Let’s be honest. The hardest part of going on a diet is the diet! This means increasing fruit and vegetable intake in place of sugary, fried, fast, processed junk foods. While there are plenty of great-tasting fruits and veggies, many people just don’t have the time or cooking skills to get adequate amounts in their diet. …
For those looking for optimal cognitive function, BDNF is the holy grail. In short, BDNF is the magic ingredient that fires up your brain’s ability to learn and remember new things, while simultaneously staving off cognitive decline. Having healthy BDNF levels is essential for optimal brain performance. The good news is that you can implement …
Shawn Wells is a master formulator with 15 supplement patents to his name and years of experience running R&D for some of the top supplement companies in the world. This podcast is a high-level chat all about nootropics, peptides, and emerging nutrition science. If you’re looking for some advanced biohacking info, than be sure to …
If you’re interested in cognitive enhancement, boosting your gut health should be your number one priority. One of the top ways to boost gut health is by increasing microbial diversity with a high-quality probiotic. Unfortunately, most of the $50 Billion probiotic industry is overhyped with dietary supplements that don’t even survive your stomach acid to …
Mucuna pruriens is a natural nootropic with many mental and physical benefits. It does everything from boosting dopamine to male sex hormones. The following article goes deep into the benefits of mucuna pruriens, who it’s good for, and how to best use it. Mucuna Pruriens – Frequently Asked Questions History of Mucuna Pruriens As A …
Alcohol abuse brings about a lot of health problems, and one of them is wet brain syndrome. What Is Wet Brain? Wet brain is a blanket term that refers to related conditions of Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome. These two conditions are also collectively known sometimes as Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Wet brain syndrome roots from thiamine …
Testosterone is a man’s lifeline. This one hormone single-handedly controls how you feel, how you perform, and your overall sense of joy in life. It’s relatively common knowledge that boosting testosterone can optimize muscle growth and strength. But its effects on mental health are even more profound. These days testosterone is under assault from environmental …
In this episode, I’m talking to Yulia Brockdorf all about the intersection of diet and the brain. We had a great conversation all about how different foods affect cognition and how there’s no one-size-fits-all diet. The food you eat is information and heavily influences how your brain works. Yulia’s practice focuses on using foods and …
Chaga – An Overview The Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) is a fungus that is commonly found on trees in Eastern and Northern Europe. Traditional folk medicine in these regions has used this mushroom to treat various conditions for centuries (if not millennia). Recently, holistic health practitioners and nootropics enthusiasts have started paying more attention to …
This episode is a deep dive into the gut/brain connection with Dr. Grace Liu PharmD. We discuss how microbes in your gut are controlling your brain. From food cravings to hormones to mood.. gut bacteria, fungus, and parasites are pulling our subconscious strings throughout the day. Dr. Grace is one of the most knowledgeable people I’ve …
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 …
