Welcome! My name is David Tomen, and I am the author of NootropicsExpert.com, my books Head First 2nd Edition – The Complete Guide to Healing & Optimizing Your Brain with Nootropic Supplements and (FREE!) Secrets of the Optimized Brain, and my Nootropics Expert YouTube channel.
I started Nootropics Expert® in January 2016. You can learn more about my story and why I started Nootropics Expert over on my About Page.
You can quickly see the nootropic supplements that I personally use every day on this page: What I Take
And if you’re in a hurry, go to this page to Buy Nootropics.
I also do Personal Consultations if you could use some help choosing the best nootropic supplements for you. You’ll find my calendar here: Nootropics Expert Consultations
How Nootropics Can Help You
You can end your search now. Because here on Nootropics Expert you’ll find the help you have been searching for. No matter the brain health problem that is making your life miserable.
Here you’ll find information on this List of Nootropics which has dozens and dozens of links to nootropic supplement reviews that I’ve written, and update as soon as new science becomes available. In a language that is easy to understand.
You’ll learn where each supplement comes from, how it works, the benefits you can expect, how much you should use and how often, possible side effects, and how to select from dozens of options – which one to buy.
NOTE: Every single word on Nootropics Expert is written by me. It’s not an AI or a contract copywriter.
You will also discover that everything I write about a supplement is supported by peer-reviewed clinical studies. You will not find links to other websites or blogs.
Instead, you will find dozens of clickable links in each supplement review and article to supporting and relevant clinical studies.
So you have the option of reading the same research I found and used to write my reviews and articles.
My hope is that if you’re overwhelmed by the fragmented information for nootropics spread across several websites, you can end your search on what has become the best nootropics website.
Quickly find out how one nootropic may interact with another. Which ones are safe. And which nootropic supplements have side effects. I will cover all that here.
Use my Nootropics Guide to get more familiar with the top nootropics and different types of cognitive enhancers and what they do. Soon you’ll be able to safely build your own nootropic stack.
I’m happy you’re here. Because you should be able to find everything you need to know about nootropics on Nootropics Expert. 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.
Where to Buy Nootropics
Once you’ve decided which nootropic supplements you’d like to try, how do you know which is the best supplement to buy?
I’ve done the homework for you and put together a list of nootropic brands and supplements. Most of which I personally use and highly recommend.
You’ll find the highest quality, purest nootropic supplements on this page.
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.
Join The Discussion - 1,937 comments
michael
July 1, 2025
Hi, Mr. Tomen.
I was wondering what are your thoughts on the Amen Clinics? The therapist I talk to weekly online, said he thinks I should go there, and have a SPECT scan. I had a head injury in 20’s. When I had a Brain MRI/CT scan several years ago; it didn’t show any fractures, bleeding, etc.
This SPECT scan, would likely cost 5,000 dollars…
David Tomen
July 2, 2025
Michael, I have a ton of respect for Dr. Daniel Amen and his research into ADHD and brain imaging. A SPECT scan is one of the best detailed brain imaging options available. But do you really need it? And is that investment going to improve the quality of your life?
Please study my article on Best Nootropics for Traumatic Brain Injury here: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-traumatic-brain-injury/
michael
June 19, 2025
Hi, Mr. Tomen. What are would be your recommendations and suggestions for, nootropics/supplements to take, which could help strengthen my processing, retaining and remembering better what I read, cognitively? Thank you.
David Tomen
June 23, 2025
Michael, that’s covered in detail in my article here: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-learning-and-memory/
michael
June 6, 2025
What would you recommend to do or take, for Gastrointestinal conditions, such as Crohn’s, IBS, Gerd, SIBO, etc
David Tomen
June 9, 2025
Michael my area of expertise is primarily the human brain. And not the gut. But I have written an article about leaky gut and leaky brain. You may find some tips in that article: https://nootropicsexpert.com/how-to-heal-a-leaky-blood-brain-barrier/
michael
June 6, 2025
Hi, Mr. Tomen. Do you have any solutions for prosopagnosia? Thank you.
David Tomen
June 9, 2025
Michael, no unless you knew what caused it.
Lock
June 2, 2025
Clarification. I take most of the nootropics presented here, the results are there, but they are small. Is there a problem elsewhere? Maybe.
David Tomen
June 3, 2025
Lock, I’ve reviewed approx. 120 individual nootropic supplements on this site. And you’ve tried “most” of them? I would need to see your entire nootropic stack before I could make any recommendations. But I don’t do stack reviews here in the comments section of this website. For that you’d need to schedule a consultation with me.
Some of the peptides like Cerebrolysin and Semax are on my “to do” list which I’ll get to soon I hope. I’ve never hear of pinealon but I have reviewed Picamilon which you can find using the menu at the top of this page.