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
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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
Veronica
January 27, 2022
Hi David
It appears racetams are not allowed/ unavailable in Australia… i would really like to try one… is there any substitute for these?
Thanks
David Tomen
January 28, 2022
Veronica, there are no substitutes for any of the racetams. They were developed as prescription drugs and are sold as such in countries around the world. The are only available in a few countries such as the USA as “research compounds” and not as dietary supplements.
Josh
January 24, 2022
I’m looking for decreased anxiety along with motivation. I believe increasing GABA and dopamine can do that. Can I stack taurine, tyrosine and Theanine?
David Tomen
January 24, 2022
Josh, you certainly can use those in combination.
Andy
January 23, 2022
How many Brazil nuts should I have daily one or two for good selenium, I read it’s very important for brain health however I don’t want to overdose on it so, is it better than supplement pills? is 2 per day safe, it says 55mcg is the daily recommended amount but I wonder if 200-300mcg daily is really better for optimal health. What do you think?
David Tomen
January 23, 2022
Andy, two Brazil nuts will supply 100 mcg of selenium. And the maximum you want is up to 250 mcg per day. Long-term however no more than 125 mcg per day.
Andrew
February 7, 2022
Do you take two Brazil nuts daily for your selenium intake? I am just wondering if it is better to take one then every second or third day take two and cycle it like that so as not to overdo it. in my country the soil is depleted of selenium so not too sure if it is in my eggs or good amounts
David Tomen
February 7, 2022
Andrew, great question. I rely on the Performance Lab NutriGenesis Multi for men for my daily selenium. If I was not using that Multi I would use a separate selenium supplement.
Brazil nuts are a great source of selenium. But unless you get each nut tested you never know exactly how much selenium you are getting.
Andrew
February 21, 2022
I seem to have a bit of a skin rash kind of flaky where my thyroid is on my neck I’ve been having 1 brazil nut daily for over 5 weeks could this been a cause or unlikely or should I have a skip day with the nuts so take maybe 6 days a week and have a break? I prefer getting my Selenium naturally
David Tomen
February 21, 2022
Andrew, if the rash only started after you started eating Brazil nuts you could be reacting to the nut itself rather than its selenium content. Some people are allergic to nuts.
Lynn
January 21, 2022
Hello!
My 12 year old has spastic cerebral cerebrally palsy. she only takes pHospHatidycholine 2x day approx 1300 mg. Any suggestions for reducing spasticity?
Thank you!
Lynn Gregory
David Tomen
January 22, 2022
Lynn, outside my area of expertise. I suggest doing a Google search for the keyword phrase “best supplements for cerebral palsy” and see what turns up.
You will get some ‘authority’ pages and you should get some personal reports of others who have achieved success with certain supplements.
It is better to get this type of information from someone who has experience in this area than someone like I in my opinion. Good luck in your search. I think you’ll be amazed at what you find. And do not be afraid to experiment.
You are more than welcome to return here if you have questions about specific supplements.
Ismail Zainul
January 10, 2022
Hi David,
What will be the recommended supplement to eliminate anxiety.
David Tomen
January 11, 2022
Ismail, it depends on the cause of your anxiety. This article explains how to figure that out if it is from a neurotransmitter deficiency: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-anxiety/
Ismail Zainul
January 15, 2022
Thanks David for the detail articles, have gone thru and are very useful.
Larry
January 6, 2022
Hello, David:
You seem to have a great deal of knowledge in regard to DHEA which prompted me to write this note.
I know you’re a strong advocate for DHEA, but I wondered whether it’s worth even taking – from a man’s perspective – since it seems that it creates a very high rise of estrogen in the (male) body . . . at least, that’s what I’ve been reading in the following link (under Testing Hormones, 4th paragraph, also a very well written article which elaborates on DHEA):
I’m a 64-year-old (white) male, and I realize the importance of DHEA, especially in view that it rapidly declines after the age of 40. However, I certainly don’t want a rise in estrogen by taking such.
Would you mind if I just got some quick thoughts from you in this regard? I just need to be absolutely certain whether I’m doing the right thing by taking DHEA it all.
Thank you so much.
Very best regards,
Larry
David Tomen
January 7, 2022
Larry, excess estrogen is a problem for men and it’s not just supplementing with DHEA that can cause in increase. It’s coming at us from all sides. But I digress …
Men need adequate DHEA if you want to enjoy quality of life. But testing is critical to make sure each of your hormones is within a healthy range. Including estrogen. There are two easy ways to keep estrogen under control. You can use a supplement called DIM. Or get your doctor to prescribe 1 mg per week of Arimidex.
My urologist prescribes the latter for me and my estrogen and estradiol levels are well within a safe range even while supplementing with 50 mg per day DHEA and weekly testosterone injections.
Reb
January 4, 2022
Hi David
Im taking NAC on empty stomach for my anxiety and energy levels and I LOVE it, but it gives me terrible stomach pain, what can I do? Will I loose the effects if I take it with a meal?
David Tomen
January 5, 2022
Reb, you should not lose the benefit but the only way to confirm this is to try NAC with food and see if you get the same benefit.
Coco
December 14, 2021
Dizziness, brain fog and vertigo can be symptoms of low choline when taking aniracetam?
David Tomen
December 14, 2021
Coco, the only ‘side effect’ I am aware of are headaches when you do not have enough acetylcholine for Aniracetam to work with.