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August 20, 2022 By David Tomen 132 Comments

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is known for its anti-anxiety and calming effects, improving focus, memory and cognition, and reducing irritability and depression. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is native to the Mediterranean region. And has been cultivated for well over 2,000 years. Melissa officinalis (Melissa is derived from the Greek for ‘honey bee’) was observed by Pliny the… [Read More]

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August 20, 2022 By David Tomen 71 Comments

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Holy Basil is known for relieving anxiety, boosting mood, improving memory and is a powerful neuroprotectant Holy Basil (Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum Linn, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Sacred Basil) is member of the mint, or Labiatae family of plants.Tulsi or “The Incomparable One” is the most sacred plant in the Hindu religion. And has been valued for millennia… [Read More]

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August 8, 2022 By David Tomen 59 Comments

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Vitamin B12 is known to enhance alertness, cognition, energy, vision, elevate mood, lower anxiety and pain, and relieve insomnia Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is one of 8 B-vitamins. B12 is water-soluble and found in every single cell in your body. Vitamin B12 is essential for the synthesis of DNA, RNA and neurotransmitters, the maintenance of myelin… [Read More]

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August 2, 2022 By David Tomen 49 Comments

Creatine

Creatine

Creatine has been shown to boost cognition and prevent mental fatigue Creatine is one of the most effective cognitive enhancers available. This non-essential amino acid is synthesized in your liver, kidneys and pancreas. And used in your brain to re-charge the Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) that is produced by mitochondria in brain cells. Creatine is stored… [Read More]

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July 27, 2022 By David Tomen 68 Comments

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

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]… [Read More]

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July 27, 2022 By David Tomen 17 Comments

Nefiracetam

Nefiracetam

Nefiracetam has been shown to reduce apathy, improve cognition, learning, and long-term memory, reduce anxiety, depression and stress, boost nerve growth factor, and is neuroprotective Nefiracetam is a fat-soluble nootropic in the racetam-class of compounds. Nefiracetam is considered more potent than the original racetam, Piracetam. Nefiracetam was developed by Daiichi Seiyaku in the 1990’s as a… [Read More]

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July 26, 2022 By David Tomen 127 Comments

Saffron

Saffron

Saffron is used for depression, PMS symptoms, post-partum depression, memory, appetite suppression, energy & stamina in athletes, and preventing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’sSaffron is the dried stigma of the Crocus sativus plant native to the Middle East. And is the world’s most expensive culinary spice largely due to the way it must be… [Read More]

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July 19, 2022 By David Tomen 10 Comments

Rosemary

Rosemary

Rosemary is known for boosting alertness, memory, mood, reducing anxiety, reducing inflammation, and may be effective for reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer’sRosemary (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 the world…. [Read More]

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July 16, 2022 By David Tomen 49 Comments

Quercetin

Quercetin

Quercetin is used for allergies, arthritis pain, athletic muscle soreness, memory, a leaky gut, and reducing the symptoms of COVID-19  Quercetin (3,3′,4′,5,7-pentahydroxyflavone) is flavanol from the flavonoid group of polyphenols found in many plants. Quercetin is commonly found in foods such as capers, buckwheat, radish leaves, dill, cilantro, onions, radicchio, watercress, kale, blueberries, cranberries, plums, red… [Read More]

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July 12, 2022 By David Tomen 310 Comments

5-HTP

5-HTP

5-HTP is known for relieving depression and anxiety, fibromyalgia, insomnia, migraines, obesity, and symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan or oxitriptan) is an amino acid that is naturally produced in your body. 5-HTP is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan which we get from food. 5-HTP is the immediate precursor of serotonin. And as a… [Read More]

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