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Nootropics

The word nootropics comes from the Greek words noos, mind or thought, and tropos, turning or movement. A nootropic can consist of a single ingredient or of a combined formula.

Ergomax only stocks natural nootropics: herbs such as ginkgo and bacopa, amino acids such as L-theanine and D-serine, choline donors and specific nutrient forms.

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Etymology
Greek: noos and tropos
At Ergomax
Only natural nootropics
Groups
Herbs, amino acids and nutrient forms
Status
Food supplements, not a separate category
10 products
ErgomaxAcetyl-L-Carnitine - 180 capsules
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine - 180 capsules

★★★★★ 6 reviews
€29,95
ErgomaxShilajit with Fulvic Acid - 60 capsules
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Shilajit with Fulvic Acid - 60 capsules

★★★★★ 8 reviews
€22,50
Doctor's BestMagnesium L-threonate - Magtein® - 90 capsules
Nutritional supplements

Magnesium L-threonate - Magtein® - 90 capsules

★★★★★ 1 reviews
€52,95
Doctor's BestL-Theanine - Suntheanine® - 90 capsules
Nutritional supplements

L-Theanine - Suntheanine® - 90 capsules

★★★★★ 2 reviews
€26,95
Doctor's Best5-HTP - Griffonia Simplicifolia - 60 capsules
Nutritional supplements

5-HTP - Griffonia Simplicifolia - 60 capsules

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€19,50
Doctor's BestFisetin - Novusetin™ - 30 capsules
Nutritional supplements

Fisetin - Novusetin™ - 30 capsules

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€27,95
ErgomaxD-Serine - Pure Dextro Amino Acid - 60 capsules
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D-Serine - Pure Dextro Amino Acid - 60 capsules

★★★★★ 2 reviews
€29,95
Doctor's BestGinkgo Biloba Extract - ProfileProven® - 120 capsules
Nutritional supplements

Ginkgo Biloba Extract - ProfileProven® - 120 capsules

★★★★★ 2 reviews
€17,95
SmidgeMorning Magnesium - Magnesium Complex - 120 capsules
Nutritional supplements

Morning Magnesium - Magnesium Complex - 120 capsules

★★★★★ 3 reviews
€63,95
Doctor's BestPhosphatidylserine - SerinAid® - 120 capsules
Nutritional supplements

Phosphatidylserine - SerinAid® - 120 capsules

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€54,95

Where the word comes from

The word nootropics comes from the Greek words noos, meaning mind or thought, and tropos, meaning turning or movement. In other words: movement or change in the mind. The term was coined in 1972 by the Romanian chemist Corneliu Giurgea.

A nootropic can consist of a single ingredient, such as a herb, or of a compound formula of several ingredients. In English-speaking countries, the term smart drugs is also used.

Not a legal category

Nootropic is an umbrella term that arose in practice, not an officially recognised product category. In Europe, the products on this page simply fall under the rules for food supplements. This means that only statements about effects that appear in the European claims register may be made.

Synthetic substances that are often classed as smart drugs are medicines and only available on prescription. Ergomax offers only natural nootropics: herbs, amino acids and nutrients.

Four groups in this collection

Herbs such as ginkgo biloba, bacopa monnieri, panax ginseng, rhodiola and ashwagandha. Amino acids and derivatives, including L-theanine, D-serine and acetyl-L-carnitine.

Choline donors such as alpha-GPC, and specific nutrient forms used in this context, such as magnesium L-threonate. Each product page states the substance, the form and the amount per dose.

On its own or in a stack

In this field, people often talk about a stack: a combination of substances that people use alongside each other. A well-known one is L-theanine alongside caffeine. Manufacturers sometimes build such combinations into a single formula, so that the ratios are fixed.

A single-ingredient product has the advantage that you know exactly what you are taking and in what amount. With a compound formula, it is worth checking how much of each ingredient it contains, because long ingredient lists sometimes go hand in hand with low amounts per substance.

Frequently asked questions about nootropics

What is a nootropic? +

Nootropic is an umbrella term for substances associated with cognitive function. The word comes from the Greek noos, mind, and tropos, turning. It can be a single ingredient or a combination formula.

Are nootropics the same as smart drugs? +

The terms are used interchangeably, but there is an important difference. Synthetic smart drugs are medicines and only available on prescription. The products in this collection are natural food supplements.

Is nootropic a legal category? +

No. It is an umbrella term that has arisen in practice. In Europe these products fall under the rules for food supplements, and therefore under the European claims register.

Which natural substances are used as nootropics? +

Herbs such as panax ginseng, rhodiola, ginkgo biloba, bacopa monnieri and ashwagandha, amino acids such as L-theanine and D-serine, choline donors such as alpha-GPC, and nutrient forms such as magnesium L-threonate.

What is a stack? +

A stack is a combination of substances used alongside each other. A well-known combination is L-theanine with caffeine. Manufacturers sometimes build such combinations into a single formula, so that the ratios are fixed.

Single product or combination formula? +

With a single-ingredient product you know exactly what you are taking and in what amount. With a combination formula it is wise to check how much of each ingredient it contains, as a long ingredients list sometimes goes hand in hand with low amounts per substance.

Nootropics play a role in the brain

Nootropic supplements primarily exert their effects in the brain, specifically concerning cognitive and psychological function. Our customers choose nootropics for various purposes, such as memory support, attention and focus, mood enhancement, stress management, and increased energy. Nootropics work in various ways in the brain, for example by influencing neurotransmitter function, the endocrine system, or blood flow.

Natural or synthetic nootropics

Nootropics can be of synthetic or natural origin. Synthetic products are typically conventional pharmaceuticals, such as Ritalin. The Ergomax webshop exclusively offers natural nootropics. Examples of natural substances that act as nootropics include adaptogenic herbs like Panax ginseng, Rhodiola, Ginkgo Biloba, Bacopa Monnieri, Ashwagandha, and caffeine. But did you know that other substances can also have nootropic effects, such as the amino acids L-Theanine or D-Serine? Excellent products include L-Theanine with Suntheanine® by Doctor's Best, and D-Serine by Ergomax.

Origin of nootropics

Nootropics originally gained popularity in Silicon Valley, the region in California where many technology companies are based. There is fierce competition among these relatively new companies, and the bar is set high for quick and high-quality performance. In addition to the use of conventional smart drugs, which may have less desirable effects, employees turned to more natural and effective support in the form of nootropics. Today, it is becoming increasingly common among various groups to choose nootropics for concentration and performance support, such as athletes or students.

Nootropic supplements at Ergomax

There is no single definition of a nootropic, as this category includes a wide range of substances with different characteristics and areas of use. Many nootropic supplements are based on botanical extracts such as Doctor’s Best Ginkgo Biloba Extract. In contrast, others use amino acids or specific mineral compounds, including forms of magnesium like Doctor’s Best Brain Magnesium L-Threonate. At Ergomax, nootropic products are selected for their composition, quality, and suitability for different cognitive-focused formulations.