10 Natural Nootropic Supplements to Boost Brain Performance

The world we currently live in is fast-paced and it doesn’t show signs of slowing down at all. The retirement age has been raised, the wages and retirement plans are not keeping up either and thus people are having to work harder for longer.

What people need is to be able to work smarter and have a higher performance rate.

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Nootropics is an umbrella term for a class of chemicals — some naturally-occurring, some manmade — that give cognitive benefits to the human brain. To get really technical, in order to be a nootropic, a substance must meet five criteria set by Dr. Corneliu E. Giurgea, the man who coined the term “nootropic.”


Here are the 10 best naturally occurring nootropic supplements to boost your brain function.

1. Fish Oils





2. Resveratrol



3. Caffeine




Read More: The Best Foods to Boost Your Brain and Memory

4. Acetyl-L-Carnitine


5. L-Theanine
L-Theanine, which naturally occurs in green tea and oolong tea, is an
amino acid. L-Theanine is used as a nootropic for anxiety, learning, mood, and focus.

Since it easily crosses the blood-brain barrier, L-Theanine works quickly to
increase dopamine and serotonin. The “feel good” neurotransmitters in your brain.

Experienced nootropic users often stack L-Theanine with caffeine for a synergistic effect to promote cognition, motivation, and attention. As a bonus, the caffeine jitters are reduced when combined with L-Theanine.
Dosing L-Theanine as a nootropic is 250 – 500 mg and it is water

6. Magnesium

Magnesium deficiency is nearly epidemic in our society because it is
sorely lacking in our food supply. It helps improve memory and cognition while reducing anxiety, brain fog, and depression. Magnesium can also help maintain healthy blood pressure, and help prevent sudden heart attack and stroke.

Most forms of Magnesium don’t work well as a nootropic supplement because they can’t easily cross the blood-brain barrier. A new form of magnesium called Magnesium-L-threonate is recommended for nootropic use which is a great addition to any nootropic stack.

7. Creatine
Creatine is a supplement I have been taking for years but for bodybuilding and it was only until recently which I started researching nootropics that I found out what the extra benefits of creatine are.


Although it’s a popular supplement, you can find it in some foods, namely animal products like meat, fish, and eggs.

Interestingly, creatine supplements can improve memory and thinking skills in people who don’t eat meat.

8. Bacopa Monnieri
Bacopa monnieri is a medicine made from the herb Bacopa monnieri. It’s used in traditional medicine practices like Ayurveda for improving brain function.

It’s been shown to improve thinking skills and memory, both in healthy people and in elderly people suffering from a decline in brain function

However, it’s worth noting that only repeated use of Bacopa monnieri has been shown to have this effect. People generally take about 300 mg per day and it may take around four to six weeks for you to notice any results.

9. Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea is a supplement derived from the herb Rhodiola rosea, which is often used in Chinese medicine to promote well-being and healthy brain function. It’s thought to help improve mental processing by reducing fatigue

People taking Rhodiola rosea have been shown to benefit from a decrease in fatigue and improvement in their brain function

10. S-Adenosyl Methionine

S-Adenosyl methionine (SAMe) is a substance that occurs naturally in your body. It’s used in chemical reactions to make and break down important compounds like proteins, fats, and hormones.

SAM-e helps alleviate depression. SAME-e is one of the main building blocks your brain needs to produce the neurotransmitters acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and melatonin. By raising the levels of dopamine in your brain, SAM-e helps enhance memory, motivation, and learning.

Anyone trying to get ahead in life, school or business needs the optimal nutrition to perform better for longer and you should certainly look at adding some of these supplements into their diet.


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