Nootropic reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 276 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Nootropic brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/NooTopics, r/NootropicsDepot, r/Biohackers, r/NootropicsHelp, r/Preworkoutsupplements. Top-rated brands include Modafinil (4.8/5), Lion's Mane (4.2/5), Noopept (4.2/5).
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Reviews276
Subreddits15
Posts54
Brands94
Products16
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#1
Modafinil
4.8
(26)
"Modafinil (preferably armodafinil IME)"
"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."
#2
Lion's Mane
4.2
(18)
"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
4.2
(13)
"Intranasal Noopept works wonders."
"Noopept, dihexa, selank or semax...there are a lot of options."
"Noopept with Alpha GPC works wonders for me."
"Noopept. 50g for 30$. Not the best overall but probably the best for the price."
"Other nootropics to check out: noopept, huperzine, selank, semax."
"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."
"Something like Noopept or Tak-653 to focus on complex tasks."
"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."
#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
L-Theanine
4.1
(8)
"Sublingual mag glycinate and l-theanine"
"L-theanine calms down jitters when paired with Caffeine."
"Coffee plus 400 mg of l-theanine plus 1 gram of l-tyrosine."
"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."
#6
Psilocybin
4.6
(7)
"Maybe do your research and responsibly consider psilocybin microdosing."
"Pscilocybin Insight Compassion Empathy."
"Psilocybin has no risk , especially micro doses."
"Psilocybin for sure"
"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."
#7
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."
#8
Phenylpiracetam
4.3
(6)
"Real Phenylpiracetam. Not Hydrazide. Builds tolerance super fast. So 2 days a week. I’m a machine with this in any field."
"Phenylpiracetam, 7,8 DHF (or the analogue), polygala, PPAP, NSI-189, noopept"
"A dopaminergic like Phenylpiracetam would help someone socialize."
"Other than that uh….phenylpiracetam was a favorite of mine tbh."
"What vendor can anyone here recommend for phenypiracetam?"
"Phenylpiracatam"
#9
Ashwagandha
4.2
(6)
"Ashwagandha is amazing for sleep"
"Ash works well mate, only use when stressed though."
"Ashwaghanda (although don’t take it everyday longterm to avoid anhedonia)."
"Ashwagandha"
"Had some success with weightlifting and ashwaganda, once you get the boners under control it’s not too bad"
#10
Caffeine
4.0
(6)
"Everyone on this thread is forgetting the obvious answer is caffeine. Mass produced, dirt cheap, and effective enough that no serious people are arguing it's entirely placebo effect."
"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."
#11
Semax
4.8
(5)
"Semax helped give me more energy, it helped with my depression too."
"Semax is great for enhancing dopamine and boosting your focus."
"Enhanced focus, motivation and memory."
"Semax by far."
"How widely shared is the view that Semax is capable to stimulate abstract form of thinking?"
#12
Nootropic
4.6
(5)
"This stack really helps both."
"Night & Day difference after I discovered this!"
"B6 (P5P) can increase dream vividness and recall."
"Magnolia bark extract, mulungu extract, lemon balm extract, valerian extract, l-thp"
"Bupropion and Sam-e."
#13
Bromantane
4.4
(5)
"Bromantane 100% makes my endurance crazy"
"Bromantane and ALCAR"
"Bromantane"
"Bromantane could be a good solution."
"Bromantane."
#14
Shilajit
4.4
(5)
"Especially Shilajit"
"I really like the acute effects of Shilajit for this (500mg). Also Cognance."
"Shilajit (good quality)"
"Shilajit - limitless energy, reduced lethargy in the morning and brain fog."
"Shilajit resin works pretty well for me."
#15
Phenibut
4.4
(5)
"The boost of confidence, makes me hyper sexual, and I've had the best sex on it."
"2. Phenibut"
"Wonderful tool when used responsibly."
"Phenibut is pretty awesome."
"Phenibut is awesome but it shouldn’t be used more than once or twice per week."
#16
Adderall
4.2
(5)
"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."
"Adderall"
"I wouldn’t recommend adderall for example."
#17
Polygala
3.6
(5)
"Polygala sublingual powder gets my vote."
"Polygala+korean ginseng+pqq especially pqq long term. trust."
"Polygala for me. But depending on the person, it may increase anxiety."
"Polygala...this herb has many different effect on mood and energy...it's very sedating for me, so I only take it at night."
"Polygala 20:1 might be helpful in stabilizing/flattening your low mood and anxiety."
#18
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."
#19
Methylene Blue
4.5
(4)
"Methylene blue is the best bargain for what it does. Depression relief, Voluminous energy, slight anxiety relief and it cured my RLS."
"Methylene blue has blown all the nootropics I have taken out of the water"
"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."
#20
Rhodiola
4.3
(4)
"Rhodiola rosea. Got me out of depression, lethargy and burnout twice!"
"Rhodiola and SAM-e are good places to start."
"I might use a combo of rhodiola, guarana."
"Rhodiola, Isoliquiritigenin, Baikal Skullcap."
#21
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."
#22
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."
#23
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."
#24
Saffron
4.0
(4)
"Saffron. L tyrosine, taurine."
"Saffron seems to prevent this."
"For social settings I occasionally take a capsule of saffron."
"Saffron"
#25
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."
#26
Selank
4.7
(3)
"The peptide Selank has helped my anxiety tremendously."
"Selank is great for reducing anxiety and stabilizing mood."
"Selank could provide smooth soft focus by dampening external stressy factors."
#27
Isoliquiritigenin
4.7
(3)
"Isoliquiritigenin is amazing for anxiety confidence."
"I've honestly been really enjoying the new Isoliquiritigenin."
"Isoliquiritigenin always helps me."
#28
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"
#29
Bacopa
4.0
(3)
"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."
#30
Magnesium
4.0
(3)
"I took magnesium L threonate (Magtein) from nootropics depot, I bought the biggest bottle it was like 70 some dollars. And the only difference I no"
"Good for sleep."
"My current supplement stack is: Magnesium, Zinc, D3, vit C and it’s the best one I’ve had so far."
#31
Holy Basil
5.0
(2)
"Holy Basil 100%"
"Holy Basil, Na-R-ALA, Rhodiola crenulata, black seed oil and possibly also ALCAR"
#32
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."
#33
Vinpocetine
5.0
(2)
"- Vinpocetine"
"Vinpocetine comes to mind"
#34
Magnesium L-Threonate
4.5
(2)
"Magnesium L-threonate has been shown to boost brain magnesium level"
"Magnesium L Threonate"
#35
Galantamine
4.5
(2)
"It has been a godsend for me though and I've tried."
"Galantamine is pretty crazy for lucid dreams."
#36
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."
#37
Apollon Nootropic
4.5
(2)
"Some people like the nootropic by Apollon."
"Some people like the nootropic by Apollon."
#38
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."
#39
Bacopa Monnieri
4.5
(2)
"Social anxiety Is just..gone."
"Lions mane and Bacopa Monnieri would be good for your use."
#40
LSD
4.5
(2)
"Lsd"
"LSD, Psilocybe Mushrooms, Caffiene + Theanine."
#41
Magnesium Glycinate
4.5
(2)
"The best supp there for me = magnesium glycinate."
"Look into magnesium glycinate."
#42
Infini-C
4.5
(2)
"Infini-C superiority, my brother."
"Infini C at 2g kind of fixed my IBS D."
#43
Nootropics
4.5
(2)
"This, I have tried many nootropics, this is the 1st one that actually worked for me."
"I am experimenting with Nootropics (all the usual suspects, so many I am getting lost)"
#44
Tribulus
4.5
(2)
"A stack of Tribulus, fenugreek, Cistanche and pregnenolone helps a significant degree."
"For sure, and Taurine."
#45
Fish Oil
4.0
(2)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
"It's not a stack but fish oil and vitamin D."
#46
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."
#47
Sulbutiamine
4.0
(2)
"Guayusa with 400-500 mg sulbutiamine."
#48
Korean Ginseng
4.0
(2)
"Maybe Ginseng"
"Polygala+korean ginseng+pqq especially pqq long term. trust."
#49
Agmatine
4.0
(2)
"Agmatine"
"Agmatine + Taurine Instant no-sedative anti-anxiety stack"
#50
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.."
#51
Synapsa
4.0
(2)
"As far as naturals go, Synapsa and magnesium Pidolate work for me."
"In terms of what ND sells, then Synapsa is probably one of the best."
#52
Kanna
4.0
(2)
"Gotu kola, and Kanna extract"
"Kanna."
#53
Flmodafinil
4.0
(2)
#54
Sabroxy
4.0
(2)
"Sabroxy 500mg sublingually for focus/cognition."
"**Occasional/Use when needed:** Sabroxy (for focus)."
#55
ALCAR
3.5
(2)
"Alcar"
"I’ve read promising things about ALCAR and might give it a shot soon."
#56
Pregnenolone
5.0
(1)
"Pregnenolone, without a shadow of a doubt."
#57
Matcha Baller Edition
5.0
(1)
"MUSHROOM MAGIC MATCHA BALLER EDITION!!"
#58
PQQ
5.0
(1)
"Pqq especially pqq long term. trust."
#59
Loosey Goosey
5.0
(1)
"It helps me with my anxiety and sleep since it has ashwagandha and utilizes buccal absorption to achieve faster delivery."
#60
Prescription
5.0
(1)
"It works like a charm."
#61
Smack
5.0
(1)
"Smack V2 is Nootropic loaded and low caffeine."
#62
Memantine
5.0
(1)
"Memantine is the most potent nootropic bang for buck I’ve ever taken."
#63
Tesofensine
4.0
(1)
"I like tesofensine for just that. Great for focus, motivation, and mood balancing."
#64
Matcha Tea
4.0
(1)
"Also worth trying: matcha tea."
#65
Dark Labs
4.0
(1)
"Dark Labs Crack Reloaded (if you can still find it)"
#66
Citicoline
4.0
(1)
"Citicholine"
#67
Horny Goat Weed
4.0
(1)
"Also, horny goat weed."
#68
Pumpkin Seeds
4.0
(1)
"Pumpkin seeds, whole grains, cacao, organic berries, ginger, all things."
#69
BPC-157
4.0
(1)
"I’d start with BPC-157."
#70
Bupropion
4.0
(1)
"Bupropion and Sam-e."
#71
Gelatinized Maca
4.0
(1)
"Gelatinized maca mixed with water, it works."
#72
Psycho Pharm
4.0
(1)
"Psycho Pharm Far Beyond Driven"
#73
Caffeine + L-Theanine
4.0
(1)
"200 mg Caffeine + 100 mg l-Theanine."
#74
Nicotinamide Riboside
4.0
(1)
"Many people report an energy boost from nicotinamide riboside."
#75
Ambrosia Collective
4.0
(1)
"Ambrosia collective kinetic"
#76
Tak-653
4.0
(1)
"Something like Noopept or Tak-653 to focus on complex tasks."
#77
Host Defense
4.0
(1)
"Lion’s mane capsule (extrascts) from Host Defense or Real Mushroom both are organic and known for helping with memory and mental clarity."
#78
Anarchy Labs
4.0
(1)
"Anarchy Labs Overtime, Dark Labs Crack Reloaded"
#79
CBD
4.0
(1)
"CBD and / or THC (if you can get it in your country) 😆👍🏼"
#80
Lithium Orotate
4.0
(1)
"Lithium orotate, fish oil, phosphatidylserine, taurine, l-theanine, valerian root, ashwaganda, lavender, collagen protein powder is high in glycine which can help fall asleep."
#81
Selegiline
4.0
(1)
"Selegiline: dirt cheap here feels like slight coffee helps fighting existential nihilism."
#82
Blueberries
4.0
(1)
"Blueberries."
#83
Mucuna pruriens
4.0
(1)
"Or even L-Dopa via Mucuna pruriens would help."
#84
Beef Liver
4.0
(1)
"Beef liver AND some memory-enhancing activity, like language learning."
#85
Walnuts
4.0
(1)
"Walnuts bruh"
#86
Perfect Aminos
4.0
(1)
"Perfect Aminos."
#87
7,8-DIH
4.0
(1)
"7,8-DIH sublingually is great for mood."
#88
Magnesium Pidolate
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium pidolate, 7,8-DHF."
#89
Ginseng
4.0
(1)
"Ginseng."
#90
Fenugreek
4.0
(1)
"I find that a strong fenugreek extract brand here in sweden gives me a huge confidence boost."
#91
Mexidol
4.0
(1)
"I just buy the mexidol brand on amazon"
#92
Mr. Happy Stack
4.0
(1)
"Read into the Mr. Happy stack from longecity.org."
#93
Condemned Labs
4.0
(1)
"Condemned Labs Arsyn."
#94
F-Phenibut
3.0
(1)
"Apparently F-Phenibut has even less tolerance buildup and rebound."
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