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MycoBotanicals Brain: Mushroom Nootropic by Paul Stamets
Get ready for a different kind of brain enhancer. We’ve covered choline, we’ve debated L-Tyrosine, and we’ve deconstructed edgy compounds like phenylpiracetam. This one takes a far different angle:
The right mushrooms are nearly magical, and not for the reasons you’re probably thinking! These funky fungi are chock-full of all kinds of potent compounds […]
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Gotu Kola: An Herb to Improve Mood and Memory
Despite the growing popularity of nootropics this past decade, some of them have been around for thousands of years. One of them is the age-old plant, gotu kola, long known to boost mood and brain function:
What is Gotu Kola?Gotu Kola is an incredibly versatile, nutrient-packed herb used throughout Southeast Asia as a […]
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Vinpocetine: Enhanced Blood Flow to Your Brain
Over the past few months since jumping down the nootropics rabbit hole, we’ve covered some of the most popular, and frequently encountered, ingredients including tyrosine, and choline. But, there’s additional mainstream nootropics that don’t get the attention they deserve, yet should have a place alongside the cholines and noopepts of the world.
Today, we turn […]
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Bacopa Monnieri: The “Feel Good” Nootropic
Bacopa Monnieri is one of the oldest, most well-known Ayurvedic medicines in existence, with some accounts tracing it as far back as 800 B.C![1] Also known as Brahmi, bacopa has been extensively used as an adaptogen as well as an herbal remedy used to treat everything ranging from anxiety to depression and even leprosy.[2][…]
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Northbound’s All-Natural Blend: A Stevia-Sweetened Nootropic
Even before we started really getting into the world that is nootropics, we were keen to Northbound Nutrition and their clinically dosed Pinnacle Pre Workout. We’ve also previously covered the brand’s top-tier, brain-boosting supplement Northbound’s Blend.
We’re back today with a new and different version of Blend, that is all-natural!
But can they make […]
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Choline Supplements: What’s the Best Form for Focus?
Choline is an essential nutrient for the human body required for the optimal functioning of all cells. It’s also a common ingredient included in all kinds of supplements, including pre workouts, intra workouts, and nootropic focus formulas.
Sadly, most individuals are sorely lacking in choline due to a poor diet, especially vegans, since the foods […]
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Ambrosia Mental Jewels: Daily Herbal-Driven Neuro Enhancer
Nootropic supplements are all the rage these days, with each brand looking to capitalize on their popularity and stake their claim as the premier brain-boosting product on the market. The Ambrosia Collective, headed by Marc Lobliner, Sean Torbati, and Mike Rashid, is a brand dedicated to formulating unique supplements the enhance […]
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DMHA / 2-Aminoisoheptane / Octodrine: Stimulant in Dispute with FDA
Note: This article was originally published in early 2015 but was last updated in 2023 with legal updates regarding Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals’ lawsuit against the FDA.
New year, new stimulant? You bet!
In the wake of the removal of other popular stimulants over the past few years, a battle has raged to fill the void left […]
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Natrol Cognium: Standalone Cera-Q (Silkworm!) Capsule
Nootropics come in all shapes and sizes. Some are amino acids, others are herbs, and still others are synthetic drugs (like modafinil, discussed in last week’s edition). But you’ve never encountered a nootropic compound quite like today’s product.
Natrol Cognium is a new single-ingredient nootropic that’s derived from silkworms of all things! And unlike many […]
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Onnit Alpha Brain – Overrated Cognitive Booster for Beginners?
Onnit is one of the most recognized brands in fitness, due to its growth among the CrossFit, Paleo, and holistic fitness crowds, and sponsorship from some heavy hitters like Joe Rogan, Gary Vaynerchuk, Bode Miller, NHL star Jonathan Toews, and more. The brand has launched numerous products to optimize human health and function over the […]
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