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
Nina Fitzgerald
August 25, 2024
I really love your work, and just bought the book to have it handy. I’ve used so much of your research and have started using Lithium Orotate and it’s made such a difference. I did realize it’s not in the book yet, will there be a third edition coming out with some of your newer research? Thank you again for all of the hours you’ve put into this so far!
David Tomen
August 26, 2024
Nina, you are correct that I’ve continued to research even more nootropic supplements since the 2nd Edition of Head First was published. A 3rd Edition is not yet in the works. But when it is, all of my new research will be in it. The thing is the next book may need to be published in two volumes because most publishers do not want to print such large books. And Head First 2nd Edition is really pushing it at 962 pages.
Jerry Bartolomeo
August 18, 2024
Hi David. So happy I have found your excellent website. So far I have been experimenting with Phenibut and I like what I am seeing so far. first, as far as Phenibut goes, do you know of any research on alternating days = 1 on, 1 off etc ?
And second, do you know anything about NMN ? I have read some promising things about it. Thank you.
David Tomen
August 19, 2024
Jerry, if are not really careful with Phenibut and you decide to quite using it count on similar withdrawals as going off of benzodiazepines. Talk to others using Phenibut before you start. And read the comments section on my Phenibut review.
NMN is on my “to do” list and hopefully I get to researching and writing about it soon.
Jerry Bartolomeo
August 19, 2024
Thank you for your concern David. I am being careful with the phenibut and I’m glad that NMN is on your radar for review.
David Tomen
August 20, 2024
Jerry, turns out I need to take NMN off of my “to do” list because it is not available in the USA as a supplement thanks to the FDA and one of the pharmaceutical companies. The clearest description of what’s going on with NMN can be found here: https://www.nmn.com/news/fda-bans-labeling-nmn-as-a-supplement
Bruce
August 15, 2024
Do you know much about Beta Alanine?
David Tomen
August 15, 2024
Bruce, only that the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine work as a dipeptide to produce L-Carnosine (https://nootropicsexpert.com/l-carnosine/.
John
August 7, 2024
David,Love your website. Thank you for thisencyclopedia of experience.
Do you have any suggestions for “tip of thetongue” memory problems. It feels like connection or speed, particularly when trying to think of names where I can often see the face but the name escapes me. Stimulating supplements are hit or miss. Thank you.
David Tomen
August 13, 2024
John, you are having problems with “recall”. Use the search box top right and search for the keyword “recall”. You’ll get 10 pages of suggestions to choose from.
You have some homework ahead of you. But when your finished reading you’ll come up with 6 – 7 supplements that should restore recall. It may not happen overnight but it will happen.
felipe
August 2, 2024
hey i send you a post in the flow nootropic section do you recive it ? thanks 🙂
David Tomen
August 6, 2024
Felipe, there is no comment from you here: https://nootropicsexpert.com/how-to-hack-your-flow-state-with-nootropics/
Birgit Hofmann
July 29, 2024
Hi David, not sure whats the best way to contact you. I enjoyed our session yesterday. I received 2 emails from you but they didn’t contain the notes you were to send me. I look forward receiving them today. Very best Biggi
David Tomen
July 30, 2024
Biggi, I enjoyed our consultation as well. You can simply respond to whatever email you get from me and I’ll get it.
Johnny
July 16, 2024
PrimaVie® Shilajit
What do you think about Shilajit?
David Tomen
July 18, 2024
Johnny, I am just about finished with my Shilajit review and will be posting it hopefully tomorrow.
ken howard
June 30, 2024
I have tried to subscribe three times and your “captcha” is not letting me do it … can you help?
David Tomen
July 2, 2024
Ken, I’ll reach out to my developer and find out if there is a problem with the captcha on this website.