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What are Nootropics?
The Energy-Boosting Supplement you Need.
Nootropics are substances that power up the brain to improve performance. They can be synthetic or natural, and whilst these smart pills won’t give you superhuman abilities, they can help you feel more alert, improve memory, concentration, and your ability to learn. Basically, nootropics can fire you up with the much-needed energy and motivation to smash it in life. Although the term ‘nootropics’ is relatively new, having been coined in 1972, natural nootropic substances have been utilised by our ancestors for centuries. Believe it or not caffeine, nicotine and cannabidiol are all considered nootropics. There are many different types of nootropics available. At WillPowders, we rate the power of nature and the plentiful health benefits it provides; therefore, we’ll be looking at natural substances only, because nature knows best after all.
Why do People use Nootropics?
In the same way as the caffeine in your morning coffee wakes you up and makes you ready to face the day, nootropics can be used to give you greater control over your mental state, mood and cognitive abilities.
Benefits of nootropics:- Boosts productivity, motivation, concentration and mental alertness- Increases social ability, confidence, extroversion and verbal fluidity- Can be used in pre-workout mixes for extra energy- Supports brain health and stimulates the generation of new neurons- Improves mental wellbeing, eases anxiety and brightens your mood .
Why are nootropics the hot topic?
Sustained, reliable energy is the foundation on which excellence is built: when energy is lacking, so is motivation, focus, creativity, memory, good mood, and everything else that goes into being your best self.
Your brain makes up only 2% of your total body weight, but it burns a whopping 20% of your energy reserves. It’s easily the most energy-demanding organ in the body. So, it makes perfect sense that when your energy is low, your ability to perform and think clearly suffers. It’s called ‘brainpower’ for a reason; an energised brain drives peak mental performance, active thinking, fast mental processing, quick recall and mental clarity.
The secret to feeling sharp is making sure you’re optimising your available energy, and that’s where nootropics come in. Nootropics stimulate the release and processing of brain chemicals that increase physical stamina and mental capacity so you can work, play and smash through your kids’ homework without feeling exhausted.
Our Favourite Nootropics to Boost Physical and Mental Energy are…
Caffeine: this trusty old friend is a fast-acting stimulant that gives you a boost of energy, makes you feel less tired and improves alertness. Caffeine also increases feelings of motivation and improves mood when teamed with dopamine (L-dopa). It works brilliantly with Theanine, an amino acid that helps you with feelings of calm and could potentially be stress reducing [*].
Theanine is found in tea. It’s been found to increase alpha waves in the brain linked to creativity, and it has a calming effect without causing drowsiness. If you want to nootropics stack, 'the combination of L-theanine and caffeine is likely a safe and effective cognitive enhancer (*)
Glucuronolactone is used to build connective tissue. It boosts energy, reduces lethargy, and increases concentration and reaction time.
Choline Bitartrate is a precursor to the essential neurotransmitter acetylcholine (aka choline). Usually found in eggs, choline is essential for cognition, memory, sleep and for your brain to function properly. Choline increases brain energy, improves memory, and enhances your brain’s ability to repair damaged cell membranes. (*)
Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) is a precursor to Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is essential for cell energy, but unfortunately, NAD levels decline with age and with exposure to viruses.(*)
Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) supports brain, nerve and vision function. It’s important for cellular metabolism and the production of red blood cells. B12 helps your brain create more dopamine and serotonin, boosting mood, reducing anxiety and depression. (*)
Nootropic Stack
These are complimentary nootropic supplements or those designed to work synergistically. Each supplement has a different mechanism of action in your brain and body, and each supplement in your stack should support the other nootropics in your stack. At WillPowders, we have created two nootropic stacks to support you thrive, not just survive.
Introducing WillPowder’s Nootropic Stacks - Calm and Brain Powder
- ElectroTide - contributes to boosting depleted energy levels and provides the bod with essential vitamins and minerals. It's easy to pop a sachet into 300 ml of water, stir and sip (or swig, however the mood takes you)!
- MCT Oil - boost your brain function. For intake, have a look-see at Dose Me, WillPowders!
- AH-HA - support your memory and cognitive function with up to two of these capsules a day.
- Brain Powder - a nootropic stack to support mental clarity and enhancing your energy levels. Add one sachet to 300ml of water, stir and drink. Cheeky Strawberry Daiquiri flavour included!
Finally, Find Your Zen with...
- Calm - part of WillPowders nootropic stack to blunt those pesky nerves, whilst instilling a sense of calm.
Compellingly, the Theanine in CALM, when studied in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial 'confirmed the safety and benefits of the longer-term use of l-theanine [Theanine] for self-reported stress mitigation, improvement of sleep quality and cognitive attention [*]'.
If nootropics are good enough for the guys who work in Silicon Valley, supporting them to innovate tomorrow’s technology, they are most definitely worth a go
Further Product Information
Add one sachet to 330ml of water, stir and drink.
Keep out of reach of children. Contains caffeine 100 mg per sachet. One cup of instant coffee contains approx 80mg of caffeine. Caffeine interacts with the liver enzyme CYP1A2. Consult your health professional before taking other medications. Limit the use of caffeine-containing products (including tea and coffee) when taking this product. Adults only. Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women. Caffeine intake more than 200 mg per day is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take up to two capsules daily with water.
Keep out of reach of children. Adult use only. Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women.
Add 15ml to your coffee, tea, smoothies, soups, sauces or dressings.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication under medical supervision, consult a health professional before using. This food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. *If you are new to MCT Oil, avoid possible digestive discomfort by starting with a small serving of 5ml and increase slowly over time up to 15ml.
Add one sachet to 300ml of still or sparkling water, stir and drink.
Not suitable for children under 15 years of age and pregnant women. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication under medical supervision consult a healthcare professional or dietitian before using. This product is not a sole source of nutrition and should be consumed in conjunction with a nutritious diet and an appropriate physical exercise program. Consume no more than 1 serving sachet per day.
Swallow up to two capsules daily with food. Keep out of the reach of children.
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