Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a potent antioxidant, boosts BDNF, increases cerebral circulation, improves energy and memory, and potentially promotes longevity Resveratrol (3,4′,5-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene) is a polyphenol stilbenoid and phytoalexin that certain plants produce in response to stress, such as injury or fungal infection. Resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound found most famously in red wine. Some speculate that […]
How to Heal a Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier
I’ve been asked by Nootropics Expert® readers to write about a “Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier”. And the question naturally is what nootropics to use if you suspect you have a leaky brain. You’ll find the answers in this post. NOTE: if you want to jump ahead to my nootropic stack recommendations for a leaky brain and […]
Creatine
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 […]
L-Glutamine
Unlock your mental potential with L-Glutamine. Is it the secret nootropic you've been missing? Dive into the science behind its cognitive benefits inside.
13 Nootropics to Boost BDNF
Research over the last several years has shown that our brain has the remarkable ability to re-wire itself throughout life. Every time we have a new thought, encode a new memory or learn a new skill, we are building a new neural network in our brain. And these tiny neural networks are dependent on an […]
Cat’s Claw
Cat’s Claw has been shown to increase Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, fight inflammation and free radical damage, repair DNA, alleviate depression, and improve cognition and focus. Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uña de Gato, or Savéntaro) is a South American vine used as a nootropic with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that support DNA repair, immune function […]
Pine Bark Extract
Pine Bark Extract has been shown to improve ADHD, decision-making, concentration, focus, memory and mood In a hurry – click here to learn more about getting an effective dose of Maritime Pine Bark Extract in: Mind Lab Pro® Pine Bark Extract is a standardized extract of French maritime pine bark. This pine tree (Pinus pinaster) […]
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B5 is known to enhance alertness, cognition, energy, hearing, vision, elevate mood, lower anxiety and normalize healthy cholesterol levels Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) is one of 8 B-vitamins. B5 is water-soluble and found in every single cell in your body. Vitamin B5 is essential for the synthesis of acetylcholine (ACh). Adequate levels of ACh […]
How to Create the Best Nootropic Stack
If you’ve spent any time here on Nootropics Expert®, you have a good idea how certain nootropics can benefit your brain. But if you’re just getting started with nootropics, the choices can seem overwhelming. Will one nootropic work? Will it take more that one supplement to solve my problem? If more than one, how do […]
Coconut & MCT Oil
Coconut & MCT oil has been shown to increase energy and prevent mental fatigue, improves alertness, focus, and is anti-stress In a hurry – click here to learn more about Performance Lab® MCT Energy Oil Coconut oil is extracted from the white flesh of mature coconuts harvested from coconut palm trees (Coco nucifera). Many neurohackers […]
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 […]
Fisetin
Fisetin is anti-aging, has been shown to boost learning and memory, improve mood, reduce back & arthritic pain, reduce inflammation, improve cognition in Alzheimer’s, and reduce allergies Fisetin (3,3′,4′,7-tetrahydroxyflavone), is a flavanol and yellow plant pigment that gives color to a variety of fruits and vegetables.[i] Recent anti-aging research has shown Fisetin to be the […]