Here at NootropicsExpert.com, we explore the universe of nootropics. You’ll find all the information you need to get the results you want.
If you’re overwhelmed by the fragmented information for nootropics spread across several websites, you can end your search.
How does one nootropic interact with another? Which one is safe? And which nootropics have side effects? We cover all that here.
Use my Nootropics Guide to get more familiar with the different types of cognitive enhancers and what they do. And you’ll be able to safely build your own stack.
Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of the latest nootropic compounds. You’ll quickly learn what each does along with their side effects. And the ‘mechanism of action‘ or how each supplement works in your brain and body.
You’ll get nootropic dosing recommendations, and interactions with other nootropics and medications. Including what to avoid!
You’ll even learn the history of a nootropic compound. How and why it came into being. And how it’s used by the nootropic and medical community.
Some of the nootropics you’ll find on NootropicsExpert.com are prescription drugs in some parts of the world. These same nootropics are sold as OTC supplements in countries like the United States.
I”m happy you’re here. Because you should be able to find everything you need to know about nootropics on this site. No need to go anywhere else. Armed with this knowledge you can choose the best nootropics for you, and finally start experiencing the benefits you’re working to achieve. Verification
The Definitive Guide to Nootropics
A nootropic is a substance that enhances cognition and memory and facilitates learning.
Neuro-hacking and the research behind brain modulation, nootropics, and biohacking in general is a constantly evolving and improving science.
We cover all that in The Definitive Guide to Nootropics.
The Big List of Nootropics
Nootropics cover a broad category of compounds with cognitive boosting properties.
They have minimal side-effects and are appropriate for long-term use.
The Big List is a quick reference guide for nootropics. Learn what it’s for, how it’s used, side effects, interactions and dosing suggestions.
The Best Nootropics
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.
After you try the latest edition to the racetam-family of nootropics. Most biohackers settle into the nootropic that works best for each category of; cognition & focus, memory, energy & motivation, anxiety & depression, and brain repair & maintenance.
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.
Hi, my name is Dave, I read about nootropics on this site only because I love the way everything is explained, thanks!
could you help me with my stack?
I have:
-Mild gastritis
-Anxiety (I can’t take caffeine because I feel anxiety)
-I’m on the computer from 10am to 10pm
-29y
– I ride 3x a week
-I have difficulty in cognition
I get stressed easily sometimes…
Dave, I deal with the brain here so cannot help with “mild gastritis”. But there is a ton of information on Nootropics Expert helping with anxiety and improving cognition.
Try there articles to start: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-anxiety/ and cognition is covered on likely over half the articles I’ve written. Here is an example: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-studying/.
Good luck with nootropics Dave. Your are in the right place. Just need to do a little searching to find what you need.
Hi David,
If i’m taking multiple nootropics that increase choline uptake (i.e. Noopept, Piracetam & Aniracetam) should I be taking 3x the recommended amount of Alpha-GPC or is the daily recommended dosage of this sufficient to cover all 3 of those nootropics?
Regards,
Dylan
Dylan, great question but it depends on your system and how much choline you need to support those three. Not likely 3X the amount of Alpha GPC but probably more than 300 mg per dose. How much more only you can determine by experimenting with different amounts of Alpha GPC.
Hi David,
I am a college student undergoing an engineering degree. At the age of 16 I was diagnosed with ADHD. I received 20mg Adderall IR which I’ve been taking for several months now. Is there any concern with stacking Adderall with any of the nootropics listed in your ADHD stack? I would also like to mitigate any neurotoxic effects from amphetamines. How can I protect my brain? Also, I am currently trying to quit nicotine. That is also a concern for neurotoxicity, any advice?
Sincerely, Andrew
Andrew, the ADHD stack you are referring to was designed to support stimulant use. And the stack contains ingredients to help prevent and repair potential damage caused by using amphetamines.
But the only supplement I’ve come across that helps with smoking is Inositol (https://nootropicsexpert.com/vitamin-b8-inositol/) which has been found to help prevent lung cancer caused by smoking.
Hi David,
I am in the process of developing a consistent nootropic stack. Currently I would like to stack – Noopept, Piracetam, Aniracetam, Alpha-GPC, Bacopa, Rhodiola, Lion’s mane and Ashwaghanda.
For the purposes of understanding just exactly what each individual nootropic is doing, rather than going straight into stacking all these together (at the correct dosages of course) I would like to take each individually for the recommended period of time it takes to notice the influence of these i.e. Aniracetam consistently for a period of 2-4 weeks before noticing the effects.
To speed this process up without taking away the accuracy of what I’m wanting to do, would you recommend I be able to stack together the pair of racetam’s, with alpha GPC and then rotate between each adaptogen for a period of time in order to understand what each one is doing to me specifically? Then something else along the lines of the noopept, with my choline source along with an adaptogen for a correct amount of time.
If you have any advice on building a correct stack whilst ensuring accuracy and understanding of what each one is doing for me would be very helpful in my journey.
Regards,
Dylan
Dylan, you should experience the benefits of Aniracetam within a day or two and not several weeks. It is Bacopa Monnieri, Rhodiola Rosea and Ashwagandha that may take consistent daily dosing for 2 – 4 weeks before you get the full benefit of each.
I think I’d put more faith in “How does ___________ feel” section of each review to see what to expect. And use the day-to-day trial method to see if you react badly to anything so you know what to avoid. The trial for each only needs to be a day or two.
Thanks for the advice as always!
Millions of people suffer from Tinnitus which can be caused by inner ear damage from loud noise, drugs, and other causes. Is there any Nootropic that will help reduce Tinnitus?
Regards, Tony
The nootropic supplements that have been shown to be effective for taming tinnitus include: Vitamin B9 (Folate) & Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin), Ginkgo Biloba, CoQ10 and Maritime Pine Bark extract.
Mr Tomen,
I have been studying your work , only the last couple if days.
I must tell you that i can not believe what i see.
I would never believe that a person would give so much deep and broad knowledge , given in so nice way , for free .
You deserve every recognition.
Thank you George. Much appreciated. Please help spread the word.
I am in the process of buying powders now for my nootropics for cost efficiency. I was wondering if you have any advice for mixing multiple nootropics powders together? I have seen a few things around but nothing that gives me full confidence that the blend will be proportionately mixed.
Dylan, you still need to follow dosage recommendations for each of the supplements you are using. The form does not matter. You’ll need a micro-scale and be good at math (which I am not) to figure out how much of each powder you’ll need. But always based on dosages that work. Each of my reviews includes dosage recommendations. Just scroll down this list and open each relevant nootropic in a new tab: https://nootropicsexpert.com/nootropics-list/
Hi David,
As far as i understand most supplements are totally safe to take with SSRI antidepressant drugs and antipsychotics, are there any supplements that i should absolutely avoid because of dangerous interactions? I know not to take 5-HTP with SSRI antidepressants but are there more supplements that must be used with caution or avoided completely?
Rick, there are plenty more nootropic supplements you need to avoid while using SSRIs. Each supplement review here includes a “Side Effects” section which will tell you if it is contraindicated.
Hello David,
What do you recommend for high level of anxiety? This always follows me in my live and now it’s has been improved with ED problems.
I am 53 YO and taking Paroxetine for 20 years.
Osmar, does paroxetine work for you? Because if it does that provides a clue to which nootropics may also work.
When I take magnesium I feel better, less anxiety and depression and I feel happy, but it unmotivates me a lot and brings me brain fog, i tried citrate, glycinate and threonate, what can i do to avoid these side effects?
Emi, what time of the day are you taking your magnesium?
Hello David,
Would love some information on what nootropics are best in a fasted state.
I understand That fat soluble products are best for my eating window.
But what if I’m taking a nootropics that requires daily consumption for effect and I fast for 40 hours should I skip and start again as start eating?
Your opinion would be great
David, that would depend on if a tablespoon of unrefined coconut oil would break your fast. I don’t think it will but I’m not an expert in fasting and ketosis.
Thanks for the reply. During a long fast I usually just drink water but I started taking rosea 3:1 and was worried if a stopped taking it for 48 to 72 hours . I would be at ground zero and have to start building it up in my system again to see effects.
Second question : I recently purchase anaracatam, synpesa, alpha gpc and rosea 3:1.
I have started the alpha gpc and it worked great so I added the rosea. And it seems to suit me fine.
Any conflicting effects with the other nootropics I have picked?
Can’t thank you enough for you time
David, I’m having a hard time understanding some of the supplements you are referring to. I think you’re talking about Rhodiola Rosea. And stopping and starting it again is not a good idea. Because like most herbs it takes a while for it to build up in your system. Stopping and starting it would be like taking two steps forward and one step back over and over again. You’ll not experience the full benefit of Rhodiola doing it that way.
There are not contraindications with what you are using. Except I have no idea what “synpsesa” is.
Hi david. Thank you so much for your answer.
I thinkmill try to stick with it through my next fast. Ill.let you know my results.
Yes I was referring to Rhodiola Rosea.
Synapsa bacopa monnieri was the other I was attempting to reference. Does the bacopa interfere with the other nootropics in that stack.
I forgot to mention I’ve already been taking phosphatidyl serine before sleeping.
Alpha gpc, bacopa monnieri, phosphatidypserine, rhodiola rosea, anaracatam and l carnitine tartrate.
Hope you are having a wonderful day.
David, Bacopa Monnieri should not “interfere” with anything else in your stack. BTW, L-Carnitine Tartrate cannot cross the blood-brain barrier. It’s why we us Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) instead.
Wich noots do you recommend to reduce fear to talk with people? Like being more extrovert and social
Coco, use the search function top right of the top menu and search for the keyword “fear”. And see what turns up.
hi Looking over this info, i am intrigued by it. I’m 52 yr old woman who has struggled with ADHD long before there was an acronym for it! they kicked me out of 2nd grade for doing cart wheels in between the desks….constantly. never could stop talking, esp when I felt nervous or anxious. I would love to educate myself more, but more importantly, the ppl who teach our kids NEED to know how to 1st, recognize things like adhd, or add & then learn how to teach them in a way that the child can process. someone has to do this!!! I hope to find out more soon. where do I start?
https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-adhd-add/
Which supplements support healthy cortisol levels?
Chris, if you mean to suppress excess cortisol you can use Ashwagandha, L-Theanine, or Phosphatidylserine (PS). In that order.
Hello David My name is Richard preservati much like you and Jenny I am suffering from ADD all my life I’m tired of it I’d like to get on track and I’d like to ask you to help me whatever you need to do I’m tired of being where I am now thank you so much Rick
Richard, you beat me to it and already booked a consultation with me. Best thing you could have done to ‘pick my brain’. And I’m happy to help.
Hi David,
I was wondering what you think of NMN, and why it’s not listed?
Teri, Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is a derivative of niacin. And I’ve already one extensive reviews of niacin and NADH. I did not see the need to repeat most of what I’ve already written just to make a listing for NMN.