There is no doubt that we can now, as a result of modern medical advancement, have access to drugs that improve memory, concentration, planning and reduce impulsive behavior. These are variously termed as smart drugs, smart nutrients, cognitive enhancers, brain enhancers. They are also termed as Nootropics. Studies relating to memory and memory boosting drugs are being carried out all the time as reported in this BBC article here.
This Time article talks about how a 40 year old executive used Adderall, a prescription amphetamine ordinarily used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) very successfully to help him in his continue work and the multitasking and speed that is typically required. The article raises a lot of questions about the safety of such drugs and the moral and the ethical implications that their use involves.
Given that many issues surround the popping of pills for reasons such as boosting the memory or otherwise, one is always on the lookout for safe supplements that are natural or as close to what nature intended as they can reasonably be. Among these, Fish Oil, Gingko Biloba and Gotu Kola are known to be beneficial.
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