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Performance Lab Sleep Review
I’ve had Nootropics Expert readers asking me what I use to help me sleep. And what I use every night. This post is a detailed response to that question. Performance Lab® Sleep is the best sleep and anti-insomnia supplement I’ve found. Turns out it contains the same basic ingredients I’ve used as individual supplements over... [Read More]
Best Sleep Supplements to Buy in 2023
There’s nothing quite like a full deep sleep. And waking refreshed the next day.In fact, we humans covet sleep so much we’ll try just about anything to help us sleep in 2023.A recent study showed that 70 million Americans have problems sleeping.[i] Another study at The University of Warwick Medical School in the UK with... [Read More]
How to tell if you have low dopamine
Discover how to identify low dopamine levels & their impact on your health. Learn about signs, symptoms, & potential solutions with your Nootropics Expert.
L-DOPA
L-DOPA (Mucuna Pruriens) is known for improving brain health, is an antioxidant and heavy metal chelator, improves memory & cognition, lowers symptoms of depression, and boosts libido. See my article on all of the supplements that have been shown to help with Parkinson’s here: Best Supplements for Parkinson’s DiseaseL-DOPA (levodopa, L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) is an amino... [Read More]
Best Supplements for Parkinson’s Disease
Many are now using natural alternative treatments to alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. And for prevention of the progression of Parkinson’s.In this article, we will explore some of the best supplements for treating Parkinson’s Disease, based on scientific research and anecdotal evidence from those who use them.Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a debilitating and progressive... [Read More]
Psychobiotics: The Gut-Brain Connection
Ever wonder why you get butterflies in your stomach? Or why an impending decision can cause an attack of intestinal cramps? We all “feel it in our gut” when we know something to be true. They happen because the body has two brains. You’re already familiar with the one in your head. But there’s also... [Read More]
Kratom
Kratom is known for relieving anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, and fatigueKratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is the leaf of a tropical deciduous tree within the coffee family (Rubiaceae) native to Southeast Asia.Kratom has been safely used as a dietary and nootropic supplement, and natural remedy in Southeast Asia for centuries.Typically consumed in small quantities by chewing... [Read More]
Cat’s Claw
Cat’s Claw has been shown to increase Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, fight inflammation and free radical damage, repair DNA, alleviate depression, and improve cognition and focus. Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uña de Gato, or Savéntaro) is a South American vine used as a nootropic with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that support DNA repair, immune function... [Read More]
Sex Hormones and Your Brain
Estrogen and testosterone play a role in mood, cognitive function, anxiety and stress, pain management, and avoiding dementia, Alzheimer’s, or strokeMen, do you know your total testosterone and free testosterone levels? Women, do you know your current estrogen and testosterone levels?When is the last time you asked your doctor to run your sex hormone labs?If... [Read More]
Neurohackers Guide to Lab Tests
In my many years of biohacking and using nootropics to optimize my brain, I have found basic blood work is fundamental to measuring my success.Lab tests give me a more accurate window into what these supplements are doing to my body and brain. More so than simply relying on how I feel. If you’ve been... [Read More]