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
Rese
April 19, 2023
Many use silicon dioxide for skin and hair, because they believe that its deficiency adversely affects the body, what do you think about this? I still can’t figure out if it’s bad or not.
David Tomen
April 21, 2023
Rese, the only people who say something as stupid as that is a dietary supplement company who use silicon dioxide in their supplements and refuse to invest in manufacturing pure supplements that do not contain toxic “other ingredients” such as silicon dioxide.
Silicon dioxide has been banned in Europe from use in food, supplements and drugs because it has been found to be toxic to human health.
Henry
April 17, 2023
Hello, David, do you have any recommendations for people who are predisposed to Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis?
David Tomen
April 18, 2023
Henry, I have not researched MS yet, but here is the one for Parkinson’s: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-supplements-for-parkinsons-disease/
Sara
April 16, 2023
Hi David,
Are there any magnesium
Supplements you recommend that don’t contain fillers? I
Tried source naturals magnesium malate and am having a reaction to it.
Thank you
David Tomen
April 18, 2023
https://geni.us/57cGGq
Neil
April 13, 2023
I’m having a problem dialing in a Phenibut dosage. Been trying every 5 days on empty stomach starting at one gram increasing by one gram increments. Felt nothing at one, two, and three. When I took 4 I fell asleep and woke the next morning with headache , brain fog just like an alcohol hangover. I’m 55 years old 6’3” 260lb power lifter. Is Phenibut just not for me?
David Tomen
April 18, 2023
Neil, see Phenibut dosage here: https://nootropicsexpert.com/phenibut/
Sammy I
April 11, 2023
Just wanted to say that i’ve learned so much from your website! I feel so much better, like a new man when i’ve been administering these compounds and i never could’ve believe i could feel like this after years of very unhealthy habits. Thank you for helping me and many others. Peace and love
David Tomen
April 18, 2023
Thank you Sammy. This stuff works!
Anthony Riutta
April 9, 2023
I want to continue using lithium orotate at 5mg twice a day. Is this safe at this dosage? I live in Finland and don’t know from where is best to order from, it is not sold in this Country!
David Tomen
April 9, 2023
Anthony, Lithium Orotate is considered very safe for most people. The recommended adult dosage is 5 mg 3-times per day. Remember, you are micro-dosing Lithium at this dose so it should be safe long-term.
This is the one I use and recommend: https://geni.us/MAwg
Storm Bradford
April 8, 2023
I noticed you don’t have Methylene Blue on the list of nootropics you take, how come?
David Tomen
April 9, 2023
Storm, I’ve tried Methylene Blue but find I do not need it. My stack was been developed over the years and does what I want it to do. Adding Methylene Blue would not add any further benefit.
Josef
April 7, 2023
Hi David
I started taking methylphenidate 18 mg ER in the morning and Im taking bacopa monnieri after lunch but I feel the stimulanting effects wore down after , do you think its better taking bacopa at the evening ? Best regards josef
David Tomen
April 9, 2023
Josef, the stack in the yellow box near the top of this article was designed to support the use of methylphenidate including avoiding the stimulant crash later in the afternoon: https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-adhd-add/. Just using Bacopa Monnieri is not enough.