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Over the Counter Medication for Parasites: ParaGONE

jocelyn — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 06:00:25 +0000

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

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Brainzyme Focus Elite – Yay or Nay?

Jocelyn, RN, BScN — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:42:40 +0000

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 way, but I did find an affiliate link, so I will be using that in this article. It does not encourage or persuade my feelings or opinions in any way.

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Bromelain – A Group of Enzymes Found in Pineapples

Jocelyn — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:39:48 +0000

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. As such, the supplement is best purchased through vitamin or supplement brands. Buyer beware of course as the supplement industries is not heavily regulated like medications might be.

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Is Suramin in Pine Needle Tea?

Jocelyn, RN, BScN — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:10:28 +0000

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 stomach or intestines, so ingesting it will unfortunately not provide the terapeutic that you are hoping for.

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Deep Dive Into Nootropics: L-Phenylalanine

Jocelyn, RN, BScN — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

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 prof)

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What Are Nootropics?

Jocelyn, RN, BScN — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:17:06 +0000

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 benefits of different nootropics. In essence, nootropics are any substance one can take that is purported to increase one’s cognitive abilities, memory, and learning ability.

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Gut-Brain Axis: Link Between Mental Health and Our Gut Health

Jocelyn, RN, BScN — Tue, 04 May 2021 16:35:58 +0000

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 within the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, gallbladder and biliary tree…

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