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I'd take the 'virtually no side effects' with a little caution, of course.
Personally, I prefer working on the adrenaline that comes from an impending deadline. Whether this is healthier than using stimulants - I don't know. It works for me.
My productivity enhancing stimulant of choice is kratom.
I enjoy a cup of coffee most mornings, but I don't think it does a lot of good for long-term productivity. A B-complex vitamin supplement (B-100) plus extra folate (to a total of 200% RDA of folic acid) definitely seems to help, though. And there's research to suggest that it reduces or prevents long-term cognitive decline.
I am pretty physically active, which is why I began taking it, but I have noticed a definite improvement in how long I can work with a 'clear head'. I did a bit of research around it and also found some studies suggesting it helps long-term with cognitive functions.
I suppose that is why redbull and a few other energy drinks throw a lot of B in their drinks.
(It is the only supplement I take, so perhaps through my diet I am missing a certain vit-B, YMMV)
My productivity enhancing stimulant of choice is kratom.
How does it enhance your productivity? Similar to caffeine where you can stay a bit more alert? Do you drink it as a tea throughout the day?
When consumed for stimulation, it is best drunk continuously as slowly as possible throughout a day. Caffeine works best like this also, but most people drink their cups quickly at certain times of the day.