Category: Supplements
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Over the Counter Medication for Parasites: ParaGONE
Every so often, I will come across an item that gets my curiosity going. In this article, I hope to conclude whether or not this anti-parasite medicationby Renew Life is a legitimate product or something that should be avoided. This is not a scientific paper, so what I present here is my interpreted understanding of…
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Brainzyme Focus Elite – Yay or Nay?
Brainzyme is a company that focuses (see what I did there?) On developing blends of plant-based supplements in an effort to increase your brain’s capacity and overall function. This most definitely qualifies as a nootropic. I came across this company and had to give them a try. I am not affiliated with them in any…
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Bromelain – A Group of Enzymes Found in Pineapples
Discussion of bromelain is beginning to gain traction across the Internet as a potential supplement in the fight against covid. Let’s explore what science is currently being explored with regards to it! Bromelain is found in the stems of pineapple and only a small amount can be found in pineapple juice or pineapple fruit, itself.…
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Is Suramin in Pine Needle Tea?
Largely known as a growth factor receptor antagonist Suramin is currently only used in the treatment of river blindness (onchocerciasis) as well as African sleeping sickness (trypanosomiasis). This medication is not approved by the USA FDA, but it is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. Unfortunately, it is not absorbed through the…
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Deep Dive Into Nootropics: L-Phenylalanine
L-Phenylalanine, also referred to as PEA, phenethylamine, HCL, or beta phenylethylamine is a natural monoamine alkaloid and a trace amine… Not to be confused with the anti-cancer composited of phenylalanine, L-Phenylalanine mustard (L-PAM). Don’t take that one as a nootropic, please. “What do proteins do? Everything.” – Will Hunter, 2015 (shout out to my patho…
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What Are Nootropics?
You might not have heard of nootropics, but the word is often heard amongst groups of people who are deep into the biochemical interworking of the body and the mind. Some or many of it has little to no scientific studies to support their use, but there are many resources on the Internet touting certain…
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Gut-Brain Axis: Link Between Mental Health and Our Gut Health
According to a 2015 article published in the annals of gastroenterology, the gut-brain axis consists of “bidirectional communication between the central and the enteric nervous system, linking emotional and cognitive centers of the brain with peripheral intestinal functions.” The central nervous system being the brain and spinal cord, whereas the enteric nervous system includes nerves…