Nootropics are referred to as smart drugs, memory enhancers or intelligence enhancers and the term is derived from the greek nous meaning mind and trepein which means to bend. Some examples can be found at EinsteinsFocus.com. They have stimulating effects on the brain by increasing the oxygen supply and nutrition.

The process of improving concentration can be obtained by using substances that are active on the brain. Such substances are ginseng, rhodiola rosea, DMAE, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6. Ginseng is a plant that has a special effect by prolonging the effect of noradrenaline and giving a boost of energy. Rhodiola rosea is another plant that is scientifically proven to increase the energy when fatigue kicks in and calming down the body when stress factors appear. This beneficial effect is due to the fact that Rhodiola rosea has the same outcome as ginseng, prolonging the activity of neurotransmitters. In Rhodiola rosea’s case, the neurotransmitter is the dopamine, who will have a longer action on the nerve cell.

Serotonin is another neurotransmitter involved in the mood regulation, and by influencing this system, you can achieve a better mood. Some of the best-known serotonergic substances are curcumin, piperine and l-theanine.

Adaptogenes are the substances that manage to protect the body from the non-specific stress, increasing the general resistance of the body. A few examples of adaptogens are found in ginseng, rhodiola rosea, ginkgo biloba or bacopa monnieri. The mechanism of their actions is very complex. Gingko biloba and bacopa both sharpen the mind, improving mental clarity and giving a more clear feeling in the head.

Gabaergic substances have an inhibitory action on the brain, relieving it from the stress a conferring a sensation of relaxation. L-theanine is one example of the gabaergic class that gives a focused, yet comfortable feeling.

Last, but not least, the vasodilators such as ginkgo biloba have a positive influence on the selective attention, short-term memory and overall functioning of the brain.

Nootropic drugs are specially designed for students and professionals or any other person interested in improving concentration and memory. It contains a great variety of active ingredients that were described before, like the famous ginseng, ginkgo biloba and rhodiola rosea, but also less known but very powerful components like alpha-GPC, huperzine-A, phosphatidyl serine, l-theanine, bacopa monnieri, green tea and DMAE.

By taking it and carefully choosing the brand, you will be getting maximum activity from your brain. Due to the powerful formulas, the effects last through the whole day.