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 - 1,837 comments
Coco
June 22, 2022
Hi David
What are the best nootropics to increase blood pressure?
David Tomen
June 24, 2022
Coco, try Ginseng (https://nootropicsexpert.com/ginseng/) and one I have not reviewed is get a licorice supplement: https://amzn.to/3nywNh3 (Amazon)
Coco
July 8, 2022
Licorice is like an SSRI, the last thing I want is to increase serotonin, how can I avoid that?
David Tomen
July 9, 2022
Avoid using L-Tryptophan or 5-HTP. Those are the only two nootropic supplements that directly increase physical amounts of serotonin in your system.
And if you want to avoid anything that acts like an SSRI read the “Side Effects” section of each nootropic you are researching on this website. That section as well as the first list of benefits near the top will tell you if something acts like an SSRI.
Daniel
June 22, 2022
Hello there! Have you published a review or do you have any experience with Emoxypine Succinate as a Nootropic? I seem to get great benefits to cognition, mood, and sociability/verbal fluency with it but reliable sources of info on it are few and far between. Thanks!
David Tomen
June 22, 2022
Daniel, the only Russian ‘drugs’ I have reviewed are the racetams, Phenibut and Picamilon. Most of the others do not have nearly enough clinical studies in humans to warrant a review. That includes Emoxypine.
Dar
June 21, 2022
Dear David,
I trust you are well. I am seeking an experts advise and I was hoping if you could educate me if I am missing anything somehow.
I started using plenty of different things, Lions Mane, Zinc, B complex + Magnesium, Ashwagandha, Gotu Kola, L tryptophan, L phenylalanine, Choline Bitrate, DMAE, Acetyl l carnitine, vitamin D3.
I am afraid that I am doing things wrongly and that DMAE – Aceyl L carnitine, Gotu kola, Ashwagandha, L tryptophan and L phenylalanine are all increasing Serotonin and that over time I might face or create problems.
May I please ask that you shed some light and let me know should I be leaving something out?
David Tomen
June 22, 2022
Dar, L phenylalanine is a precursor to dopamine. And L-Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin. Dopamine and serotonin need to be in balance
Choline Bitartrate cannot cross the blood-brain barrier so is pretty much useless as a nootropic.
I describe the mechanism of action for each of the supplements you are using. You can look them up by scrolling down this list and clicking in the relevant link: https://nootropicsexpert.com/nootropics-list/
Krystian
June 21, 2022
Hi David
My wife has been diagnosed with MS in 2018. Lately I’ve been hearing more and more instability in her voice. This is very devastating for us, because she work as a vocalist.
I started to give her 300mg PS and 250mg CDP choline. Do you know any other nootropics to support speech?
Thank you David!
David Tomen
June 21, 2022
Krystian, see this article: https://nootropicsexpert.com/sex-hormones-and-your-brain/. Because supplemental estrogen has been shown to help reduce relapse rates.
Also, do a search using the field top right of the top menu and search for “sclerosis” and see what else turns up. But read the entire review that shows up because a couple of these supplements are contraindicated with MS.
Robert
June 16, 2022
David,
Which is better
Magnesium Bisglycinate
Magnesium (L-Threonate)
David Tomen
June 19, 2022
Robert, Magnesium (L-Threonate) is more bioavailable to your brain.
John nelson
June 10, 2022
Hello and thank you in advance. I currently take a low dose of Zoloft for anxiety, the worry and intrusive thoughts type anxiety. My t3/t4 are lower end of normal. The Zoloft makes me dull emotion and physically. Will tyrosine help this? I know there is a (L) and a (N) type of it. Thank you again and thank you for sharing all of your knowledge with us.
David Tomen
June 11, 2022
John, the symptoms you are feeling may be caused by your hypothyroidism. L-Tyrosine with Iodine, selenium, magnesium and Vitamin C may help because they are needed to make thyroid hormone.
But it they do no no work I highly recommend finding a functional medicine doctor who understands hormones to work with you and start on natural desiccated thyroid.
Look up Stop the Thyroid Madness website and book to learn more.
Ivan sanabria
June 10, 2022
I am taking shi;lajit, mucuna Rohiola and bacopa as ayurvedic nootropics. I am curious to know what yuor take on these herbs is. I would likwe to know if there is a better ayurvedic combination of herbs that can be used as nootropics. Thanks Dave.
David Tomen
June 11, 2022
Ivan, you will find most of the Ayurvedic nootropics by scrolling down this list: https://nootropicsexpert.com/nootropics-list/. And then clicking through to my full review for each. That’s what I “think” of them.
Robert
June 3, 2022
David,
Which is better
Magnesium Bisglycinate
Chelated Magnesium
David Tomen
June 4, 2022
Robert, Magnesium Bisglycinate is a chelated form of magnesium.