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Creatine powder spills from a scoop with water droplets, minimalist line art, against a dark background.

Don't mix these 5 substances with creatine supp...

Acidic juices and NSAIDs top the list of combinations that may compromise effectiveness.

Don't mix these 5 substances with creatine supplements

Acidic juices and NSAIDs top the list of combinations that may compromise effectiveness.

ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo Biloba: The 270M-year-old brain booster

Multiple mechanisms target circulation, neurotransmitters, and cellular protection simultaneously for comprehensive brain support.

Ginkgo Biloba: The 270M-year-old brain booster

Multiple mechanisms target circulation, neurotransmitters, and cellular protection simultaneously for comprehensive brain support.

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How vitamin B1 powers your brain's energy and f...

This overlooked B-vitamin fuels 20% of your brain's massive daily energy demands.

How vitamin B1 powers your brain's energy and focus systems

This overlooked B-vitamin fuels 20% of your brain's massive daily energy demands.

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Before you buy: A guide to finding the right no...

6 essential criteria for evaluating nootropic company reputation.

Before you buy: A guide to finding the right nootropics company

6 essential criteria for evaluating nootropic company reputation.

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How potassium supports optimal brain health and...

Nearly every brain cell contains sodium-potassium pumps that maintain neural communication.

How potassium supports optimal brain health and cognitive function

Nearly every brain cell contains sodium-potassium pumps that maintain neural communication.

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New study shows artificial sweeteners may accel...

One daily diet soda equated to 1.6 extra years of cognitive aging over eight years.

New study shows artificial sweeteners may accelerate cognitive decline

One daily diet soda equated to 1.6 extra years of cognitive aging over eight years.

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Why gut health may cure insomnia better than sl...

Gut bacteria produce 90% of your body's serotonin, the precursor to sleep-inducing melatonin.

Why gut health may cure insomnia better than sleep meds

Gut bacteria produce 90% of your body's serotonin, the precursor to sleep-inducing melatonin.

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13 essential minerals you need for optimal cogn...

Modern soil depletion may create mineral gaps that whole foods alone can't fill.

13 essential minerals you need for optimal cognitive function

Modern soil depletion may create mineral gaps that whole foods alone can't fill.

Dark chocolate squares with cacao nibs on dark background, minimalist line art highlighting brain and gut health benefits.

5 science-backed ways dark chocolate supports b...

Quality matters more than quantity—70% cacao content maximizes bioactive compound concentration.

5 science-backed ways dark chocolate supports brain and gut health

Quality matters more than quantity—70% cacao content maximizes bioactive compound concentration.

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How GABA supplementation supports a healthy str...

Your brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter acts as a "brake" on overactive neural circuits.

How GABA supplementation supports a healthy stress response and better sleep

Your brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter acts as a "brake" on overactive neural circuits.

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Cognitive benefits of hydrogen water explored i...

Molecular hydrogen selectively targets harmful free radicals without disrupting beneficial cellular processes.

Cognitive benefits of hydrogen water explored in new study

Molecular hydrogen selectively targets harmful free radicals without disrupting beneficial cellular processes.

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These popular food additives may be shortening ...

Artificial flavors and coloring agents showed the strongest mortality associations in 266,000 participants.

These popular food additives may be shortening your lifespan

Artificial flavors and coloring agents showed the strongest mortality associations in 266,000 participants.

Are you getting enough magnesium? This new study says likely not

Are you getting enough magnesium? This new stud...

This essential mineral powers over 300 biochemical reactions yet remains widely under-consumed.

Are you getting enough magnesium? This new study says likely not

This essential mineral powers over 300 biochemical reactions yet remains widely under-consumed.

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10 magnesium types and which one works best for...

From sleep support to cognitive enhancement, each form targets different physiological pathways.

10 magnesium types and which one works best for your health goals

From sleep support to cognitive enhancement, each form targets different physiological pathways.

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Where nutrition assessment tools fall short

Current tools treat aging adults as one group despite varying needs for diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline.

Where nutrition assessment tools fall short

Current tools treat aging adults as one group despite varying needs for diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline.

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How to optimize caffeine consumption for better...

Strategic timing and L-theanine pairing unlock sustained focus without afternoon crashes.

How to optimize caffeine consumption for better cognitive performance

Strategic timing and L-theanine pairing unlock sustained focus without afternoon crashes.

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Neurologists say these 3 drinks are damaging yo...

Diet sodas contain aspartame compounds that may interfere with neurotransmitter function over time.

Neurologists say these 3 drinks are damaging your brain

Diet sodas contain aspartame compounds that may interfere with neurotransmitter function over time.

B12 vitamins

8 vitamin B12 deficiency warning signs women of...

Symptoms develop gradually over months, making them easy to dismiss as everyday stress.

8 vitamin B12 deficiency warning signs women often ignore

Symptoms develop gradually over months, making them easy to dismiss as everyday stress.

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6 science-backed mental wellness benefits of va...

Research suggests 300-900mg taken 60-90 minutes before bedtime optimizes sleep benefits.

6 science-backed mental wellness benefits of valerian root

Research suggests 300-900mg taken 60-90 minutes before bedtime optimizes sleep benefits.

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Why hot weather workouts can trigger dangerous ...

Even non-diabetic athletes can experience dangerous glucose drops when combining physical activity with high temperatures.

Why hot weather workouts can trigger dangerous blood sugar crashes

Even non-diabetic athletes can experience dangerous glucose drops when combining physical activity with high temperatures.

5 ways zinc supports brain health and cognitive function

5 ways zinc supports brain health and cognitive...

Deficiencies affect 2 billion people, potentially impairing memory and focus in subtle ways.

5 ways zinc supports brain health and cognitive function

Deficiencies affect 2 billion people, potentially impairing memory and focus in subtle ways.