Kratom as an opioid addiction treatment: Benefits and limitations
Kratom is a plant that is widely used in the southeast part of Asia. It has been known for centuries as a remedy to relieve pain and stimulate cognitive processes. Today it is becoming more and more popular throughout the world as an opioid agonist. What is kratom Kratom (or Mitragyna speciosa) is an evergreen […]
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What are Nootropics?
In a simple sense, nootropics are drugs and supplements that improve brain power or provide some degree of positive change for our minds. While there are a few definitions to what a nootropic really is, most people will agree that they are smart drugs that boast a low side effect profile when used correctly. There […]
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The Terrifying Effects of Sleep Deprivation on the Mind & More
If you’re a working professional or a college student, you’ve likely pulled at least a couple all-nighters. What you probably didn’t know is that burning the midnight oil can seriously affect your mind. Evidence suggests that sleep deprivation causes the brain cells that digest depleted cells and debris to kick into overdrive in laboratory mice. […]
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The 5 Best Nootropics in 2023 (According To Experts)
What are the best nootropics on the market today? Which of them actually work, and don’t cost a fortune? Run a quick search in Google and you’ll see a variety of websites listing hundreds of nootropics, all ranging from herbs, to stacks, to synthetic nootropic compounds. While these lists are comprehensive, they usually leave you with a sense of complete overwhelm, not knowing where […]
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Can You Get High on Kava Kava?
A plant that can get you high? You don’t say? The root of this tropical flora, once synthesized into a medicinal form, has been consumed for ages as a sedative, anesthetic, and euphoriant all at once. You’ll see folks touting a Kava beverage as an alternative to alcohol (though, without the taste of a smooth […]
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Mildronate (Meldonium) Review: A Nootropic For Elite Athletes (2023)
Meldonium, otherwise known by its brand name Mildronate, is a limited market pharmaceutical that has become a hot topic in the world of sports doping. The drug which was first developed in Latvia to treat animals has since become a controversial substance among athletes after it drew the attention of WADA (the World Anti-Doping Agency). […]
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5 Special Benefits of Using CBD Oil for Athletic Performance
Have you ever considered using cannabis as a stamina builder for better athletic performance? You’re probably thinking “What? That sounds insane!” Some athletes use it as a training aid to help improve mood, stop the pain, and boost physical performance. Well, of course, you could be thinking that those athletes are such potheads. But we’re not […]
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Horny Goat Weed Efficacy: What The Science Says in 2023
Horny goat weed has been traditionally used for enhancing libido and sexual health since time immemorial in Asian countries. It has various botanical names such as Epimedium grandiflorum, Epimedium pubescens, Epimedium brevicornum, Epimedium koreanum, and Epimedium sagittatum. In traditional Chinese medicine, the leaves of these Epimedium species have been used for preparation of the herb […]
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Memantine HCL Review: Complete Guide to Dosage & Side Effects
This cognitive-enhancement supplement came to my attention several years ago when I was researching behavioral disorders. When my wife was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I began looking for alternatives to the prescription medications that her physician was pushing on her. I heard on a drug forum that Memantine was sometimes effective in treating manic episodes, […]
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Nootrolux Review: A Unique Nootropic Stack WITHOUT Caffeine
This is my review of Nootrolux and their leading stack “Brain Boost“, a new nootropic stack that launched in 2017. What’s unique about this stack is that it doesn’t contain caffeine. Many stacks today rely on caffeine for their nootropic effect. Caffeine itself is an incredibly powerful nootropic, so it’s often difficult to tease out the […]
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