You know that feeling you get after finishing a big project at work or beating your own bench pressing record at the gym? That shear wave of joyous satisfaction that overtakes you? That’s dopamine flowing through your body. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter produced in your brain which serves as a chemical messenger between your brain […]
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Had a tough day? If you’re like me, you probably feel like the only thing you want to do right now is sit in front of the TV with a mountain of snacks in front of you. The idea to exercise crosses your mind: “I should probably go work out.” Then, you convince yourself: “I’m […]
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You might be thinking of Aldous Huxley’s fictional hallucinogen, one of several video game or anime characters, or even your favorite Australian dark-ambient band, but I am referring to none of those things here. Soma, for the purposes of this exploration, is Carisoprodol, a muscle relaxant with barbiturate-like effects. The Soma high is similar to […]
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If you feel physically and mentally sapped, your overall performance is sure to plummet, whether that’s at school, work, or an athletic event. Luckily, nootropics are here to help. In addition to improving creativity, memory, and processing speeds, these so-called “smart drugs” can also give you a boost of energy. Two nootropics that are popular […]
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Nowadays, you don’t visit a new restaurant until you’ve looked up Yelp reviews or asked your friends about their favorite places. The same rules should apply when you’re in the market for a good nootropic stack. Now, when it comes to food preferences, what one person likes may not be something that you like. But […]
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Contrary to popular belief, fat is not actually bad for your health. This misconception applies to coffee as well that is often to blame for rapid heart beats and insomnia. Not knowing their other benefits, these two have never been advisable for working out, until recently – in the form of the fat infused coffee. […]
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Maybe you’ve heard the nickname “jet fuel” and thought it was some alcohol-infused energy drink you could order at your neighborhood pub. Well, it’s not an alcoholic beverage, but you wouldn’t be totally wrong in your thinking. “Jet fuel” is a popular colloquialism for beta hydroxybutyrate or BHB, a ketone body that is produced during […]
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Ritalin is a drug commonly prescribed to treat ADHD. It’s also one of the most commonly abused prescription medications in the United States. Why is recreational use of Ritalin so prevalent? It boils down to its properties as a stimulant that enhances energy, focus, and drive. In addition to a pleasant high, it can help […]
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Piracetam and Adrafinil are two of the most frequently used nootropic supplements available today. They each offer a distinctive set of brain-boosting benefits, most notably improved attention span, concentration, learning, and memory. While each of the supplements is effective on its own, the two are even more effective when stacked together. The synergy between Piracetam […]
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Few cognitive enhancement stacks are anywhere near as popular as Alpha Brain. Onnit Labs, the company behind Alpha Brain, claims that their supplement is: “Clinically studied to help healthy individuals support memory, focus, and processing speed.” Reviews from around the Internet, as well as my personal experiences, largely back this claim up. Alpha Brain is […]
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