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Unlocking the Benefits of Nootropic Supplements for Autism in 2023

Unlocking the Benefits of Nootropic Supplements for Autism in 2023

Support autistic loved ones with natural nootropic supplements for autism. Supported by leading university studies, in plain English with your Nootropics Expert [Read More]

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July 26, 2023 By David Tomen 12 Comments

Do Brain Enhancing “Drugs” Work? Know the Risks

Do Brain Enhancing “Drugs” Work? Know the Risks

You don’t have to be rich to experience better cognition, think faster or perform better. You don’t even need a prescription for the latest brain enhancing drug.It’s easy to get confused with more and more headlines declaring Adderall or Modafinil a nootropic.And unless you are aware of how powerful natural nootropic supplements are, and how… [Read More]

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June 23, 2023 By David Tomen 40 Comments

How Long Does it Take for Omega-3 to Work?

How Long Does it Take for Omega-3 to Work?

Discover the Surprising Truth about Omega-3’s Effectiveness with Your Nootropics Expert. Find Out How long does it take for Omega-3 to work & more inside… [Read More]

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April 26, 2023 By David Tomen 8 Comments

How to tell if you have low dopamine

How to tell if you have low dopamine

Discover how to identify low dopamine levels & their impact on your health. Learn about signs, symptoms, & potential solutions with your Nootropics Expert.
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April 8, 2023 By David Tomen 42 Comments

Psychobiotics: The Gut-Brain Connection

Psychobiotics: The Gut-Brain Connection

Ever wonder why you get butterflies in your stomach? Or why an impending decision can cause an attack of intestinal cramps? We all “feel it in our gut” when we know something to be true. They happen because the body has two brains. You’re already familiar with the one in your head. But there’s also… [Read More]

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March 23, 2023 By David Tomen 27 Comments

Sex Hormones and Your Brain

Sex Hormones and Your Brain

Estrogen and testosterone play a role in mood, cognitive function, anxiety and stress, pain management, and avoiding dementia, Alzheimer’s, or strokeMen, do you know your total testosterone and free testosterone levels? Women, do you know your current estrogen and testosterone levels?When is the last time you asked your doctor to run your sex hormone labs?If… [Read More]

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March 23, 2023 By David Tomen 12 Comments

Neurohackers Guide to Lab Tests

Neurohackers Guide to Lab Tests

In my many years of biohacking and using nootropics to optimize my brain, I have found basic blood work is fundamental to measuring my success.Lab tests give me a more accurate window into what these supplements are doing to my body and brain. More so than simply relying on how I feel. If you’ve been… [Read More]

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March 20, 2023 By David Tomen 66 Comments

Advanced Guide to Acetylcholine Supplements in Nootropic Stacks

Advanced Guide to Acetylcholine Supplements in Nootropic Stacks

The neurotransmitter Acetylcholine (ACh) plays a leading role in alertness, focus, memory and mood. ACh also contributes to neuroplasticity that supports long-term potentiation needed to form long-term memory. And for a healthy, optimized brain. ACh deficiency has been linked to ADHD, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. But you can’t take acetylcholine as a supplement…. [Read More]

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March 7, 2023 By David Tomen 35 Comments

7 Tips for Choosing the Highest Quality Nootropic Supplements

7 Tips for Choosing the Highest Quality Nootropic Supplements

You pause a moment as you cross the threshold into your local vitamin shop. In front of you is row upon row of shelving displaying thousands of bottles and boxes of supplements. An overwhelming experience even to the most experienced neurohacker. Online stores can be even more confusing. Store algorithms decide what you first see… [Read More]

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February 17, 2023 By David Tomen 54 Comments

Are Nootropics Legal in My Country?

Are Nootropics Legal in My Country?

The world of nootropics is a big and often confusing one. With hundreds of unique substances that promise to enhance alertness, cognition, memory and mood. But can you get them in your country? That’s what we’re here to explore in this post. The definition of a “nootropic” varies within the nootropic community. And country regulatory… [Read More]

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February 15, 2023 By David Tomen 4 Comments

How to Improve Memory and Concentration

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. [Read More]

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