After numerous studies, pharmaceutical companies are ready to offer the latest drugs to improve brain activity. Such an offer appeared on the market for a reason, which means there was a great demand. And, indeed, in the life of a modern person there are many situations when you need to be in maximum shape: collected, active, clearly thinking, as attentive as possible and quickly responding to changing circumstances. Examination for a driver’s license, selection for a vacant highly paid position, important business negotiations, hard work and tight deadlines (time pressure). It is the drugs that give the maximum possible, fast and stable result (unlike a special diet, gymnastics, exercises for the development of mental processes, classical music and other methods). Especially important are these qualities of medications in case of pathological changes in the nervous system.
Nootropic drugs
All nootropics are designed to improve brain function. The main representative of the group - Nootropil (or Piracetam) restores brain functions, normalizes physiological processes in the central nervous system. It is indicated for use in diseases of the nervous system and mental disorders (neurosis, asthenia, phobia, apathy, depression). It is combined with psychotropic drugs.
Preparations for improving brain activity contain various active substances. Glycine is widely used, even as part of biologically active additives (some of them bear the same name). This is a general substance. The rest are for specific purposes.
For example, "Pantogam" - with a lag in mental development increases brain activity; vascular "Picamilon" is also a nootropic agent; “Noopept” - after strokes, restores brain cells, prevents their death and restores mental processes, orientation, learning. Equally popular is Phenibut. Although it is mainly used to solve psychological problems (sleep disturbances, neurosis, stress, psychopathic conditions), the drug has a beneficial effect on mental processes (memory, attention, reaction rate).
Drugs to improve brain activity are, at the same time, a serious medicine that you should not take without a doctor’s prescription.
Dietary supplements
Dietary supplements can also act as stimulants of brain activity.
They constantly call and praise Glycine Vis. This inexpensive preparation consists of the mildly active active substance Glicinum and B vitamins. In the preparation “Glycine-Vis” 36 capsules will be enough for 18 days, and the recommended course duration is 1 month. Pills for improving brain activity also increase cognitive activity, slow down the aging process of brain cells, increase resistance to stress, and normalize sleep.
The Nootrop syrup combines Rhodiola rosea, rosehips, aronia, guarana extract, ginseng, vitamin C, succinic acid and the active component of glycine. Hence the wide action of dietary supplements: endurance, improved mental functions, normalization of blood circulation, reduction of negative emotional states, general healing of the body. Syrup is taken 1 spoon at the beginning of the day for 2 weeks. There are several contraindications.
The drug "Ginkgo Biloba VIS" contains an extract of the same name, widely known for its medicinal properties of plants and glycine. Ginkgo Biloba eliminates the cause of negative emotions, overstrain, regulates pressure and heartbeat, stimulates memory, thinking, intellectual abilities, normalizes sleep. It is recommended for use in case of deterioration of health due to age-related changes, it allows maintaining vision, hearing, and motor functions at the proper level. As well as children from 14 years old. It is taken 3 times a day for 20 days. The course is repeated after 10 days.
“Biocalcium for improving brain activity” contains calcium, vitamins (C, folic acid and a group of vitamins B) and lycetin (participates in metabolic processes). The drug mainly feeds the brain and the entire nervous system, improves mental functions. It is used as a general strengthening agent, especially with increased loads, with memory impairment, for medicinal purposes. The supplement is useful even to pregnant women as a source of calcium. 1 pack is enough for the course.
Supplements are used as a restorative, prophylactic agent. They are less harmful than nootropic drugs to improve brain activity (fewer contraindications and side effects). The course of "treatment" can be carried out longer, without fear of negative consequences, it can be repeated up to 4 times during the year.
Drugs that improve brain activity have another positive effect. What kind of medicine do you need? Consult a doctor. It will help you decide if you have enough dietary supplements or whether you should think about a nootropic drug.