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 - 1,845 comments
Lance
May 23, 2021
How to get the free ebook? Thanks
David Tomen
May 24, 2021
Lance, you subscribe to my newsletter. The confirmation email should contain a download link for Secrets of the Optimized Brain.
You subscribed on May 23rd at 10:31 AM Eastern. And should have received an email within one minute with the download link.
If you didn’t see the email check your Spam folder and other folders you do not normally check. Yahoo has a tendency to send my email to something other than your inBox which is not very considerate of them in my humble opinion.
Dana Boyd
May 21, 2021
My son tried taking kratom to help his depression and mood swings it did not work. He was prescribed lithium and it was effective. Now he has started taking the kratom again with the lithium for the boost it gives in the morning. Is it safe to take the kratom with the lithium.
David Tomen
May 21, 2021
Dana, it is safe and I use both without a problem. I’m happy that you found a solution that works.
Conor
May 20, 2021
Hi David,
Great interview with Danny from Seller Sessions BTW. Was curious if you have any thoughts on Supplements for folks with Vitiligo.
Many Thanks
David Tomen
May 21, 2021
Thank you Conor. I enjoyed my talk with Danny.
I do not have any suggestions for Vitiligo because my area of expertise is the human brain. And any nootropic supplement that affects human skin would be a secondary benefit that may or may not come up in my research.
options
May 17, 2021
hi what are your thoughts on tribulus its herb that increase testosterone is it safe to use
David Tomen
May 18, 2021
Options, as far as I can tell Tribulus terrestris does not increase testosterone or improve the symptoms of ED:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15994038/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24630840/
Jeffrey Hunt Stoddard
May 17, 2021
Came to your site trying to get the free download, went thru about five cycles of confirming my email and signing up for your newsletter, getting sent confirmation emails.
Never did make it to the download.
Why can’t people just do what they say they’re going to do?
David Tomen
May 18, 2021
Jeffrey, you subscribed to my newsletter May 17th at 4:31 AM Eastern. You should have received a confirmation email by 4:32 AM Eastern with a download link.
If you can’t find it I suggest looking in the folders you don’t normally check like Spam. I’m not familiar with yahoo email so don’t know what other folders they use.
And I do not know what type of machine you are using or operating system. You may need to right click and select download from the pulldown menu. Or left click and open it in a browser. Then select download.
I’m sorry you are having problems. I’ve not heard from anyone else from the 10’s of thousands of subscribers I have who have experienced this issue.
Javier
May 16, 2021
Hi Dave, been checking your site since over a year now, very good info!
Should I have a break from my supplements to give a rest to my liver?
This is my current stack for at least 10 months now that I take with fatty food after 18 hr fasting break:
– 2 Calamari Omega 3 (adds to 1000 DHA)
– 2 NutraFitz B-Complex capsules (i.e. V6 50 mg)
– Vit D3 5000iu
– Lion’s Mane 500 mg
– PQQ
– CoQ10
– Zinc Gluconate 50 mg
– Just started taking Tumeric sup one week ago
+ I also take 2 Magnesium Bisglycinate around 45 mins before bed (some times I add the Cherry tart and L-theanine)
I stop taking Alpha-GPC and Alcar because it worsen my sleeping condition.
My aim is to be more focus, have more energy, and long term brain health. My only condition is that I have Tinnitus and I wake up at night a couple of times but get back to sleep quickly.
Any feedback is much appreciated
David Tomen
May 18, 2021
Javier, try these for tinnitus: https://mailchi.mp/38c358b3560e/try-these-nootropics-for-tinnitus
Rather than guessing and taking a break for fear you are damaging your liver a better way is to get labs done. Ask your doctor for a liver function panel. Which include these:
Total Protein
Albumin
Bilirubin (total and direct)
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
I take many more supplements than you and my last labs came by normal.
These days you don’t even need to ask your doctor because companies like Quest Diagnostics and Any Lab Test Now will take you as a walk-in. Pricing is anywhere from $39 – $79.
BTW, any good “energy” stack will include ALCAR. Best to take it earlier in the day so it doesn’t interfere with sleep.
Javier
May 20, 2021
Thanks Dave, I really appreciate you answering me back. I’ll have a look at the tinnitus link and the suggested tests. Wishing you the best
Julie Galaise
May 9, 2021
Hello David, I started taking Lion’s Mane and I get a strong feeling of tiredness, heart palpitations & heavy brain fog after about 45 minutes in. I took 3 capsules (500 mg each) over 2 days and this happened the three times (morning, lunch time, morning).
The only other substitute I take is vitamin D and am healthy, not depressed nor tired.
I haven’t seen this type of reaction searching the internet so I’m reaching out to you, perhaps you’ve heard of similar reactions. Maybe allergic?
My interest was simply get more focus and a clearer mind, such as we read about Lion’s
mane.
The product I purchased is from Real Mushrooms – Lion’s Mane capsules but they answered they’ve never seen this type of reaction.
Adaptation period perhaps? Really not a cool feeling.
I read such good reviews about the product, i would like the benefits.
Thanking you & warmest regards.
David Tomen
May 10, 2021
Julie, that is NOT a usual side effect from using Lion’s Mane. But what that does tell me is it is the wrong supplement for you. You may never find out why but for now all you need to know is you can’t use Lion’s Mane.
See this article for other ideas on what you may want to try to improve focus (concentration): https://nootropicsexpert.com/how-to-improve-memory-and-concentration/
Paul Hill
May 8, 2021
Hello David,
Just came across your site (very good) and note the following: “DMAE on its own does not easily cross the blood-brain barrier. Combining DMAE with pCPA seems to help this bioavailability issue.
pCPA is a synthetic version of auxins (plant growth hormones). Auxins act like natural growth factor in plants.”
I want to take DMAE for lipofuscin reduction as Centrophenoxineis is prescription only BUT where can I get hold of pCPA to take with it? Thanks for any advice.
David Tomen
May 8, 2021
Paul, it’s not necessary to use pCPA with DMAE if all you want do use it for is reduce lipofuscin. Enough will get into your brain for that but the rest of your body will benefit even more.