Lutein protects the eyes from age-related disorders and may enhance visual performance in healthy eyes. Lutein is a carotenoid compound found in a wide variety of plants. It supports eye health through: Warding off eye disorders. Lutein may reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, and improve vision in people with these conditions. Enhancing vision. … [Read more...]
Panax Ginseng as a Nootropic
Traditional Asian herb ginseng supports cognitive energy and function. Thanks to its wide array of beneficial effects, Asian ginseng is one of the most popular herbal supplements in the world. Ginseng appears to have several nootropic benefits, including: Enhanced cognitive performance. In particular, ginseng seems to improve memory and mental fatigue in healthy … [Read more...]
GABA as a Nootropic
Calming neurotransmitter GABA lowers anxiety and induces relaxation. GABA is a relaxation-promoting neurotransmitter naturally present in the brain. Supplementing GABA may have some nootropic benefits, namely: Reduction of anxiety. Similar to the GABA naturally found in the brain, GABA supplements seem to reduce anxiety and stress. Potential improvement of mood. … [Read more...]
Ashwagandha as a Nootropic
Ashwagandha is one of the best natural ways to reduce anxiety, and might also improve depression and neurodegenerative conditions. The ancient Indian herb ashwagandha has long been used to calm the mind and resist all sorts of stress. As a nootropic, its primary benefits seem to be: Reduction of anxiety. Ashwagandha reduces neuron activity, lowering anxiety and … [Read more...]
Ephedra for Fat Loss
Traditional Asian herb ephedra is effective for weight loss but can cause serious side effects. Ephedra is a herb popularly used as a fat burner. Ephedra's active ingredient ephedrine promotes fat loss through: Speeding up metabolism. Ephedrine stimulates the body's heat production and fat breakdown, resulting in more calories being burned. Overview Ephedra (Ephedra … [Read more...]