Nootropics

Panax Ginseng

June 30, 2016 1 Nootropedia

The panax ginseng plant is commonly used as a powerful cognition booster, which helps features like reaction time and accuracy [1]. Many of the cognitive benefits of panax ginseng are related to reducing mental fatigue. By reducing or alleviating the…

Herbs & Plants

Bacopa Monnieri

June 30, 2016 1 Nootropedia

Scientists have studied bacopa monnieri extensively and even the most rigorous meta analysis shows significant memory enhancing effects on adults [1]. Bacopa is considered an “adaptogen”, which helps to reduce the amount and effects of stress and anxiety in the…

Cognitive Enhancers

Noopept

June 30, 2016 5 Nootropedia

Last updated: June 11, 2018 Considered vastly more potent than piracetam and other memory enhancing smart drugs, noopept is currently used as a potent prescription drug for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other age related cognitive decline in countries like…

Cognitive Enhancers

Sulbutiamine

June 30, 2016 3 Nootropedia

Last updated: April 6, 2017 In the case of deficiency, consuming the nutrient thiamine (vitamin B1) does little because it does not easily cross the blood-brain barrier. Scientists discovered that sulbutiamine, two thiamine molecules together, could cross the blood-brain barrier…

Cognitive Enhancers

Methylene Blue

June 25, 2016 0 Nootropedia

First prepared as a stain in 1876 (hence the blue name), the true biochemical name is methylthioninium chloride. Despite humble origins, methylene blue has been researched as a way of increasing short-term memory by up to 7% [1]. Other evidence…

Cognitive Enhancers

Sunifram

June 25, 2016 0 Nootropedia

Within the Reddit and Longecity communities, there are many positive anecdotes of sunifram usage, but there isn’t a lot of research. The unique aspect of sunifram is the anti-amnesiac properties, which are similar to nefiracetam and somewhat unique from other…

Herbs & Plants

Holy Basil

June 24, 2016 0 Nootropedia

Holy basil is particularly useful as an antioxidant nootropic, which can help to reduce inflammation and its symptoms [1]. They also have a positive effect on boosting the immune system [2]. Beyond antioxidant benefits, holy basil also improves reactions to…

Unique Blends

OptiMind Review

June 18, 2016 6 Nootropedia

Last updated: December 22, 2016 It seems like every day there is a new brain health supplement or nootropic stack for sale. There are a few differences, such as CILTEP, but the vast majority of these nootropics are relatively similar.…

Suppliers

Absorb Health Review

June 1, 2016 7 Nootropedia

Absorb Health (also known as Absorb Your Health) is a supplier of questionable reliability and trust. Within many online communities they are considered a poor option for many reasons. While we will take anecdotal evidence into account, this Absorb Health…

Suppliers

Powder City Review

June 1, 2016 0 Nootropedia

IMPORTANT: As of March, 2017 Powder City is no longer operating. We suggest other trusted vendors, such as Nootropics Depot and Pure Nootropics. Powder City is among one of the oldest nootropics retailers on the market. Previously named Health Supplement Wholesalers,…