Wouldn't it be great if, at the flick of a switch, we could all perform at our best? What if I told you it is possible, especially when it comes to your cognitive abilities? It's called nootropics, and anytime you feel mentally sluggish or in need of a pick me up, they can be that switch, metaphorically speaking of course. A large chunk of the population has already … [Read more...] about How Using Nootropics Can Help
What is the Blood Brain Barrier?
The vast majority of posts on this site talk about different types of nootropics. They touch on any number of things, from how those supplements can enhance your brain function to how to take them. What I don't often talk about though (and probably should) is the science behind smart drugs and how they interact with the body (and vice versa) to provide the benefits they … [Read more...] about What is the Blood Brain Barrier?
Alpha Brain’s Popularity Explained
Coming on to the nootropics scene in 2010, Alpha Brain has quickly risen the ranks to become one of the most popular cognitive enhancement supplements on the market. It was a top seller right out of the gate and continues to be so today. And there are good reasons why this is the case. How Alpha Brain Does It If you are at all familiar with smart drugs, Alpha Brain is … [Read more...] about Alpha Brain’s Popularity Explained
Benefits of Hacking Your Brain
If you have already read a post or two on this site, you'll know it's an understatement to say I'm a big fan of nootropics. Since I started using them nearly a decade ago (at the risk of aging myself), they have been an incredible addition to my life. I'm don't shy away from telling anyone who'll listen about it. In fact, that's why I started BestNootropicsNow. There are … [Read more...] about Benefits of Hacking Your Brain
A Short History of Nootropics
I'm a bit of a history buff. I enjoy learning how things came to be and the stories behind them. Not surprisingly then, when I was first starting out with nootropics many moons ago, I pretty thoroughly dug into their past. I won't bore you with all the details. But, if you're interested in finding out some background info on what smart drugs are and where they came from, … [Read more...] about A Short History of Nootropics

Simon Manning is the creator and editor of Best Nootropics Now. A programmer by day, he has been researching and experimenting with brain enhancing supplements for close to a decade. If anyone knows a thing or two about nootropics, you can bet it's Simon.



