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The Best Nootropics of 2020 Four recommended choices for giving you an extra boost.

By Ben Angel

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Sometimes when you've got a tight deadline, you just need that little extra oomph to help get you across the finish line.

And while nootropics are a phenomenal tool to have in your arsenal when you have a big project, an impending deadline or just need a little extra clarity, it's important to remember: These are NOT a magic cure for all your symptoms associated with a poor diet, nutritional deficiencies and other underlying medical conditions.

They're designed to give an already healthy and functioning biology an added boost in times of extra stress and pressure to see you perform at your absolute best.

So if you're doing well but looking to fine-tune that focus even further, here are my top four nootropic picks for 2020.

Related: What You Need to Know About Nootropics Before Taking Them

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