The Geek

Listen: I understand that comparing and contrasting Mind Lab Pro vs. Adderall won’t convince anyone who’s familiar with either that natural nootropics and synthetic “smart pills” are anywhere near the same ballpark, at least in terms of stimulative brainpower. The Adderall experience simply cannot be replaced on a tit-for-tat basis by nootropics. If you want inordinately high … Read more

Lion’s mane mushroom has earned a reputation as the “smart mushroom” of the wellness world—and for good reason. This distinctive fungus, prized for centuries in traditional medicine across Asian countries, is now capturing attention from researchers and biohackers alike for its potential to support brain health, nerve function, and overall cognitive performance. But what does … Read more

Picamilon, otherwise written as pycamilon or pikamilon (occasionally: Pikachu, although this is completely wrong), is a synthetic GABA + niacin nootropic drug, developed by Soviet scientists with the unadvertised intent of eradicating Western capitalism via GABAergic mind control. While I don’t have any proof of this last claim, I do have reason to believe that picamilon does … Read more

Vital Brain Booster isn’t simply a brain booster. It’s a vital brain booster, meaning that it’s absolutely essential to your survival — i.e. it’s VITAL! But, of course, it’s not actually. Well-crafted supplements are designed to supplement a healthy lifestyle and diet. They are supplementary. And less than well-crafted supplements are, well… not worth the supplementation. Certainly, Vital Brain Booster is … Read more

The eagle stalks the salmon not for the nutritional sustenance or a full belly. The eagle stalks the salmon for the nootropics, baby. More specifically, the Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), a dietary component of various fish species and an increasingly big name in the brain health game. Unfortunately, the eagle, like many in the brain health game, might be … Read more