Evidence-based nootropic and cognitive supplement reviews. See our Nootropics Guide.
Evidence-based nootropic and cognitive supplement reviews. See our Nootropics Guide.
200mg caffeine + 200mg L-theanine significantly outperforms either alone on attention and memory in 8+ RCTs, while eliminating caffeine's jitteriness. We ...
Lion's mane has one good RCT in older adults with MCI showing cognitive improvement. For healthy adults, human evidence is lacking. We review the NGF mechanism ...
Does ashwagandha lower cortisol? Three double-blind RCTs confirm KSM-66 reduces cortisol by 23-32% in stressed adults. We explain how it works and why form ...
Rhodiola rosea has +173% search growth in 2026. We review 3 placebo-controlled trials including a head-to-head comparison with sertraline, plus exactly what ...
Methylene blue is surging +309% in 2026 searches. We review the actual evidence for cognitive benefits, the serious safety considerations including MAOI ...
Methylene blue searches grew 309% in 2026. We review the fMRI human evidence, the serious serotonin syndrome drug interactions, the regulatory status, and why ...
Saffron has more clinical evidence for mood support than almost any other natural compound. We review 20+ RCTs, compare standardised extracts (Affron vs ...
Rhodiola rosea searches grew 173% in 2026. We review 36 human clinical trials on stress, fatigue, and cognitive performance — and compare it to ashwagandha for ...
Lion's mane is the most-searched functional mushroom of 2026. We break down the NGF evidence, human trials on memory and mood, dosing, and the best products.
Alpha Brain has more clinical evidence than almost any nootropic on the market. We break down both trials, analyze each ingredient, and give you an honest ...