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Mental Performance Supplements

Meaning

Mental performance supplements are a broad category of non-prescription compounds, which include classical nootropics, adaptogenic botanicals, and highly targeted micronutrients, marketed and utilized for the purpose of acutely or chronically enhancing specific cognitive attributes. These supplements are designed with the aim of improving working memory capacity, speeding up reaction time, enhancing sustained attention, and optimizing overall brain energy utilization in otherwise healthy individuals. Clinical interest lies specifically in discerning the evidence-based and effective agents from those with purely anecdotal or unsubstantiated support.