Nootropics Expert: Your One Stop Resource for All Things Nootropics
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 - 1,971 comments
Gene Williams
October 23, 2025
I am 76 and female. I came down with Covid in January of 2022. I suffered with Covid for 2 years, In and out of the hospital 7+ times.
I was on more drugs than I can list. Prednisone being the #1 drug. At one point I was given 180mg through IV’s in 2 different hospitals. After a horrible withdrawal, It took a year to gradually wean me off. I know it saved my life, but I have sever memory loss from it. I am classified a long hauler of Covid. I have not found a dr. that agrees with me about my memory. They think I have Alzheimer’s. I have read and reread most of your book. I have made 100 pages of notes from it all organized in a binder for rereading. I read it, understand it, close the book and cannot recall what I just read. That being said, I will always think your book is a blessing from God, giving you the ability to write it. I am taking the nootropics for best memory. Help!
David Tomen
October 23, 2025
Gene thank you for getting Head First. I hope you are finding it helpful. I wrote that book before COVID so did not include a section on dealing with Long-COVID.
But I do have a protocol for Long-COVID that I share with my consultation clients. I could list them here but each one takes some explanation to understand how it helps. Let me know if you can invest in a consultation. If not then please send me an email and we’ll work something out.
Jens
October 22, 2025
Dear David,
I had a psychotic episode last year and I am, allmost a year later, still struggeling with negative symptoms. What do you recommend and has helped in your experience other people with the same problem?
Thanks in advance.
David Tomen
October 23, 2025
Jens, the most common supplement used for this successfully is Lithium Orotate (https://nootropicsexpert.com/lithium-orotate/). It is microdosing lithium and works very well for stabilizing mood. I recommend starting with 5 mg 3-times per day and see if that helps. You can safely double that dose if you need to.