The number of brain boosting supplements on the market has exploded, and it doesn’t seem as though there’s any end in sight.

It seems like I get requests from readers almost every day to look into and try this one or that one.

And since it’s a subject that interests me, I’m happy to oblige.

I’ve tried several different formulas and brands at this point. Some work very well.

Others not at all.

Nowtropic is the one we’re looking at today.

It’s only available online through its official website.

I haven’t tried it yet (and truthfully haven’t decided whether or not I will) but I’ve studied the stuff up and down, and put all the relevant information together for you here.

What Is Nowtropic?

Nowtropic is a member of the nootropic category of supplements.

These brain boosters promise to improve the way your brain works, so you can function better, more efficiently, and more effectively in today’s competitive world.

These kinds of supplements got their start by trying to imitate the effects of ADD/ADHD drugs like Adderall.

As you probably know, there’s a huge off-label use market for these drugs.

College students and young professionals use them to help with focus, clarity, energy, and attention.

But since buying prescription drugs without a prescription is against the law, expensive, and just plain difficult, supplement companies offer nootropic supplements as a legal, natural Adderall alternative.

Nowtropic Benefits

The promise of Nowtropic is similar to the promise made by other brain boosting supplements.

They say you’ll notice an increase in focus and an improvement in awareness and response time due to an increase in glucose metabolism in the brain.

Glucose provides steady energy so you become more productive than you knew you could be.

Nowtropic also claims to improve all your brain functions, like reasoning, learning, remembering, and thinking.

It does this by increasing the presence of all the essential neurotransmitters.

Your mood and memory will also be improved with proprietary ingredients and serotonin boosters.

Nowtropic Ingredients

When looking at the Nowtropic formula, it’s important to remember that this is a single supplement, but that it functions like a stack.

That’s because within this single supplement, there are several different nootropic substances, all working together while performing their individual functions.

Here’s the list with brief descriptions of what they each do:

• Cognizin is a proprietary form of Citicoline.
  
  It’s a precursor to phosphatatidylcholine, a neurotransmitter necessary for your brain to function properly.
  
  Its main focus is memory, attention, and focus.
• AlphaSize Alpha GPC is another precursor to choline.
  
  It’s more bio-available than other substances, so it increases the presence of acetylcholine in the brain.
  
  Acetylcholine enhances the mind-muscle connection and is widely used in brain supplements as well as those designed to improve athletic performance.
• DMAE Bitartrate which elevates the mood and improves sleep.
  
  It’s also thought to promote lucid dreaming and boost energy.
  
  It’s naturally found in certain seafoods, like anchovies and sardines.
• Huperzine A which doesn’t increase acetylcholine directly, but does so indirectly by preventing its breakdown.
  
  An enzyme called acetylcholinesterase breaks it down, but Huperzine A prevents it from doing its job, leaving you with more remaining, active acetylcholine.
• Bacopa which is used in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease to reduce mental decline.
• Folic Acid which promotes healthy cell division throughout the body.
  
  Its importance to the brain is obvious in that it functions best with healthy cells working in peak form.
• Rhodiola Rosea which helps you remain calm and relaxed in stressful situations.
  
  It’s known as an adaptagen because of its ability to help you adapt to stressful situations.
• GABA which is a neurotransmitter that helps you remain calm even when overstimulated.
  
  It works to counteract stimulant effects of some of the other ingredients.
• Vinpocetine which helps the brain make the best use of glucose in providing ATP energy to your brain cells.
  
  This is what gives your brain energy and focus without the use of caffeine or other stimulants.
  
  Vinpocetine may also improve your ability to think critically.
• Vitamins B12, B6, and D3 which are all non-stimulant substances used to increase overall energy within your body and brain.

How To Use Nowtropic

The recommended dose is 2 Nowtropic capsules taken with water once a day in the morning.

They say it’s fast acting, so you’ll begin to feel the effects almost immediately, but its best results will be noticed over time.

Nowtropic Side Effects

The ingredients in Nowtropic are generally thought to be safe and side effect-free in the short term, but long terms studies have not been conducted.

That said, it’s always possible that any particular individual will have an unwanted reactions due to an allergy or other reason.

No supplement can guarantee that it won’t cause any side effects at all.

Nowtropic Reviews

As is the case with so many supplements sold online, the only place we could find customer feedback was on the official website itself.

We read them because we want to take in all the information we possibly can, but we recognize that these reviews may or may not be real.

Even if they are real, the company may only choose to represent the positive side of things, so they don’t tend to show the whole picture.

That said, here’s a glowing recommendation from Michelle:

“Until I found Nowtropic, I was struggling to get all my coursework completed, and those long nights writing papers seemed like they happened more often than not.

Nowtropic gives me the alerntess and concentration I need to knock out papers quickly.

No longer do I have to struggle to find motivation to finish my schoolwork.

I’m much more attentive, I’ve got loads of energy, and I’ve found my grades have improved as a result.”

Where to Buy

Nowtropic is only available online and for now, only through their website.

Thankfully, it’s not one of those insidious free trials that end up involving you in a monthly billing nightmare.

A single bottle is what they call their Basic Starter Pack.

It costs $44.97 and includes a single bottle containing a one month supply.If you buy more than a month at a time, you’ll save on the per bottle price.

The most popular package is a 3 month supply with each bottle costing $33.33.

There is a money back guarantee, but it only applies to unopened bottles, so you can’t try it risk-free.Once you open the bottle to try, you can no longer get a refund.

Nowtropic Pros and Cons

Advantages of Nowtropic

• There’s no stimulant in the formula so sensitivity to caffeine or other stimulants is not a problem.
• There’s no free trial to worry about.
• There are lots of positive testimonials on the website.
• The ingredients used in the Nowtropic formula are well-respected in the nootropic community.

Disadvantages of Nowtropic

• There are no independent customer reviews, so it’s difficult to know how well it really works.
• The ingredient amounts are very low.
  
  It’s tough with nootropics because there hasn’t been a lot of clinical testing of ingredient amounts, but what you find in Nowtropic is much lower in most cases than what is believed to be necessary.
• There’s no effective money back guarantee because it only applies to unopened bottles.

Conclusion

Nowtropicisn’t bad.

It just probably isn’t great either.

Without having tried it myself, I’d put it somewhere around the middle of the pack.

It’s got good ingredients, which is a good start, but the amounts are likely too low to be effective.

If you’re just starting out looking at nootropics, Nowtropic has some good components, but overall, it’s not your best choice.

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Author: Rob Miller

Rob Miller founded SupplementCritique.com over 7 years ago, and has been the chief editor ever since. He has a diploma in Advanced Dietary Supplements Advisor, and worked at GNC for 3 years. He KNOWS supplements, both inside and out. Rob currently resides in Jupiter, FL, with his wife of 4 years.  Learn more about him in his Bio here. Follow him on Twitter , Facebook, LinkedIn, or find him on Google +. View all posts by Rob Miller