Nootropics are general herbal supplements and compounds which have the ability to improve general brain cognition, memory, intelligence, motivation and focus. It comes as no surprise that these supplements sometimes referred to as "smart drugs" are becoming a daily regimen for high achieving professionals around the world. Nootropics can come in the form of herbal extracts or specifically designed nutritional compounds. Some of the more popular nootropics were first identified as they were found to aid in the recovery of people with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and brain damage.