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 […]
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B3 is known for increased alertness, clarity, focus, memory, enhanced mood and energy, is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger, lowers LDL-cholesterol, increases HDL-cholesterol and lowers triglycerides Vitamin B3 (Niacin, nicotinic acid, 3-pyridine-carboxylic acid) is one of eight B-Vitamins. Niacin is a precursor to the coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), and nicotinamide adenine […]
Berberine
Berberine is known for treating diabetes, improving cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, boosting mood and is a neuroprotectant Berberine (Coptis chinensis, Hydrastis canadensis) is a natural plant alkaloid that has been used for millennia in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat diarrhea and gastrointestinal issues. Berberine is a unique and powerful dietary supplement with nootropic […]
St. John’s wort
St. John’s wort has been shown to relieve depression as well as some prescription antidepressants St. John’s wort (hypericum perforatum) is a potent antidepressant. This sprawling, leafy herb grows throughout much of the world’s temperate regions. St. John’s wort has been used to treat a variety of internal and external illnesses dating back to the […]
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B1 is known as an effective mosquito repellant, boosts motivation, improves focus, enhances memory, alleviates chronic pain, depression and anxiety Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is the first B Vitamin to be discovered by researchers. “Thio-vitamine” refers to its sulfur-containing content. It’s called B1 because it was the first of the B complex vitamins to be […]
Mind Lab Pro Review – Why it’s my preferred nootropic stack
I’ve been using Mind Lab Pro® every day 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 […]
Performance Lab Vision Review
Most of us haven’t put much thought into how vision impacts our daily life until something goes wrong. Good eyesight is required for driving, watching TV or movies, reading, work, and participation in sports. Even the simplest things like finding stuff in the fridge to make dinner. Or getting ready in the morning. Just looking […]
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is known for reducing mental fatigue, improving clarity of thinking, concentration, motivation, mood and vision and is a powerful antioxidant Astaxanthin (3,3′-dihydroxy-β, β′-carotene-4,4′-dione) is a natural pink xanthophyll that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. Astaxanthin is produced by several freshwater and marine microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, fungi, and microalgae like Haematococcus […]
Cacao
Cacao is known for elevating mood, boosting learning and memory, and is a potent neuroprotectant Cacao (cocoa, cocoa flavonoids, cocoa flavanols, cocoa extract) beans are a seed of the fruit of the Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao and dark chocolate contain high concentrations of polyphenolic compounds called flavanols. These flavanols, especially epicatechin and proanthocyanins, act as […]
Magnolia Bark
Magnolia Bark is known for its anti-anxiety and stress-relieving effects, reducing depression, and promoting restful sleep. Magnolia Bark (Magnolia officinalis, Magnoliae cortex, Houpo, Chua houpu) has been traditionally used in Chinese and Japanese medicine for the treatment of depression, anxiety, neurosis, and related neurological disorders. Clinical research in the last couple of decades demonstrate how […]
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
Vitamin B9 is known to improve mood, energy, initiative, alertness, concentration, psychomotor speed, and social activity Vitamin B9 (Folate, folic acid, 5-methylenetetrahydrofolate) is water-soluble, and one of 8 B-Vitamins. Folate functions as a coenzyme in single-carbon transfers in the synthesis of DNA and RNA. And converts homocysteine to methionine which is used in the synthesis […]
Ginseng
Ginseng is known for calming anxiety, and boosting attention, concentration and memory. Ginseng is one of the most popular and well researched herbal medicines in the world. It has been used in North America and Asia for thousands of years. In all, there are 11 species of ginseng. But the name “ginseng” as a nootropic […]