nootropic
noun
no·o·tro·pic
ˌnō-ə-ˈtrō-pik 
: a substance that enhances cognition and memory and facilitates learning
nootropic
adjective
Examples of nootropic in a Sentence
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Its unique blend of brain-boosting nootropics, such as Lion’s Main and Rhodiola Rosea, are included in the 12-square bar.
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Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
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
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
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
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
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
But how much of the promise of nootropics is science fact?
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023
Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
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
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
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
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
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
But how much of the promise of nootropics is science fact?
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023
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nootropic
1 of 2 adjective
no·o·tro·pic
ˌnō-ə-ˈtrō-pik, -ˈträp-ik
: of, relating to, or promoting the enhancement of cognition and memory and the facilitation of learning
nootropic drugs
nootropic
2 of 2 noun
: a nootropic substance and especially a drug
called also smart drug
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