“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]

If you are just getting started with nootropic supplements, the choices can seem overwhelming. And even confusing at times.Here at Nootropics Expert I do my 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]

If you are new to nootropics, and don’t know where to start, this post is for you. I’ll not insult your intelligence and suggest starting with something simple like caffeine and L-Theanine. Instead, let’s put together a stack that’s simple, safe and powerful. And won’t crush your monthly budget. First, let’s lay the ground rules… [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]

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]

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]

Depending on the severity of your ADHD symptoms, you may be able to use nootropics as an alternative to prescription stimulants like Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and their variations. I experimented for a year by using nootropics in place of the 20 mg of Ritalin I had been using 3-times a day for several years. And… [Read More]

Thousands of college students go to their health clinic asking for Adderall. Or get it from an ADHD friend who’s willing to part with a few tablets from their monthly prescription.[i]Because they feel Adderall makes them more productive. And it helps them stay up at night to study.[ii]At least that’s what they’ve been told. And… [Read More]

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… [Read More]

Competing in the dynamic and rapidly growing world of eSports and gaming can feel like a lonely business. Especially when it comes to your health as an athlete and gamer. And the assault on your body and brain is often greater than in other professional sports. In fact, one of the nasty little secrets in… [Read More]