Erik Abramowitz, FNTP
Posts by Erik Abramowitz, FNTP
How MAO Inhibitors Fight Depression
What Are MAO Inhibitors? Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of drugs that prevent the breakdown of monoamines, including vital neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. MAOs oxidize and remove these transmitters from the synaptic cleft. By preventing this action, MAOIs can indirectly raise levels of certain chemicals in the brain. This could potentially …
The Nootropic Benefits Of Yoga
In the last 30 years, the practice of yoga has gained popularity in cities all around the United States. Mainstream American culture has not only adopted this 4000-year-old practice but has become obsessed with it. Yoga studios are popping up all over the country and fostering active, thriving communities of yogis of all experience levels. …
Best Nootropics For PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is an affliction that roughly 6-7% of Americans will suffer in their lifetime. PTSD could be due to any number of circumstances, such as accidents, assault, natural disasters, armed conflict, or other sufficiently traumatic events. As you may know, military veterans are especially susceptible to this disorder. PTSD symptoms can include psychosis, …
How Your Gut Health Affects Your Mental Health
There is an emerging field of nutritional mental health that looks at holistic factors when treating cognitive disorders. Mental health is not merely a question of what happens inside your head. It’s difficult to fully separate what occurs in your brain, and what occurs in the rest of your body. In particular, new research is …
How Glutamate Excitotoxicity Affects Your Brain
Glutamate excitotoxicity is a significant factor in cognitive dysfunction that you may not be aware of, but really should be. It can play a role in any number of issues, including: Attention problems Anxiety Brain fog Low mood Depression Cognitive decline Neuron damage In fact, glutamate excitotoxicity seems to pop up as a factor in …
Why CBD-Infused Coffee Is An Amazing Nootropic
What Is CBD-Infused Coffee? CBD coffee is a new type of drink that blends the stimulatory effects of coffee with the relaxation of cannabidiol (CBD). It is becoming more and more popular since the legalization of CBD in the US. Many people enjoy these two ingredients’ synergy, and there may be some nootropic benefits …
The Best Nootropic Brain Supplements For Social Distancing
We’re living through an unprecedented event. The entire world is shut down as a precautionary measure to save people from contracting the COVID-19 virus. The solution has been to force people into the 14th-century practice of quarantining. This ancient practice that was originally meant for ships carrying cargo into Venice from infected ports has now …
How The COMT Gene Mutation Affects Your Mood
What Does The COMT Gene Do? One of the most important single genes when it comes to cognitive function and mental performance is the COMT gene. The COMT gene encodes for the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) enzyme. This enzyme is critical for brain function, as it is responsible for degrading catecholamines. Catecholamines are the class of neurotransmitters …
Best Nootropics For Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by mood disturbances with recurrent episodes of mania, hypomania, and depression. Also known as manic-depression, bipolar depression is prevalent in about 2-3% of the population. It is a chronic, lifetime disorder that can be debilitating if left unchecked. Luckily, it is treatable through therapy and medication. And, …
11 Best Nootropics For Brain Fog
“Brain fog” is something that everyone will deal with at some point. While it’s not classified as an official medical condition, it is quite prevalent in the western world. With the ebbs and flows of life, it’s completely normal to have days where you feel “off.” Maybe you had a poor night of sleep, or …
7 Best Nootropics For Addiction Recovery
Overcoming addiction and dealing with withdrawals is never easy. The most critical factors in getting and staying clean are always going to be the same: A good support network, getting the professional help you need, and time to heal. It’s also essential to take care of your body holistically, with proper nutrition, exercise (if you …
CILTEP (NeuroFuel) Review: How Does It Stack Up?
Ciltep is a family of preformulated nootropic stacks for everything from memory and focus enhancement to mood stabilization. Natural Stacks, the makers of Ciltep, promise “increased motivation, improved concentration, mood, and enhanced ability to study.” Ciltep is actually one of the first commercially available nootropic stacks on the market, debuting in 2012. It has many …
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