“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses—behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” – Muhammad Ali Before his “Rumble in the Jungle” against champion George Foreman, before the infamous “phantom punch” that floored Sonny Liston, before the 1960 Summer Olympics, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. began his boxing career … [Read more...]
Nootropic
Nootropics are natural or synthetic substances used to support brain health and improve various aspects of cognitive function, including memory, focus, concentration, attention, mood, alertness, stress resistance & motivation. They can have several mechanisms of action, such as enhancing brain chemicals, promoting brain circulation, and fighting inflammation. Combining nootropics into "stacks" may maximize mental performance by boosting multiple brain pathways at the same time.
Creatine as a Nootropic
A popular ingredient in sports nutrition supplements, creatine may also have potent nootropic properties. Creatine is an organic compound widely used for boosting athletic performance. However, recent research indicates that it may also be beneficial for brain health and performance. More specifically, creatine appears to: Maintain a healthy brain energy metabolism. … [Read more...]
Binaural Beats for Focus, Studying & Relaxation — and Nootropics that Help
What if boosting your brain could be as simple as popping on a pair of headphones? With brainwave-modulating binaural beats pumping into your ears, you can do just that. Better still, you can customize binaural beats' cognitive effects by listening different sound frequencies for different mindstates. As impressive as binaural beats are on their own for influencing the … [Read more...]
Fact-Checking 10 Dr. Oz Brain Supplements… Do They Work?
Oz. You know him. You love him. (or not). If you read our earlier piece on The Oz Effect, you may have been surprised to see SiR actually defending the doctor against recent criticism. We said it then, we'll say it again: Dr. Oz ain't all bad... but it's always a good idea to fact-check what he says, especially his "miracle claims" on nutritional supplements. So when … [Read more...]
Oat Straw as a Nootropic
Oat Straw (Avena Sativa) is a calming nootropic herb with Alpha brainwave-boosting properties. Oat straw is a nervine derived from the unripe, green leaves and stems of the oat plant, traditionally used as an herbal nerve tonic and aphrodisiac. Oat Straw is now suggested as a nootropic to: Improve Cognition. Studies indicate oat straw has a positive impact on mental … [Read more...]
