Saffron

Saffron is used for depression, PMS symptoms, post-partum depression, memory, appetite suppression, energy & stamina in athletes, and preventing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Saffron is the dried stigma of the Crocus sativus plant native to the Middle East. And is the world’s most expensive culinary spice largely due to the way it must […]

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Rosemary

Rosemary is known for boosting alertness, memory, mood, reducing anxiety, reducing inflammation, and may be effective for reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an evergreen herb belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae. And is used world-wide as a culinary spice and medicine. Native to the Mediterranean region, Rosemary is now grown around […]

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Quercetin

Quercetin is used for allergies, arthritis pain, athletic muscle soreness, memory, a leaky gut, and reducing the symptoms of COVID-19  Quercetin (3,3′,4′,5,7-pentahydroxyflavone) is flavanol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols found in many plants.  Quercetin is commonly found in foods such as capers, buckwheat, radish leaves, dill, cilantro, onions, radicchio, watercress, kale, blueberries, cranberries, plums, […]

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Pine Bark Extract

Pine Bark Extract has been shown to improve ADHD, decision-making, concentration, focus, memory and mood Pine Bark Extract  is a standardized extract of French maritime pine bark. This pine tree (Pinus pinaster) is native to the Mediterranean region. The extract of maritime pine bark called Pycnogenol contains 65 – 75% proanthocyanidins (procyanidins).[i] Professor Jacques Masquelier […]

Performance Lab Mind Review

It doesn’t take long reading through the posts and reviews here on Nootropics Expert to learn I have a favorite nootropic stack. I’ve been using Mind Lab Pro ®  for over 5 years as the base for the supplements I use to manage Adult ADD. The company is based in the UK and manufacturers their […]

Maca

Maca is known for elevating mood, increasing energy and endurance, boosting learning and memory, and is a potent neuroprotectant Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a native Peruvian plant growing over 4,000 m (13,000 ft) high in the Andes mountains. Native Peruvians (pre-Inca) have cultivated Maca for at least 2,000 years. It is the only sustainable food […]

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Polygala Tenuifolia

Polygala Tenuifolia is known for its anti-anxiety and stress-relieving effects, reducing depression, and promoting restful sleep. Polygala Tenuifolia (Yuan Zhi) is an herb used for millennia in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Polygala Tenuifolia as a nootropic is anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and anxiolytic. It was traditionally used to improve memory, and for colds and mild respiratory problems. Polygala […]

Coconut & MCT Oil

Coconut & MCT oil has been shown to increase energy and prevent mental fatigue, improves alertness, focus, and is anti-stress Coconut oil is extracted from the white flesh of mature coconuts harvested from coconut palm trees (Coco nucifera). Many neurohackers use coconut oil along with each nootropic stack dose to help the absorption of any […]

How to Determine a Nootropic Company Reputation

Is that trending nootropic brand legit or not so much? Discover key tips on how to verify the legitimacy of nootropics brands with your Nootropics Expert.

Treating Post-Hurricane PTSD with Nootropic Supplements

If you live in a hurricane-prone or typhoon-prone area, you’re familiar with the level of panic and frenzy leading up to the arrival of a major storm. And you may have noticed the residual stress you feel during recovery, and fatigue after the storm leaves. But the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from monumental […]

NADH

NADH is known for increased alertness, clarity, focus, memory, enhanced mood and energy, and is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide + Hydrogen, or coenzyme 1) is the active coenzyme form of Vitamin B3 (niacin). Every cell in your body contains NADH. NADH is the primary carrier of electrons in […]

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Phosphatidylcholine (PC)

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is known to repair brain cells and neural connections, boost acetylcholine, and improve alertness, cognition, focus, memory and mood Phosphatidylcholine (PC, or Ptd-Cho) is one of two fatty acids that make up the outer layer of the membrane covering each of the 70 trillion cells in your body. Phosphatidylcholine is also converted in […]