Vitamin B3 is known for increased alertness, clarity, focus, memory, enhanced mood and energy, is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger, lowers LDL-cholesterol, increases HDL-cholesterol and lowers triglycerides Vitamin B3 (Niacin, nicotinic acid, 3-pyridine-carboxylic acid) is one of eight B-Vitamins. Niacin is a precursor to the coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), and nicotinamide adenine… [Read More]

Vinpocetine is known for increasing cerebral circulation, taming inflammation and oxidative stress, and boosting alertness, cognition, concentration, memory and mood. Vinpocetine (periwinkle extract, ethyl apovincaminate, Cavinton, Bravinton, Ceractin, Intelectol) is a semi-synthetic derivative of vincamine, an alkaloid derived from the lesser periwinkle plant (Vinca Minor L.). Vinpocetine was first isolated from the periwinkle plant in… [Read More]

Sulbutiamine has been shown to boost motivation, improve focus, enhance memory and alleviate depression Sulbutiamine (isobutyryl thiamine disulfide) is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin B1 (thiamine). Thiamine was the first B Vitamin to be discovered by researchers. That’s why it’s called B1. Sulbutiamine is simply two vitamin B1 molecules joined together. This chemical bond helps… [Read More]

Black Seed Oil may be effective for anxiety, depression, epilepsy, learning & memory, sleep, neurodegenerative disease and is anti-tumorBlack Seed Oil (Nigella sativa, Black Cumin) is an annual herb and spice belonging to the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family of flowering plants.Black Seed Oil is native to the Middle East, Southern Europe and North Africa. And has… [Read More]

L-Carnosine improves cognition, memory, energy levels, prevents brain cell death, and is anti-aging. L-Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) is a dipeptide of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine. Carnosine is found throughout your body. The highest concentrations are in high energy demand areas such as your brain, heart and muscles. L-Carnosine is known as the ‘longevity molecule’. But… [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]

There’s nothing quite like a full deep sleep. And waking refreshed the next day.In fact, we humans covet sleep so much we’ll try just about anything to help us sleep in 2020.A recent study showed that 70 million Americans have problems sleeping.[i] Another study at The University of Warwick Medical School in the UK with… [Read More]

Searching for the best brain supplement for 2020? It’s confusing, isn’t it? Even feels a little overwhelming.How in the world do you choose which one will work best for you?That’s why I founded Nootropics Expert several years ago. To help you get past the slick marketing. Take the mystery out of nootropics so anyone could… [Read More]

Memory is fundamental to your quality of life in 2020. Something as simple as remembering where you left your keys. To recalling a loved one’s birthday or doing well on your next exam or board presentation.Neuroscience has now discovered how memory works in your brain all the way down to the molecular level.And this new… [Read More]

I regularly get emails asking me what energy supplements I use. What nootropics help with chronic fatigue, flagging afternoon energy, or a loss of motivation.This question is particularly relevant in 2020. Because let’s be honest – trips to Starbucks every afternoon, or the corner store for an energy drink is not a long-term solution to… [Read More]