Nutrients

Iodine Deficiency: 4 Odd Reasons This Epidemic is Killing Brain Power

July 3, 2018 0 Mansal Denton

Imagine a child who could have over 13 IQ points higher intelligence from a simple change in the pregnant mother: welcome to iodine deficiency. In the worst regions of the world a simple iodine supplement could raise the IQ of…

Nutrients

Methylfolate: 4 Surprising Benefits and How to Check Your Deficiency

March 12, 2018 0 Mansal Denton

With the rise of personalized medicine, many people are taking health into their own hands. One of the most common ways of doing this is through genetic testing and specifically 23andme, which provides data on our physical and mental performance,…

Nutrients

Biotin

March 6, 2018 0 Mansal Denton

The most common foods with biotin include animal liver, egg yolks, cow milk, and various fruits and vegetables [3]. While having deficient levels of biotin is rare, many people do not have the optimal level, which can negatively impact regulation…

Nutrients

Bone Broth Nutrition: 6 Unique Brain Benefits and 1 Simple Hack

May 11, 2017 4 Mansal Denton

CrossFit enthusiasts are known to spend a lot of money on their health and performance whether or not the product actually works. Even when the overall investment is a good one, individual products may not be. Bone broth is one…

Brain Support

Vitamin D

December 14, 2016 0 Mansal Denton

The majority of people in the western world live in regions where sunlight is inconsistent during many months of the year [1]. Because of this, supplementation (whether via fish products or pure vitamin D supplements) is often advised. The benefits…

Nutrients

Beta Hydroxybutyrate

December 14, 2016 6 Mansal Denton

Diets that are low in carbohydrates and high in fatty acids can either prompt the body to produce ketone bodies, such as beta hydroxybutyrate, or allow people to consume them exogenously (outside the body) instead. These exogenous ketone supplements have…

Nutrients

Magnesium Threonate

September 13, 2016 2 Mansal Denton

Developed by a Chinese scientist at UCLA [2], magnesium threonate is a combination of the mineral magnesium with a chelating agent called L-threonate. The latter is helpful for crossing the blood-brain barrier and bioavailability. These effects combine to provide long…

Nutrients

MCT Oil vs Coconut Oil: How Do They Alter Your Brain

July 21, 2016 5 Mansal Denton

Whether you are a fan of coffee with butter or have just heard someone you know discuss the Bulletproof coffee craze, medium chain triglycerides (MCT) has probably crossed your radar recently. Our modern (western) consumerist culture is especially prone to…

Nutrients

Vitamin B1

July 9, 2016 0 Mansal Denton

Last updated: January 13, 2017 Like other B-vitamins, vitamin B1 (thiamine) can bolster the immune system and reduce feelings of physical or mental stress. Most people in the west consume adequate quantities of vitamin B1 and, in some cases, up…

Nutrients

Creatine Monohydrate

June 25, 2016 0 Mansal Denton

Creatine does not help in acute situations, but must be saturated in the body. Once this is done, it can help to reduce symptoms of fatigue [3], support cognitive function during sleep deprivation [4], and even helps with mood disorders…

Nutrients

Iodine Deficiency: 4 Odd Reasons This Epidemic is Killing Brain Power

Methylfolate: 4 Surprising Benefits and How to Check Your Deficiency

Biotin

Bone Broth Nutrition: 6 Unique Brain Benefits and 1 Simple Hack

Vitamin D

Beta Hydroxybutyrate

Magnesium Threonate

MCT Oil vs Coconut Oil: How Do They Alter Your Brain

Vitamin B1

Creatine Monohydrate

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