Ever seen Limitless? In it, Bradley Cooper’s character uses a mysterious substance to unlock his brain’s hidden potential, achieving extraordinary success. Though fictional, the story hints at a growing interest in cognitive enhancers known as nootropics. While they may seem trendy now, nootropics have actually been around for ages. Ancient herbs and natural remedies, often used by past generations for their energizing and focus-enhancing properties, fit comfortably within this category.

Ever seen Limitless? In it, Bradley Cooper’s character uses a secretive drug to unlock his brain’s hidden resources and makes a fortune in no time. The film doesn’t shy away from hinting that the real star isn’t Cooper, but nootropics. Let’s dive into that today. If you think nootropics are a new trend, think again. Our dear old ginseng, eleuthero, and rhodiola rosea, which our grandmothers (and possibly their grandmothers) used,