HealthAugust 29, 2026

nootropic

noh-oh-TROP-ik

Definition

A substance, supplement, or drug intended to improve cognitive functions such as memory, creativity, focus, or motivation in healthy individuals.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek words 'noos,' meaning 'mind,' and 'trope,' meaning 'a turning' or 'change,' originally coined in 1972 to describe substances that 'turn' or act upon the mind.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the debut product 'Profound Focus,' which is designed to enhance brain function without the use of stimulants like caffeine.

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