Caffeine-rich seeds from Amazonian Guarana berries may be helpful for weight loss. Guarana is widely used as a stimulant, particularly in drinks and dietary supplements. Guarana may aid weight loss through the interplay of several active compounds, which appear to: Increase fat oxidation, the body’s usage of fat for energy Raise energy expenditure through … [Read more...]
Mucuna Pruriens for Testosterone
Multi-purpose tropical seed-herb Mucuna pruriens is one of the most promising natural T-boosters. Mucuna pruriens is a tropical bean plant used in agriculture, traditional herbalism, and as a food source. Research suggests its active ingredient -- L-DOPA -- may work as a natural testosterone booster by: Increasing luteinizing hormone (LH). LH signals for 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...]
Lemon Balm as a Nootropic
Lemon Balm has been used since the Middle Ages to reduce anxiety, soothe stress and promote sleep. Also known as Melissa officinalis, lemon balm may help to enhance mental performance by: Reducing anxiety and increasing calmness. Lemon balm inhibits the stressor GABA-T from binding to its sites, paving the way for more good GABA production. Promoting better sleep. … [Read more...]
