Bacopa Monnieri

Bacopa Monnieri has been shown to boost memory and cognition, improve mood, and reduce stress. Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi) is a perennial, creeping, aquatic herb. Originally from the wetlands of India, and other southeastern Asian countries. Bacopa, also known as water hyssop, is often referred to as “Brahmi”. Named after the supreme god Brahma. The nootropic […]

Best Energy Supplements to Buy

I regularly get emails or get asked during Personal Consultations what are the best energy supplements to use. What nootropics help with chronic fatigue, flagging afternoon energy, or a loss of motivation. This question is particularly relevant in 2022. Because let’s be honest – trips to Starbucks every afternoon, or the corner store for an […]

Melatonin

Melatonin is known for helping insomnia, is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, protects against neurodegenerative diseases, stroke and brain trauma Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a hormone primarily produced in the pineal gland. This gland is a pea-sized organ located in the center of your brain and shaped like a tiny pine cone (hence its name). Your pineal gland […]

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Kava

Kava is known for its anti-anxiety and calming effects, improving cognition & memory, and reducing irritability and depression. Kava (Piper methysticum) is a small shrub native to the South Pacific islands including Vanuatu, Fiji, Hawaii, and others. And has been safely used by islanders for 3,000 years. Piper methysticum (Piper is Latin for ‘pepper’. And […]

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Hack Your Mitochondria with Nootropics

for Better Energy, Mood & Performance Mitochondria play a critical role in our quality of life and longevity. They are the source of life and death for neurons. In fact, the natural function of every brain cell is in jeopardy without healthy mitochondria. Mitochondria are tiny organelles in brain cells that act like batteries. They […]

CBD Oil

CBD Oil helps relieve anxiety and depression, reduces oxidative stress and inflammation, alleviates pain and has been shown to provide anti-cancer benefits Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of at least 120 phytocannabinoids found in the Cannabis Sativa L. plant. Constituting around 40% of the plant’s active compounds.[i] Cannabidiol can be extracted from cannabis (marijuana), industrial hemp, […]

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Vitamin B8 (Inositol)

Vitamin B8 is known to decrease anxiety, depression, panic attacks, mood swings, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and alleviate the symptoms causing bulimia Vitamin B8 (Inositol, cyclohexanehexol) is a sugar alcohol and isomer of glucose. As a nootropic, inositol is involved in brain cell signaling, and is a component of cell membranes. Vitamin B8 is no longer considered […]

CDP-Choline

CDP-Choline is known to increase cognition and brain function, improve focus and motivation, and reduce fatigue CDP-Choline (Cytidine Diphosphate Choline or cytidine 5′-diphosphocholine) is also known as Citicoline. This naturally occurring choline source is present in every cell in your body. CDP-Choline is unique as a choline source. Once it’s digested it separates into cytidine […]

Forskolin

Forskolin has been shown to boost memory and learning, improve motivation and mood, and stimulate cerebral circulation Forskolin (Coleus forskohlii) is the only known supplement to naturally boost cAMP (Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate) in your brain. cAMP is important for neural signaling within brain cells. As a secondary messenger in neurons, cAMP produces proteins needed for […]

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Best Supplements for Brain Fog

“Brain fog” has become a blanket term we use when we’re not thinking clearly. Or we’re feeling fatigued, cranky, distracted, and our mental processing speed has slowed to a crawl. Brain fog is an unwanted and certainly inconvenient side effect of our always-connected lifestyle. Turns out that once you recognize the symptoms and learn a […]

Beginners Guide to Nootropic Stacks

If you are new to nootropics, and don’t know where to start, this post is for you. I’ll not insult your intelligence and suggest starting with something simple like caffeine and L-Theanine. Instead, let’s put together a stack that’s simple, safe and powerful. And won’t crush your monthly budget. First, let’s lay the ground rules […]

Brain Boosting Diet: Food for Memory & Mood

Getting all the nutrients your brain requires everyday doesn’t have to be complicated. If you simply keep in mind a few specific nutrients, eating meals full of nutrient-dense foods can be simple. Every day our body and brain require essential and non-essential nutrients. Essential means it must come from our diet. And non-essential means our […]