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Pharmacological Cognitive Enhancement

Meaning

Pharmacological Cognitive Enhancement refers to the use of targeted compounds, including prescription medications, nutraceuticals, and bio-identical hormones, to improve executive functions, memory, focus, and overall mental performance in healthy individuals or those with subclinical cognitive decline. This strategy is distinct from treating a diagnosed pathology, aiming instead to optimize existing neural circuitry and metabolic pathways for peak intellectual output. In the hormonal wellness domain, this often involves judiciously balancing neurosteroids and neurotransmitter precursors to support brain energy and synaptic health. The ethical use of these agents is a critical consideration in clinical practice.