Nootropics: what they are, how they work and whether or not to drink

What is nootropics

Nootropics - means which activate the metabolism in the nerve cells and improving mental processes.

Such drugs are being developed for patients with neurological problems. For example, for those who suffered stroke, Epilepsy or Alzheimer's disease. They need to protect the brain from damage and spur nerve cells to live on the same level as that of healthy people.

If you read the instructions to drugs, it turns out that the person who takes nootropics, think fast, better learning, stores information and easier to tolerate high loads and stresses.

Therefore nootrops so interested students during the session and only healthy people who dream to disperse own brain and work in turbo mode.

Alyosha thought and did not know what to wish. If I gave him one more time, it may be, and to come up with something pretty; but because it seemed impolite to make wait for the king, he hastened to answer.

- I would have wanted - he said - that, having never learned, I always knew his lesson, which do not I asked.

Antony Pogorelsky, "Black chicken, or Living Underground"

Nootropics are different. First of all the present and not veryModern approach to the treatment of psychopathological disorders and somatovegetativnyh..

• These (true) - those whose main task - to improve mnemic and cognitive functions. They pumped the brain, and nothing else is not doing.
• Not really nootropics. This drug with a mixed action. For example, some sedatives and anticonvulsants help to think faster and more productive.

Full and there is no standard classification because nootrops not always find even medications.

How do nootropics

Many nootropics act on neurotransmitters. These are substances with which communicate with each other nerve cells. Nootropics affect dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin, acetylcholine. The drug activates all this chemistry to the neurons was more convenient and easier in the brain communicate with each other.

nootropics also protect nerve cells from damage and eliminate the lack of oxygen, and at the same time and just increase blood flow and metabolism in tissues. In such circumstances, the nerve cells work better.

The methods depend on the group to which the preparation isModern ideas of neuroprotective drugs. :

1. Pyrrolidine derivatives. The most popular - piracetam. It operates, improving blood flow and increasing the metabolic processes in the brain. Activates neurotransmitters.
2. DMAE derivatives. Enhance acetylcholine - a neurotransmitter that is directly responsible for the cognitive functions, that is for learning.
3. Pyridoxine derivatives - pyritinol. Increases blood flow in the brain and metabolism.
4. Derivatives and analogs of gamma-aminobutyric acid. This is also a neurotransmitter, but he answers for peace. They were invented to defeat stressBut it does not inhibit the reaction, as conventional sedatives.
5. Cerebrovascular means. For example, an extract of Ginkgo biloba - wood, resistant to all the world. It is assumed that the brain from this extract will be as stableEstablishing Natural Nootropics. .
6. Neuropeptides and their analogs. Such preparations we used the ambulance used in the MOE, is used in the treatment of strokes. Say exactly how it works, no one can - the instructions say that the original.
7. Amino acids, and substances that affect the excitatory amino acid systems. Help to cope with cases under stress.
8. The 2-mercaptobenzimidazole. Help supply the brain with oxygen and withstand extreme pressures and impacts.
9. Vitamin-like agent. For example, idebenone is to improve the blood supply to the brain tissues.
10. Polypeptides and organic composites. As part of the preparations - amino acids peptity. Like proteins are used for the growth of brain nerve cells. Drugs contribute to the growth and preservation of neurons, causing patients should improve memory, ability to concentrate.

Action at nootropov cumulative, that is accumulated. To stir up the biochemical processes need a few days to several weeks, depending on the drug. Therefore drink nootropics courses. Swallow the tablet before a big meeting or exam pointless, except that to start this month.

And then, if you believe all these nootropics.

Are the general nootropics

And here is the big question. Nootropics studied badly, no one knows exactly how they work. Because studies are consistent with the principles of evidence-based medicine, according Nootropil not. Those that are not sufficiently ambitious - a few dozen people involved in themCiticoline Combination Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial..

This is due to the fact that abroad, where such research is the norm, nootropics - dietary supplements, they are not considered as medicines.

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Antony Pogorelsky, "Black chicken, or Living Underground"

Russian studies a lot, but these are studies that focus on the application in practice of a particular drug. That is, the doctor prescribes a drug to a number of patients and concludes, helped or not. Drawbacks to this approach are many, the main - this is not the standard of evidence based medicine. And at the same time in many of these reports on the successful use clearly visible hand of the producer, ie advertising.

Even in clinical observationsPiracetam and piracetam-like drugs: from basic science to novel clinical applications to CNS disorders. mixed reviewsBeneficial effects of glycine (bioglycin) on memory and attention in young and middle-aged adults. . Some patients have improved, but minorThe efficacy and safety of Cerebrolysin in patients with epilepsy who have cognitive impairment..

Most of the violations, which must be treated with nootropics, refer to the higher nervous activity. Researchers and doctors can fix only external results: how man has become crucial test, he started to talk, learn, and so on. It is impossible to say exactly why the subject has not coped with the task: because nootrop did not load or because today it is more concerned with the fate of the beloved hamster. Many of the indicators are subjective. Some of the patients notice a reaction, and some do not.

Until a double-blind, placebo-controlled studies have not proven that nootropics work some improvements in patients can be blamed on the placebo effect, or the effect of other medicines and factorPiracetam. An overview of its pharmacological properties and a review of its therapeutic use in senile cognitive disorders.. If you have been after taking nootropics think better, I do not know whether to blame nootrop or your belief in what you now become smarter.

My personal experience only confirms all the doubts. Nootropics subscribed, medication helped. Here are just besides nootropov had to make a lot more, to rest on the sick and to pass a bunch of fizprotsedur.

Is it dangerous to be treated nootropami

Nootropics have very few side effects. Some drugs in the instructions and did nothing written except local reactions. It seems to be good, but it makes more time to think: act Are they at all?

But let's be honest: from taking nootropics are undesirable effects, mainly related with the nervous system, - excitement, headache, dizziness.

Alesha became a terrible prankster. Not having the need to repeat the lessons that he was asked, he was at the time when the other children were preparing for class, doing pranks, and this idleness even more spoiled his temper.

Antony Pogorelsky, "Black chicken, or Living Underground"

One of the most common side effects - withdrawal. In sharp cancellation preparations body begins to suffer. Effect is manifested in different ways: a headache, dizziness, confusion, irritability, insomnia and so on.

Therefore, the course of many nootropics finish smoothly, even if the effect is not felt by them.

To drink or not to drink nootropics

The maximum that will make nootrop (if you do) - activates receptors that deliver substances or improve blood circulation. Perhaps you will be easier to learn new information, but from the new drugs do not appear gyrus.

Alyosha blushed, then turned pale, blushed again, began to knead his hands, tears in his fear welled up in his eyes... all in vain! He could not utter a single word, because, relying on hemp seed, he did not even looked at the book.

Antony Pogorelsky, "Black chicken, or Living Underground"

Healthy people nootrops practically does not work, unless you get some side effects. Generally difficult to imagine why a healthy person need medication, which do not have the evidence base.

If you want to jump over your head, Suck brain available means:

• Learn, then the brain will train.
• Relax, then you will not need stimulants.
• Exercise, it will replace all drugs that improve blood circulation.
• Stop sticks in social networks and prokrastinirovat, productivity grow without nootropics.

If you can not concentrate, you do not remember, do not sleep and could hardly absorb information, change the mode and run up to the doctor who will find the cause and pick up treatment.

Remember, if your doctor will not prescribe nootropics - it's a good doctor.