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Achieving brain optimization comes with a lot of trial and error. Experimenting to see what works best for you. But spend enough time in the nootropics community, and you begin to see patterns develop.

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The “Best Nootropics” page is a distillation of what I have found to be the best nootropics for each category of brain optimization. You’ll find a list of the best nootropic compounds for each category. And links through to more detailed articles for each category.

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About David Tomen

David has been researching nootropics and brain optimization for over 10 years. When he's not writing about nootropics, he's travelling the world (45 countries so far), sailing, diving, studying neuroscience or sitting under an umbrella on Miami Beach. More...

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  1. Grem says

    March 21, 2023 at 10:14 am

    You have a list on the site with strong calming nootropics for anxiety and tremors, I have tremors even when I’m calm, and when I’m anxious it gets worse.

    (I know this is not a substitute for professional treatment.)

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      March 22, 2023 at 2:39 pm

      Grem, for essential tremor I have found these to be potentially helpful: ALCAR, Valerian, Creatine, Polygala Tenuifolia, Lion’s Mane Mushroom, and St. John’s wort.

      Reply
  2. Dan says

    March 14, 2023 at 9:53 am

    What do you think about intermittent fasting and mediterranean/either keto diet or both, i want to cut sugar completely, according to the idea, the body should have enough glucose that is produced in the body, and replace everything else with ketones, but in any case, sometimes sucrose will get with food.
    It would be interesting to see a post about this, in any case, the right diet with meditation is the most powerful nootropics not banned.

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      March 20, 2023 at 5:19 pm

      Dan, intermittent fasting is a great way to control weight. But I am not a fan of keto diets long-term because you will quickly become deficient in several nutrients. And out body and brain was not designed to work on ketones alone.

      Reply
      • Dan says

        March 21, 2023 at 11:07 am

        What do you think about long fasts from 2 weeks?

        Reply
        • David Tomen says

          March 22, 2023 at 2:36 pm

          Dan, fasting for two weeks will almost guarantee a nutrient deficiency and in some cases severe deficiency. Mind you I am not a doctor nor have a played one on TV. But common sense tells me that long-term fasting is just starving your body for no benefit.

          Reply
  3. Jake says

    March 14, 2023 at 2:08 am

    potassium. does this need to be supplemented or do we get enough from foods . says we should be getting 4000Mg daily there is no way I’m touching that amount! I also eat high salt foods which says it can lower potassium

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      March 20, 2023 at 5:29 pm

      Jake, many are deficient in potassium and do not realize it. You can easily get potassium tested then next time you get your labs done.

      Reply
  4. Sean says

    March 14, 2023 at 1:37 am

    Hello Mr David,

    I’m glad to find your website. So can you please recommend the supplements or stacks including dosages for adult male 60+ that help with OCD symptoms? I’d appreciate it. Thank you.

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      March 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm

      Sean, see my article on how to support the aging brain here: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-the-aging-brain/

      For OCD I suggest scheduling a consultation with me.

      Reply
  5. Khorshed Alam says

    March 12, 2023 at 8:32 pm

    Hi Dave. I’m 54 years old and do not work at this moment, lost business due to COVID-19. Staying home helping my wife and kids. Worked previously almost 90 hours a week every day. I do not eat out, do not consume processed food, and sleep well. But lately (after covid) I seemed to have problems concentrating, memorizing, or even weakness in my body. Please suggest me a supplement or a combo (natural/nootropic) to improve my cognitive ability as a plan to take some online courses soon. I currently take Vitamin B-Complex and sometimes Vitamin D. No other medication at all. Thank you very much.

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      March 22, 2023 at 3:14 pm

      Khorshed, if you are dealing with Long-COVID then I highly recommend scheduling a Personal Consultation with me. I’ll walk you through the supplement protocol you need to recover quicker.

      Reply
  6. Andrew Prokop says

    March 11, 2023 at 5:55 pm

    Hi David
    I’m interested in buying Your Head First Ist edition but don’t have a PayPal account. Andrew

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      March 22, 2023 at 3:33 pm

      Andrew, get the latest version which is Head First 2nd Edition using this link: https://geni.us/K1Bv. You’ll get a choice a hardcover, paperback or digital depending what you find easier to read.

      Reply
  7. Metamind says

    March 7, 2023 at 11:43 am

    so many promising therapies are being created that it is difficult to keep track of them all. For example, there is work that used intranasal resveratol + rifampicin to completely stop neurodegeneration/alzheimer’s in mice. It’s odd that billions are going into Alzheimer’s research, but such preventative treatments are not being marketed as they seem to be. Anyway, I really hope a way can be found to significantly reduce the cost of gene therapies for example and shake the medical sector to its foundations!

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      March 8, 2023 at 3:20 pm

      There is no money to be made by the pharmaceutical companies by selling natural Resveratrol. If they can’t patent it they are not interested in selling it.

      Reply
      • Dan says

        March 9, 2023 at 4:33 pm

        but still they sell it, I wonder how it will come down as a nootropic

        Reply
        • David Tomen says

          March 22, 2023 at 4:44 pm

          Dan, Rifampicin is an antibiotic so the likely hood of it ever becoming a natural nootropic supplement is zero.

          Reply
  8. AMIT says

    March 3, 2023 at 4:35 am

    Hi David,

    Dogwood is producing alpha – gpc which is synthetic. the original manufacturer Chemi Nutra has warned customers from using it. Please check below article,
    https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/be-vigilant-synthetic-alpha-glyceryl-phosphoryl-choline-says-chemi-nutra

    Would you still recommend dogwood here after reading this above article? Also, my second question is how can i directly purchase Chemi Nutra’s alphasize gpc. Are there any vendors? Lastly, a company named “Holistic Bin” has started selling the patented Alphasize GPC from their end. Are you aware of this company. They are actually selling this powder on Amazon website. Would you recommend this product?

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      March 6, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      Amit, that article was published in 2019 as I recall and it sounds like Chemi Nutra does not like the competition. So, I wouldn’t take that article too seriously.

      But if you are looking specifically for the patented form Alphasize you can get it in this Doctor’s Best supplement: https://geni.us/czmc. Sorry but I know nothing about the company Holistic Bin.

      Reply
  9. Edd says

    February 26, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    Hi David,

    Sorry to send the same question a few times, I’m not sure it’s making it through the spam filter

    What do you think about stacking NAC and L Tyrosine? Any drawbacks or contraindication? A good combo in your opinion?

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      February 26, 2023 at 3:16 pm

      Edd, I haven’t had a chance to address questions for the last few days. So I likely missed your earlier question. I can assure you it did not go to “spam”.

      NAC supports the use of L-Tyrosine because NAC helps restore dysfunctional dopamine receptors.

      Reply
      • Edd says

        February 26, 2023 at 3:49 pm

        Hi David

        Thanks so much for getting back. It’s kind of you to take the time to run a comments Q&A

        I plan on booking a session with you in the future

        Edd

        Reply
  10. Ray Allred says

    February 26, 2023 at 12:58 pm

    Hello,
    Can most or all of the benefits of niacin be realized by the use of 500mg
    instant release niacinamide capsules? I have run a four month protocol of 3000mg/day several times over the last 15 years by taking one capsule six times per day throughout the day.

    I am a 67 y/o male standing six foot tall and weighing 175lbs. Having discovered a UCI neurology white paper claiming complete remission of alzheimer’s in lab animals by administering niacinamide over a four month period. The paper suggested the accumulation of a waxy plaque responsible for blocking neural pathways in the brain was the primary cause of age related dementia. The called this waxy plaque TAU.

    The paper claimed this therapy would enable the body to eliminate Alzheimer’s and all related Tauopathies.

    Any input would be appreciated.

    Sincerely,
    R S Allred
    Eastsound, WA

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      February 26, 2023 at 3:19 pm

      Ray, the half life of niacin is less than an hour. So using niacin 3 or 4-times per day makes sense. Just make sure you are using form that does not harm your liver. Niacinamide is a good option.

      Reply
  11. Chris says

    February 26, 2023 at 4:17 am

    Hi David,

    first of all congrats and thank you for your amazing project!!!

    I wanted to ask if it’s possible to work 1:1 with you; I’m a ADHD’er with a little bit of OCD and GAD, besides my sleep apnea… 52 years young, diagnosed 3 years only… I’m experimenting recently with Tyrosine, Pine Bark extract, Lions Mane, Glutamine during the day, GABA and magnesium in the night…

    In general I add. Vit D3, B12, C, Quercitin for my immune system, probiotics since I have been with antibiotics because of a prostate problem…

    THe thing is that I’m not 100% sure if I’m doing right, if I’m over dosing, under dosing, missing something, doing really good or, or, or…. (my GAD and ADHD overthinking here??? 😀 )

    If not you, it would be nice to find somebody who could work with me on this journey, since traditional doctors mostly don’t get my point, don’t understand us neurodivergents 🙂

    Thanks for all!!!

    CHris

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      February 26, 2023 at 3:38 pm

      Chris I’m happy to work with you. Here is a link to my calendar: https://calendly.com/davidtomen/60-minute-consultation-with-nootropics-expert

      I’ll walk you through what you need to do and why. And my suggestions on how to make what you are using even better.

      Reply
  12. Marcie Webber says

    February 24, 2023 at 7:30 am

    David, I just saw Galantamine being sold @ Smart Nutrition. Can you check it out and please do a review. Am interested. In their Facebook I saw interesting information about taking care of the body not a new discovery but good review for everyone to make man whole. Many thanks David for your great work! God bless you…

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      February 26, 2023 at 4:09 pm

      Marcie, I do not review “smart drugs” that are only available by prescription in most countries. Galantamine is simply an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and works to boost acetylcholine use in your brain. Similar to Huperzine-A and several other ‘natural’ nootropic supplements I have reviewed. Do a search of this website for acetylcholinesterase inhibitor” and see what else turns up.

      Reply
  13. Marcie Webber says

    February 23, 2023 at 11:38 pm

    Where can I get your Head FIrst book? Do you sell it?

    Also, what was that book you offeredwhen we first subscribe?
    Was that the Optimized Brain? Can you offer that to me again? I never did anything as I don’t know how to please? Will seek help this time. Many thanks.

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      February 26, 2023 at 4:15 pm

      Marcie, I have not yet advertised it but Head First 2nd Edition is now available in hardcover, paperback and digital from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Balboa Press, Walmart and other online bookstores. Here’s the link: https://geni.us/K1Bv

      I will be ‘launching’ Head First 2nd Edition with all the advertising, etc. within the next month. But there is no reason to wait! And if you have it you do not need Secrets of the Optimized Brain unless you want to subscribe to my newsletter again which you can here: https://nootropicsexpert.com/free-download/

      Reply
  14. Richard says

    February 21, 2023 at 11:33 am

    Hi,

    Great site with elaborate info, very helpful, thanks!

    I miss galantamine being covered? I know it’s a bit more obscure than huperzine-a but think it’s worth to mention. Would be great to see it added, thank you!

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      February 21, 2023 at 5:10 pm

      Richard, Galantamine is a prescription drug. You cannot buy it at your local vitamin shop or health food store as far as I know. Which means it is not a natural nootropic supplement.

      Reply
  15. Sean Kelsey says

    February 20, 2023 at 3:27 pm

    Different supplements have different recommendations for dosages ranging from mg to G per day. Is there a rule of thumb as to how much the transport mechanisms across the blood brain barrier can support at a time?

    I know sometimes it is recommended not to take certain supplements at the same time due to competition for theses pathways. So if there is a limit, then maybe certain supplements can be taken together at certain times? And also have a need to limit big doses of certain supplements that would max out capacity for transport at a certain point.

    Reply
    • David Tomen says

      February 21, 2023 at 4:39 pm

      Sean, you are making it much too complicated in my humble opinion. It has been my experience that once you find what works and the best dosage for you then the key to success with nootropics is consistently using them every day. And sometimes 2 or 3 times per day depending on the supplement.

      Worrying about things like transport competition will just give you a headache which is counter productive to what we’re trying to do. And that’s to feel better.

      Reply
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