5 Nootropics for Super Women you need to try

Much like how actor Bradley Cooper played a character who took a pill and his focus went from zero to 100 in the movie “Limitless,” there are some saying the effects of these supplements are nonfiction. Countless users on Reddit swear by these pills, heralding benefits from “increased focus” to “mental stimulation.”

“Nootropics are also known as smart drugs. They're cognitive enhancers, in other words, they make your brain work better, faster and harder,” says Miguel Toribio-Mateas, Clinical Neuroscientist and Registered Nutritionist mBANT.

It all sounds a tad quick fix-y—but don’t confuse your nootropics. There are two types, the synthetic kind and the natural kind.

Contrary to popular opinion, Toribio-Mateas points out that the latter isn’t necessarily made, rather occur naturally in foods, vitamins and minerals. “They’re not always drugs, rather some are in food supplements. Some are herbal or botanical, in other words, they come from a plant.”

And importantly, they are enhancers, not fixers: nootropics should be taken to enhance memory, focus and brain function, not to fix it.

Nootropics generally have a few purposes:

  • Boost memory
  • Improve brain function
  • Increase concentration
  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Promote relaxation and creativity

Sources of nootropics you may have heard of include:

  • Caffeine
  • St. John's Wort
  • Ashwagandha
  • Zinc
  • Turmeric
  • Green tea
  • White tea
  • Fish oil
  • Folate
  • Vitamins B6
  • Vitamins B12

DO THEY ACTUALLY WORK?

Although you can’t generalise for all nootropics as there are many hundreds of different strains, there’s actually plenty of studies indicating their effectiveness. 

Nootropics stacks, or pills, are mixes of different components and can include different ingredients from caffeine and L-Theanine -- a type of amino acid -- to herbal supplements to the brain-boosting supplement, piracetam.

In the List below we are Listing our Best Nootropics for our Melanin Queens so check Them Out: 

Chaga is traditionally used to balance energy and support a healthy immune system*. It’s high in antioxidant properties and beta-glucans, and is known to help reduce fatigue and increase mental sharpness.*

                                                                                    

 Ashwagandha In addition to helping the body adapt to stress, ashwagandha has many benefits for women including gentle hormone balancing, and reproductive support. It also assists with improving mood and supporting cognitive function.

Maca is a nutrient-dense root with adaptogenic and antioxidant properties, prized for its ability to help increase energy and endurance. Raw Maca is a powerful mood booster that helps support healthy sexual energy and libido.

 L-Theanine is an amino acid with potent anxiety-fighting effects. While it might sound like a chemical you've never heard of, you've probably consumed L-theanine if you've ever had a soothing cup of tea. Tea made from the camellia sinensis plant, including black, green, white, oolong, puerh, and purple teas, as well as certain types of mushrooms, are all high in L-Theanine, the Pills below contain a Mix of caffeine and MCT Oil sourced from 100% Coconuts helps to provide Natural Energy, Focus, Attention, and L-Theanine to  Soothe any jitters that may happen from caffeine.

Alpha Brain is crafted with earth-grown nutrients like Bacopa, Cat's Claw, Oat Straw, and Huperzia Serrata to help you realize your limitless potential.

                                       

Bullet Proof Coffee:  Is a trademarked recipe created by Dave Asprey that consists of coffee, grass-fed butter, and MCT oil. It’s favored by low carb diet enthusiasts and purported to boost energy and reduce appetite, among other benefits. Alongside a healthy diet, Bulletproof coffee may help you lose weight and increase your energy levels. If you find that this morning drink improves your well-being and quality of life, perhaps it's worth the decreased nutrient load. 

Damiana Tea : There’s evidence that damiana herb has a very long history of use as a natural aphrodisiac and relaxant in Central and South America, dating back to the time of the ancient Aztecs, Mayans and Guaycura who lived in modern-day Mexico.

It contains a number of active ingredients that can positively impact functions of the endocrine and nervous systems. In herbal medicine, damiana is used to both relax the body and improve energy levels at the same time.