The very first racetam nootropic was created by Dr. Corneliu Giurgea at the Belgian-based pharmaceutical company UCB Pharma in the 1964.Dr. Giurgea’s intention was to develop a calming-type drug for motion sickness. GABA is the calming neurotransmitter and Piracetam is a cyclic derivative of GABA.But in spite of its connection with GABA, Piracetam didn’t show… [Read More]

Natural nootropic supplements are one of the easiest and safest ways to boost your academic performance this year.The right nootropic stack will help you focus on what you’re studying, pay attention during class or a lecture, and provide all-day energy so you don’t crash.The nootropics recommended in this post are ideally suited for studying. They’ll… [Read More]

The word “nootropic” may be new. Coined by Dr. Corneliu Giurgea back in 1972.[i]But humans have been using nootropic herbs and medicinal plants since before recorded history.Nootropic herbs are some of the most potent natural brain enhancers we have available today. Often shown to be as effective and safer than modern pharmaceuticals with a similar… [Read More]

Getting all the nutrients your brain requires everyday doesn’t have to be complicated.If you simply keep in mind a few specific nutrients, eating meals full of nutrient-dense foods can be simple.Every day our body and brain require essential and non-essential nutrients.Essential means it must come from our diet. And non-essential means our body and brain… [Read More]

I get asked frequently where to buy certain nootropic supplements. Especially by people new to nootropics.Because the term “nootropics” is starting to go mainstream. More and more people are finding you can heal and optimize your brain with certain dietary supplements.And supplement manufacturers are noticing the increased interest in brain and cognitive health. New products… [Read More]

“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 little about… [Read More]

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… [Read More]

Remember getting so lost in whatever it was you were doing that you lost track of time?Your productivity skyrockets and you feel a real sense of accomplishment for the rest of the day.Call it concentration, focus, or flow – just the memory of this exhilarating feeling and want more of it.A variety of techniques have… [Read More]

I’ve been using Mind Lab Pro™ for the last four 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 is… [Read More]

If you are just getting started with nootropic supplements, the choices can seem overwhelming. And even confusing at times.Here at Nootropics Expert we do our best to reduce the overwhelm and confusion.Natural nootropics are typically made from plants or plant extracts, amino acids, and other nutrients sourced from nature.The term “nootropic” was coined in 1972… [Read More]