Welcome! My name is David Tomen, and I am the author of NootropicsExpert.com, my books Head First 2nd Edition – The Complete Guide to Healing & Optimizing Your Brain with Nootropic Supplements and (FREE!) Secrets of the Optimized Brain, and my Nootropics Expert YouTube channel.
I started Nootropics Expert® in January 2016. You can learn more about my story and why I started Nootropics Expert over on my About Page.
You can quickly see the nootropic supplements that I personally use every day on this page: What I Take
And if you’re in a hurry, go to this page to Buy Nootropics.
I also do Personal Consultations if you could use some help choosing the best nootropic supplements for you. You’ll find my calendar here: Nootropics Expert Consultations
How Nootropics Can Help You
You can end your search now. Because here on Nootropics Expert you’ll find the help you have been searching for. No matter the brain health problem that is making your life miserable.
Here you’ll find information on this List of Nootropics which has dozens and dozens of links to nootropic supplement reviews that I’ve written, and update as soon as new science becomes available. In a language that is easy to understand.
You’ll learn where each supplement comes from, how it works, the benefits you can expect, how much you should use and how often, possible side effects, and how to select from dozens of options – which one to buy.
NOTE: Every single word on Nootropics Expert is written by me. It’s not an AI or a contract copywriter.
You will also discover that everything I write about a supplement is supported by peer-reviewed clinical studies. You will not find links to other websites or blogs.
Instead, you will find dozens of clickable links in each supplement review and article to supporting and relevant clinical studies.
So you have the option of reading the same research I found and used to write my reviews and articles.
My hope is that if you’re overwhelmed by the fragmented information for nootropics spread across several websites, you can end your search on what has become the best nootropics website.
Quickly find out how one nootropic may interact with another. Which ones are safe. And which nootropic supplements have side effects. I will cover all that here.
Use my Nootropics Guide to get more familiar with the top nootropics and different types of cognitive enhancers and what they do. Soon you’ll be able to safely build your own nootropic stack.
I’m happy you’re here. Because you should be able to find everything you need to know about nootropics on Nootropics Expert. No need to go anywhere else.
Armed with this knowledge you can choose the best nootropics for you, and finally start experiencing the benefits you’re working to achieve.
Where to Buy Nootropics
Once you’ve decided which nootropic supplements you’d like to try, how do you know which is the best supplement to buy?
I’ve done the homework for you and put together a list of nootropic brands and supplements. Most of which I personally use and highly recommend.
You’ll find the highest quality, purest nootropic supplements on this page.
The Definitive Guide to Nootropics
A nootropic is a substance that enhances cognition and memory and facilitates learning.
Neuro-hacking and the research behind brain modulation, nootropics, and biohacking in general is a constantly evolving and improving science.
We cover all that in The Definitive Guide to Nootropics.
The Big List of Nootropics
Nootropics cover a broad category of compounds with cognitive boosting properties.
They have minimal side-effects and are appropriate for long-term use.
The Big List is a quick reference guide for nootropics. Learn what it’s for, how it’s used, side effects, interactions and dosing suggestions.
The Best Nootropics
Achieving brain optimization comes with a lot of trial and error. Experimenting to see what works best for you. But spend enough time in the nootropics community, and you begin to see patterns develop.
After you try the latest edition to the racetam-family of nootropics. Most biohackers settle into the nootropic that works best for each category of; cognition & focus, memory, energy & motivation, anxiety & depression, and brain repair & maintenance.
The “Best Nootropics” page is a distillation of what I have found to be the best nootropics for each category of brain optimization. You’ll find a list of the best nootropic compounds for each category. And links through to more detailed articles for each category.
Join The Discussion - 1,827 comments
Adrian
April 5, 2021
Hey David, love your videos. But I couldn’t find anything on EGCG. I just bought some 5-HTP 250mg with 150mg EGCG. I read that EGCG helps deliver 5-HTP to the brain without wasting 5-HTP outside the brain, that’s how I understood it. But there are people saying EGCG will harm my liver…
It would be interesting to hear your opinion to this substance, since it also has other benefits.
Greeting from Germany, keep up that good work.
David Tomen
April 6, 2021
Adrian, I’ve done the research for L-Theanine and now it affects the human brain but not EGCG. So I’ll need to take your word for it about the effects of EGCG on 5-HTP.
But don’t count on the effects of 5-HTP lasting any longer than 3 – 4 weeks. You may find that it no longer provides any benefit after several weeks of use. Please see my 5-HTP review on why it is not the best choice for raising serotonin.
Adrian
April 8, 2021
Thanks for the reply, David!
I have read your 5-HTP review and bought taurine and NALT to increase Dopamine.
What is the science behind taking one of the sulfur-containing amino acids (in my case I chose taurine) with l-tyrosine? You mentioned this in your 5-HTP review. I understand that you need to rise your Dopamin levels to counteract the inhabitant effect 5-htp has on dopamine, but I haven’t found any reference to taurine having something to do with dopamine yet, is it a tyrosine hydroxylase precursor? I trust you, but please explain the role of taurine in this context.
You are a great person!
Greetings, Adrian
David Tomen
April 9, 2021
Adrian, Taurine (https://nootropicsexpert.com/taurine/) affects dopamine transporter levels, dopamine uptake and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression. Check that link I included and scroll down to the Research section “Taurine may help ADHD”.
Adrian
April 20, 2021
Hey David,
can you please suggest how much NALT I should be taking for 500mg 5-HTP? Thank you
David Tomen
April 20, 2021
Adrian, I do not recommend using 500 mg 5-HTP per dose for anything. Because assuming you are using it to treat depression. It will stop working after few weeks. There isn’t a reliable way to maintain serotonin/dopamine balance when using high doses of 5-HTP.
Jeff
April 2, 2021
Hi David, love your content! I myself suffer from an ADHD Brain that affects me in my everyday life. And have since I was a child. My question to you is, if you could recommend your top 3 Nootropics to take for ADHD, what would they be? Some things i’ve taken/currently take..
L Tyrosine
Fish Oil
Multivitamin/Mineral
Lions Mane
L Theanine
Anything i’m missing that would be super beneficial in repairing/producing Dopamine?
David Tomen
April 2, 2021
Jeff, naming my “Top 3” is difficult because just the following three do not address what we need to do to treat ADHD naturally.
1. L-Tyrosine
2. Alpha GPC or CDP-Choline
3. Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
But that is missing the other cofactors required to make dopamine and serotonin such as the B-Vitamins. DHA to keep brain cell membranes healthy and fluid. And NAC which supports the health of dopamine neurons.
J
March 29, 2021
Hi.
Found very little info about glucuronolactone. Do you know anything about it, any new research etc?
David Tomen
March 30, 2021
Only that Glucuronolactone is an additive used in energy drinks and seems to be popular in the athletic world. And it naturally occurs in your body as a structural component of connective tissues.
J
March 31, 2021
Thank you for answer.
Chromium, boron and silica videos would be interesting.
David Tomen
April 1, 2021
There’s not enough clinical info about Chromium or Boron to warrant video production. But you can get more info on those two in this article: https://nootropicsexpert.com/13-minerals-essential-for-the-optimized-brain/
Silica I’ll have to look in to but likely the same thing.
Natasha Obrist
March 29, 2021
Hi David I have a question about preparing a personalized stack. If I wanted to add a combination of nootropics to water bottles for work 2 weeks at a time, do most nootropics still work the same after sitting in water for up to 2 weeks or longer? Trying to figure out a way to prep a stack but did not want to loose potency. Any feedback on this is much appreciated.
David Tomen
March 29, 2021
Natasha, good question but I simply don’t know the answer. I don’t think anyone has ever tried testing this method before. So, you’ll be the first. Let us know what happens!
Natasha Obrist
March 29, 2021
Thank you David for your response. Instead of placing in water I am going to use silicon ice cube trays, place nootropic blend in each cube, and add in a mix of prepared unflavored grass fed gelatin flavored with electrolyte drink mix. Then I will stir ingredients together in each cube. My goal is to mass produce enough servings to only have to prepare once or twice a month. I do not think all my nootropics will fit into one capsule even if using a capsule machine. Appreciate any thoughts you have on this idea. I’m happy to share results after using and if I have continued cognitive benefits of nootropics.
David Tomen
March 30, 2021
Natasha, you may have something no one has done before. The only problem I foresee are the fat-soluble ingredients in your nootropic supplement stack which will not dissolve nor easily be suspended in water.
Ilya
March 27, 2021
Hello, David!
I’ve just got performance lab multi men and it says that it contains only 600mcg of vitamin C, instead of 60mg. Actually it’s disappointing, why did they change it so much?
David Tomen
March 28, 2021
Ilya, mine says 60 mg Vitamin C and their website does too. If they’ve changed it I’m unaware of it. And will ask as long as you are sure.
Ilya
March 30, 2021
Yeah, they’ve confirmed it was a mistake, wrong label. By the way european version doesn’t contain vanadium, if anyone is interested. Not a big problem, but for information.
Chris
March 22, 2021
Why is Unifram/Sunifram nowhere on your site?
David Tomen
March 23, 2021
Chris, because Sunifiram is an experimental drug with very few animal tests. And no one has been able to figure out how it works or its mechanism of action.
Sunifiram or Unifiram have not undergone toxicology testing, have not been tested in humans, and it’s not approved for use in any country on the planet.
That’s why it’s not on Nootropics Expert.
Le
March 13, 2021
I do not know if piracetam increases monoamine oxidase after using piracetam I use l tyrosine does not work then i use turmeric and zinc i use l tyrosine works again
David Tomen
March 13, 2021
Le, I’m not sure what you’re talking about. But I do know that Piracetam is unlikely to work unless you stack it with a choline supplement like Alpha GPC or CDP-Choline.
Christopher Eldridge
March 10, 2021
I enjoy watching your show on U tube I am fascinated by your knowledge. I am gonna keep watching your show, I am gonna look in to purchasing one of your books
David Tomen
March 11, 2021
Thank you Christopher. Secrets of the Optimized Brain is free and a good way to get started: https://nootropicsexpert.com/free-download/