Fatigue, stress, and mental exhaustion are all common occurrences for most people and many people turn to coffee for a quick fix to these problems. But while coffee is great, it does present certain stimulant effects. Instead, there is a…
CILTEP is a brain supplement that was developed for optimizing brain performance. Unlike most of its competitors, CILTEP contains only five ingredients – two nootropics, two amino acids, and a vitamin. Is this enough for the benefits? And is it…
Lion’s mane mushroom, also known as Hericium Erinaceus, is a medicinal mushroom with many potential health benefits. But since it is a mushroom, it’s often associated with “magic mushrooms” or psilocybin mushrooms which have psychedelic properties. Because of that association,…
To the average person, nicotine is synonymous with cigarettes and tobacco smoke. It is an addictive substance that conjures up images of stained teeth, damaged lungs, cancer risk, and in the worst cases, death. However, if you take a deeper…
Nerve growth factor, also shortened as NGF, owes its impressive nootropic potential to its ability to assist the survival, maintenance, and growth of neurons including cortical neurons, cholinergic neurons, and other factors that promote brain function and power. Yet, this…
Happiness. It’s something we all want but is it possible to reach a state of true happiness with the help of euphoric nootropics? As a nootropic fan, you know that you can improve cognitive performance, boost mood and enhance critical…
Wondering whether you can take Lion’s mane before bed? As a nootropic, Lion’s mane is often studied for its cognitive enhancing properties. While these properties are great for your waking hours, research now seems to suggest that this medicinal mushroom could…
Bacopa monnieri, also named Bacopa monniera or water hyssop, is an adaptogenic herb used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used for various purposes, from improving cognitive function to reducing anxiety and stress and helping to treat…
Belonging to the herbal class of plants called adaptogens, ashwagandha and Rhodiola rosea enjoy a long history in both traditional and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. For the most part, as standalone nootropics, ashwagandha is used to reduce stress and promote physical…
Native to India, Celastrus paniculatus is a potent Ayurvedic herb that has been used for thousands of years. It’s also known as the Intellect Tree or “the elixir of life,” black oil plant, jyotishmati, malkanguni. This powerful plant is said…