Dr. Mehmet Oz has been an influential TV personality for nearly a decade. And despite a common misconception, he is indeed a certified medical doctor who performs thoracic surgery. But while The Dr. Oz Show remains extremely popular, Oz has come under increasing criticism for promoting pseudoscience - beliefs and ideas that claim to be scientific in nature but do not follow … [Read more...]
Passionflower as a Nootropic
Popular herb passionflower may indirectly support brainpower by easing anxiety and promoting sleep. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a herb used for its anxiolytic and sleep-inducing effects. Passionflower may benefit brain health through: Reducing anxiety. Passionflower is best known for reducing anxiety, which helps with everything from stress to anxiety … [Read more...]
Gotu Kola as a Nootropic
Time-tested Ayurvedic herb gotu kola may rejuvenate the brain and ease anxiety. Gotu kola is a herb with a long history of use in traditional medicinal systems of Southeast Asia, including India. Gotu kola appears to have several nootropic actions, such as: Reducing anxiety, possibly through interacting with the relaxation-promoting neurotransmitter GABA. Improving … [Read more...]
Vanadium for Fat Loss
Vanadium may help balance blood glucose levels but its direct fat burning capacity is unconvincing The chemical element V, vanadium is a gray metal found in a variety of minerals, fossil deposits, and animals. It is purported to impart favorable health benefits for heart conditions and diabetes, and may assist fat burning by: Helping with blood glucose. Vanadium in … [Read more...]
Ginseng as a Pre-Workout
Venerable root herb ginseng may heighten mental performance and fatigue resistance during gym training. From as far back as ancient China all the way to the modern day, the versatile ginseng herb has been used as a remedy in more or less every form of medical practice. The asian ginseng, Panax ginseng, in particular, may be especially useful for exercise, with such … [Read more...]
