Smart drugs are pharmaceutical agents developed to improve cognitive performance. Often referred to as nootropics, these molecules have the capacity to augment attention, concentration, memory, learning, and the brain’s overall cognitive capacity. Smart drugs have been studied extensively, with noteworthy focus and advancement in the area of pharmaceutical compounds that possess the ability to provide enhanced neural plasticity, increased cerebral blood flow, and neuromodulation. As such, they have become an increasingly popular choice for those seeking to fuel their mental performance.

See also: microdosing, peak performance, magical thinking, delta wave, nitric oxide