Abstract

NEURO STIMULANTS COGNITIVE ENHANCERS AS NOOTROPICS IN MULTI TASK HECTIC SCHEDULE

Shivani J. Patel, Krupa K. Patel, Mona S. Patel, Md. Abdullah Hil Baky Rupak,
Yash B. Patel, Astha P. Sanyal, Charmi P. Patel and Prof. Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen*

Abstract

Cognitive enhancers are a little-known class of supplements and drugs that can actually increase the brain’s performance on key intellectual measurements. These cognitive supplements are also known as smart drugs and are referred to in the scientific community as “Nootropics”. Cognitive enhancers supply the brain with higher levels of neurotransmitters and stimulate important receptors to improve memory, learning, reasoning, attention and mood. The result is optimization of certain basic mental functions and higher scores of fluid intelligence. While cognitive enhancers are still viewed as science fiction by most of the general public, there is extensive research from neuroscience and clinical trials that backs up their effectiveness.

Keywords: Cognition, Neuro stimulants, Nootropics, Nutraceuticals, Racetams, DHA, AMPA.