Mental Performance

Substances and supplements that claim to improve cognitive function and mental performance. Topics include nootropics, brain foods, stimulants and their effects on concentration.

Amphetamines and Cocaine

Amphetamines and cocaine are stimulant drugs used illegally to boost performance, but both carry serious health risks and addiction potential.

Blue-Green Algae Supplements

Blue-green algae is marketed as a superfood supplement, but scientific evidence for its health benefits remains unclear.

Brain Foods

Certain foods boost memory and concentration by providing your brain with the nutrients it needs to function at its best.

Caffeine and Performance

How caffeine works in your body and why it boosts alertness and mental performance throughout the day.

Cerebral Metabolic Enhancers

Brain-boosting drugs meant for stroke patients are being misused by healthy people seeking mental performance gains, which comes with serious risks.

Cognitive Enhancers

Pills and drugs designed to boost brain function, from prescription medications to over-the-counter supplements.

Modafinil a Stimulant Drug

Modafinil is a prescription stimulant used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD, but it's increasingly misused by students despite safety concerns and unproven.

Nootropics

Brain-boosting drugs sold online and in shops promise smarter thinking, but safety and effectiveness in healthy people remain unclear.

Omega Fish Oils

Fish oils contain omega-3 fatty acids linked to heart health, reduced depression, and lower joint pain based on scientific research.

Ritalin and Its Relationship to Performance

Ritalin was designed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, but many people now use it off-label to boost focus and performance without a medical diagnosis.

Vitamins and Minerals

Your body gets most vitamins and minerals from food, but athletes sometimes consider supplements despite cost and safety concerns.