Centrophenoxine helps boost cognition & memory and has significant anti-aging benefits preventing and reversing neuronal decay. Centrophenoxine (Lucidril® or meclofenoxate) is one of the original nootropics. Developed in France in 1959, Centrophenoxine is a combination of DMAE (dimethylethanolamine) and pCPA (parachlorphenoxyacetic acid). DMAE is an amine naturally produced in small amounts in your brain. Researchers… [Read More]

Tryptophan has been shown to help alleviate anxiety, depression, ADHD, SAD, OCD, PMS, memory loss, and pain Tryptophan is the sole precursor of serotonin. L-Tryptophan’s role in brain serotonin synthesis is critical for mood, behavior and cognition. Serotonin is often referred to as the “happiness molecule”. Low serotonin levels can result in pain, insomnia, depression,… [Read More]

Phenylalanine enhances working memory, executive function, creative flow states, stress reduction, better mood, anti-anxiety and lessens symptoms of ADHD   Phenylalanine is a highly bio-available essential amino acid. Your body naturally converts L-Phenylalanine into the amino acid L-Tyrosine which is then converted into L-DOPA. Decarboxylation of L-DOPA results in synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine.[i] Once… [Read More]

Uridine Monophosphate has been shown to increase neuron and synapse density, dopamine and acetylcholine release, boost learning and memory, and decrease depression Uridine Monophosphate (UMP or 5′-uridylic acid) is a pyrimidine nucleoside found in all living organisms ranging from humans to bacteria. Uridine is one of 4 repeating units that make up RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)…. [Read More]

I’ve had Nootropics Expert readers asking me what I use to help me sleep. And what I use every night. This post is a detailed response to that question. Performance Lab® Sleep is the best sleep and anti-insomnia supplement I’ve found. Turns out it contains the same basic ingredients I’ve used as individual supplements over… [Read More]

If you routinely stop at Starbucks® for a Grande, or the corner store for an energy drink to avoid that mid-afternoon crash – this Performance Lab® Stim review is for you.We love caffeine because it provides a boost in alertness, concentration, better athletic performance, and less physical and mental fatigue.And this love affair with caffeine… [Read More]

Your brain makes up only 2% of your total body weight. But it consumes about 20% of your total body energy. Energy that is derived from glucose.This glucose comes from carbohydrates you get from food. It’s used as energy for your brain and body or stored as glycogen in your liver and muscle tissue.Energy comes… [Read More]

Nootropics Expert® readers often ask me which supplements I personally use. And what I recommend as a multivitamin, or for sleep, energy, or nootropic stack.And for years it was a challenge providing these recommendations. Because no single company produced every supplement I was using.But that all changed about a year ago. And my supplement recommendations… [Read More]

PQQ helps create new mitochondria in brain cells, is a very potent antioxidant, stimulates Nerve Growth Factor, and boosts energy, cognition, memory and learning PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone or methoxatin) is a very potent antioxidant and plays a significant role in cognition and memory. PQQ is the first nutrient discovered that promotes the growth of new… [Read More]

If you normally feel mentally drained after writing an exam, an intense study session, working out a business problem, or a misunderstanding with your partner – Performance Lab® Energy may be for you. If your get-up-and-go has got up and gone then this may be the answer you’ve been looking for. Energy and motivation go… [Read More]