How to Use nootropic in a Sentence
nootropic
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But how much of the promise of nootropics is science fact?
— Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023 -
For Burke and other brain hackers, the evidence for nootropics is strong enough.
— Sara Solovitch, Washington Post, 11 June 2017 -
Like all nootropics, Fladrafinil does come with some risk for negative side effects.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023 -
See, for instance, Jack Dorsey’s regimen of weekend fasts or Elon Musk’s use of nootropics.
— Barrett Swanson, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019 -
Its unique blend of brain-boosting nootropics, such as Lion’s Main and Rhodiola Rosea, are included in the 12-square bar.
— Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024 -
Will nootropics combat it one day, or will some of these experiments end badly?
— Laura Yan, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2018 -
Phenibut is one of the most popular and powerful nootropics available today.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023 -
They are known for manufacturing some of the highest quality nootropics anywhere in the world.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023 -
Caffeine is a nootropic, as is L-theanine, but functional and edible mushrooms are some of the best nootropics available.
— Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2023 -
Each 60-minute podcast session will be focused on supplements and nootropics, obviously, but watch out for the Russian judge!
— Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 30 Jan. 2024 -
This could produce the same effects as nootropics or smart drugs, but with fewer potential side effects, as the brain is stimulated directly.
— Dom Galeon, NBC News, 12 Oct. 2017 -
One recent craze in this area concerns nootropics: drugs or supplements that are supposed to improve cognitive function.
— Aaron E. Carroll, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2016 -
Try Uplift Coffee, the first bottled coffee made with the revolutionary Warm Brewing™ process and infused with a patented melange of brain-enhancing nootropics!
— Christopher Mims, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2018 -
An energy shot called Magic Mind, touting buzzy ingredients such as nootropics, lion’s-mane mushrooms, and the calming plant ashwagandha, is marketed as a path to a clear mind.
— Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024 -
Phenibut is a powerful nootropic with anxiolytic and sedative effects.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023 -
In particular, people with cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease may want to take a nootropic to slow cognitive decline and improve mental health.
— Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2022 -
Designed specifically for powerlifters, this pre workout contains a strong blend of stimulants and nootropics to help boost energy, focus, and endurance.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2023 -
Its unique blend of nootropics and caffeine provides a steady stream of energy and laser-sharp focus, without the jitters or crash commonly associated with other pre workout supplements.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2023 -
The medical community is skeptical of nootropics, and discourages their use.
— Richard Cooke, The New Republic, 3 Sep. 2019 -
That has been founder Jen Batchelor’s tack at Kin Euphorics, her non-alcoholic, functional beverage brand formulated with a blend of nootropics, adaptogens, and botanics.
— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2019 -
Brainhackers playing with nootropics tend to be overachieving type-A personalities not afraid to experiment, using themselves as lab rats.
— Laura Yan, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2018 -
Awakened Futures encouraged that attitude by handing out nootropics to every entrant.
— Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, 8 June 2019 -
And in general, consumers are open to reducing stress, improving cognitive function, and improving their wellbeing through plants and herbs (think: adaptogens, mushrooms, and nootropics).
— Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Feb. 2023 -
This year, nootropics have gone thoroughly mainstream by intersecting with other powerful consumer trends.
— Kaitlyn Tiffany, Vox, 8 July 2019 -
This powerful nootropic can help with focus, learning, clarity, alertness and memory recall.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2022 -
Vinh Ngo, a San Francisco family practice doctor who specializes in hormone therapy, has become familiar with piracetam and other nootropics through a changing patient base.
— Sara Solovitch, Washington Post, 11 June 2017 -
However, the focus has mostly been on daytime supplements, leaving nighttime nootropics largely unnoticed.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2023 -
The result is an effective natural adderall alternative which provides the mental energy boost of a potent caffeine pill with the cognitive enhancement and motivation support of a daily nootropic.
— Dallas News, 24 July 2022 -
Bright Brain Absolute Focus is a high quality nootropic that promotes energy, learning, memory, focus, and overall mental performance.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022 -
The drinks boasts health beneficial ingredients like organic teas, fruit extracts, antioxidants, adaptogens, and nootropics like passion flower & lion’s mane extract.
— Jasmine Browley, Essence, 11 Mar. 2024
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