Nicotine has been shown to improve concentration, focus, mental clarity, motivation, memory, and reduce mood swings and anxiety Nicotine (3-(1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl) pyridine) is an alkaloid found in tobacco leaves. And has been used by humans for its psychoactive (nootropic) properties for thousands of years. But it is only in the last several decades that nicotine’s mechanism… [Read More]

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… [Read More]

Mushrooms have been used by humans for thousands of years as food and medicine.More than 14,000 species of mushrooms have been identified and about 2,000 of them are edible.Of 2,000 edible mushrooms, 270 species have potential therapeutic or preventative agents that ensure human health.But of 270 medicinal mushrooms, only 6 are considered nootropics. And provide… [Read More]

I’ve had Nootropics Expert readers asking me what my preferred multivitamin/mineral supplement is. And what I use every day. This post is a detailed response to that question. Performance Lab® NutriGenesis Multi is by far the best multivitamin/mineral supplement I’ve used. And I’ve tried several different brands of multivitamins over the last 10 years. Including… [Read More]

DHA is an essential brain food that boosts neurotransmission, cognition, memory, learning, reduces brain inflammation, assists in the repair of and helps grow new brain cells. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid. DHA is crucial for the healthy structure and function of your brain at all ages. DHA impacts your brain’s signaling systems,… [Read More]

Melatonin is known for helping insomnia, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, protects against neurodegenerative diseases, stroke and brain trauma Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a hormone primarily produced in the pineal gland. This gland is a pea-sized organ located in the center of your brain and shaped like a tiny pine cone (hence its name). Your pineal gland… [Read More]

Women frequently ask me what multivitamin I recommend that they use and why.This post is a detailed response to that question for 2020. And it’s important because you will not find a Top 5 or Top 10 best multivitamins for women here.I simply cannot in good conscience recommend any of the hundreds of multivitamins for… [Read More]

Picamilon is known for having a strong anti-anxiety effect while boosting concentration, focus, memory and motivation, and lowering blood pressure Picamilon (nicotinyl-y-aminobutyric acid, or N-nicotinoyl-GABA) is a combination of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA with nicotinic acid (Vitamin B3 or niacin). The addition of niacin allows GABA to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Neurohackers prefer either Picamilon or… [Read More]

GABA has a calming effect on brain and body, helps relieve stress and anxiety, and boosts Human Growth Hormone GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid and neurotransmitter. GABA is your brain’s primary inhibitory transmitter. Its role is to keep glutamate, the primary excitatory transmitter, from overwhelming you. Too much glutamate can cause a seizure,… [Read More]

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 crop… [Read More]