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Burnout in a Can: How Traditional Energy Drinks Run on Planned Obsolescence
Walk into any corner convenience store, and you’ll find more than a few shelves full of shiny cans promising limitless energy, zoned-in focus, boosted metabolism, and the answer to your... Read more
Behind the Buzzword: Getting to the Bottom of Adrenal Fatigue
If you’re a healthy lifestyle human, there’s no way you haven’t heard the buzz about adrenals. “My adrenals are shot;” “I have adrenal fatigue;” “My adrenals are worn out.” Then... Read more
How to Zone In: Understanding Adderall vs Nootropics for Focus
The pressure to always be on, always be present, always be productive is pervasive. It seeps into every aspect of every day of our lives, and to be honest —... Read more
Nootropic Energy Drink Powder for Focus and Productivity
Getting more energy is not the hard part. Staying clear, calm, and focused once you have it is where most energy products fall short. A strong cup of coffee or... Read more
Nootropics for Focus, Energy & Clarity Without Caffeine
So many of us are looking for a way to stay energized, focused, and feeling good without having to drink two morning espressos and topping it off with an energy... Read more
Sustainable Energy Without Caffeine? Yes, Please!
Coffee and energy drinks can make you feel more awake, but the tradeoff doesn’t always feel worth it. Jitters, an afternoon crash, or caffeine that lingers into bedtime can turn... Read more
How to Optimize Your Day with Productivity Drinks: What Works and What Doesn’t
It’s one of those days – you have 10 hours of stuff to get done in 6 or 7, and you’re not excited about it, just stressed. You sit down... Read more
How to Build the Best Nootropic Blend for Optimal Focus, Energy, & Recovery
Getting into nootropics can feel like floating through the River Styx, endless corpse hands clutching supplements reaching up out of the water to pull you in – this one offers... Read more
Nootropics for Sleep: Theory, Arguments & Evidence
Nootropics, also known as cognitive enhancers, have quickly become of interest in the health and wellness industry. With the rise of adaptogens for stress and superfoods for mind and body... Read more
Best Mood-Boosting Drinks to Help You Bounce Back When You Feel Low
Ever had one of those days where you just felt off? You’re not particularly tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, but for some reason your energy is low, and you can’t find... Read more
5 of the Best Nootropics for Caffeine-Free Peak Performance
Caffeine is the world’s best-known nootropic, and inarguably the most widely used. But is that because it’s actually the best nootropic drink for energy, focus and mood? Or simply because... Read more
What Makes Saffron Such an Interesting Natural Nootropic?
Saffron is usually thought of as a spice, not something you’d expect to find in a nootropic blend. That’s part of what makes it interesting. The same compounds that give... Read more
Nootropics for Energy: A Viable Alternative to Caffeine?
Coffee can still do the job when you need a quick lift. The problem is what sometimes comes with it, like jitters, scattered focus, an afternoon crash, or caffeine that... Read more