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Chlorella: 3 Surprising Benefits (and a Major Warning)

May 8, 2018 0 Nootropedia

With billions of humans on Earth and an exploding population of mouths to feed, scientists in the 1940s and 1950s quickly believed chlorella was the solution. When chlorella is dried out the plant has around 45% protein, 20% fat, and…

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Boswellia Serrata

January 18, 2018 0 Nootropedia

From the little evidence that exists, boswellia extract could be a potentially powerful anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory agent. Unfortunately, funding for boswellia has not been high. If you are a believer in the wisdom and intuition of ancient medicinal practices (in…

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Bromelain

September 27, 2017 0 Nootropedia

Many people use bromelain for purported weight loss benefits because the enzyme causes fat cells to self-destruct to some degree [2]. Additionally, bromelain can be helpful as an immune boosting nootropic [3] and there is evidence it can reduce the…

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Pterostilbene

February 5, 2017 0 Nootropedia

While pterostilbene has considerably less research, it is still called “better resveratrol” colloquially. Existing evidence suggests that pterostilbene can reduce inflammation of the brain slightly better than resveratrol [1], can help reduce feelings of anxiety and improve mood [2], and…

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

August 25, 2016 0 Nootropedia

More specifically, this fatty acid is involved with energy metabolism within your cells mitochondria (the power generator of your cells if you’ll remember high school biology). It is synthesized in the body and is a part of many meat products.…

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Zinc Picolinate

August 13, 2016 1 Nootropedia

Zinc acts as a potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and helps to boost immune health [1]. This is probably where the myth that zinc supplements will help reduce the common cold if you supplement immediately. Although zinc might not be the magic…

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Fish Oil

July 1, 2016 0 Nootropedia

Within fish oil, the EPA and DHA are called omega-3 fatty acids and help to reduce inflammation and act as a neuroprotective agent [1]. These omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are a popular supplement among beginners and enthusiasts because…

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Algal DHA

July 1, 2016 1 Nootropedia

The omega-3s in flaxseed (ALA) do not yield high quantities of DHA and EPA [1], which are the two more important omega-3 fatty acids for optimal mental and physical performance. The only vegetarian source with high bioavailability and conversion is…

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Astaxanthin

June 9, 2016 0 Nootropedia

Astaxanthin is primarily known for its immune boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. There is ample evidence that astaxanthin can reduce inflammation [1]. This is primarily due to anti-oxidant properties, which are said to promote the longevity of cells as well [2].…

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Curcumin

June 9, 2016 0 Nootropedia

Derived from turmeric, the curcumin compound is bright yellow and has well-researched and lasting results combating cancer and Alzheimer’s disease [2]. The compound is also useful for cognitive enhancement specifically for the elderly [3]. Increased neurogenesis in the hippocampus region…

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Chlorella: 3 Surprising Benefits (and a Major Warning)

Boswellia Serrata

Bromelain

Pterostilbene

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Zinc Picolinate

Fish Oil

Algal DHA

Astaxanthin

Curcumin

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