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Study Breakdown: Blueberry Juice and Memory in Older Adults
Nootropics

Study Breakdown: Blueberry Juice and Memory in Older Adults

The blueberry memory study by Krikorian (2010) was the first human trial linking blueberry juice to improved recall. Here's what the data actually shows.

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Roon Team
July 4, 2026·8 min read
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Orexin: The Brain's Master "Stay Awake" Switch
Science

Orexin: The Brain's Master "Stay Awake" Switch

Discover how orexin controls wakefulness, why losing it causes narcolepsy, and how new sleep drugs target this powerful brain system.

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July 4, 2026·11 min read
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AMPA Receptor Nootropics: AMPA Receptors and Memory
Science

AMPA Receptor Nootropics: AMPA Receptors and Memory

Discover how AMPA receptor nootropics (ampakines) work, what the science really shows, and why the gap between biology and brain supplements matters.

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Roon Team
July 4, 2026·10 min read
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Glycine and the NMDA Receptor: The Co-Agonist Behind Learning and Memory
Science

Glycine and the NMDA Receptor: The Co-Agonist Behind Learning and Memory

Discover how the glycine NMDA receptor relationship works as a coincidence detector driving learning and long-term potentiation in the brain.

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Roon Team
July 4, 2026·10 min read
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Senolytics and the Aging Brain
Science

Senolytics and the Aging Brain

Senolytics may protect the aging brain by clearing zombie cells. See what mouse studies and human trials actually show before buying the supplements.

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Roon Team
July 4, 2026·12 min read
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Vitamin C and the Brain: The Antioxidant Your Neurons Hoard
Science

Vitamin C and the Brain: The Antioxidant Your Neurons Hoard

Your brain hoards vitamin C at 10x blood levels—here's why. Discover how ascorbate supports neurotransmitters, fights oxidative stress, and affects

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Roon Team
July 4, 2026·10 min read
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Phenylethylamine (PEA): The Brain's "Love Molecule"
Science

Phenylethylamine (PEA): The Brain's "Love Molecule"

Phenylethylamine triggers dopamine and euphoria—but vanishes in minutes. Learn why PEA supplements rarely work and what the science actually says.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·10 min read
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Semax and Selank: The Russian Peptide Nootropics, Examined Honestly
Science

Semax and Selank: The Russian Peptide Nootropics, Examined Honestly

Semax and selank promise sharper focus and less anxiety. But what does the evidence actually support? An honest look at the research, gaps, and risks.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·11 min read
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Thiamine (B1) and Brain Energy
Science

Thiamine (B1) and Brain Energy

Discover how thiamine (B1) converts glucose into brain fuel, why low B1 causes brain fog, and who's at risk for thiamine deficiency affecting cognition.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·11 min read
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Octopamine: A Trace-Amine "Fat Burner" With Almost No Human Evidence
Science

Octopamine: A Trace-Amine "Fat Burner" With Almost No Human Evidence

Octopamine appears on fat-burner labels, but human evidence is nearly nonexistent. Learn what the science actually says before you buy.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·8 min read
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Fasoracetam: The Racetam Being Studied for ADHD
Science

Fasoracetam: The Racetam Being Studied for ADHD

Fasoracetam is the only racetam studied in a real ADHD clinical trial. Learn what the evidence shows, who it may help, and its legal status.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·11 min read
#adhd+1
Pramiracetam: The Choline-Uptake Racetam
Science

Pramiracetam: The Choline-Uptake Racetam

Pramiracetam boosts choline uptake harder than most racetams. Learn how it works, optimal dosing, and why skipping choline is a mistake.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·11 min read
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Phosphatidylserine for ADHD: What the Research Actually Shows
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Phosphatidylserine for ADHD: What the Research Actually Shows

Does phosphatidylserine help ADHD? See what clinical trials actually show about dosing, effects on inattention, and how it compares to proven treatments.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·9 min read
#adhd
Grape Seed Extract and Cognition
Science

Grape Seed Extract and Cognition

Discover how grape seed extract proanthocyanidins may boost processing speed and attention. What the research actually shows about this quiet cognitive

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·9 min read
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Rosemary and 1,8-Cineole
Science

Rosemary and 1,8-Cineole

Can rosemary aroma sharpen your mind? Explore the science behind 1,8-cineole, the compound linked to faster, more accurate cognitive performance.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·10 min read
#memory
Centrophenoxine: Does the "Anti-Aging Nootropic" Hold Up?
Science

Centrophenoxine: Does the "Anti-Aging Nootropic" Hold Up?

Centrophenoxine is marketed as an anti-aging nootropic, but how strong is the evidence? We break down the real science behind the claimed benefits.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·8 min read
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How Much Creatine for Your Brain? Why Your Head May Need More Than Your Muscles
Science

How Much Creatine for Your Brain? Why Your Head May Need More Than Your Muscles

The standard 5g creatine dose may not reach your brain. Learn what science says about the right creatine dose for brain function and cognition.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·10 min read
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DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA) and Mood
Science

DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA) and Mood

DLPA is marketed as a natural mood booster, but how strong is the science? A clear-eyed look at dl-phenylalanine benefits, mechanisms, and research gaps.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·10 min read
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Maca (Lepidium meyenii): What the Mood
Science

Maca (Lepidium meyenii): What the Mood

Maca promises better mood and energy, but what do human trials actually show? We break down the real evidence, strongest findings, and weakest claims.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·10 min read
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Schisandra chinensis: The Berry Adaptogen for Mental Endurance
Science

Schisandra chinensis: The Berry Adaptogen for Mental Endurance

Schisandra chinensis offers real cognitive benefits for mental endurance under stress. Learn what the science actually supports before adding it to your

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·9 min read
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Why Theacrine Does Not Build Tolerance When Caffeine Does
Nootropics

Why Theacrine Does Not Build Tolerance When Caffeine Does

Discover why theacrine has no tolerance buildup while caffeine does. Learn the receptor science behind adenosine, dopamine, and 8-week human study results.

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Roon Team
July 3, 2026·10 min read
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Is Coffee Actually Good for You? What the Longevity and Brain-Health Data Show
Nootropics

Is Coffee Actually Good for You? What the Longevity and Brain-Health Data Show

Is coffee good for you? Large studies say yes—moderate intake lowers mortality and reduces Parkinson's risk. Here's what the data actually shows.

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Roon Team
July 2, 2026·10 min read
#coffee
Caffeine Withdrawal
Nootropics

Caffeine Withdrawal

Caffeine withdrawal headaches start within 12–24 hours and peak by day 2. Learn why they happen, how long they last, and how to quit without the pain.

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Roon Team
July 2, 2026·9 min read
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Nature and Focus: How a Walk Outside Restores Your Attention
Nootropics

Nature and Focus: How a Walk Outside Restores Your Attention

Discover why nature improves focus better than caffeine. Learn how Attention Restoration Theory explains why a short walk outside recharges your brain.

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Roon Team
July 2, 2026·9 min read
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