Garcinia cambogia may promote fat loss, but scientific evidence is inconclusive. Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit native to India and Southeast Asia. The fruit's thick yellow rind supplies an active ingredient called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which may help with weight loss through: Inhibitting lipogenesis. HCA is suggested to block ATP citrate lyase, an … [Read more...]
Adrafinil as a Nootropic
Synthetic nootropic adrafinil may support alertness and sharp cognition without the side effects associated with stimulants. Adrafinil is a synthetic stimulant that reduces sleepiness. Adrafinil appears to have several nootropic benefits: Promotion of wakefulness and alertness. Adrafinil suppresses sleepiness, and has been used to treat sleep-related disorders since the … [Read more...]
Alpha Lipoic Acid as a Nootropic
Universal antioxidant compound alpha lipoic acid appears to slow age-related cognitive decline. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a fatty acid molecule with antioxidant activity and roles in cellular function. As a nootropic, ALA is used to promote brain health and boost cellular energy, and may work to: Slow age-related cognitive decline. Alpha Lipoic Acid has been shown to … [Read more...]
Green Coffee Bean for Fat Loss
Green coffee beans may be effective for weight loss, partly because they seem to regulate blood sugar. Green coffee beans are unroasted beans from coffee plants. Most notably, these beans are high in chlorogenic acid (CGA), which is believed to aid fat loss by: Reducing blood glucose levels, which promotes the burning of fat for energy. Enhancing fat metabolism. CGA … [Read more...]
Magnolia Officinalis as a Nootropic
Traditional Chinese herb magnolia officinalis may improve mood balance and help with memory decline. Magnolia officinalis is a tree known for its medicinal properties. Magnolia may have several nootropic benefits, such as: Reduction of anxiety. Magnolia has been taken as a stress and anxiety-reducing herb for thousands of years. Amelioration of Alzheimer's. Early … [Read more...]
