Because it looks nice to have everything in alphabetical order? This is true—yet, the type of supplement “stacking” we’re discussing is less physical and more philosophical. And while we do appreciate a well-structured layout of supplement containers, we feel it’s more important to consider the structure of what’s inside the bottles. How do the ingredients in a formula … [Read more...]
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...]
Caffeine for Fat Loss
Caffeine, the world’s most consumed psychoactive substance, may have mild weight loss benefits. Caffeine is typically ingested as part of coffee or tea by billions of people to promote wakefulness and brain activity. However, caffeine may also be slightly effective for burning fat, through several modes of action: Increasing fat oxidation (the body’s usage of fat for … [Read more...]
Black Pepper Extract for Fat Loss
Black pepper fruit extract has multiple bio-activities that appear to support fat-burning efforts. Black pepper extract supplies an active ingredient called piperine, which may aid weight loss by: Supporting metabolism via digestion-enhancing activity Promoting thermogenesis (heat generation), which reinforces its metabolic support Suppressing the formation of fat … [Read more...]
