Shilajit dosage

Shilajit is known for boosting energy, stamina, sex drive, muscle mass, is anti-anxiety, and may help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Shilajit, is a sticky, tar-like natural substance secreted by and found primarily in the rocks of the Himalayas. And has been used in traditional medicine for millennia. In Sanskrit it was called “the destroyer of weakness“. […]

SAM-e as a nootropic-improves concentration

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Artichokes boost memory through Long-Term Potentiaton

Artichoke Extract (Luteolin) has been shown to boost memory and learning, improve motivation and mood, and stimulate the growth of new neurons in the brain. Artichoke Extract (Luteolin) is a natural PDE4 inhibitor in the brain. Excess PDE4 degrades cAMP. cAMP is important for neural signaling within brain cells. As a secondary messenger in neurons, […]

brain fog test

“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 […]

maca as a nootropic supplement

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 […]

Piracetam for social anxiety

Piracetam has been shown to increase Cerebral Circulation, improve creativity and verbal fluency, boost memory, learning and recall, improve mood, and for the treatment of Tardive Dyskinesia Piracetam (2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine-acetamide, Nootropil) is a water-soluble ampakine nootropic in the racetam-class of compounds. Piracetam was first synthesized by Dr. Corneliu Giurgea at Belgian-based pharmaceutical company UCB Pharma in […]

polygala tenuifolia experience

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 […]

Iodine nootropic dosage

Iodine improves energy levels, cognition, memory and mood Iodine is an essential trace element that combines with the amino acid tyrosine to form thyroid hormones T4 and T3. Thyroxine (T4) contains four iodine atoms, and triiodothyronine (T3) contains three iodine atoms. Iodine deficiency is recognized as the most common cause of preventable brain damage in […]

Lemon Balm dosage - tea and capsules

Lemon Balm is known for its anti-anxiety and calming effects, improving focus, memory and cognition, and reducing irritability and depression. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is native to the Mediterranean region. And has been cultivated for well over 2,000 years. Melissa officinalis (Melissa is derived from the Greek for ‘honey bee’) was observed by Pliny the […]

Epicatechin bodybuilding

Epicatechin is known for boosting energy, memory, focus, longevity, and muscle growth and recovery What is Epicatechin? You may not recognize it by name, but if your daily diet includes fruits and vegetables, you’re likely consuming epicatechin – roughly about 15 milligrams a day.[i] As a nootropic, epicatechin has been shown to provide immense potential […]

Resveratrol for brain-fog

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 […]

can the blood-brain barrier heal itself

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 […]