If you want a nutritional supplement to enhance your brain function — short-term memory, focus, creativity, mood, or motivation — look for a nootropic. What are nootropics? Nootropics affect the brain in different ways. Some influence your neurotransmitters. Others increase blood flow, oxygen, and nutrient levels in the brain. Others protect you from the effects of toxins and free radicals. Some even promote the growth of new neurons (brain cells) and brain cell connections that help you adapt to change. Natural vs. Synthetic Nootropics compounds are either natural or synthetic (human-engineered). Herbs and other plants, amino acids, and minerals all have nootropic uses. Most don't act as dramatically as synthetic ones — but that quick-acting benefit of synthetics often comes with numerous side effects. Natural products, in contrast, come with more overall health benefits because the nutrients are typically high in antioxidants and support the brain’s response to inflammation. Top Natural Nootropic Supplements - Caffeine - Ashwagandha - Bacopa monnieri - Ginkgo biloba - Mucuna pruriens - Rhodiola rosea - L-Theanine - BioPQQ - CoQ10 - Lithium Orotate - Calcium - Magnesium - Zinc So what's the best way to choose a natural nootropic? We've got some tips for you. Head to the link in our bio to learn more.