Before beginning the the development stage of these nootropic drugs we must first look at what a nootropic drug is in order to determine effects that it can have. This is necessary due to the fact that before we can brand the identity of a certain product we must properly understand its purpose/goal. Here below is a description that I've found pertaining to the five vital characteristics of a nom-tropic drug outlined by the doctor who coined the term nootropics.
"Nootropics is
an umbrella term for a class of chemicals — some naturally-occurring, some
manmade — that give cognitive benefits to the human brain. To
get really technical, in order to be a nootropic, a substance must meet five
criteria set by Dr. Corneliu E. Giurgea, the man who coined the term
“nootropic”. The substance must…
Enhance
memory and ability to learn.
Help
the brain function under disruptive conditions, such as hypoxia (low oxygen)
and electroconvulsive shock.
Protect
the brain from chemical and physical assaults, such as anti-cholinergic drugs
and barbiturates.
Increase
the efficacy of neuronal firing control mechanisms in cortical and sub-cortical
regions of the brain.
Possess
few or no side effects and be virtually non-toxic."
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