124: Smart Drugs, Nootropics and Enhancing Brain Performance | Dr. Greg Kelly

Show notes: https://www.theneuroexperience.com/Promotion: Get a FREE bottle of QUALIA MIND by rating and reviewing the podcast. Nootropic also known as ‘cognitive enhancers’ are drugs that some people use in an attempt to improve memory, increase mental alertness and concentration as well as boost energy levels and wakefulness.There are many different nootropics. Some are pharmaceutical drugs that are designed to treat conditions such as sleepiness or narcolepsy, and to improve attention and focus in people with attention disorders. However, some healthy people use these drugs in an attempt to improve their cognitive performance.We are interviewing Dr. Greg Kelly - Naturopathic physician (N.D.) and lead product formulator at Neurohacker Collective. In this episode you will discover: 1. The history of Nootropics2. Stacking - what nootropics work well together3. How compounds cross the blood brain barrier 4. Mitochondria and brain health 5. Concussions and neuronal insults - do nootropics work? 6. Why would someone take smart drugs? Are they for everyone?7. SLEEP!! What are the best nootropics for enhancing deep sleep? 8. The mushroom family- unlocking your brains potential with lions main and other types of mushrooms 9. Best way to approach your nootropic journey. Neurohacker Collective was founded in 2015 with the mission of creating best in class well-being products by employing a unique methodology to research and development based on complex systems science. This scientific approach focuses on supporting the body’s ability to self-regulate, rather than overriding regulatory systems with chemicals designed to move a biomarker in a particular direction. The company began with a focus on cognitive products with the launch of its Qualia nootropic line and will continue to provide comprehensive products for overall peak performance.Get 15% of Qualia products using code DIAMOND15 at https://bit.ly/3aT5YwI The Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_ Twitter : @louisanicola_ YouTube: @Louisa Nicola The Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner, Dr Joe Zundell, Dr Ray Dorsy, Dr Dale Bredeson