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Procrastination may feel like laziness but it’s actually a self-defense mechanism that can be explained through neuroscience. How our brains are wired has a lot to do with why we procrastinate. The Neuroscience of Procrastination Two brain regions, the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex, play an important role in procrastination. The limbic system is…

Speak up! Some people are born with great verbal fluency, while others need to invest a great deal to achieve the levels of verbal fluency they desire. Having great verbal fluency can take you very far in life with public speaking, sales, relationships, and networking, etc, so it’s an aspect of cognitive function worth investing…

Glycine is also a key ingredient for glutathione, making it crucial for detoxification and antioxidant defenses.  In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about glycine and how to optimize its levels.  What Is Glycine? Glycine is the simplest amino acid, with a slightly sweet taste. Fun fact: It got this name from…

Noradrenaline (also known as norepinephrine) is a neurotransmitter and a hormone. It works on adrenergic receptors, to which it binds and produces a variety of metabolic effects.

What is Nitric Oxide? It is a free radical, meaning it is a molecule with unpaired electrons. Most free radicals get a bad rap, but not NO. Nitric oxide plays a crucial role in every cell in your body! Nitric oxide is a critical component of many biological processes in your cardiovascular, immune, and nervous…

Lion’s mane, or Hericium erinaceus, is an edible mushroom which is a part of traditional Asian medicine. It’s the most popular mushroom for its nootropics and neurogenesis benefits. In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about lion’s mane, from benefits to side effects.  What is Lion’s Mane mushroom?  Lion’s mane (Yamabushitake…

AquasparkTM is one of the formulas we use in products like GABAlicious to help improve mental focus, energy levels, and performance.  By layering stimulants with several key “brain ingredients” and central nervous system modulators, we’ve engineered Aquaspark to help you be at your best when it counts. Also, our custom stimulant blends are designed to…

Omnipept-N  Omnipept-N is a custom amino acid blend targeting GABA and dopamine, micronized with a uridine monophosphate base.  Uridine monophosphate is a naturally-occuring building block of RNA. It’s an important element of your brain cells. Uridine monophosphate, or UMP, readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and can help increase choline in the brain, synergizing with many…

After familiarizing yourself with the 5 signs and 3 causes of low BDNF levels, you are one step closer to optimal brain health.

For nootropic aficionados and biohackers everywhere, brain health is of paramount importance. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a vital structure for brain function that influences how certain nootropic supplements can enter the brain. Whereas, if your BBB becomes leaky, it can allow inflammatory molecules and toxins to enter, causing brain fog, low mood, and other…