Nootropics & Cognitive Enhancers
Natural Compounds and Herbs
Bacopa Monnieri
Bacopa Monnieri is a nootropic herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine that enhances memory, cognitive function, and learning ability while…
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Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is an ancient medicinal plant extract containing flavonoids and terpenoids that improve cerebral blood flow, enhance cognitive function,…
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Lions Mane
Lion's Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is a medicinal fungus known for its remarkable neuroprotective properties, stimulating nerve growth factor production…
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Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a prominent adaptogenic herb in Ayurvedic medicine with a 3,000-year history of traditional use. Research shows…
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Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems of Russia, Scandinavia, and…
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Ginseng
Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is a powerful adaptogenic herb containing bioactive ginsenosides that enhance cognitive function, support immune health, increase energy…
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Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) contains triterpenoid saponins (asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid) that enhance cognitive function by increasing…
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Huperzine A
Huperzine A is a potent natural acetylcholinesterase inhibitor derived from the Chinese club moss Huperzia serrata that effectively increases acetylcholine…
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Curcumin
Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, known for supporting joint health, cognitive function,…
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Vinpocetine
Vinpocetine is a semi-synthetic derivative of the periwinkle plant alkaloid vincamine that enhances cerebral blood flow and cognitive function by…
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Lemon Balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a calming herb from the mint family that reduces stress and anxiety by modulating GABA…
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Holy Basil
Holy Basil (Tulsi) is a sacred adaptogenic herb in Ayurvedic medicine known as 'The Queen of Herbs' that helps the…
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Artichoke Extract
Artichoke Extract is derived from Cynara scolymus leaves and contains powerful polyphenols like cynarin and chlorogenic acid that stimulate bile…
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Amino Acids and Proteins
L-Theanine
Alternative Names: Theanine, γ-glutamylethylamide, N-ethyl-L-glutamine, 5-N-Ethyl-glutamineCategories: Amino Acid, Nootropic, AnxiolyticPrimary Longevity BenefitsStress reductionCognitive functionSleep quality improvementSecondary BenefitsImmune supportBlood pressure regulationNeuroprotectionAttention…
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L-Tyrosine
L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that serves as a precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, supporting cognitive performance under…
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L-Phenylalanine
L-Phenylalanine is an essential aromatic amino acid that serves as a precursor to several important neurotransmitters and hormones. In the…
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Acetyl L Carnitine
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is a highly bioavailable form of carnitine that crosses the blood-brain barrier, supporting mitochondrial function, energy production, and…
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L-Taurine
Alternative Names: Taurine, 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid, 2-Aminoethylsulfonic acid, TauCategories: Conditionally Essential Amino Acid, Sulfur-Containing CompoundPrimary Longevity BenefitsCardiovascular healthNeuroprotectionAntioxidant supportSecondary BenefitsBile acid…
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Creatine
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that increases phosphocreatine stores in muscles and brain, rapidly regenerating ATP during high-intensity activities,…
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L-Tryptophan
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves as the sole precursor to serotonin and melatonin, supporting mood regulation, sleep…
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5 HTP
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an amino acid derivative extracted from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds that serves as the immediate precursor to serotonin,…
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Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine is a crucial phospholipid that maintains neuronal membrane integrity and supports optimal brain function by facilitating neurotransmitter release, enhancing…
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Alpha GPC
Alpha-GPC (L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine) is a highly bioavailable choline compound that readily crosses the blood-brain barrier to deliver choline directly to…
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Citicoline
Citicoline (CDP-choline) is a potent neuroprotective compound that serves as a precursor to phosphatidylcholine in neuronal cell membranes and enhances…
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L-Tryptophan
L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves as the sole precursor to serotonin and melatonin, supporting mood regulation, sleep…
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Vitamins and Minerals for Cognition
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is essential for converting food into energy and supporting nerve function. It's found in whole grains, legumes,…
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Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 helps your body convert food into energy and is crucial for brain development, immune function, and creating neurotransmitters…
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Vitamin B9
Vitamin B9 (folate) is best known for preventing birth defects when taken before and during pregnancy. Found naturally in leafy…
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is essential for nerve function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation. Found naturally only in animal…
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is often called the 'sunshine vitamin' because your skin makes it when exposed to sunlight. It's essential for…
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E with mixed tocopherols is a powerful fat-soluble antioxidant complex that protects cells from oxidative damage, supports cardiovascular health,…
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Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, supporting everything from energy production to DNA synthesis. Adults…
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Choline Sources
Alpha GPC
Alpha-GPC (L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine) is a highly bioavailable choline compound that readily crosses the blood-brain barrier to deliver choline directly to…
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Citicoline
Citicoline (CDP-choline) is a potent neuroprotective compound that serves as a precursor to phosphatidylcholine in neuronal cell membranes and enhances…
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Phosphatidylcholine
Phosphatidylcholine is a vital phospholipid that forms cell membranes, supports liver function and detoxification, provides choline for brain health, and…
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Centrophenoxine
Centrophenoxine (meclofenoxate) is a synthetic DMAE derivative with enhanced blood-brain barrier penetration that serves as an acetylcholine precursor while reducing…
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Racetams
Piracetam
Piracetam is the original racetam nootropic that may enhance cognitive function, particularly in aging or cognitively impaired individuals, by improving…
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Aniracetam
Aniracetam is a potent nootropic compound in the racetam family that enhances cognitive function by modulating neurotransmitter systems and promoting…
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Oxiracetam
Oxiracetam is a water-soluble nootropic in the racetam family, distinguished by its hydroxylated structure that may enhance potency compared to…
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Pramiracetam
Pramiracetam is a synthetic nootropic in the racetam family, more potent than piracetam, that may enhance memory and cognitive function…
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Phenylpiracetam
Phenylpiracetam (Fonturacetam) is a potent synthetic nootropic in the racetam family, developed in Russia, that may enhance cognitive function, physical…
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Peptides
Other Synthetic Nootropics
Adrafinil
Adrafinil is a wakefulness-promoting compound that converts to modafinil in the liver, providing increased alertness, focus, and mental energy without…
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Phenibut
Phenibut is a GABA-derivative compound that reduces anxiety, improves sleep quality, and enhances mood by activating GABA receptors in the…
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Sulbutiamine
Sulbutiamine is a synthetic derivative of vitamin B1 that crosses the blood-brain barrier more effectively than thiamine, enhancing cognitive function,…
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Adaptogens
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a prominent adaptogenic herb in Ayurvedic medicine with a 3,000-year history of traditional use. Research shows…
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Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems of Russia, Scandinavia, and…
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Bacopa Monnieri
Bacopa Monnieri is a nootropic herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine that enhances memory, cognitive function, and learning ability while…
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Holy Basil
Holy Basil (Tulsi) is a sacred adaptogenic herb in Ayurvedic medicine known as 'The Queen of Herbs' that helps the…
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Schisandra
Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi or Five Flavor Berry) is a powerful adaptogenic herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine that provides…
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Antioxidants for Brain Health
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a unique antioxidant that functions in both water and fat-soluble environments, allowing it to work throughout…
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Glutathione
Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant and detoxifier, composed of three amino acids (glutamine, cysteine, and glycine), that neutralizes free…
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CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance your body produces naturally that helps generate energy in your cells and provides…
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PQQ
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) is a novel vitamin-like compound that stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis—the creation of new mitochondria within cells. As a…
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Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a polyphenol compound found in red wine, grape skins, and Japanese knotweed that activates sirtuins and mimics the…
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Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring xanthophyll carotenoid with exceptional antioxidant properties that significantly surpass those of vitamin E, beta-carotene, and…
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Pterostilbene
Pterostilbene is a naturally occurring stilbenoid and structural analog of resveratrol, found in blueberries, grapes, and the heartwood of Pterocarpus…
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Omega Fatty Acids
Omega 3
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential polyunsaturated fats that play crucial roles in cardiovascular health, brain function, and inflammation regulation. The…
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Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine is a crucial phospholipid that maintains neuronal membrane integrity and supports optimal brain function by facilitating neurotransmitter release, enhancing…
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Stimulants
Caffeine
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L-Theanine
Alternative Names: Theanine, γ-glutamylethylamide, N-ethyl-L-glutamine, 5-N-Ethyl-glutamineCategories: Amino Acid, Nootropic, AnxiolyticPrimary Longevity BenefitsStress reductionCognitive functionSleep quality improvementSecondary BenefitsImmune supportBlood pressure regulationNeuroprotectionAttention…
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Neurotransmitter Support
5 HTP
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is an amino acid derivative extracted from Griffonia simplicifolia seeds that serves as the immediate precursor to serotonin,…
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L-Tyrosine
L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that serves as a precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, supporting cognitive performance under…
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Mucuna
Mucuna pruriens is a tropical legume that naturally contains L-DOPA, the precursor to dopamine, which supports brain function, mood, and…
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GABA
Alternative Names: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, 4-Aminobutanoic acid, γ-Aminobutyric acidCategories: Inhibitory Neurotransmitter, Amino Acid DerivativePrimary Longevity BenefitsStress reductionSleep quality improvementRelaxation supportSecondary BenefitsGrowth…
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Phenylethylamine PEA
Phenylethylamine (PEA) is a naturally occurring trace amine found in chocolate and certain foods that provides rapid but short-lived mood…
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