Creatine has been shown to boost cognition and prevent mental fatigue Creatine is one of the most effective cognitive enhancers available. This non-essential amino acid is synthesized in your liver, kidneys and pancreas. And used in your brain to re-charge the Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) that is produced by mitochondria in brain cells. Creatine is stored… [Read More]
Mushrooms have been used by humans for thousands of years as food and medicine.More than 14,000 species of mushrooms have been identified and about 2,000 of them are edible.Of 2,000 edible mushrooms, 270 species have potential therapeutic or preventative agents that ensure human health.But of 270 medicinal mushrooms, only 6 are considered nootropics. And provide… [Read More]
I’ve had Nootropics Expert readers asking me what my preferred multivitamin/mineral supplement is. And what I use every day. This post is a detailed response to that question. Performance Lab® NutriGenesis Multi is by far the best multivitamin/mineral supplement I’ve used. And I’ve tried several different brands of multivitamins over the last 10 years. Including… [Read More]
I’ve been using Mind Lab Pro® for the last five years. This is my review of why I use it. And why you may want to consider trying it too. I often get emails from Nootropics Expert readers asking me what my favorite nootropic stack is. And what I use every day. This post is… [Read More]
You pause a moment as you cross the threshold into your local vitamin shop. In front of you is row upon row of shelving displaying thousands of bottles and boxes of supplements. An overwhelming experience even to the most experienced neurohacker. Online stores can be even more confusing. Store algorithms decide what you first see… [Read More]
Melatonin is known for helping insomnia, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, protects against neurodegenerative diseases, stroke and brain trauma Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a hormone primarily produced in the pineal gland. This gland is a pea-sized organ located in the center of your brain and shaped like a tiny pine cone (hence its name). Your pineal gland… [Read More]
Women frequently ask me what multivitamin I recommend that they use and why.This post is a detailed response to that question for 2020. And it’s important because you will not find a Top 5 or Top 10 best multivitamins for women here.I simply cannot in good conscience recommend any of the hundreds of multivitamins for… [Read More]
Picamilon is known for having a strong anti-anxiety effect while boosting concentration, focus, memory and motivation, and lowering blood pressure Picamilon (nicotinyl-y-aminobutyric acid, or N-nicotinoyl-GABA) is a combination of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA with nicotinic acid (Vitamin B3 or niacin). The addition of niacin allows GABA to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Neurohackers prefer either Picamilon or… [Read More]
“Brain fog” has become a blanket term we use when we’re not thinking clearly. Or we’re feeling fatigued, cranky, distracted, and our mental processing speed has slowed to a crawl.Brain fog is an unwanted and certainly inconvenient side effect of our always-connected lifestyle.Turns out that once you recognize the symptoms and learn a little about… [Read More]
GABA has a calming effect on brain and body, helps relieve stress and anxiety, and boosts Human Growth Hormone GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid and neurotransmitter. GABA is your brain’s primary inhibitory transmitter. Its role is to keep glutamate, the primary excitatory transmitter, from overwhelming you. Too much glutamate can cause a seizure,… [Read More]
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