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
Andrew
November 1, 2018
I recently discovered your brilliant YouTube videos. The fantastic information you provide inspired me to quit SSRIs. I was convinced that the non-pharmaceutical route was the way forward. Two weeks after finishing my last dose, I started on Rhodiola Rosea, Ginkgo Biloba and Ginseng, B complex, D3, magnesium and zinc. I feel great. I was wondering if this stack is safe?…and also if I can add any or all of the following – lemon balm, l theanine, l phenylalanine, acetyl I carnitine and taurine. Also, I noticed a remarkable effect from the Ginkgo and Ginseng – ten minutes after taking it I feel an awakening in my brain, which I assume is blood flow? Can you recommend anything else that promotes blood flow please? I would very much appreciate your advice. Thank you – Andrew.
Mart
October 31, 2018
Hello David,
I have a hard time finding information about nootropic use for someone my age (19). I have recently started a bachelors degree so i’m curious about which nootropics could help me with memory, cognitive performance and overall brainhealth. I just can’t seem to get information about the effect of nootropics on the developing brain. Which ones are OK for me to take? Thanks for all the free information.
Mart
David Tomen
October 31, 2018
Mart, such a great question because as you know, the human brain continues its basic development into your early 20’s. That means it is still ‘filling out’ certain segments of your brain.
The safest way to approach nootropics for someone still in the development stage is try to start with the fundamentals. And stay away from the ‘experimental’ stuff like the racetams for now.
The suggested stack at the top of this post would be a good place to start > https://nootropicsexpert.com/best-nootropics-for-learning-and-memory/
The most ‘exotic’ thing in that stack is Pine Bark Extract which would be safe for you because it primarily helps improve blood flow in your brain. Your brain needs at a minimum vitamins, minerals, healthy fats including DHA, and a good choline source. If you decided to experiment with anything else right now I’d stick with the adaptogens.
David Yolles
October 26, 2018
Dear Doctor,
My patient has MS. Many years 30 years plus. Using THC tinctures. I would like to know where to find CBD oil other than growing or the dispensaries.
One its expensive and I would like it in a quality form. She has terrible MS tri-geminal neuralgia. Needless to say its tough to treat.
David Tomen
October 27, 2018
David, first I’m NOT a doctor. I’m an ordinary guy who figured out how nootropics work while fixing my own issues.
I do not have a specific CBD Oil vendor to recommend. I suggest you do a thorough search online for CBD Oil vendors and once you find a promising company, do some research on that company and find out who they are. The final piece of the puzzle is to read user reviews and see what others are saying about that product and that company.
Corey Ciculya
October 28, 2018
Firstly;I have just recently become aware of NOOTROPICS-thankfully..I was fortunate enough to see Mr. To men on UTUBE. He is without a doubt THE BEST SPOKESMAN for NOOTROPICS to date!
Rob
October 20, 2018
Please do a video on l-arginine
David Tomen
October 21, 2018
Rob, I’ll add it to my list of nootropics to review. But so far, there is very little evidence that L-Arginine could help the brain directly as a nootropic. I’ll look deeper into it.
Esthy
October 17, 2018
Hi David
I love your easy understandable and clear to the point teachings.You really put the essence of information in your videos.Thank you!!
Now here’s my question.Could you make one of your videos about Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom).I use it for my backpain and it really helps great.But I noticed that it also has an influence on my mood and I am wondering in what direction it is influencing my brain.
Thank you so much
Have a beautiful day
Esthy
David Tomen
October 17, 2018
Esthy, I love Kratom and use it daily for pain. And it’s on my list of reviews to do. So stay tuned …
Nick
October 16, 2018
Dear David. With very much interested I read your article about your current stack (and the rest of your website) and was wondering if you cycle your stack? I’m also diagnosed with adult ADD and had a big depression 8 years ago (i’m currently 31) and i’m looking to have a consistent improvement of my brain. I bought Mind Lab Pro and use this together with a B-complex, DHA, L-theanine, L-tyrosine, ALCAR but i’m sure whether to cycle this stack to prevent tolerance. I’m curious on your thoughts about this. Thank you very much. Nick (reader from the Netherlands)
David Tomen
October 17, 2018
Nick, I do not cycle my nootropic stack. The only thing I’d ever consider cycling is when I’m using something like Huperzine-A which has a longer than usual half-life.
I think some like to cycle because their looking for more of a profound or noticeable feeling when using a particular nootropic. That has never been my goal. Mine is consistent, daily and long-term brain health.
This attitude is reflected in my dosage recommendations as well. If something needs to be cycled because of that nootropic’s mechanism of action in the brain and body, it’ll be specifically mentioned in the dosage notes.
Kevin Speer
September 29, 2018
Hi David,
I have been following your teachings and comments with great interest.
My question is …. What are your thoughts on supplementing with C-60
and what are likely side effects when supplementing with nootropics?
I currently take vinpocete, rhodiola,mind lab product and lithium orotate, a maintenance dose of Lugols iodine and other vitamins
David Tomen
September 29, 2018
Kevin, this is the first I’ve heard of C-60 (Buckeyballs). The research into fullerenes is still young and I don’t believe there are any comprehensive human studies. It looks promising. From the little I know I don’t see any contraindications with other nootropic supplements. Or how they would occur given their mechanism of action in cells.
Steven S Ryan
September 28, 2018
Dear Mr. Tomen, if you have any suggestions for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder as one myself have been diagnosed with, it would be taken in earnest. Thank you.
David Tomen
September 28, 2018
Steven, the best I can offer if to suggest you do a search of Nootropics Expert using the search field top right of this website. And search for the keywords “schizophrenia” and “bipolar” in two separate searches. See what comes up.
It’ll take some extra reading because you’ll get some ‘false returns’ where those conditions are only mentioned as possible things the can “go wrong” when missing certain nutrients, etc. But you will get some solid returns that include clinical trials for each of those issues.