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March 26, 2023 By David Tomen 60 Comments

Cat’s Claw

Cat’s Claw

Cat’s Claw has been shown to increase Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, fight inflammation and free radical damage, repair DNA, alleviate depression, and improve cognition and focus. Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uña de Gato, or Savéntaro) is a South American vine used as a nootropic with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that support DNA repair, immune function… [Read More]

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March 23, 2023 By David Tomen 15 Comments

Sex Hormones and Your Brain

Sex Hormones and Your Brain

Estrogen and testosterone play a role in mood, cognitive function, anxiety and stress, pain management, and avoiding dementia, Alzheimer’s, or strokeMen, do you know your total testosterone and free testosterone levels? Women, do you know your current estrogen and testosterone levels?When is the last time you asked your doctor to run your sex hormone labs?If… [Read More]

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March 23, 2023 By David Tomen 12 Comments

Neurohackers Guide to Lab Tests

Neurohackers Guide to Lab Tests

In my many years of biohacking and using nootropics to optimize my brain, I have found basic blood work is fundamental to measuring my success.Lab tests give me a more accurate window into what these supplements are doing to my body and brain. More so than simply relying on how I feel. If you’ve been… [Read More]

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March 22, 2023 By David Tomen 50 Comments

Best Nootropics for the Aging Brain

Best Nootropics for the Aging Brain

Many of us know people who’ve lived past 90. And enjoyed a well-functioning brain until the very end. So we know it’s possible to maintain a fully optimized brain throughout life. Most of us also know someone who’s quality of life has declined with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or dementia. Neurodegenerative disease affects not just one person…. [Read More]

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March 20, 2023 By David Tomen 54 Comments

Advanced Guide to Acetylcholine Supplements in Nootropic Stacks

Advanced Guide to Acetylcholine Supplements in Nootropic Stacks

The neurotransmitter Acetylcholine (ACh) plays a leading role in alertness, focus, memory and mood. ACh also contributes to neuroplasticity that supports long-term potentiation needed to form long-term memory. And for a healthy, optimized brain. ACh deficiency has been linked to ADHD, Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis. But you can’t take acetylcholine as a supplement…. [Read More]

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March 9, 2023 By David Tomen 29 Comments

Glutathione

Glutathione

Glutathione is a potent antioxidant, supports healthy cognition, fights oxidative stress and inflammation, and counters the effects of agingGlutathione (γ-l-glutamyl-l-cysteinyl-glycine, GSH or L-glutathione) is a tripeptide made up of cysteine, glycine, and glutamine and present in high concentrations in every cell in your body. [i]As an antioxidant, glutathione’s primary role is to protect your cells from… [Read More]

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March 8, 2023 By David Tomen 42 Comments

Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Vitamin D has been shown to relieve depression & SAD, is critical for learning & memory, and helps prevent age-related cognitive decline Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol or calciol) is the fat-soluble steroid hormone form of Vitamin D. The “sunshine vitamin” is considered essential. Your skin synthesizes Vitamin D3 from ultraviolet-B (UVB) sunlight. Nearly every tissue and… [Read More]

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March 7, 2023 By David Tomen 87 Comments

Centrophenoxine

Centrophenoxine

Centrophenoxine helps boost cognition & memory and has significant anti-aging benefits preventing and reversing neuronal decay. Centrophenoxine (Lucidril® or meclofenoxate) is one of the original nootropics. Developed in France in 1959, Centrophenoxine is a combination of DMAE (dimethylethanolamine) and pCPA (parachlorphenoxyacetic acid). DMAE is an amine naturally produced in small amounts in your brain. Researchers… [Read More]

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March 7, 2023 By David Tomen 31 Comments

7 Tips for Choosing the Highest Quality Nootropic Supplements

7 Tips for Choosing the Highest Quality Nootropic Supplements

You pause a moment as you cross the threshold into your local vitamin shop. In front of you is row upon row of shelving displaying thousands of bottles and boxes of supplements. An overwhelming experience even to the most experienced neurohacker. Online stores can be even more confusing. Store algorithms decide what you first see… [Read More]

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March 2, 2023 By David Tomen 66 Comments

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Coenzyme Q10 helps in the synthesis of ATP within mitochondria in your brain cells. Boosting energy, cognition, memory and recall.Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) (2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-decaprenyl-1,4-benzoquinone) is a natural antioxidant synthesized by your body. It’s also known as “ubiquinone” because it is ‘ubiquitous’ in the human body. CoQ10 is used by every single cell.CoQ10 is required for the… [Read More]

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