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
Phil
July 6, 2022
Hi David, I am looking at something to replicate Lamotrogine – looks like it inhibits the release of glutamate via calcium channels. Any nootropics you recommend?
David Tomen
July 8, 2022
Phil, the only natural sodium channel blocking supplement I know of is CBD Oil. And the only natural calcium channel blocking supplement I know of is magnesium. But I have no idea if using those together will mimic the action of Lamotrigine. I doubt it but you can try
Tugba Dogmus
July 6, 2022
Hi David,
I also have ADHD and have been keto-style eating habits for 1.5 years. I feel it helped me a bit. Apart from that, I take Alpha GPC (400 gr) a day and GABA, melatonin and magnesium glisinate (before going to sleep). These 3 supplements helped me sleep better, focus better and feeling calmer. My migraine and anxiety almost disappeared. By the way, I am 52 years old female. My father had a stroke and died because of that. I had also thrombosis 3 times in my life (2001-2006-2012). I was pregnant at first then I took some hormones to adjust my mensturation. Since then nothing has happened as I am aware of the hormones causing strokes.
Anyway, I also use vitamin D, zinc, selenium regularly for my Hasimato thyroid.
I seem to have lots of health problems but I am pretty happy and positive person in general.
I just want to ask whether Alpha Gpc, GABA, melatonin and magnesium glisinate are good for me? When you think about my ADHD and passed thrombosis story.
Thanks a lot,
Tugba
David Tomen
July 8, 2022
Tugba, there is nothing wrong with the supplements you are using. But if you are following a Keto diet I promise you that you are deficient in several other nutrients. I highly recommend you begin using a high quality bioactive multivitamin. Like this one: https://bit.ly/3nvQZhQ
Michael
July 4, 2022
Looked at your video on Sex Hormones
On my labs Estrogen in normal…Testosterone is in the upper range …but my free Testosterone is low, because my SHBG is very high…. Tried Boron….did nothing….even taking more testosterone ..SHBG also goes up…any ideas what to do
David Tomen
July 5, 2022
Michael, try magnesium chelate, stinging nettle root, Tongkat Ali, and Vitamin D.
Joann
June 30, 2022
Hi, I have daughter that shakes when excited tenses her body up. Now, that she is older she has othostatic hypertension which is form of Pots. Which I am told it is because her vegas nerve. She shakes her hands, only when sign she is happy or excited. The pots or hypertension also leaves her with GI problems, tiredness, and nausea and feeling like she wants to pass out at times. She can not take heat at all. Do you take appts viturally in not where are you located?
David Tomen
July 1, 2022
Joann, I do all of my consultations by phone or via Skype or Zoom – audio-only. But I may be the wrong person to consult in this case because my expertise and knowledge is in human brain health and cognition.
K
July 7, 2022
Look at MCAS – maybe try antihistamine or ferritin levels
Fábio
June 29, 2022
Hi David. Greetings from Brazil. First I would like to thank you for your site, your content is very good.
I would like to know if there is any supplement that causes a similar effect to Ritalin? I saw that it acts directly on dopamine, so would “L-Dopa (Mucuna Pruriens)” be a good substitute for Ritalin?
David Tomen
July 1, 2022
Fabio, Ritalin is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor. It does not “make” dopamine but rather the way dopamine is used in specific regions of your brain.
The only supplement that works similar to Ritalin but is not a direct “substitute” is Saffron.
L-DOPA is a direct precursor to the synthesis of dopamine so it increases dopamine levels in your brain.
Andrew
June 29, 2022
What is the best nootropic to repair a leaky brain and gut apart from dietary changes and what will help reduces candida over growth
David Tomen
July 1, 2022
https://nootropicsexpert.com/how-to-heal-a-leaky-blood-brain-barrier/
Tyler
June 28, 2022
I know some things work differently for different people, etc. But in general, what do you think are the 3 best from your list, for long-term brain health, cognition, focus etc.? Not counting the basic vitamins (letters, zinc, mag) or the racetams.
David Tomen
July 1, 2022
Tyler, there isn’t a “best”. You have covered 3 distinct categories of brain health and cognition: long-term brain health, cognition and focus.
I suggest you do some searching through the articles here on Nootropics Expert. And you’ll find what you are looking for.
Ray
June 26, 2022
Hi David, thank you for your website, youtube videos and free advise to help people.
I have had dopamine deficiency all my life. I have taken more supplements and medicines than I can count.
Last suplement I took was DL Phenilalanine. Was taking 1500mg a day for two weeks and didn´t feel anything at all. Isn´t that high enough of a dose as to notice an effect?
My next supplement will be coming tomorrow 5g of Maca capsules. Hope it will do something.
David Tomen
June 27, 2022
Ray, what type of “feeling” are you looking for? And have you tried using L-Tyrosine to increase dopamine?
Ray
July 1, 2022
Hi David:
I´d like to feel motivated, to feel that activities I used to enjoy make sense again. At the moment most of my perceptions during the day feel either like a numbness or negativity (paired with anger sometimes) that won´t go away. Some people have define this as low dopaminergic tone or low endorphinic tone. I fixed the anger feelings with a very small dose of escitalopram (2.5mg) but the lack of motivation and sweet cravings still there.
Tried Tyrosine once (500mg) but didn´t feel it lifted my mood. Tramadol on the other hand (100mg) made me feel normal and positive first day, half of that second day and by the third day it look like lost the effectiveness on mood just the calm anti-anxiety effect remained. I don´t want to use synthetic opioids anyways so don´t take Tramadol anymore. (Too high risk of dependency, tolerance and side effects) Trying to find some nootropic healthier alternatives instead.
Thanks
David Tomen
July 1, 2022
Ray, this should give you some ideas to work with: https://nootropicsexpert.com/hacking-motivation-with-nootropics/. But read it carefully all the way through to understand how motivation works.