a synthetic nootropic that is purchased as a supplement. The effects of this smart drug can be felt within minutes, unlike other the naturally occuring nootropics.

Piracetam

Piracetam is another synthetic drug whose molecular structure is similar to that of Noopet. It is useful in improving memory for aged individuals with mental decline issues. It also has the capacity to improve memory for healthy individuals.

Summary

Piracetam is another synthetic drug whose molecular structure is similar to that of noopet. It's useful in improving memory for aged individuals with mental decline issues.

Phenotropil

Phenotropil is a smart drug that is also referred to as phenylpiracetam. It is a nootropic that is widely available as an over the counter supplement.

It has a similarity in structure to that of Noopet and Paracetam. It promotes quick brain recovery from injuries like stroke, trauma, and epilepsy. Some further research found out that it slightly enhanced memory for individuals with memory issues. 

Summary

Phenotropil is a smart drug that is also referred to as phenylpiracetam. It is a nootropic that is widely available as an over the counter supplement.

 

Amphetamines (Adderall)

Adderall is a prescription smart drug that has highly stimulating amphetamines. It is prescribed to treat (ADHD)Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy but it is increasingly taken by healthy individuals to improve attention and focus. The amphetamines found in Adderall improve attentiveness and makes individuals feel awake and optimistic about life.

Research has proven that Adderall significantly improved people’s ability to control their behavior and improved short term memory. Depending on the dosage and type of pill prescribed its effects can last up to 12 hours. Aderall is mostly consumed by college students as smart drugs.

Anxiety and sweating Side effects of Adderall, recreational overdosage of Adderall can cause a heart attack especially when mixed with alcohol. Evidence confirming Adderall boosts mental performance is overwhelming but it should be consumed with moderation.

Summary

Adderall is a prescription smart drug that has highly stimulating amphetamines. It is prescribed to treat (ADHD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy but it is increasingly taken by healthy individuals to improve attention and focus.

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Ritalin is among the drugs that are responsible for ADHD and narcolepsy management. It is a stimulant that increases dopamine and amphetamines production. It improves short term memory, information processing speed, and also improvement of attention span.

It may cause impaired decision making if consumed in large quantities. Like Adderall, it is mostly consumed by individuals aged between 18 and 30. Common side effects of Ritalin are Headache and lack of appetite.

 

Summary

Ritalin is among the drugs that are responsible for ADHD and narcolepsy management. It is a stimulant that increases dopamine and amphetamines production.

Bottom line 

Nootropic effects include alertness, attentiveness, increased concentration span, stress relief, improved brain performance and they also boost intelligence. These smart pill effects can also be replicated through the use of natural means such as exercise, yoga, and meditation. Consumption of these pills should be on a moderate dosage to avoid intense negative effects. Feel free to tell us your experience of these drugs o the comment section below.