Nootropics reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 173 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Nootropics brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/NootropicsDepot, r/NooTopics, r/Supplements, r/Biohackers, r/NootropicsHelp. Top-rated brands include L-Theanine (4.2/5), Lion's Mane (4.3/5), Nootropics Depot (4.6/5).
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Reviews173
Subreddits13
Posts47
Brands93
Products13
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#1
L-Theanine
4.2
(9)
"Here’s my stack, which directly helps reduce stress and anxiety and also aids in managing my ADHD: - L-theanine (200–300 mg) + Rhodiola Rosea (4000 mg) in the morning."
"I've been using this L-Theanine powder from BC9 Labz and I can assure you that you'll get your focus back."
"L-theanine calms down jitters when paired with Caffeine."
"In other words, letter A in the nootropics world is L-theanine and caffeine."
"L-theanine"
"Try L-Theanine + Caffeine as a base combo, it smooths out the caffeine jitters and helps with focus."
"L theanine along with the za helps prevent cognitive side effects caused from thc in adolescent use"
"Low dose THC + CBD + L-theanine + low dose nicotine."
"[l-Theanine](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33268546/)"
#2
Lion's Mane
4.3
(8)
"Lions mane did wonders for me."
"Try Microdosing magic musbrooms (100-200 mg) with lions mane (200-300 mg) and 50 mg of flushing niacin."
"I heard lions mane is good, also L-theanine, and ashwagandha!"
"I was struggling with a cognitive deficit... the best I felt memory-wise... was on cocktail of ND’s (in the Nammex days) Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and then magnesium."
"Another well-regarded option is Lion's Mane Mushroom, known for its potential in promoting nerve growth factor."
"Lions Mane and Bacopa are two to consider."
"Lions Mane"
"Lions mane. I also drink like 400 mg of caffeine via Yerba maté."
#3
Nootropics Depot
4.6
(7)
"Your life will never be the same."
"I can recommend all of those, and they worked also really for me."
"St John's wort and Sam-e are at least as effective as prescription meds."
"Just go to nootropicsdepot.com and search under the energy and motivation category."
"For daytime anxiety taurine, theanine, coriander extract, magnesium glycinate are good."
"Nootropic depot offers a beginners guide to Nootropics."
"ND's strong Red Reishi gave me beautiful and vivid dreams."
#4
Rhodiola Rosea
4.4
(5)
"Rhodiola Crenulata/Rosea (3% salidroside)
Saffron
Polygala (sublingual)
Sabroxy."
"Rhodiola rosea has been great for me."
"Rhodiola Rosea for stress/resilience."
"Rhodiola usually works within 30 minutes."
"I would say Rhodiola Rosea is a great option to try."
#5
Modafinil
4.4
(5)
"Modafinil?"
"Modafinil, take daytime daily for lower dose and ease depression."
"I use this on my modafinil off days."
"Modafinil is the only nootropic type med that notably helps."
"Modafinil is a CNS stimulant and wakefulness promoter."
#6
Selank
5.0
(4)
"Selank has been a game changer for me."
"It’s been helping my memory a lot but the anxiety relief is next level."
"I noticed a massive improvement in just few weeks."
"Selank"
#7
Semax
4.8
(4)
"Semax."
"I wish I could recommend semax and p21 for you. It fixed mine."
"Semax."
"Semax/NAsemax."
#8
Polygala
4.8
(4)
"Mine is a mix of polygala & cordyceps 10:1."
"Polygala 100mg sublingual 3x/day. Space out around 4 hours."
"Polygala 100mg sublingual 3x/day."
"The best so far is Polygala, lithium, agmatine, 78dhf, and also reishi"
#9
Ginkgo Biloba
4.3
(4)
"Clears ALOT of the brain fog away and makes it easier to maintain focus."
"It will give you crazy nightmares and dreams the first few weeks and it will help decrease anxiety, depression."
"Ginkgo with Phospatidylserine stack few times a day is better than anything I ve tried for verbal fluency."
"Gingko bilova."
#10
Noopept
3.8
(4)
"I love noopept to counteract the lower acetylcholine."
"I agree with the noopept suggestion. But only if dosed properly."
"In my experience noopept is pretty mild in terms of mood boost and motivation."
"Noopept? It depends of people."
#11
Piracetam
3.8
(4)
"Makes me more sociable and helps with anxiety"
"I used piracetam for a while and it worked fine for me."
"Piracetam/oxiracetam/phenylpiracetam."
"Piracetam too but it loses effect after 2/3 days."
#12
Rhodiola
5.0
(3)
"Rhodiola 3% Rosavins has gotten me through quite a few times when my stim meds ran out."
"If the typical pharmaceutical antidepressants don't work, try something like Bromantane + Rhodiola + DLPA."
"Builds up a tolerance after 4 or so days ime, so I would space out doses."
#13
Erinamax
5.0
(3)
"So as others have said -Erinamax and Tiger Milk."
"I'm personally getting the following: Erinamax."
"Erinamax, Mushroom Magic Matcha, Coriander and Mitidol."
#14
Cerebrolysin
4.7
(3)
"Probably cerebrolysin, erinamax with tiger milk and lions mane."
"Cerebrolysin or Cortexin IM and/or IN."
"Try Cerebrolysin, it might help"
#15
Bacopa Monnieri
4.3
(3)
"Social anxiety Is just..gone."
"Bacopa Monnieri is a popular herbal option that's been studied for memory and cognitive support."
"Bacopa-Monnieri, Ashwagandha, Panax-Ginseng, MACA ROOTS, Lion's Mane & Cordyceps Mushrooms are some Adaptogens."
#16
Magnesium L-Threonate
4.3
(3)
"What was a real game changer for me though was magnesium l-threonate."
"Magnesium L-Threonate works well."
"Magnesium L-Threonate, ALCAR, L-Phenylalanine"
#17
Bacopa
4.0
(3)
"Bacopa and l-theanine"
"Bacopa 24% for physical anxiety."
"I started bacopa (250mg bacosides) recently... this one definitely makes me use less common words in speech."
#18
DLPA
5.0
(2)
"If the typical pharmaceutical antidepressants don't work, try something like Bromantane + Rhodiola + DLPA."
"DLPA when you wake up."
#19
Emoxypine
5.0
(2)
"Emoxypine by far and it’s not addictive."
"Try emoxypine, after 10 years researching nootropics, this is by far my Nr1."
#20
Cistanche
4.5
(2)
"For confidence I’d try full spectrum cistanche with primavie."
"Cistanche has a nice sedative effect."
#21
4-DMA
4.5
(2)
"I really like 4-DMA for this."
"I would absolutely recommend 4’-DMA for your anxiety / OCD."
#22
Creatine
4.5
(2)
"Number one supplement should be creatine."
"Creatine 5g/day works for me."
#23
Infini-C
4.5
(2)
"Infini-C superiority, my brother."
"Infini C at 2g kind of fixed my IBS D."
#24
Magnesium
4.5
(2)
"Magnesium, supplemental Lithium, Omega 3s, and a complete B complex are nearly always essential helpful if not essential for any mood disorder."
"The best I found are: magnesium, black seed, niacin."
#25
Pregnenolone
4.5
(2)
"High dose Prengenolone, cuts the paranoia and make being high feel like being back in high school."
"There's also pregnenolone if you want a strong stimulant."
#26
Sarcosine
4.5
(2)
"Daily Sarcosine tablet prevents all negative aspects of Marijuana consumption."
"Sarcosine are good ones for negative symptoms."
#27
ALCAR
4.0
(2)
"ALCAR."
"I really like ALCAR when I’m feeling bleh."
#28
Synapsa
4.0
(2)
"Synapsa actually worked pretty well."
"Swap out the Cognance for Synapsa."
#29
Ashwagandha
4.0
(2)
"Ashwagandha."
"Ashwaganda"
#30
Phenylpiracetam
4.0
(2)
"Phenylpiracetam was my top but it’s so hard to find now."
"A few nootropics that worked very well for me... are phenylpiracetam."
#31
C3G
4.0
(2)
"C3g has a kind of crisp and clear feeling. Really great."
"Look into C3G for body recomp. It also can give a ton of energy... too much for some."
#32
Neboglamine
4.0
(2)
"Neboglamine or TAK-635 both work really well."
"Neboglamine or TAK-635 (or whatever #) both work really well, especially with lower THC weed, to counteract memory and cognitive deficits."
#33
L-Tyrosine
4.0
(2)
"Brain health powerhouses."
"I've tried l-tyrosine and it does give me a bit of a focus boost."
#34
Agmatine
4.0
(2)
"My favorite has been agmatine, but I should note that my anxiety has been... agmatine seems to have helped with that a lot."
"Agmatine, hands down. It significantly increases the effects of THC."
#35
Magtein
4.0
(2)
"Magtein"
"My sleep stack is currently Magtein, apigenin, taurine, and magnolia bark."
#36
Citicoline
4.0
(2)
"Citicoline"
"Citicoline works well for me."
#37
PureRawz
4.0
(2)
"Consider **Selank** for anxiety relief and relaxation, which can indirectly enhance sleep."
"**Epitalon** may help regulate your circadian rhythm, improving your sleep-wake cycle."
#38
Huperzine A
3.5
(2)
"Huperzine a, or any acetilcolinisterase inhibitor like donezepil."
"Huperzine A, but makes it harder to fall asleep."
#39
Apigenin
5.0
(1)
"Apigenin and CBN have worked well for me."
#40
New Kanna
5.0
(1)
"New Kanna is super strong and noticeable."
#41
Lithium Orotate
5.0
(1)
"Seriously look into it, and try it."
#42
Psilocybin
5.0
(1)
"But more than anything, do some extensive reading about psilocybin as a depression treatment."
#43
Thesis
5.0
(1)
"She decided to give Thesis a try. So far, she's very satisfied!"
#44
Hunter Focus
5.0
(1)
"His doctor prescribed him Hunter Focus. Ever since, he brags about it."
#45
Rhodiola Crenulata
5.0
(1)
"Rhodiola Crenulata (reversible maoi) excellent synergy and will take you out of the slow cognitive states."
#46
Morning Mitochondrial Mix
5.0
(1)
"Morning mitochondrial mix for me: NADH, Omega-3, PQQ, CoQ-10, methylene blue, caffeine."
#47
7,8 DHF
5.0
(1)
"My early afternoon stack is 7,8 DHF, Tigers Milk, and little bit of caffeine."
#48
DMHA
5.0
(1)
"For mood: DMHA, Phenylethylamine (PEA), eria jarensis, juglans regia, theobromine and obviously caffeine."
#49
MSM
5.0
(1)
"MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) worked great for my very mild Rosacea."
#50
4'-DMA-7,8-DHF
5.0
(1)
"Life changing for me. Works like a prescription stimulant."
#51
Agmatine Sulfate
5.0
(1)
"My other recommendation is Agmatin sulfate, sam-e or St Johns wort."
#52
St John's Wort
5.0
(1)
"My other recommendation is Agmatin sulfate, sam-e or St Johns wort."
#53
Cortexin
5.0
(1)
"Cerebrolysin or Cortexin IM and/or IN."
#54
Host Defense Lion's Mane
5.0
(1)
"I like Lions mane for focal clarity and Reishi for energy and immune support."
#55
Reishi
5.0
(1)
"I like Lions mane for focal clarity and Reishi for energy and immune support."
#56
Everychem
5.0
(1)
"BDNF Pam. Only drug with that mechanism. Got released this year for the first time ever on Everychem. It is the best way to enhance neuroplasticity with none of the downside."
#57
BC9 Labz
5.0
(1)
"Definitely worth giving BC9 Labz' L-Theanine powder a shot."
#58
Emperors Vigor Tonic
5.0
(1)
"One supplement that has helped me with focus and mental clarity is a natural vitality booster."
#59
Alpha Brain
5.0
(1)
"Alpha Brain! Helped me a lot during my review season."
#60
Brain Zone Focus
5.0
(1)
"I suggest taking Divine Health, Brain Zone Focus."
#61
Bucked Up Non-Stim
5.0
(1)
"I used their non stim bucked up variant and it got rid of a lot of brain fog for me."
#62
Celastrus Paniculatus
5.0
(1)
"Celastrus Paniculatus for lucid dreams."
#63
4-DMA DHF
5.0
(1)
"4DMA DHF by far here."
#64
St. John's Wort
5.0
(1)
"For me, St. John’s Wort is an effective mood brightener."
#65
BPC-157
4.0
(1)
"Do you generally know the advantages of peptides and nootropics?"
#66
Natural Options
4.0
(1)
"Some swear by starting with natural options, while others recommend going straight for synthetics."
#67
OptiNAD
4.0
(1)
"OptiNAD, Tribugen, C3G, Caffeine, Sabroxy."
#68
Racetams
4.0
(1)
"Racetams with Alphagpc."
#69
Skullcap
4.0
(1)
"Skullcap had my words flowing."
#70
DMAE
4.0
(1)
"During the day I take pills of DMAE for concentration (3 orn4 in total, each 250mg)..."
#71
Dynamine
4.0
(1)
"Dynamine is my go to on days where caffeine isn’t enough."
#72
Tiger Milk Mushroom
4.0
(1)
"I've noticed that tiger milk mushroom seems to enhance my verbal fluency quite noticeably."
#73
Tropisetron
4.0
(1)
"Tropisetron, Agmatine, cdp choline, Piracetam, and caffeine."
#74
Naughty Boy
4.0
(1)
"Naughty Boy SickPump Synergy was quite solid when I ran it."
#75
Brahmi
4.0
(1)
"Brahmi - bacopa"
#76
Magnolia Bark
4.0
(1)
"Magnolia bark and lemon balm are hands down the most efficient gabaergic"
#77
Methylene Blue
4.0
(1)
"You could give methylene blue a try. I’ve had a good experience with it."
#78
GABA
4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend a gaba supplement and a supplement that includes all your essential amino acids!"
#79
Psilocybin Mushrooms
4.0
(1)
"Psilocybin mushrooms. look into Paul Stamets story."
#80
Aniracetam
4.0
(1)
"Aniracetam being the best of the racetams in my experience."
#81
D-Serine
4.0
(1)
"D-serine... are good ones for negative symptoms."
#82
Armodafinil
4.0
(1)
"I tried Modafinil and Armodafinil before. It helped me stay awake and focused."
#83
Nootropics
4.0
(1)
"There are nootropics but this is r/Supplements so maybe can try something like Mucuna, ALCAR. EGCG"
#84
Milk Thistle
4.0
(1)
"Try milk thisle, it increases sensitivity."
#85
Saffron
4.0
(1)
"Saffron extract has a lot of growing evidence behind it."
#86
Shoden Ashwagandha
4.0
(1)
"Cistamax + Shoden ashwagandha."
#87
Glutathione, Cysteine & C
4.0
(1)
"(Glutathione,Cysteine & C) one product from the Life Extension brand and Omega 3 helped me."
#88
Glutathione
4.0
(1)
"According to my friends, gluthapos is effective since it keeps you awake."
#89
Oxiracetam
4.0
(1)
"A few nootropics that worked very well for me... are oxiracetam."
#90
Shilajit
4.0
(1)
"Shilajit."
#91
Cyracos
4.0
(1)
"It produces a definite effect (within about an hour) whereas lions mane, if it works, is usually regarded as something to take over several months."
#92
Tianeptine
3.0
(1)
"Tianeptine does something for me. Not calming at all, very mild."
#93
LifeAID
3.0
(1)
"LifeAID FocusAID is another option, though it has stevia and monk fruit..."
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