- Deanol (DMAE)
- Meclofenoxate
- Nicergoline
- Piracetam
- Pyritinol

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Nootropics or "smart drugs" are substances that are thought to improve cognition, learning, memory, etc. They are sometimes used to treat cognitive deficits or as a supplement, and are generally well-tolerated.

Nootropics

Malík, M., & Tlustoš, P. (2022). Nootropics as cognitive enhancers: Types, dosage and side effects of smart drugs. Nutrients, 14(16), 3367. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14163367

Nootropics as Cognitive Enhancers: Types, Dosage and Side Effects of Smart Drugs

Classical Nootropics

- Vinpocetine
- Naftidrofuryl
- Dihydroergotoxine

Brain Metabolism Increasing Substances

- Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
- Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
- Asiatic Pennywort (Centella asiatica)
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
- Water Hyssop (Bacopa monnieri)
- Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
- Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
- Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
- Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
- Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Plants with Potential Nootropic Effects

- Acetyl-L-carnitine
- Phosphatidylcholine (Lecithin)

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