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‘Nootropics’ might not sound familiar, but chances are you’ve got some at home already. Find out more and discover our favourites
Our top picks
Refreshing sweet mint blend
Mission
Mission Focus Yerba Mate Tea (Peppermint & Liquorice) 30 Tea Bags
£14.99
Helps support mental skills
Bioglan Superfoods
Bioglan Superfoods Brain Boost 70g
£16.99
Improves mental alertness
Neubria
Neubria Charge Energy Vegan 60 Capsules
3 for 2 Mix & Match
£19.99
Who even are you without your morning coffee hit?
If this sounds familiar, you already consume nootropics and you maybe didn’t even know it.
Caffeine, ashwagandha and ginseng are just some of these flowers and herbs, which may support cognitive function and potentially aid attention and motivation.1,2
Down to try more? Grab a cuppa and browse our top nootropic products…
Zingy lemon and delicate elderflower are enhanced with vitamins and nootropics for a functional fizz.
The star ingredients are lion’s mane mushroom and ginseng, as well as vitamin B12, which supports normal psychological function and helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.3,4 So, pop a chilled can in your bag before that big meeting.
In case you haven’t heard of yerba mate, it’s a plant related to holly which is used to make tea. (Heads up, it’s pronounced mah-tay). Pep up your morning or your workout, yet there’s only 2mg of caffeine – about 3% of a cup of coffee.5
Mission supports over 100 GB athletes, and this award-winning peppermint blend is developed with leading nutritionists.
It contains nootropics rosemary, gotu kola and ginkgo biloba and uses plastic free teabags.
Energy drinks don’t have to be a no-no. Acti+ is designed to support your cognitive health using vitamins. It contains zinc, which contributes to normal cognitive function, as well as vitamin B6, helpful for reducing tiredness and fatigue.
Oh, and there’s zero sugar – bonus!
You’ll find mushrooms, adaptogens and vitamins galore in this vegan superfood mix, all blended with cocoa powder. It contains lion’s mane and cordyceps mushrooms, plus ginseng, an adaptogen and traditional medicinal herb.
There's also amino acid L-tyrosine and a mix of energy-yielding B vitamins. Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
Stir into smoothies, yoghurts, drinks and more to level up your nutrition and mental performance.
Ready for some POWER? Grass & Co.'s capsules with vitamins, minerals, shiitake and holy basil are designed to sit alongside a busy lifestyle.
Mushrooms are one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D, the ‘sunshine vitamin’ we often lack.6 Grass & Co.’s organic shiitake mushrooms are grown in the UK and only use 100% fruiting bodies.
The formula’s enhanced with vitamins B9 (folate) and B12, as well as iron to support energy-yielding metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue.7-9
Not for those under 18 years old.
You’ve likely heard about fermented, fizzy kombucha. No.1 Living was founded by former England Rugby World Cup champion Jonny Wilkinson. This blackberry-flavoured brew is fortified with vitamin B12 to support energy-yielding metabolism.10
It also contains live cultures – did you know there’s a connection between the gut and brain?
Neubria’s goal is to support overall wellness, and Charge is just one of their scientifically backed supplements. These contain B vitamins to help reduce tiredness and fatigue, and four types of ginseng round off the mix.9
The final say
It’s usual to feel a little run down at times. First, check you’re getting all the vitamins, nutrients and energy from your food that you need and that you’re getting enough sleep.
Speak to your GP before taking any new nootropic supplements or if you’ve been feeling unusually tired for a while and lifestyle changes aren’t helping.
Got a little power left? Learn about nootropics’ calming cousins, adaptogens, or discover the newest research into functional mushrooms.
This article provides informational advice and is not a substitute for medical care. Curated by experts for accuracy, we take great care to ensure the information is up-to-date and relevant. However, you should always consult your GP or healthcare professional before using supplements or alternative products, particularly if you have medical conditions or are under supervision.
1. Malík M, Tlustoš P. Nootropics as Cognitive Enhancers: Types, Dosage and Side Effects of Smart Drugs. Nutrients [Internet]. 2022 Aug 17 [cited 2025 Jan 16]; 14(16):3367. Available from: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9415189/
2. Suliman NA et al. Establishing Natural Nootropics: Recent Molecular Enhancement Influence by Natural Nootropic. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med [Internet]. 2016 Aug 30 [cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5021479/
3. European Commission. Characteristics [Internet]. European Commission [cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6485
4. European Commission. Characteristics [Internet]. European Commission [cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6488
5. NHS Fife. Caffeine [Internet]. NHS Fife [reviewed 2020 May; cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://www.nhsfife.org/media/f7r7z2nz/caffeine-handout.pdf
6. NHS. Patient Information Sheet: Vitamin D [Internet]. NHS [reviewed 2023 Mar; cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://swlimo.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/SWL-Vitamin-D-PIL-Accessible-V1.1.pdf
7. European Commission. Characteristics [Internet]. European Commission [cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6376
8. European Commission. Characteristics [Internet]. European Commission [cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6395
9. NHS. Vitamin B [Internet]. NHS [reviewed 2020 Aug 3; cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-b/
10. European Commission. Characteristics [Internet]. European Commission [cited 2025 Jan 16]. Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/food/food-feed-portal/screen/health-claims/eu-register/details/POL-HC-6482
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