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Other agents purported to have nootropic effects but do not (yet) have attributable mechanisms or clinically significant effects (but may upon refinement of administration) are listed below. Nootropics with proven or purported benefits: Polygala tenuifolia (Yuan Zhi)— A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study of the extract of dried roots of Polygala tenuifolia in healthy adults produced memory-enhancing effects.[129] A similar trial with elderly humans also found significant cognitive improvement.[130] Bacopa monniera (Brahmi) — Shown to possess adaptogenic properties and enhance memory and concentration.[131] Folk use in Ayurvedic medicine purports "enhancement of curiosity"; Brahmi rasayana has been shown to improve learning and memory in mice[132] Clitoria ternatea (Shankhpushpi) — In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it has been used for centuries as a memory enhancer, nootropic, antistress, anxiolytic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant, tranquilizing and sedative agent. Fipexide—drug for Dementia Piperic acid—allegedly a mild serotonergic, nootropic, antistress, anxiolytic, and allegedly has mild to moderate memory enhancing effects. Gerovital H3—famous alleged anti-aging mixture, most effects disproven but some mind enhancement shown Sulbutiamine—fat soluble vitamin B1 derivative—caused mice to perform better on operant conditioning tests[133] and object recognition tests[134] Royal Jelly—Increases brain cell growth and diversity, only demonstrated in-vitro, improbable in-vivo (it has been reported to stimulate the growth of glial cells[135] and neural stem cells in the brain.[136]) Curcumin—significant in-vitro activity, but in-vivo activity limited by low bioavailability unless accompanied by ingestion of piperine Other nootropics |
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