How to Improve Memory and Concentration
Learn how to improve your memory and concentration by adding brain-enhancing nootropics supplements to your daily stack, guided by your Nootropics Expert.
How to Hack Your Flow State with Nootropics
Flow is the ultimate state of consciousness where you feel and perform your best. And nootropics can assist in getting to, maintaining, and coming out of an amazing flow experience Flow is an optimal state of consciousness. The flow state is also known as being “in the zone”. It’s where you perform your best. And […]
Valerian
Valerian is known for its anti-anxiety and calming effects, and promoting restful sleep. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is native to Europe and Northern Asia and has been used for millennia as a sleep aid. Valerian promotes feelings of calm, decreases levels of anxiety and stress, and enhances sleep. Valerian has traditionally been used for the treatment […]
Passionflower
Passionflower is known for improving sleep quality, reducing anxiety, and promoting healthy brain GABA levels. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata, Passiflora caerulea, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora foetida) is a perennial vining plant native to North and South America. Passionflower has been used for centuries to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. And more recent research shows its potential role […]
Glycine
Glycine is known to enhance sleep quality, memory, reduce symptoms of OCD, and for schizophrenia. Glycine (2-Aminoacetic Acid, Gly, G) is a conditionally essential amino acid and neurotransmitter. The simplest of all amino acids, glycine plays a role in the synthesis of nucleic acids, glutathione, RNA and DNA, and creatine.[i] Glycine is synthesized in your […]
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is known to enhance alertness, cognition, energy, vision, elevate mood, lower anxiety and pain, and relieve insomnia Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is one of 8 B-vitamins. B12 is water-soluble and found in every single cell in your body. Vitamin B12 is essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA and neurotransmitters, the maintenance of myelin […]
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 is known to enhance alertness, cognition, energy, elevate mood, lower anxiety and normalize homocysteine levels Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine) is one of 8 B-vitamins. B6 is water-soluble and found in every single cell in your body. Vitamin B6 a required coenzyme for the synthesis of dopamine, epinephrine, GABA, melatonin, norepinephrine, and serotonin.[i] […]
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 […]
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 […]
How do Nootropics Work?
Nootropics can affect your brain by influencing brain waves, cerebral blood flow, cellular energy, hormones, neurotransmitters, neuroplasticity or growth factors. You can get detailed explanations on each by reviewing the individual review dedicated to each of dozens of popular nootropics here on Nootropics Expert®. This article is an overall summary of how nootropics work to […]
Best Energy Supplements to Buy
I regularly get emails or get asked during Personal Consultations what are the best energy supplements to use. What nootropics help with chronic fatigue, flagging afternoon energy, or a loss of motivation. This question is particularly relevant in 2022. Because let’s be honest – trips to Starbucks every afternoon, or the corner store for an […]