Vitamin B12 is known to enhance alertness, cognition, energy, vision, elevate mood, lower anxiety and pain, and relieve insomnia Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is one of 8 B-vitamins. B12 is water-soluble and found in every single cell in your body. Vitamin B12 is essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA and neurotransmitters, the maintenance of myelin… [Read More]

Ever wonder why you get butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous? Or cramps in your gut when struggling with some monumental life decision?You experience these sensations because of what’s happening in your gut. And the connection between your brain and your gut.More and more people are becoming aware of the health benefits that come… [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]

Kratom is known for relieving anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigueKratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is the leaf of a tropical deciduous tree within the coffee family (Rubiaceae) native to Southeast Asia.Kratom has been safely used as a dietary and nootropic supplement, and natural remedy in Southeast Asia for centuries.Typically consumed in small quantities by chewing… [Read More]

Pramiracetam has been shown to boost overall cognition, focus, working- and long-term memory, and learning Pramiracetam (N-[2-[di(propan-2-yl) amino] ethyl]-2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl) acetamide, CI-879, Pramistar, Neupramir, Remen) is a fat-soluble nootropic in the racetam-class of compounds. Pramiracetam was first synthesized by scientists at Parke-Davis in the late 1970’s. It was first tested with Alzheimer’s patients. Seeing mixed results,… [Read More]

Artichoke Extract (Luteolin) has been shown to boost memory and learning, improve motivation and mood, and stimulate the growth of new neurons in the brain. Artichoke Extract (Luteolin) is a natural PDE4 inhibitor in the brain. Excess PDE4 degrades cAMP. cAMP is important for neural signaling within brain cells. As a secondary messenger in neurons,… [Read More]

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]