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Caffeine Makes Theacrine Hit Harder
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Caffeine Makes Theacrine Hit Harder

A 2017 PK study found caffeine boosts theacrine absorption significantly. Learn what the theacrine caffeine interaction study means for your supplement

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June 29, 2026·9 min read
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The Dynamine Safety Trial
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The Dynamine Safety Trial

A 4-week methylliberine safety study tracked 125 adults on Dynamine. Here's what the data show about heart health, blood markers, and effective doses.

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June 29, 2026·10 min read
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The Alpha-Wave Study: How L
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The Alpha-Wave Study: How L

Discover how the landmark l-theanine alpha waves study proves this amino acid boosts relaxed focus—not sedation—via measurable EEG brain activity.

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June 28, 2026·9 min read
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38 Milliseconds Faster When Sleep-Deprived
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38 Milliseconds Faster When Sleep-Deprived

A 2025 EEG trial found l-theanine caffeine cut reaction time by 38ms in sleep-deprived adults. See what the brain data reveals about this popular stack.

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June 28, 2026·11 min read
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When the Calm-Focus Combo Falls Short: What the 2010 Task
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When the Calm-Focus Combo Falls Short: What the 2010 Task

What did the 2010 Giesbrecht trials actually find about l-theanine caffeine task switching? One clear win, two flat lines—here's what the data really

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June 28, 2026·10 min read
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Does Piracetam Actually Work? What the Cochrane Review Found
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Does Piracetam Actually Work? What the Cochrane Review Found

Does piracetam work? The Cochrane review says the evidence is too weak to recommend it. See what the research actually shows about this original nootropic.

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June 28, 2026·10 min read
Who Invented Nootropics? The 1972 Origin Story of Giurgea, Piracetam, and a New Word
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Who Invented Nootropics? The 1972 Origin Story of Giurgea, Piracetam, and a New Word

Discover who invented nootropics: Romanian chemist Corneliu Giurgea coined the term in 1972 alongside piracetam and a strict 5-part definition still used

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June 28, 2026·9 min read
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Spermidine and Memory: What the SmartAge Trial Actually Found
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Spermidine and Memory: What the SmartAge Trial Actually Found

The SmartAge trial tested spermidine for memory in older adults. The results surprised researchers. Here's what the data actually shows about spermidine

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June 28, 2026·9 min read
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The Uridine + DHA + Choline Stack: The MIT Synapse Science
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The Uridine + DHA + Choline Stack: The MIT Synapse Science

Discover the science behind the uridine DHA choline stack from MIT labs. Learn how these three nutrients build synaptic membranes and what research really

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June 28, 2026·11 min read
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Does Reishi Actually Help You Sleep? What the Science Shows
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Does Reishi Actually Help You Sleep? What the Science Shows

Does reishi for sleep really work? We break down the animal studies, limited human trials, and what the evidence actually says before you buy.

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June 28, 2026·9 min read
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Inside the Mori Trial
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Inside the Mori Trial

The most cited lion's mane study tested just 30 older adults. Learn what the Mori 2009 trial actually proved—and where the evidence stops.

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June 28, 2026·10 min read
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Saffron vs Fluoxetine
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Saffron vs Fluoxetine

A spice vs Prozac—real clinical trials compared saffron vs fluoxetine for depression. See what the data actually shows and where the limits are.

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June 28, 2026·10 min read
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Resveratrol, Cerebral Blood Flow, and Cognition
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Resveratrol, Cerebral Blood Flow, and Cognition

A decade of RCTs on resveratrol and cerebral blood flow in postmenopausal women. See what the data actually shows about cognition, dosage, and limitations.

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June 28, 2026·10 min read
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The GEM Study: What the Largest Ginkgo Trial Taught Us About Dementia Prevention
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The GEM Study: What the Largest Ginkgo Trial Taught Us About Dementia Prevention

The GEM study tested ginkgo biloba for dementia prevention in 3,000+ adults over 6 years. Here's what the largest ginkgo trial actually found.

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June 28, 2026·9 min read
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The Cornell Choline-in-Pregnancy Trial: 930 mg
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The Cornell Choline-in-Pregnancy Trial: 930 mg

A Cornell choline pregnancy study gave mothers 930 mg/day in the third trimester. Seven years later, their children showed measurably better sustained

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June 28, 2026·10 min read
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The Huperzine A Student Study
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The Huperzine A Student Study

A 1999 trial of 68 teenagers is still the top citation for huperzine A supplements. Learn what the study actually found—and why it's easy to over-read.

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June 28, 2026·9 min read
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Citicoline and Memory: Inside the Nakazaki Older-Adults Trial
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Citicoline and Memory: Inside the Nakazaki Older-Adults Trial

The Nakazaki citicoline memory study tested 500mg daily in older adults. Here's what the data actually showed—and what most summaries get wrong.

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June 28, 2026·9 min read
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Citicoline and Attention: Inside the McGlade Adolescent
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Citicoline and Attention: Inside the McGlade Adolescent

The McGlade citicoline attention study tested 250mg and 500mg doses in adolescent males for 28 days. See what the data actually shows—and where it's

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June 27, 2026·8 min read
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Creatine for Vegetarians and Vegans
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Creatine for Vegetarians and Vegans

Vegetarians and vegans have lower creatine stores—and show the biggest cognitive gains when supplementing. See what Rae 2003 and follow-up research found.

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June 27, 2026·9 min read
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Study Breakdown: Tyrosine, Cadets, and a Week of Combat Training (Deijen, 1999)
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Study Breakdown: Tyrosine, Cadets, and a Week of Combat Training (Deijen, 1999)

Breakdown of the tyrosine combat training study by Deijen (1999): what military cadets revealed about tyrosine, memory, and stress performance.

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June 27, 2026·9 min read
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Study Breakdown: Tyrosine Improves Working Memory When You Multitask (Thomas, 1999)
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Study Breakdown: Tyrosine Improves Working Memory When You Multitask (Thomas, 1999)

The Thomas 1999 tyrosine working memory study found a single dose improved multitasking cognition in healthy adults. Here's what it found and what came

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June 27, 2026·8 min read
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Study Breakdown: Why Bacopa Takes 12 Weeks to Work for Memory
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Study Breakdown: Why Bacopa Takes 12 Weeks to Work for Memory

Every major bacopa memory study points to 12 weeks for real results. Learn why the delay is biological and what the clinical trials actually found.

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June 27, 2026·10 min read
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Study Breakdown: Rhodiola and the Night-Shift Physicians Fatigue Trial
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Study Breakdown: Rhodiola and the Night-Shift Physicians Fatigue Trial

The rhodiola night shift study is widely cited but often misrepresented. Get an honest breakdown of the trial design, results, and what they mean for you.

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June 27, 2026·10 min read
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Fast In, Fast Felt
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Fast In, Fast Felt

Discover why Dynamine hits fast—methylliberine peaks in 35–55 minutes. Learn the pharmacokinetics behind its quick onset and how it compares to caffeine.

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June 21, 2026·10 min read
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