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People were using plants to supplement their brain health and protection since the recorded history, but the modern natural nootropics were discovered more recently. Natural supplements for the brain, also known as natural nootropics, are products that are used to improve concentration and memory, reduce insomnia and mental stress, increase attention, motivation, mental energy, minimize the effects of brain aging, etc. Nootropics are also known as ’’smart drugs’’, but they fall into two categories: synthetic and natural.

 

An important step was the identification of natural nootropics with positive effects on the brain.

 

There are some natural nootropics from plants: Huperzine A, Bacopa Monnieri, Vinpocetine, Ginkgo Biloba, Ashwagandha, etc. Even fish oil, grape seed extract, yerba mate and licorice are natural nootropics.

 

Huperzine A – natural plant extract that blocks the production of acetylcholinesterase and control it when it’s too much of it, increase concentration and focus.

 

Bacopa Monnieri - a natural compound that has been used in anti-aging formulas, improves memory, also used by ancient cultures all over the world.

 

Vinpocetine - a natural supplement that improves brain oxygenation by increasing the blood flow.

 

Ginkgo Biloba – the popular natural nootropic - increase memory, improves circulation, elevates mood and creates a feeling of mental clarity and alertness associated with learning, also used in ancient Chinese medicine.

 

Ashwagandha – medicinal herb that combats insomnia and arthritis.

 

Natural nootropics stimulate the brain functions by increasing the productions of neurotransmitters. The more neurotransmitters you have, the more your brain health will improve.

 

Some natural nootropics have the effect of increasing the blood flow that goes to the brain and provides more oxygen, nutrients and glucose and you have the ability to memorize easier and concentrate better. This kind of nootropic is mostly used by students because it has immediate effects.

 

They are also protective because it affects the neurotransmitters associated with slowing the aging process and fight against memory loss or other diseases like Alzheimer and Parkinson.

 

Maintaining an excellent neural health is the key for a healthy memory function even as we age.

 

Natural supplements for the brain have a lot of benefits: improve memory, enhance overall cognition, increase energy, reduce anxiety, but that doesn’t mean that they are always safer than synthetic supplements.

 

Conclusion

 

There is no single best natural supplement for the brain because it depends on many factors like balanced and healthy alimentation, how much time you sleep, exercise or the environment.

 

Every person is different, and so is its brain, so what works for a person, does not necessary work for everybody. All the natural supplements are good for the brain, but you can also combine or mix several plants and herbs for having better results. The most important thing is to follow the recommended dosage and always make sure to ask a specialist before starting to have a supplements routine. Natural supplements for the brain were tested for thousands of years, and it’s proven that they provide an overall good health and sharp mind, a good feeling with long lasting effects.

 

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23709409

 

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23887448

 

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Uploaded on September 8, 2016