how to measure neurotransmitter levels

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nootropics for brain injury and repair

If you’ve spent any time here on Nootropics Expert®, you have a good idea how certain nootropics can benefit your brain. But if you’re just getting started with nootropics, the choices can seem overwhelming. Will one nootropic work? Will it take more that one supplement to solve my problem? If more than one, how do […]

when to take choline bitartrate

Choline is often the center of a great nootropic stack. Because without adequate levels of choline in your brain, the rest of your stack is unlikely to work very well. Choline is neither a vitamin or mineral.  It is a water-soluble “nutrient” related to the B-Vitamin group. Choline was recognized as an “essential” nutrient by […]

nootropics-motivation-reddit

Are you stuck in a career that doesn’t inspire you? Or a relationship that doesn’t excite you? Or a lifestyle that doesn’t fulfill you? Of the many excuses and issues for this complacency, one problem that surfaces the most is lack of motivation. To make matters even worse – lack of motivation to change things […]

best supplements for runners

This article is about nootropics for runners. Because if you’re a regular runner, you’ve no doubt got into a pre-run routine. And part of that routine will be fueling your body before you set off. Every runner knows that maintaining energy and blood sugar levels is key to getting the most from your run. So, […]

nootropics can help improve learning & memory

Imagine being able to effortlessly tackle any business problem. The relationship with your significant other is like a romance novel. You come out of an intense study session with energy to spare. And you ace your next exam. This is the advantage of using nootropic supplements. Decades of clinical research and user experience show that […]

improve reaction time

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Best Nootropics for Writing

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what are the top 5 brain foods?

Many of the nootropic supplements reviewed here on Nootropics Exert® can be found in foods you should be eating every day. In fact, much of what you eat ends up in your brain. Some as nootropic food and some that your brain struggles to use as nootropic food. Your brain accounts for only about 2% of […]