Best nootropic on Reddit
268 reviews from r/NooTopics, r/NootropicsDepot, r/NootropicsHelp and 11 more subreddits
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#1
Modafinil
4.9
(19)
"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"
"Try modafinil."
#2
Lion's Mane
4.2
(15)
"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."
"Lions mane and Bacopa Monnieri would be good for your use."
"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)."
"I’m under lions mane. Not only I desire to interact less with people."
"Lions Mane."
"Lions mane if you need something non invasive working in background."
#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
(8)
"Some of others that I really like include cerebrolysin and aniracetam."
"Cerebrolysin, cortexin, and pinealon are the gold standard for TBI treatment."
"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
Nootropics
4.5
(4)
"Pramiracetam is the strongest for emotional blunting, and is non-anhedonic."
"This, I have tried many nootropics, this is the 1st one that actually worked for me."
"I do overnight shifts in a Synchrotron, and use Armodafinil sublingual 1/4 tablet."
"Turkey tail mushroom , eleuthero , cordyceps."
#12
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."
#13
Saffron
4.0
(4)
"Saffron. L tyrosine, taurine."
"Saffron seems to prevent this."
"For social settings I occasionally take a capsule of saffron."
"Saffron"
#14
Adderall
5.0
(3)
"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."
#15
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."
#16
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"
#17
Phenylpiracetam
4.3
(3)
"Real Phenylpiracetam. Not Hydrazide. Builds tolerance super fast. So 2 days a week. I’m a machine with this in any field."
"What vendor can anyone here recommend for phenypiracetam?"
"Phenylpiracatam"
#18
Creatine
4.0
(3)
"Creatine - massive strength in my lifts, plus notice the mental stamina throughout the day."
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
"New research shows it improves cognitive behaviour."
#19
Ashwagandha
4.0
(3)
"Ashwaghanda (although don’t take it everyday longterm to avoid anhedonia)."
"Ashwagandha"
#20
Kratom
4.0
(3)
"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."
#21
Bacopa
4.0
(3)
"For long term usage rank wise:- Bacopa/Gingseg,Sabroxy,Ashwagandha,Racetam,Noopept,"
"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."
#22
Vinpocetine
5.0
(2)
"- Vinpocetine"
"Vinpocetine comes to mind"
#23
Semax
5.0
(2)
"Enhanced focus, motivation and memory."
"Semax by far."
#24
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."
#25
Isoliquiritigenin
5.0
(2)
"Isoliquiritigenin is amazing for anxiety confidence."
"I've honestly been really enjoying the new Isoliquiritigenin."
#26
Magnesium Glycinate
4.5
(2)
"The best supp there for me = magnesium glycinate."
"Look into magnesium glycinate."
#27
Tribulus
4.5
(2)
"A stack of Tribulus, fenugreek, Cistanche and pregnenolone helps a significant degree."
"For sure, and Taurine."
#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
Apollon Nootropic
4.5
(2)
"Some people like the nootropic by Apollon."
"Some people like the nootropic by Apollon."
#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
Piracetam
4.5
(2)
"PAO (Piracetam Aniracetam Oxiracetam), this is firing on all c"
"Taking small medicinal doses of Piracetam daily over several months seemed to reduce brain fog and slightly improve focus, with lasting effects."
#33
LSD
4.5
(2)
"1. LSD microdose"
"LSD, Psilocybe Mushrooms, Caffiene + Theanine."
#34
Polygala
4.0
(2)
"Polygala sublingual powder gets my vote."
"Polygala for me. But depending on the person, it may increase anxiety."
#35
Flmodafinil
4.0
(2)
#36
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."
#37
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."
#38
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.."
#39
Agmatine
4.0
(2)
"Agmatine"
"Agmatine + Taurine Instant no-sedative anti-anxiety stack"
#40
Sabroxy
4.0
(2)
"Sabroxy 500mg sublingually for focus/cognition."
"**Occasional/Use when needed:** Sabroxy (for focus)."
#41
Sulbutiamine
4.0
(2)
"Guayusa with 400-500 mg sulbutiamine."
#42
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."
#43
Kanna
4.0
(2)
"Gotu kola, and Kanna extract"
"Kanna."
#44
Selank
4.0
(2)
"Selank/semax"
"Selank could provide smooth soft focus by dampening external stressy factors."
#45
Nigella Sativa
4.0
(2)
"L-Theanine and Nigella Sativa"
"Nigella Sativa (Black seed oil)"
#46
Fish Oil
4.0
(2)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
"Heroic doses of good fish or krill oil. 3-5g."
#47
Amphetamine Prodrugs
5.0
(1)
"Amphetamine prodrugs are like limitless pills for me (and have been for a years with no dose changes)"
#48
Magic Mushrooms
5.0
(1)
"Little bit of magic mushrooms will tap the amygdala"
#49
5-HTP
5.0
(1)
"5- HTP has been good to me for winter depression."
#50
HGW
5.0
(1)
"When i take these together i notice huge benefits after a week or so."
#51
OptiNAD
5.0
(1)
"OptiNAD or any of its tentacles."
#52
Tart Cherry
5.0
(1)
"Tart Cherry gets me really relaxed at night and sleep soundly."
#53
Psychedelics
5.0
(1)
"I second all the people recommending psychedelics."
#54
Magnesium L-Threonate
5.0
(1)
"Magnesium L-threonate has been shown to boost brain magnesium level"
#55
9-MeBC
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is probably 9mebc. I've been using it for a couple months on and off cycle."
#56
CoQ10
5.0
(1)
"First and foremost for me is CoQ10 in the form of Ubiquinol."
#57
CDP
5.0
(1)
"The best long term memory supplement I used was CDP or Citicoline."
#58
4'-DMA-7,8-DHF
5.0
(1)
"4'-DMA-7,8-DHF makes days not on modafinil completely fine and productive."
#59
Testosterone Boosters
5.0
(1)
"Definitely great for courage."
#60
Oxiracetam
5.0
(1)
"For focus, my noots of choice are noots ND doesn't sell. Oxiracetam being first, and bromantane being second."
#61
Magtein
5.0
(1)
"Nothing works quite as well for my cognition and memory as Magtein does."
#62
Celastrus Paniculatus
5.0
(1)
"This is my memory stack and its worked wonders for me and my long term memory."
#63
Teacrine
5.0
(1)
"Teacrine forshure"
#64
EAA
5.0
(1)
"EAA essential amino acids. Theres tons of reviews on amazon from the elderly about the difference it makes for them."
#65
Sage
5.0
(1)
"Sage sib! What a wonderful little herb!"
#66
Holy Basil
5.0
(1)
"Holy Basil, Na-R-ALA, Rhodiola crenulata, black seed oil and possibly also ALCAR"
#67
Pramiracetam
5.0
(1)
"Pramiracetam is my personal favorite."
#68
Cordyceps Mushroom Extract
5.0
(1)
"Right now my favourite is actually cordyceps mushroom extract."
#69
Alpha-GPC
5.0
(1)
"Alpha-GPC 600mg: This has helped me with focus and clearing mental fog."
#70
Auvelity
5.0
(1)
"Auvelity, the only prescription for anhedonia."
#71
9-ME-BC
5.0
(1)
"9-ME-BC, I’m currently 3 days into a cycle and already notice a difference."
#72
Cymbalta
5.0
(1)
"They changed my meds to Cymbalta and boom, sex life was back."
#73
Gingko Biloba
5.0
(1)
"So grateful i found it."
#74
NA-Selank
5.0
(1)
"Probably the one that had the most complete profile of nootropic effects for me."
#75
Alpine Bliss
5.0
(1)
"Alpine bliss energy drink is always my go to nootropic drink"
#76
Adapt Naturals
5.0
(1)
"I like the Luminous Mind stack by Adapt Naturals."
#77
Caffeine + L-Theanine + Sabroxy
5.0
(1)
"For energy and mental clarity I feel Caffeine + Ltheanine + Sabroxy are my magic bullet."
#78
Nootropics Depot
5.0
(1)
"Get everyone from nootropics depot Fish oil , lion's mane , choline , NAC."
#79
Nicotine Patches
5.0
(1)
"Nicotine patches. They are a lifesaver for my long work days."
#80
Magnolia
5.0
(1)
"I've recently started taking Magnolia and Skullcap. I find it great for Anxiety."
#81
Salidrosol
5.0
(1)
"Salidrosol is a hidden gem for me. Instant mood boost."
#82
4-DMA
5.0
(1)
"4-DMA has been my go-to lately for all day focus and mental energy."
#83
OptiNAD+
5.0
(1)
"I really like OptiNAD+, it kinda covers both categories."
#84
Purerawz Modafinil
5.0
(1)
"Their Modafinil is like a secret weapon for staying focused and alert when I need to be."
#85
Purerawz Adrafinil
5.0
(1)
"Adrafinil gives me a steady boost in energy and mental clarity without any jittery feelings."
#86
Purerawz Noopept
5.0
(1)
"Noopept has been great for sharpening my thinking."
#87
Ceretropic
5.0
(1)
"Prl-8-53 is the best in my experience for memorizing."
#88
Mind Vitality
5.0
(1)
"I still think it's the best natural nootropic."
#89
Raptor Nutrition
5.0
(1)
"Raptor Nutrition - Berzerk and limitless Fuel."
#90
Nutrimuscle
5.0
(1)
"Nutrimuscle - Mix focus."
#91
Four figmatic
5.0
(1)
"Four figmatic - coffee with lion's mane."
#92
Bromantane
4.0
(1)
"Bromantane"
#93
Monster Energy
4.0
(1)
"Whatever they put in Monster drinks. Clears brain fog better than coffee."
#94
Vraylar
4.0
(1)
"Cariprazine (Vraylar) also has evidence in targeting anhedonia."
#95
Coluracetam
4.0
(1)
"Coluracetam gives zen style focus."
#96
Gotu Kola
4.0
(1)
"Gotu kola, and Kanna extract"
#97
NALT
4.0
(1)
"NALT for working memory"
#98
Reishi
4.0
(1)
"Reishi give me a vibe lokey similar to adderall, but more tame"
#99
Greek Honey
4.0
(1)
"Greek honey"
#100
Bacopa Monnieri
4.0
(1)
"Lions mane and Bacopa Monnieri would be good for your use."
#101
GlyNAC
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#102
Cocoa
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#103
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#104
Choline
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil."
#105
Life Extension Mix
4.0
(1)
"Gly-NAC, cocoa, EVOO, creatine, choline, fish oil, and a multi like Life Extension Mix."
#106
Psilocybe Mushrooms
4.0
(1)
"LSD, Psilocybe Mushrooms, Caffiene + Theanine."
#107
Pinealon
4.0
(1)
"Pinealon."
#108
Real Vitamins
4.0
(1)
"Try real chill by real vitamins. l theanine and magnesium."
#109
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."
#110
Gorilla Mind
4.0
(1)
"Gorilla dream (i think that's what its called) by gorilla minds is actually quite good."
#111
Ginseng
4.0
(1)
"Something sustainable I'd consider would be ginseng leaf extract taken orally combined with GS 15-4 taken sublingually."
#112
Taurine
4.0
(1)
"Taurine does wonders for my ADHD."
#113
Black Seed Oil
4.0
(1)
"Black seed oil."
#114
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."
#115
Fasoracetam
4.0
(1)
"Fasoracetam or Colouracetam"
#116
CDP-Choline
4.0
(1)
"CDP-choline."
#117
Synapsa
4.0
(1)
"In terms of what ND sells, then Synapsa is probably one of the best."
#118
NMN
4.0
(1)
"NMN to get your circadian rhythm to switch."
#119
Trehalose
4.0
(1)
"Trehalose, in place of table sugar."
#120
Shoden
4.0
(1)
"For me, so far, Shoden Ashwaghanda."
#121
DMAE
4.0
(1)
"I take DMAE every + CBG + CBD + St john wort."
#122
Agmatine Sulfate
4.0
(1)
"Agmatine Sulphate, NAC good starters..maybe a mushroom stack for cog fog."
#123
Gorilla Mind Gorilla Dream
4.0
(1)
"Gorilla dream by gorilla minds is actually quite good."
#124
Genbrain
4.0
(1)
"I'd suggest going with Genbrain or modafinil, if you can find it."
#125
Centrophenoxine Lucidril
4.0
(1)
"I also used to like centrophenoxine, but only the Lucidril brand."
#126
CDP Choline Doublewood
4.0
(1)
"I've used CDP Choline from Doublewood and its effective."
#127
Neuravena
4.0
(1)
"Neuravena is a patented extract of avena sativa that has shown to increase dopamine levels."
#128
Ginkgo Biloba
4.0
(1)
"I would take ginkgo biloba. It helped my memory forsure."
#129
7,8-DHF
4.0
(1)
"You might consider 7,8-DHF. It raises BDNF."
#130
MIF-1
4.0
(1)
"When they tried MIF-1 it helped them feel basically normal again."
#131
Nsi-189
4.0
(1)
"Nsi-189."
#132
L-Arginine
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend L-Arginine 2.5g taken twice a day."
#133
C4 Smart Energy
4.0
(1)
"I feel more focused at work with C4 smart energy."
#134
Alpha Brain
4.0
(1)
"It is obvious that it works."
#135
Gorilla Mind Energy
4.0
(1)
"The only two I can think of that have actual doses of relevant nootropic compounds."
#136
Benfotiamine
4.0
(1)
"I would try B1 mega dosing, it seems to help me with daytime fatigue and headaches."
#137
Galantamine
4.0
(1)
"Galantamine is pretty crazy for lucid dreams."
#138
Guarana
4.0
(1)
"Guarana works for me."
#139
Eleuthero
4.0
(1)
"[Eleuthero AKA Siberian Ginseng](https://www.gaiaherbs.com/blogs/seeds-of-knowledge/eleuthero-benefits)."
#140
G Fuel
4.0
(1)
"G fuel."
#141
4-aco-dmt
4.0
(1)
"Use 4-aco-dmt (more widely legal) and research dosing."
#142
Nova Neuro
4.0
(1)
"Nova Neuro / Bio Pumpd (noopept) those are 2 good ones I know of."
#143
Cistanche
3.0
(1)
"Cistanche, CistaMAX, Dioscorea, Tribugen, tribulus"
#144
Dihexa
3.0
(1)
"Dihexa has a potential cancer risk."
#145
Schizandra
3.0
(1)
"I’d keep schizandra but would recommend the raw herb made into a tea."
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