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A friend recently asked me about Nootropics, and wanted to know what light I could shed on the topic. I was excited because I’ve long been interested in the topic, and this gave me a great opportunity to share some of the best ingredient-driven products I’ve learned about over the years. So, without further ado, here are my picks for the most effective, beneficial and safe Nootropics out there.
Feedamind
Best overall
Overall Rating: 5/5
✔️ 13 proven ingredients
✔️ Improve motivation, focus, memory, cognition, and drive
✔️ Transparent formula lists
Noocube
Best guaranteed nootropic
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
✔️ Formula designed for anyone’s cognitive needs
✔️ Well-researched ingredients
✔️ For better attention & focus
Vyvamind
Best neurostimulant
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
✔️ Improve focus in high-acuity situations
✔️ Great for multi-tasking
✔️ Improved reaction times
1. Feedamind: Best Overall Nootropic
I’m always interested to see what science and research people are putting into new formulas and products. Are new manufacturers following the science? With Feedamind I’m happy to say yes! They’re right on the cutting edge of proven ingredients, and the results show.
Feedamind wants to help everyone achieve their mental health, performance, and wellness goals. That means anyone can and will benefit from their proven formula. Want better focus? Check. Faster mental reaction time? Check. Less anxiety, more clarity, and clearer memory? Triple Check, and more.
What Makes Feedamind Number One
The first and most important ingredient that caught my eye in Feedamind was the Bacopa Moneiri. This powerful herbal supplement boosts neural activity so strongly that a leading American hospital has it listed as an Alzheimer’s medication! It doesn’t matter if it’s students, the elderly, or even just regular folks–scientific evidence from clinical trials have demonstrated Bacopa works.
Feedamind hasn’t stopped with just one ingredient, either. Like I mentioned above, one of the greatest benefits of Feedamind is that you’ll feel the effects fast. A compound called Alpha-GPC helps them deliver on that. (Scientific name for any wonks like me is L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine.) This cutting-edge choline helps deliver significantly better motivation, especially during down-energy hours.
Read more about Feedamind in our full review here.
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I already mentioned the Bacopa and Alpha-GPC, but Feedamind also has all the most potent and effective ingredients we see in other products. The difference with Feedamind is that it has them all–and has them in levels high enough to work while keeping the product affordable.
Bacopa Monnieri | 250 mg
Lutein–from Marigold Extract | 6 mg
Pterostilbene | 47 mg
Resveratrol | 14 mg
L-Theanine | 50 mg
L-Tyrosine | 250 mg
Alpha-GPC | 100 mg
Avena Sativa (Oat Straw) | 20 mg
Cat’s Claw | 20 mg
Vitamin B1 | 1.1 mg
Biotin | 50 mg
Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mg
Vitamin B6 | 1.5 mg
Chocamine® | 500 mg
Dynamine | 50 mg
Final Word
Feedamind hits all the key notes of a Nootropic, combined with extraordinary sourcing, scientific formulation, and exacting doses. This all makes for a product that will work, work fast, and keep you working through the day. It ranks as our best-pick for how fast-acting it is, and how much faith we have in the formula.
2. Noocube: Best Guaranteed Nootropic
Noocube has become one of the most trusted brands of Nootropic, and they’ve earned that trust. Recently they’ve partnered with a new branded form of Lutein and Zeaxanthin that promises better results than either compound alone.
I already had tremendous respect for Noocube’s rigorously researched and tested formula, and the addition of Lutemax adds another element to their benefits. Noocube also still comes with their 100% moneyback guarantee, which they can afford given not only how effective their product is, but how long they’ve been in the Nootropics market.
What’s Noocube All about?
Noocube has been at the forefront of mental wellness supplements for years, and in years past I pointed a number of clients in their direction. Like Feedamind, Noocube’s focus is, well, your focus. They want to help anyone with whatever cognitive or anxiety issue they may have.
Their confidence comes through in their bold claims: better attention, less stress, better focus, and less memory loss. Even more bold, they offer a full 60 refund period. If you’re not happy with the product, for any reason, simply return it for your money back.
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In addition to their new addition of Lutemax, Noocube also has most of the compounds researchers have shown are effective in study after study.
Vitamin B1 | 1.1 mg
Vitamin B7 | 50 mcg
Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg
Bacopa Monnieri | 250 mg
L-Tyrosine | 250 mg
Cat’s Claw | 175 mg
Avena Sativa (Oat Straw) | 150 mg
L-Theanine | 100 mg
Alpha-GPC | 50 mg
Huperzia Serrata | 20 mg
Lutemax | 20 mg
Resveratrol | 14 mg
Pterostilbene | 140 mcg
Final Word
Noocube’s formula is unique for its combinations and amounts of certain ingredients. What makes them such an intriguing option for anyone new to Nootropics is their ironclad money-back guarantee. For anyone not sure about where to start in this supplement field, Noocube is a great option.
3. Vyvamind: Best Neurostimulant
Vyvamind lands at number two on our list for two specific reasons (no punning, here). First, they make a straightforward, no frills promise. Second, and most important, they deliver. Vyvamind works like an energy jolt for the mind, and they target athletes, executives, and people in high-stress/high-focus jobs.
They’re ingredient list is sparse–because they’re not trying to hit all the bases like Feedamind. Vyvamind is for people who are already at the top of their game looking for that one thing to put them over the top.
Who Should Take Vyvamind
Vyvamind isn’t for everyone. It doesn’t provide some of the extreme calming that other products like Feedamind and Noocube provide. Instead, this is the little pill for the big talkers, the fast movers, and the power-business people.
They achieve this by stripping down their ingredient list to only the essentials for those high-acuity people. There’s a bigger focus on ingredients like Citicoline and Caffeine Anhydrous than on calming or relaxing ingredients.
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Six total ingredients get it done for Vyvamind. They’re unapologetic about their target performers, and at the Great Green Wall, we appreciate that. After all, certain fat-burners work better for women, and certain exercises work better for men. Same is true with Nootropics, where a specific formula like Vyvamind is tailored to a very specific person.
L-Theanine | 150 mg
L-Tyrosine | 300 mg
Citicoline | 200 mg
Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mg
Vitamin B6 | 1.5 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous | 75 mg
Final Word
Vyvamind looks to the adage to do one thing, and do it well. They don’t offer a range of products, and they don’t promise the world. Rather they make one claim and deliver in spades–you’ll get razor focus and a level of amps in your brain that can push your performance to the next level.
4. Mind Lab Pro: Best Ingredient Sourcing:
Mind Lab Pro has pivoted to an ethics-minded business model I’m seeing more and more–and I applaud it. They’ve been around long enough that their built-in customer base has allowed them to focus on being Clean Label certified, using a recognized leader in capsule technology, and opting for third-party testing of their labs and products.
What Ethics Look Like
Anyone can say they’re ethically sourcing materials and ingredients, but Mind Lab has gone the extra mile and found a third party to certify that. As part of the Clean Label Project, they’re committed to having their formulas validated by outside sources for purity, doses, and eliminating harmful materials.
They’ve even gone away from their old capsule manufacturer, instead using a prebiotic capsule that ensures not only you get your Nootropic benefits fast, but without upsetting your stomach or other biomechanics. Mind Lab’s whole product is even Vegan certified.
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We’ve already covered how they get their ingredients, so now let’s take a look at them. I want to draw attention to their Lion’s Mane, Rhodiola Rosea, and Maritime Bark Extract, whose inclusion is among the other products we’ve reviewed.
Vitamin B6 | 2.5 mg
Vitamin B9 | 100 mcg
Vitamin B12 | 7.5 mcg
Citicoline | 250 mg
Bacopa Monnieri | 150 mg
Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom | 500 mg
Sunflower Lecithin (phosphatidylserine) | 100 mg
L-Tyrosine | 175 mg
L-Theanine | 100 mg
Rhodiola Rosea | 50 mg
Maritime Bark Extract | 50 mg
Final Word
From verified testing of their ingredients, to the inclusion of proven mood enhancers like Rhodiola Rosea, I’ve found a lot to like about Mind Lab Pro. Their prices reflect the extra care and lengths they’ve gone to, but their results can’t be denied.
5. Alpha BRAIN Collection: Widest Range of Products
So far we’ve seen two types of products–ones like Feedamind who want to provide the largest breadth of benefit; and products like Vyvamind who have tailored what they offer to a specific clientele. Our final Top 5 Nootropic is made by Onnit Fitness, and they call their lineup the Alpha BRAIN Collection.
Their model is as simple as it is far-reaching. Their primary formula, Memory & Focus, is designed for daily use during your waking hours. Their Mood & Sleep formula is just what it sounds like–a stress-reducing blend designed to help you relax into restful sleep, so you can meet the next day recharged.
Options for Optimum Performance
Alpha BRAIN is an ideal choice of supplements for anyone who doesn’t want to feel like they’re being given a one-size-for-all supplement. With their range of products you can tailor your Nootropic regimen to the cycles you have. If you need a little extra focus boost during the day, you can adjust that, while also taking a little less of the sleep aid if needed.
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We don’t have room to include the full spectrum of Alpha BRAIN’s lineup, but here’s their Memory & Focus list. You may notice (as I did) that many of their ingredients are listed together, which is frustrating. I would prefer to know exactly the amounts of each ingredient individually.
Vitamin B6 | 10 mg
L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, Oat Straw, Phossphatidylsenine | 650 mg (combined)
Cat’s Claw | 350 mg
Alpha-GPC, Bacopa Monnieri, Huperzia Serrata | 240 mg (combined)
L-Leucine and Pterostilbene | 60 mg (combined)
Final Word
Onnit has built itself a global brand of fitness, gyms, products, and online courses. Their product line reflects their diverse and far-ranging clientele, and their goals. One nice thing about their Alpha BRAIN Collection is that you can tailor your supplement routine to exactly what you need out of it. The drawback, of course, is that it can be more expensive than a one-and-done option like Feedamind.
Conclusion
Nootropics are a fascinating and rewarding field of supplements for anyone looking for overall wellness. In the health and fitness world we’ve seen for years that the healthier we are up top, the better we are all over.
Finding the right Nootropic can be the key to finding the edge you need in work, at the gym, or even in your creative life. That being said, some formulas are simply better than others. Our list has narrowed it down to the top five, and you can’t go wrong with any of them.
Editor's Choice: Feedamind
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FAQs
No, absolutely not. There was a field of medicine, decades ago, that had been called nootropics. Medicines for everything from ADHD to depression were once lumped under this umbrella term. But today, Nootropics refer to any over-the-counter supplement designed for cognitive function.
Absolutely Yes! They are 100% legal, and at the Great Green Wall we vet all the formulas for all the Editor’s Picks–for everything, not just Nootropics.
Yes and no. They are not psychoactive–they will not make you “high.” But they can and will help clear brain fog, help you feel more mentally focused and driven, and could even help you with your physical energy.
In some ways, yes! What they’re really designed to do is unlock the potential that’s been inside you all along. There’s a clinical term called “brain plaque,” and it is what it sounds like: gunk building up in our brains. Over time, this can lead to poor memory, losing focus during mundane events, and even having worse performance on intelligence-oriented tasks. Nootropics can help reverse those effects, and get you back to your best you.