How To Make Your Own Nootropics

Do you want to know how to make your own nootropics? There are a lot of reasons you may want to make your own nootropics including to save money, know what you are putting in your body, or even to customize the effects based on your symptoms. No matter your reason, making your own nootropic supplement is totally doable.

To save you some time and stress, we have done some of the research for you. Today, we will go over making your own nootropic supplement, including a discussion on ingredients, considerations, methods of delivery, and how it compares to buying nootropic supplements off the shelf.

How To Make Your Own Nootropics

Making your own nootropics mainly consists of three steps – choose your ingredients, choose a method of delivery, and execute your plan. However, there is quite a bit to consider when making these decisions, so let’s take a look at some factors you’ll need to ponder.

Nootropic Stack Ingredients

There are dozens of nootropic substances which usually all work in different ways and have different effects when it comes to cognitive benefits. There are also natural nootropics and synthetic nootropics which you may have a preference between.

Either way, all of these nootropic ingredients are available mostly online, though you can occasionally find some of the more popular ones in your local grocery store.

We will give you a list of some of your options below.

• Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
• Rhodiola Rosea
• Ashwagandha
• L-Theanine
• Caffeine
• Alpha-GPC
• Ginkgo Biloba
• Vitamin B6, B9, B12
• Bacopa Monnieri
• Piracetam

Considerations for Building a Nootropic Stack

When you combine multiple nootropic compounds together, it is called a nootropic stack. When you build your own stack, there are four things to consider prior to picking your ingredients so that you can create the best nootropic stack for you.

Goals

The first thing you’ll want to consider is your goals. Are you looking for improved brain health? Mental alterness? Focus better? Different nootropics have different effects, so you’ll want to build your nootropic formula with your specific goals in mind.

For instance, a Lion’s Mane stack with Bacopa Monnieri would be a good nootropic stack for those who are looking for nerve growth and nervous system health, improved memory, and increased cognitive abilities. On the other hand, those building focus supplements might opt for a stack containing caffeine, L-theanine, and ashwagandha.

Budget

Depending on how easy or hard it is to find, some nootropics can be more expensive than others. Additionally, the more nootropics that you stack, the more expensive it will become to make.

The cost is an important factor to consider because nootropic supplements tend to only work when used regularly, so this is not a one-time investment. You must choose a sustainable budget that you can keep up with.

For example, caffeine and L-Theanine are the two most affordable nootropics, especially since you can find both of these compounds in something as simple as green tea, while Lion’s Mane tends to be more expensive and harder to find.

Taste/Preference

As we mentioned above, a nootropic supplement works best when it is taken regularly, so while that affects budget considerations, it also matters in terms of taste and personal preferences.

After all, if you don’t like the taste or prefer a different flavor profile of your nootropic stack, you aren’t likely to stick with it as well or as long. Only choose ingredients that you like the taste of or consider adding additional non-nootropic ingredients for a better taste.

For those that may go the capsule route of delivery which we will talk more about in a minute, you’ll still need to ensure that you choose your preference of capsule size, shape, and quantity. It can be a bit hurdle to regular nootropic stack users to have to swallow an unreasonable amount of pills or an unreasonable size.

Interactions

The final thing to consider while choosing your nootropic compounds is whether there are any interactions between your ingredients. You’ll also want to ensure you check if there are any interactions with any prescriptions or additional supplements you may be taking.

Always check with your physician for information regarding interactions prior to beginning any new supplements including nootropics.

Choosing a Method of Delivery

Once you have gone through the process of selecting the ingredients for your nootropic stack, it is time to choose a method of delivery. Essentially, this just means you’ll need a way to get those good ingredients into your body so that they can have their intended effect.

There are three main methods of delivery– capsules, powders, and liquids.

So, capsules would mean that you mix up powdered nootropics and dose them into capsules which you would then swallow. Powdered methods are where you would take those powdered nootropics and simply dissolve them all into a liquid to drink when you are ready to take it sort of like you would with a protein powder.

Finally, liquid methods are where you either buy nootropics suspended in a liquid already and simply drink them, or you suspend powders into liquid, combine them, and bottle it for later.

Of course, each method of delivery has its own advantages and disadvantages, but mostly, the best option is whatever works for you. Simply look at what you are able to source, and how much effort you are willing to put into it, and make your decision from there.

Preformulated Nootropic Supplements vs. Building Your Own Nootropic Stack

One thing we haven’t addressed yet is the topic of preformulated nootropic supplements versus building your own nootropic stack. Why would you build a nootropic stack when there are already several on the market? Well, let’s look at the differences, advantages, and disadvantages.

Preformulated Nootropic Stacks

Pre-formulated nootropic stacks are those that you can find on the shelves at a health store or online. They already have particular amounts of various nootropics to achieve a certain effect. Some may be for mental alertness, while others may be to enhance mood or improve memory.

These preformulated nootropic stacks are the alternative to creating your own and have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

• Convenient
• Specifically formulated for particular results
• Often tested for efficacy and presence of side effects

Disadvantages

• Can have other substances like artificial colors and flavors or added sugars
• Can be expensive
• Can’t be customized to your needs

DIY Nootropic Stacks

DIY nootropic supplements have their own advantages and disadvantages, but unlike preformulated options, DIY nootropics of course require you to either follow a recipe other DIYers have come up with or create your own!

Advantages

• Can be customized to your exact needs
• Can be more affordable
• A wider range of flavor options since you can create your own
• Know exactly what you are putting in your body

Disadvantages

• Takes more effort
• Not third party tested for efficacy

FAQs

Can you make your own nootropics?

Yes, you can make your own nootropic supplement using nootropic ingredients that are either found in nature or created in a lab.

What ingredients should be in a nootropic?

The ingredients that should be in a nootropic depends on what you are using the nootropic for. Some people are looking for focus, while others may be looking for improvement in memory and overall mental energy.

Nootropic ingredients all affect cognitive function, but some work better for certain symptoms than others, so there is no right answer to what ingredients should be in a nootropic other than ingredients that are scientifically found to have an effect on cognitive function.

How are nootropics made?

Nootropic supplements are made by combining naturally occurring or lab-created ingredients that have an effect on cognitive function.

What are the illegal nootropics?

What nootropics are illegal depends on what country you reside in. In the U.S., technically any supplements that use nootropics, such as piracetam, that are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are illegal nootropics.

Key Takeaways

• The three major steps to making a nootropic stack to improve mental performance, fight mental fatigue, and cognitive performance are to select your ingredients, choose a method of delivery, and get to building.
• Both DIY nootropics and pre-formulated nootropic supplements have their own advantages and disadvantages.
• DIY nootropic supplements are highly customizable and oftentimes more affordable.