What are Nootropics?

Put simply, nootropics are brain-boosters. They are ingredients that  enhance cognitive performance and support brain health. They are  sometimes called ‘smart drugs’ or ‘cognitive enhancers’.

The term nootropic is used to describe to any natural or synthetic substance that has been shown to have a positive impact on mental skills. Different nootropics can work in work in different ways, and can produce a range of benefits including helping memory, focus, attention, motivation, relaxation, mood, alertness, stress resistance and more. 

Nootropics have grown in popularity, especially for gamers in an ever-increasing competitive environment, where people are looking to gain a competitive advantage. The  term nootropic was first coined by Romanian psychologist and chemist Corneliu Giurgea. He combined the Greek words for ‘mind’ and ‘turn’. In English, the literal translation would be something like ‘mind-turner’. 

However, the history of brain-boosting brews and herbs goes back thousands of years. Indian Ayurvedic medicine, known for adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, dates back several thousand years. It is also known that Ancient Egyptians catalogued hundreds of substances as stimulants, sedatives, narcotics, and hypnotics.

Adaptogen is the name given to specific herbs and plant extracts that can help deal with stress. They are called adaptogens because of their ability to ‘adapt’ their function according to the specific needs of the body. Many adaptogenic herbs have a long history in Indian and Chinese  traditions, and while each adaptogen may act in a different way on the whole they help your body handle stress.

At Play Beyond, we navigate the latest research and blend the most relevant ingredients to create powerful supplements that meet the needs of gamers.

To put it short, a nootropic safely supports and improves brain performance.