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What are nootropics and do they really boost your brain?

  • Written by: Nenad Naumovski, Professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Canberra
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Humans have long been searching for a “magic elixir” to make us smarter, and improve our focus and memory. This includes traditional Chinese medicine used thousands of years ago to improve cognitive function.

Now we have nootropics, also known as smart drugs, brain boosters or cognitive enhancers.

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