Nootropics that stand the test of time

Galaxyshock

What are your choices if you had to name a few?

Panax Ginseng - still after years it provides calm, improvement in mood and wellbeing. Decrease in fatigue, reaction time and anhedonia. In general an overall tonic that is hard to match.

Caffeine+Theanine - a combination that is back to basics but is excellent at providing stimulation without anxiety.

ALCAR - does a ton of things but especially improved mental endurance and attention are my reasons to take it.

Things have come and gone over the years but I'd say with these three you can't really go wrong.

Neuro

Galaxyshock Solid choices, my experience is pretty much the same as yours with those nootropics. But for me, ALCAR also provides a rapid antidepressant-like effect on the first day.

These are the nootropics that work for me on a consistent basis:

Selegiline - Subtle uplifting effects on mood, slightly improved overall cognition, slight improvement in motivation. Noticeablely increases the effects of stimulants like caffeine, modafinil, and amphetamine

Cordyceps - Increased mental and physical energy, faster reaction time, better mood, and significantly improved focus. Sadly, it doesn't really improve sustained attention so it's not very good for ADHD.

Agmatine - Improved mood, increased verbal fluency, decreased anxiety, decreased rumination, and decreased inhibitions.