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 - 1,827 comments
Marcie Webber
February 24, 2023
David, I just saw Galantamine being sold @ Smart Nutrition. Can you check it out and please do a review. Am interested. In their Facebook I saw interesting information about taking care of the body not a new discovery but good review for everyone to make man whole. Many thanks David for your great work! God bless you…
David Tomen
February 26, 2023
Marcie, I do not review “smart drugs” that are only available by prescription in most countries. Galantamine is simply an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and works to boost acetylcholine use in your brain. Similar to Huperzine-A and several other ‘natural’ nootropic supplements I have reviewed. Do a search of this website for acetylcholinesterase inhibitor” and see what else turns up.
Marcie Webber
February 23, 2023
Where can I get your Head FIrst book? Do you sell it?
Also, what was that book you offeredwhen we first subscribe?
Was that the Optimized Brain? Can you offer that to me again? I never did anything as I don’t know how to please? Will seek help this time. Many thanks.
David Tomen
February 26, 2023
Marcie, I have not yet advertised it but Head First 2nd Edition is now available in hardcover, paperback and digital from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Balboa Press, Walmart and other online bookstores. Here’s the link: https://geni.us/K1Bv
I will be ‘launching’ Head First 2nd Edition with all the advertising, etc. within the next month. But there is no reason to wait! And if you have it you do not need Secrets of the Optimized Brain unless you want to subscribe to my newsletter again which you can here: https://nootropicsexpert.com/free-download/
Richard
February 21, 2023
Hi,
Great site with elaborate info, very helpful, thanks!
I miss galantamine being covered? I know it’s a bit more obscure than huperzine-a but think it’s worth to mention. Would be great to see it added, thank you!
David Tomen
February 21, 2023
Richard, Galantamine is a prescription drug. You cannot buy it at your local vitamin shop or health food store as far as I know. Which means it is not a natural nootropic supplement.
Sean Kelsey
February 20, 2023
Different supplements have different recommendations for dosages ranging from mg to G per day. Is there a rule of thumb as to how much the transport mechanisms across the blood brain barrier can support at a time?
I know sometimes it is recommended not to take certain supplements at the same time due to competition for theses pathways. So if there is a limit, then maybe certain supplements can be taken together at certain times? And also have a need to limit big doses of certain supplements that would max out capacity for transport at a certain point.
David Tomen
February 21, 2023
Sean, you are making it much too complicated in my humble opinion. It has been my experience that once you find what works and the best dosage for you then the key to success with nootropics is consistently using them every day. And sometimes 2 or 3 times per day depending on the supplement.
Worrying about things like transport competition will just give you a headache which is counter productive to what we’re trying to do. And that’s to feel better.
Nathalie WAQUET
February 20, 2023
Hi David,
which nootropics would you recommend for Endometriosis
Best regards
Nathalie WAQUET
David Tomen
February 21, 2023
Nathalie, Endometriosis falls under the category of Urology and we deal with the human brain on Nootropic Expert. Not the female reproduction system. Sorry.
Ed
February 19, 2023
Hi David
Look forward to booking a session with you in the future
What’s your opinion on stacking L tyrosine with NAC? Do you think it would result in additive benefits or contraindication (via competing mechanisms, binding sites, or metabolic cascades)? Any particular benefit or drawback you can think of with this combo ?
Thanks for your amazing work
David Tomen
February 21, 2023
Ed, stacking L-Tyrosine with NAC works because NAC helps restore dysfunctional dopamine receptors. More healthy and functioning dopamine receptors means dopamine has something to bind to once it is converted from L-Tyrosine.
Eternal youth
February 3, 2023
What are your thoughts on NAD? And NAD+ complexes, they claim they can increase it, but I’m not sure how “Nicotinamide riboside”/hydromalate, works in the brain, but I saw research by David Sinclair who gave NAD directly to mice, and they had no side effects during natural aging in old age, unlike placebo mice that looked terrible in old age.
Maybe there is already a possibility of eternal youth, and they are hiding it from us?
After all, even genes can already be altered by Elizabeth Parrish’s BioViva Crispr/cas9, telomere and muscle regeneration.
Eternal youth
February 3, 2023
oops, I mixed up “NAD’ WITH “NAD+”
David Tomen
February 9, 2023
This is my research on NADH: https://nootropicsexpert.com/nadh/ and my research on Niacin: https://nootropicsexpert.com/vitamin-b3-niacin/
There is clinical evidence for example with Long-COVID that those who have had the virus are very deficient in NAD+. But it turns out that supplementing with NAD+ did not raise their NAD+ levels. On the other hand, supplementing with plain, old niacin (nicotinic acid) did increase NAD+ levels.
I suggest that you read my research including how it works in your brain for each of the above. And read the section for each on “How does *** feel?” and see what real users experienced for each.
Paul Maple
February 2, 2023
I suspect my 19-year-old son has fetal alcohol syndrome. He struggles with memory, organising thoughts, general brain fog, and low energy. He has always performed poorly academically but please be clear he is a great lad and I am very proud of him.
He is at present much happier, alert and energised possibly due to a combination of acetyl L carnitine (500 mg twice a day), coq10 (100 mg twice a day) and alpha lipoic acid (300 mg twice a day). He does appear to be a different lad.
However, following viewing one of your YouTube videos, I have purchased the nootropic Aniracetam, which will come in capsules of 400 mg. I have also purchased some alpha gpc and was thinking of replacing the L carnitine and coq10 with these new supplements to see how he gets on. If he feels happy and wants to continue, I may consider suggesting reintroducing them although I don’t want to over stack him, especially as he is still very young. I would be interested in your view if that’s okay?
David Tomen
February 3, 2023
Paul, do NOT eliminate ALCAR and CoQ10. Your son needs those as cofactors and work with Alpha GPC to produce acetylcholine. Along with a BioActive Multivitamin.
Try adding 500 mg L-Tyrosine twice per day and see how that works.