Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 is known to enhance alertness, cognition, energy, elevate mood, lower anxiety and normalize homocysteine levels Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine) is one of 8 B-vitamins. B6 is water-soluble and found in every single cell in your body. Vitamin B6 a required coenzyme for the synthesis of dopamine, epinephrine, GABA, melatonin, norepinephrine, and serotonin.[i] […]
Rosemary
Rosemary is known for boosting alertness, memory, mood, reducing anxiety, reducing inflammation, and may be effective for reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is an evergreen herb belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae. And is used world-wide as a culinary spice and medicine. Native to the Mediterranean region, Rosemary is now grown around […]
Treating Post-Hurricane PTSD with Nootropic Supplements
If you live in a hurricane-prone or typhoon-prone area, you’re familiar with the level of panic and frenzy leading up to the arrival of a major storm. And you may have noticed the residual stress you feel during recovery, and fatigue after the storm leaves. But the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from monumental […]
NADH
NADH is known for increased alertness, clarity, focus, memory, enhanced mood and energy, and is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide + Hydrogen, or coenzyme 1) is the active coenzyme form of Vitamin B3 (niacin). Every cell in your body contains NADH. NADH is the primary carrier of electrons in […]
How do Nootropics Work?
Nootropics can affect your brain by influencing brain waves, cerebral blood flow, cellular energy, hormones, neurotransmitters, neuroplasticity or growth factors. You can get detailed explanations on each by reviewing the individual review dedicated to each of dozens of popular nootropics here on Nootropics Expert®. This article is an overall summary of how nootropics work to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sulforaphane
Sulforaphane is known for helping with autism, recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), preventing the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and is anti-cancer Sulforaphane (1-isothiocyanato-4-methylsulfinylbutane, SFN) belongs to the isothiocyanate class of phytochemicals. The isothiocyanate group of organosulfur compounds means it contains sulfur. Sulfur is vital to your health. And is one of the most […]
Phenylalanine
Phenylalanine enhances working memory, executive function, creative flow states, stress reduction, better mood, anti-anxiety and lessens symptoms of ADHD Phenylalanine is a highly bio-available essential amino acid. Your body naturally converts L-Phenylalanine into the amino acid L-Tyrosine which is then converted into L-DOPA. Decarboxylation of L-DOPA results in synthesis of the neurotransmitter dopamine.[i] Once […]
Performance Lab® MCT Review
Your brain makes up only 2% of your total body weight. But it consumes about 20% of your total body energy. Energy that is derived from glucose. This glucose comes from carbohydrates you get from food. It’s used as energy for your brain and body or stored as glycogen in your liver and muscle tissue. […]
St. John’s wort
St. John’s wort has been shown to relieve depression as well as some prescription antidepressants St. John’s wort (hypericum perforatum) is a potent antidepressant. This sprawling, leafy herb grows throughout much of the world’s temperate regions. St. John’s wort has been used to treat a variety of internal and external illnesses dating back to the […]