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 […]

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 […]

Creatine nootropic dosage recommendation

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-improves-mood

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.

Pterostilbene increases 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 nootropic dosage

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 […]

Pycnogenol-improves-cognition

Pine Bark Extract has been shown to improve ADHD, decision-making, concentration, focus, memory and mood Pine Bark Extract  is a standardized extract of French maritime pine bark. This pine tree (Pinus pinaster) is native to the Mediterranean region. The extract of maritime pine bark called Pycnogenol contains 65 – 75% proanthocyanidins (procyanidins).[i] Professor Jacques Masquelier […]