I think Nootropics are largely misunderstood by a majority of people who get into them. From what I gather by being involved in the nootropics community, may people get involved expecting increase cognitive function like you were taking NZT from the movie limitless.

Many nootropics require long periods of time taking them for full effects to manifest, but they also require work on your part to set out and take advantage of what they offer. Nootropics won't make you a genius but it will give you a slight advantage over other people who aren't taking them.

One must also make sure they take the time to properly research any, and all nootropics that they will be taking. Often times a simple good night's rest will give you a better advantage than taking nootropics will. The stack I take is Modafinil + phenylpiracetam + oxiracetam + piracetam but this is not something I take all the time.