One of the most common questions I get from readers is, “does turmeric qualify as a nootropic?” The answer: an emphatic yes, turmeric is a nootropic. But… The fast majority of turmeric’s benefits come from constituent compounds called curcuminoids, the most beneficial one being curcumin. Note that turmeric contains just ~3% curcumin, so it would […]
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Can the human brain keep expanding and reshaping itself throughout adulthood? You bet it can. And some of today’s most exciting neuroscience research is uncovering surprising new ways to promote brain growth that can enhance our minds, moods, and cognitive abilities as long as we live. The irrefutable evidence of adult neurogenesis, or the brain’s […]
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The question I get asked more than any other is this: “I’m going to take Modafinil for the first time – do you have any advice?” Modafinil is mainstream now, no longer some weird nootropic drug belonging to internet denizens and government experiments. All of my friends have tried it at least once. So it’s no wonder […]
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The nootropic Aniracetam is soluble in fat and is believed to be substantially (at least, two to three times) more potent than Piracetam. This supplement is thought to help increase creativity and holistic thinking, possibly reducing anxiety and depression. Users report that they feel more focused and have enhanced memory performance after taking this product. […]
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Piracetam is a nootropic supplement that has been used by millions of people worldwide. Piracetam users report a range of benefits for this Racetam such as improving your ability to learn and remember, stimulate attention and concentration, and improve mood and motivation levels. It acts on the neural network of the brain and increases certain […]
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Suffer from anxiety? If you live in the US, you’re not alone. In fact, roughly 20% of the US population – or one in five people – is affected with social anxiety disorder. Like many, you’ve probably tried buying OTC supplements – some kind of herbal remedy to treat your anxiety without the need for […]
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a well-researched nutritional supplement that has some functions and uses in the body. The “acetyl” group on the L-Carnitine amino acid helps to increase the bioavailability of the compound, meaning more of it gets absorbed and used by the body, improving your ability to focus and concentrate at work. Acetylcarnitine has been specially formulated […]
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When interpreting scientific literature there’s a tendency, even amongst professionals, to ‘just read the headlines’. We assume that qualified people know how to do their jobs, and like to let them do it. But we’ve all encountered those professionals who just aren’t very good, and for that reason we must look more closely at what […]
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Have you ever avoided a fad for a long time, telling yourself that you’ll try it later? Perhaps you eventually hop on the bandwagon, only to find out what you’ve been really missing the whole time. I had a bucket list for this year and as the year winds down, there are still many things […]
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Cognitive enhancing nootropics – more colloquially referred to as ‘smart drugs’ – continue to make waves as investors splash the nootropics industry with more capital. Nootropics are not new, but information about nootropics has spread rapidly, thanks in large part to the internet. However, there is still much that is unknown about nootropics and with their rising popularity, this unregulated […]
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