The Best Brain Supplements: An Evidence-Based Review

What Actually Works (And What's Marketing Hype) A science-first ranking of nootropics based on clinical trials, not Amazon reviews. Updated with 2025-2026 research. Medically Reviewed ByDr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. Last UpdatedFebruary 2, 2026 Read Time28 min Medical Disclaimer This content...

✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You’re not just tired; you’re "wired but tired." You feel exhausted, yet your mind races with anxiety. This specific type of burnout—often called "Stress Fog"—requires a...

✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France If you've researched memory supplements, you've likely seen Bacopa Monnieri (also known as Brahmi). This creeping marsh plant has been used in Ayurveda for 3,000 years...

✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France You probably know Creatine as the "muscle builder" found in every gym bag. But recent neuroscience has revealed that its most powerful effects might actually be...

✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France If your brain fog feels like "low battery," you might be looking for a recharge. You’ve probably heard of L-Carnitine for workouts, but for brain power,...

✅ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Alexandru-Theodor Amarfei, M.D. | Coordinator, Geriatric Medicine – CHIC Unisanté, France It is the oldest tree species on earth, surviving for over 200 million years. Traditional Chinese Medicine has used Ginkgo Biloba for centuries to treat memory loss and...