L-Theanine is known for boosting alpha and theta brain waves, anti-anxiety, boosting cognition, improving memory, and better quality sleepL-Theanine (r-glutamylethylamide) is a non-dietary amino acid found in green tea (camellia sinensis), and the mushroom Xerocomus badius. Structurally, L-Theanine is similar to the neurotransmitters l-glutamate and l-glutamine.L-Theanine easily crosses the blood-brain barrier. And taken as a… [Read More]

Caffeine enhances alertness, stabilizes mood, boosts memory and cognition, and improves athletic performance Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world. And is considered a nootropic because used in moderation it helps improve reaction time, alertness, memory and mood. A Penn State University study in 2014 found 85% of the US… [Read More]

It doesn’t take long reading through the posts and reviews here on Nootropics Expert to learn I have a favorite nootropic stack. I’ve been using Mind Lab Pro ®  for over 5 years as the base for the supplements I use to manage Adult ADD. It’s made by a company based in the UK named… [Read More]

About Alpha BrainOnnit Labs of Austin, TX was founded by Aubrey Marcus in July 2011 with the launch of his first product, the nootropic stack Alpha Brain.The seed of an idea that eventually ended up as Alpha Brain started out as a stack to cure hangovers.  But an extensive brain scan in 2010 put Marcus… [Read More]

Phenibut has a calming effect on brain and body, helps relieve stress and anxiety, and boosts Human Growth Hormone Phenibut (β-Phenyl-GABA, β-phenyl-γ-aminobutyric acid, Noofen, Citrocard) is an analogue of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. The addition of a phenyl ring allows Phenibut to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Neurohackers prefer Phenibut when the goal is to raise GABA levels… [Read More]

Phenylpiracetam has been shown to boost alertness, cognition, clarity, focus, learning and memory, provides a stimulant-effect, and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety Phenylpiracetam ((R,S)-2-(2-oxo-4-phenylpyrrolidin-1-yl) acetamide, Phenotropil, Fenotropil, Carphedon, Fonturacetam) is a water-soluble nootropic in the racetam-class of compounds. Phenylpiracetam was created by adding a phenyl group to Piracetam by Russian scientists in 1983. It… [Read More]

Oxiracetam has been shown to improve short and long-term memory, boost concentration and focus, improve cognition and increase cognitive energy Oxiracetam (4-Hydroxy-2-oxopyrrolidine-N-acetamide or ISF-2522) is a water-soluble Ampakine nootropic in the racetam-class of compounds. Oxiracetam is considerably more potent than the original racetam, Piracetam.[i] Oxiracetam was the 3rd racetam nootropic and developed in the 1970’s…. [Read More]

Coluracetam has been shown to boost long-term & working memory, relieve depression & anxiety, and enhance color & sound perception Coluracetam (BCI-540, or MKC-231) is a fat-soluble nootropic in the racetam-class of compounds. Coluracetam is much more potent than the original racetam, Piracetam. Coluracetam was patented by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma of Japan in 2005. Making… [Read More]

Huperzine-A improves cognition, memory, learning, recall, is an antioxidant, helps neuroplasticity, and protects against glutamate-toxicity. Huperzine-A (Hup-A) is a water-soluble alkaloid nootropic derived from Chinese Club Moss (Huperzia serrata). This plant is native to southeast Asia. And has been used in traditional medicine for millennia to treat skin conditions, muscle problems and to boost blood… [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]