Best nootropic on Reddit
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#1
Modafinil
4.9
(24)
"Modafinil 100%. If you can call it a nootropic lol. I take it now and it’s been great."
"Get modafinil and leave the placebos to the believers."
"Get modafinil and leave the placebos to the believers."
"Modafinil and iced coffee."
"Modafinil/Armodafinil"
"I've found Modafinil to be incredibly helpful."
"Modafinil, not even debatable."
"Modafinil, used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD."
"Modafinil If you can get your hands on it."
"Modafinil or fish oil"
#2
Lion's Mane
4.2
(19)
"Memory and recall almost robotic!"
"I second lions mane!! It’s really an incredible mushroom"
"Lion’s mane, it helps synapses connect better and makes memory recall easier."
"A high quality Lions mane supplement is a must of course."
"Mix and match with other nootropic mushrooms or just start taking much higher doses of Lion’s mane."
"Lions mane and Bacopa Monnieri would be good for your use."
"Hmm...probably lion's mane."
"Lion's mane for sure!"
"Mushrooms, in particular lions-mane, is supposedly very good for the brain."
"I like lions mane (dual extract), psilocybin (micro/low dosing)."
#3
Noopept
4.3
(10)
"Intranasal Noopept works wonders."
"Noopept, dihexa, selank or semax...there are a lot of options."
"Noopept with Alpha GPC works wonders for me."
"Noopept is my go to but its becoming harder to find in the us."
"The on paper benefits are too enticing, resistance and improved recovery from brain trauma, improved stroke tolerance, and a potentiation of some other psychotropic things."
"I chew 1/2 of a 4mg nicotine gum mixed with 10mg Noopept powder under the tongue."
"For me, I would say Noopept+L-Theanine, but YMMV."
"Noopept+colouracetam"
"The strongest thing I've personally used is noopept, caffeine and modafinil."
"Cerebrolysin nsi 189 noopept lions mane niacin alpha gpc."
#4
Cerebrolysin
4.3
(9)
"Some of others that I really like include cerebrolysin and aniracetam."
"Cerebrolysin, cortexin, and pinealon are the gold standard for TBI treatment."
"Cerebrolysin for me."
"Cerebrolysin or Dihexa."
"I’d recommend cerebrolysin, cortexin and 9-ME-BC."
"It makes my baseline function better."
"High dose dha, cerebrolysin, Cortexin, semax, HBOT, b complex, pinealon, epitalon, curcumin."
"Id guess cerebrolysin or cortexin."
"Cerebrolysin is definitely under rated."
#5
Psilocybin
4.5
(6)
"Maybe do your research and responsibly consider psilocybin microdosing."
"Pscilocybin Insight Compassion Empathy."
"Psilocybin has no risk , especially micro doses."
"Probably psilocybin or amphetamine salts because they definitely aren't giving a placebo."
"Psilocybin, lions mane, low dose ketamine."
"Also felt like it was healing my brain."
#6
Aniracetam
4.3
(6)
"Some of others that I really like include cerebrolysin and aniracetam."
"If you want something that'll really give you an edge on super busy days, I recommend Aniracetam."
"Aniracetam lmaoo."
"Try Aniracetam with coffee."
"Aniracetam or coluracetam"
"Aniracetam for focus and cognition, NMN for overall health."
#7
L-Theanine
4.2
(6)
"Sublingual mag glycinate and l-theanine"
"L theanine plus coffee."
"I would second L-theanine as it has been found to increase alpha wave power."
"L theanine , and caffeine."
"Promotes relaxation without drowsiness and reduces stress."
"LTheaninine, Creatine, Alcar - Acetyl-L Carnitine, Sun Flower Lectin, Huperzine, Lions Mane, Brahmi - Bacopa Monneri."
#8
Caffeine
3.8
(5)
"Caffeine. Motivator, mood enhancer and comes in a variety of tasty formats."
"The fundamental stack of caffeine and k theanine"
"LSD, Psilocybe Mushrooms, Caffiene + Theanine."
"Good ole fashioned caffeine, maybe some Alpha GPC and you’re looking at a fine night"
"A coffee or two should be enough to get your brain working."
#9
Alpha GPC
4.5
(4)
"Alpha GPC 100%. 450 mg with 200 mg Theanine before work."
"AlphaGPC 🔥"
"Alpha GPC at the 600mg dose seems to work well for me."
"Alpha-GPC 600mg: This has helped me with focus and clearing mental fog."
#10
Shilajit
4.5
(4)
"Especially Shilajit"
"I really like the acute effects of Shilajit for this (500mg). Also Cognance."
"Shilajit - limitless energy, reduced lethargy in the morning and brain fog."
"Shilajit resin works pretty well for me."
#11
Cortexin
4.3
(4)
"Cortexin. No dihexa, it's carcinogenic and lacks research."
"Cortexin and Cerebrolysin... has helped me to have a glimpse of what I was prior."
"Cortexin, semax, HBOT, b complex, pinealon, epitalon, curcumin."
"Id guess cerebrolysin or cortexin."
#12
Phenylpiracetam
4.3
(4)
"Real Phenylpiracetam. Not Hydrazide. Builds tolerance super fast. So 2 days a week. I’m a machine with this in any field."
"Other than that uh….phenylpiracetam was a favorite of mine tbh."
"What vendor can anyone here recommend for phenypiracetam?"
"Phenylpiracatam"
#13
Adderall
4.3
(4)
"Adderall is what fixed it for me."
"It's just so amazing. i am just an overall better version of myself on it."
"Adderall has stood the test of time."
"I wouldn’t recommend adderall for example."
#14
Kratom
4.0
(4)
"Kratom!"
"White vein kratom."
"I always use kratom to improve my alertness/ability to focus."
"Kratom I would rate a little higher because it can immediately turn my mood around."
#15
Ashwagandha
4.0
(4)
"Ash works well mate, only use when stressed though."
"Ashwaghanda (although don’t take it everyday longterm to avoid anhedonia)."
"Ashwagandha"
#16
Creatine
4.0
(4)
"Creatine - massive strength in my lifts, plus notice the mental stamina throughout the day."
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
"Creatine for energy in the morning, magnesium glycinate for sleep and recovery at night."
"New research shows it improves cognitive behaviour."
#17
Mushrooms
4.0
(4)
"3-5 gram dose of mushrooms in a safe environment with someone you trust to babysit you... Should do the trick."
"Microdose shrooms"
"A good shroom trip may help, perhaps some long fasting"
"I get a ton of ads for new tropic products—lately expensive mushrooms— on my TikTok page."
#18
Saffron
4.0
(4)
"Saffron. L tyrosine, taurine."
"Saffron seems to prevent this."
"For social settings I occasionally take a capsule of saffron."
"Saffron"
#19
Bacopa
4.0
(4)
"For long term usage rank wise:- Bacopa/Gingseg,Sabroxy,Ashwagandha,Racetam,Noopept,"
"Long: Bacopa, Ginkgo and/or Cerebrolysin Short: PRL-8-53, CDP Choline and Pramiracetam"
"Bacopa is one of the few that's been truly studied amd peer reviewed to enhance memory."
"Bacopa synapsa for memory is definitely a welcome addition."
#20
Phenibut
4.7
(3)
"The boost of confidence, makes me hyper sexual, and I've had the best sex on it."
"2. Phenibut"
"Phenibut is awesome but it shouldn’t be used more than once or twice per week."
#21
Armodafinil
4.3
(3)
"I would like to mention armodafinil as well."
"Armodafinil once a week every week to study/makes notes/be focused for like 3-4h."
"Armodafinil"
#22
Bromantane
4.0
(3)
"Bromantane"
"Bromantane could be a good solution."
"Bromantane."
#23
Polygala
3.7
(3)
"Polygala sublingual powder gets my vote."
"Polygala for me. But depending on the person, it may increase anxiety."
"Polygala 20:1 might be helpful in stabilizing/flattening your low mood and anxiety."
#24
Semax
5.0
(2)
"Enhanced focus, motivation and memory."
"Semax by far."
#25
Wellbutrin
5.0
(2)
"Get a prescription of Wellbutrin. You will definitely have an orgasm."
"Wellbutrin might help, i havent had anhedonia since I started it."
#26
Isoliquiritigenin
5.0
(2)
"Isoliquiritigenin is amazing for anxiety confidence."
"I've honestly been really enjoying the new Isoliquiritigenin."
#27
Vinpocetine
5.0
(2)
"- Vinpocetine"
"Vinpocetine comes to mind"
#28
Cognance
4.5
(2)
"Cognance works wonders"
"A combo I’ve been toying around with recently for competitively playing chess... with good results is Cognance + Vignatex."
#29
Tribulus
4.5
(2)
"A stack of Tribulus, fenugreek, Cistanche and pregnenolone helps a significant degree."
"For sure, and Taurine."
#30
Rhodiola
4.5
(2)
"Rhodiola rosea. Got me out of depression, lethargy and burnout twice!"
"Rhodiola and SAM-e are good places to start."
#31
Apigenin
4.5
(2)
"The best one would be apigenin. It takes my reaction time from around 210 ms to 170 ms."
"Stay clear of coffee. Go for Apigenin directly, or Apigenin-based noots like Baikal Skullcap."
#32
Apollon Nootropic
4.5
(2)
"Some people like the nootropic by Apollon."
"Some people like the nootropic by Apollon."
#33
Magnesium Glycinate
4.5
(2)
"The best supp there for me = magnesium glycinate."
"Look into magnesium glycinate."
#34
LSD
4.5
(2)
"1. LSD microdose"
"LSD, Psilocybe Mushrooms, Caffiene + Theanine."
#35
Sabroxy
4.0
(2)
"Sabroxy 500mg sublingually for focus/cognition."
"**Occasional/Use when needed:** Sabroxy (for focus)."
#36
Magnesium Threonate
4.0
(2)
"Anxiety is lower, Sleep is better, The calm, focused mood boost is unmatched."
"For sleep try Huberman's sleep cocktail, magnesium threonate at least would improve sleep quality."
#37
Sulbutiamine
4.0
(2)
"Guayusa with 400-500 mg sulbutiamine."
#38
Methylene Blue
4.0
(2)
"Increased oxygen uptake in the blood, memory and multitude of other benefits."
"Methylene blue is on my list to try and ticks the boxes you’re looking for."
#39
Agmatine
4.0
(2)
"Agmatine"
"Agmatine + Taurine Instant no-sedative anti-anxiety stack"
#40
Tongkat Ali
4.0
(2)
"Tongkat ali and rhodiola rosea is my mixture right now and it feels great."
"Tongkat Ali gave me a boost in confidence every time I took it.."
#41
Kanna
4.0
(2)
"Gotu kola, and Kanna extract"
"Kanna."
#42
Flmodafinil
4.0
(2)
#43
Magnesium
4.0
(2)
"Good for sleep."
"My current supplement stack is: Magnesium, Zinc, D3, vit C and it’s the best one I’ve had so far."
#44
9-MeBC
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is probably 9mebc. I've been using it for a couple months on and off cycle."
#45
CoQ10
5.0
(1)
"First and foremost for me is CoQ10 in the form of Ubiquinol."
#46
CDP
5.0
(1)
"The best long term memory supplement I used was CDP or Citicoline."
#47
4'-DMA-7,8-DHF
5.0
(1)
"4'-DMA-7,8-DHF makes days not on modafinil completely fine and productive."
#48
Testosterone Boosters
5.0
(1)
"Definitely great for courage."
#49
Oxiracetam
5.0
(1)
"For focus, my noots of choice are noots ND doesn't sell. Oxiracetam being first, and bromantane being second."
#50
Magtein
5.0
(1)
"Nothing works quite as well for my cognition and memory as Magtein does."
#51
Celastrus Paniculatus
5.0
(1)
"This is my memory stack and its worked wonders for me and my long term memory."
#52
Teacrine
5.0
(1)
"Teacrine forshure"
#53
EAA
5.0
(1)
"EAA essential amino acids. Theres tons of reviews on amazon from the elderly about the difference it makes for them."
#54
Sage
5.0
(1)
"Sage sib! What a wonderful little herb!"
#55
Holy Basil
5.0
(1)
"Holy Basil, Na-R-ALA, Rhodiola crenulata, black seed oil and possibly also ALCAR"
#56
Pramiracetam
5.0
(1)
"Pramiracetam is my personal favorite."
#57
Cordyceps Mushroom Extract
5.0
(1)
"Right now my favourite is actually cordyceps mushroom extract."
#58
Alpha-GPC
5.0
(1)
"Alpha-GPC 600mg: This has helped me with focus and clearing mental fog."
#59
Auvelity
5.0
(1)
"Auvelity, the only prescription for anhedonia."
#60
9-ME-BC
5.0
(1)
"9-ME-BC, I’m currently 3 days into a cycle and already notice a difference."
#61
Cymbalta
5.0
(1)
"They changed my meds to Cymbalta and boom, sex life was back."
#62
Gotu Kola
4.0
(1)
"Gotu kola, and Kanna extract"
#63
NALT
4.0
(1)
"NALT for working memory"
#64
Reishi
4.0
(1)
"Reishi give me a vibe lokey similar to adderall, but more tame"
#65
Greek Honey
4.0
(1)
"Greek honey"
#66
Bacopa Monnieri
4.0
(1)
"Lions mane and Bacopa Monnieri would be good for your use."
#67
GlyNAC
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#68
Cocoa
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#69
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#70
Choline
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#71
Fish Oil
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#72
Life Extension Mix
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil, and a multi like Life Extension Mix."
#73
Psilocybe Mushrooms
4.0
(1)
"LSD, Psilocybe Mushrooms, Caffiene + Theanine."
#74
Pinealon
4.0
(1)
"Pinealon."
#75
Real Vitamins
4.0
(1)
"Try real chill by real vitamins. l theanine and magnesium."
#76
Chemix
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard really good things about Chemix nootropic. It’s stim free so may want to pair with coffee or an energy drink."
#77
Gorilla Mind
4.0
(1)
"Gorilla dream (i think that's what its called) by gorilla minds is actually quite good."
#78
Ginseng
4.0
(1)
"Something sustainable I'd consider would be ginseng leaf extract taken orally combined with GS 15-4 taken sublingually."
#79
Taurine
4.0
(1)
"Taurine does wonders for my ADHD."
#80
Black Seed Oil
4.0
(1)
"Black seed oil."
#81
Sunifiram
4.0
(1)
"The only problem with Sunifiram is the few studies it has. But it is excellent in several aspects, in working memory, processing speed, focused attention."
#82
Fasoracetam
4.0
(1)
"Fasoracetam or Colouracetam"
#83
CDP-Choline
4.0
(1)
"CDP-choline."
#84
Synapsa
4.0
(1)
"In terms of what ND sells, then Synapsa is probably one of the best."
#85
NMN
4.0
(1)
"NMN to get your circadian rhythm to switch."
#86
Trehalose
4.0
(1)
"Trehalose, in place of table sugar."
#87
Shoden
4.0
(1)
"For me, so far, Shoden Ashwaghanda."
#88
DMAE
4.0
(1)
"I take DMAE every + CBG + CBD + St john wort."
#89
Agmatine Sulfate
4.0
(1)
"Agmatine Sulphate, NAC good starters..maybe a mushroom stack for cog fog."
#90
Gorilla Mind Gorilla Dream
4.0
(1)
"Gorilla dream by gorilla minds is actually quite good."
#91
Genbrain
4.0
(1)
"I'd suggest going with Genbrain or modafinil, if you can find it."
#92
Centrophenoxine Lucidril
4.0
(1)
"I also used to like centrophenoxine, but only the Lucidril brand."
#93
CDP Choline Doublewood
4.0
(1)
"I've used CDP Choline from Doublewood and its effective."
#94
Neuravena
4.0
(1)
"Neuravena is a patented extract of avena sativa that has shown to increase dopamine levels."
#95
Ginkgo Biloba
4.0
(1)
"I would take ginkgo biloba. It helped my memory forsure."
#96
Dihexa
3.0
(1)
"Dihexa has a potential cancer risk."
#97
Schizandra
3.0
(1)
"I’d keep schizandra but would recommend the raw herb made into a tea."
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