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
Aria
March 14, 2022
I noticed a big difference in my memory, ability and confidence after taking a stack with mushrooms, mainly Lions mane. But started suffering terrible gut pain after I do. Is there a type of formulation that doasn’t cause this? extract vs powder, or taking it with a particular food?
Its the thing that has worked best for so far, Id appreciate some advice.
Thank you
Aria
David Tomen
March 17, 2022
Aria, please read my article on mushrooms which tells you what type or form to buy: https://nootropicsexpert.com/the-nootropic-benefits-of-medicinal-mushrooms/
Jesse Garcia
March 12, 2022
Really enjoy all your videos. I share your site and lots of your videos with many people in my church in San Antonio, Tx. I appreciate your work.
My question sir, is what comments do you have on Benfotiamine?
Saw to today on Dr Eric Burgs channel.
Thank you for your answer. Blessings on you and your family.
David Tomen
March 13, 2022
Jesse, my research shows that while Benfotiamine is a good source of thiamine and more bioavailable than regular thiamine. But it cannot easily cross the blood-brain barrier. Sulbutiamine is a better choice for nootropic benefit.
Coco
March 8, 2022
Nootropics that act like a MAO-B?
David Tomen
March 8, 2022
Oat Straw extract
OA
February 28, 2022
Where can I purchase Methylene blue.
David Tomen
February 28, 2022
You can still purchase it here: https://bit.ly/2PCwgwS. But they are going out of business at the end of March. So if you like this product I suggest you stock up.
nancy renwick
February 26, 2022
Thank you for sharing the secrets of the Optimized Brain “Nootropicsexpert” my husband suffered from the following, but has improved from the herbs in your book. Cognitive decline, short memory and recall. His memory is boosted, concentration and reaction time as well as focus has been enhanced as well as a host of other benefits. Doctors were no help the only thing they said he as dementia. I feel I have my husband back thanks to your research. It would be nice to have the Headfirst in a PDF. Thank you again. The Renwicks
David Tomen
February 28, 2022
Nancy, that is the nicest compliment you could possibly share so thank you.
You can get a copy of Head First as a PDF, or for Kindle or iPad for only $37 right here: https://nootropicsexpert.com/store/
Michel
February 25, 2022
Do you have any videos or blogs on Modafinil or Armodafinil?
David Tomen
February 25, 2022
Michel, I only review natural nootropic supplements and not “smart drugs”. Anything that helps the human brain but does not require a prescription to get it in most countries around the world. I consider Modafinil and Armodafinil to be smart drugs and not nootropics.
Sever Mihnea MOLDOVAN
February 17, 2022
Hello,
when one looks at the effects of Nootropics on the site “Examine [dot] com”, it appears that most of them have minor or inconsistant effects (or not at all) ; a majority lacks of studies (Coluracetam didn’t have any human stude – as an example). Finally, there are very few nootropics that had proved their efficacity. That contrast strongly with the facts one can read in your very documentad book “Head First”. Can I have you opinion, please ? Thank you.
Dr. Moldovan
David Tomen
February 18, 2022
Dr. Moldovan, all of the supplements I have reviewed here on Nootropics Expert each contain dozens of peer-reviewed clinical studies demonstrating how each of these supplements work. It’s the reason Nootropics Expert is the world authority on nootropic supplements and Examine isn’t.
George
February 17, 2022
I have suffered sleep deprivation for many years only getting 4-5 hours and broken at that. I might sleep 2 hours then wake up for 3 and then sleep another 2
I feel over the years it has damaged my brain
how can I help heal any damage done? what do you suggest?
David Tomen
February 18, 2022
George, the only way to recover is to get more sleep. See this article on how to do that: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-sleep/.
If you need more help I suggest checking my calendar when I’m available and set up a consultation.