Smart drinks, also known as

nootropic Nootropics ( , or ) ( colloquial: smart drugs and cognitive enhancers, similar to adaptogens) are a wide range of natural or synthetic supplements or drugs and other substances that are claimed to improve cognitive function or to promote re ...

drinks, are

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s made from a mix of

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vitamins A vitamin is an organic molecule (or a set of molecules closely related chemically, i.e. vitamers) that is an essential micronutrient that an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning of its metabolism. Essential nutrie ...

, herbal

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s, and a variety of

amino acid Amino acids are organic compounds that contain both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. Although hundreds of amino acids exist in nature, by far the most important are the alpha-amino acids, which comprise proteins. Only 22 alpha ...

supplements.

History

The consumption of smart drinks and "smart drugs" began in the early 1980s when

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started using because they believed these products would improve

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and give them a competitive edge in the workplace. The popularity of smart drinks peaked during the early 1990s, as all-night

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and

house music House is a music genre characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor beat and a typical tempo of 120 beats per minute. It was created by DJs and music producers from Chicago's underground club culture in the late 1970s, as DJs began altering ...

parties took place, events of the underground dance culture at the time, known as " raves." Rave enthusiasts preferred drugs such as

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methamphetamine Methamphetamine (contracted from ) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity. Meth ...

ketamine Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic used medically for induction and maintenance of anesthesia. It is also used as a recreational drug. It is one of the safest anesthetics, as, in contrast with opiates, ether, and propofol, it suppresses ...

, or "

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" to alcohol. Instead of drinking

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s at raves, the dancers would drink smart drinks. Smart drinks not only held a novelty factor for the vibrant social subculture, but they also helped rave promoters by eliminating the need to secure alcohol sales permits and therefore allowed raves to be held outside of the traditional nightclub, bar or pub scene. Smart drink ingredients often include substances such as DL-phenylalanine or L-

phenylalanine Phenylalanine (symbol Phe or F) is an essential α-amino acid with the formula . It can be viewed as a benzyl group substituted for the methyl group of alanine, or a phenyl group in place of a terminal hydrogen of alanine. This essential amino a ...

, L-

tyrosine -Tyrosine or tyrosine (symbol Tyr or Y) or 4-hydroxyphenylalanine is one of the 20 standard amino acids that are used by cells to synthesize proteins. It is a non-essential amino acid with a polar side group. The word "tyrosine" is from the Gr ...

choline Choline is an essential nutrient for humans and many other animals. Choline occurs as a cation that forms various salts (X− in the depicted formula is an undefined counteranion). Humans are capable of some ''de novo synthesis'' of choline but ...

(trimethylaminoethanol),

pyroglutamic acid Pyroglutamic acid (also known as PCA, 5-oxoproline, pidolic acid) is a ubiquitous but little studied natural amino acid derivative in which the free amino group of glutamic acid or glutamine cyclizes to form a lactam. The names of pyroglutamic a ...

B vitamins B vitamins are a class of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cell metabolism and synthesis of red blood cells. Though these vitamins share similar names (B1, B2, B3, etc.), they are chemically distinct compounds that often coexis ...

glucuronolactone Glucuronolactone is a naturally occurring substance that is an important structural component of nearly all connective tissues. It is sometimes used in energy drinks,. Unfounded claims that glucuronolactone can be used to reduce "brain fog" ar ...

, and

DMAE Dimethylethanolamine (DMAE or DMEA) is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2NCH2CH2OH. It is bifunctional, containing both a tertiary amine and primary alcohol functional groups. It is a colorless viscous liquid. It is used in skin care ...

(dimethylaminoethanol). These amino acids were claimed to have positive or enhanced effects on alertness, stress resistance and energy levels. Some of the acids, then considered "foods" and

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by government agencies like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), changed in status and have since been removed from store shelves. Others are still available when prescribed by a doctor.

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* * * Smart Drinks which is helpful for our overall body nutrition and provide a healthy body. Smart drink include many drinks like 1.Green tea 2. Hot coffee 3.Lemon water 4.Apple Cider vinegar, the most important thing about this drinks is If we consume it in morning time it will effect more precisely and if anyone is having any body disases then that person must meet to take advice from doctor, This drinks will be more effective when we create it at home with the use of organic ingredients. For making it at home we can take reference to this sit
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* {{cite web , title=West Coast Trend: 'Smart' Drinks Touted As Pick-me-up For Body , website=tribune digital-

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, date=1992-03-18 , url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-03-18/news/9201250314_1_smart-drugs-hydergine-memory-fuel , archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304201031/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1992-03-18/news/9201250314_1_smart-drugs-hydergine-memory-fuel , archive-date=2016-03-04 , url-status=unfit , ref={{sfnref , tribunedigital-chicagotribune , 1992 , access-date=2023-01-13, quote=The blenderized concoctions have become de rigueur at the trendiest San Francisco clubs and night spots, where smart bars offer cocktails with names like Energy Elicksure and Psuper Psonic Psyber Tonic. Users say the drinks are a better social lubricant than alcohol; they provide pep and increase conversational skills; and you can still drive home safely. Nootropics Drinks