Free U.S. shipping on orders $45+ · Subscribe & save

The Journal

All articles

Journal archive.

Page 3 of 70

Does Prevagen Work? The Study, the Jury Verdict, and the Federal Injunction
Nootropics

Does Prevagen Work? The Study, the Jury Verdict, and the Federal Injunction

Prevagen's own 218-person trial failed all nine cognitive endpoints. See the full timeline asking does prevagen work, plus the 2024 ruling.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·10 min read
How to Rebuild Attention Span: A 14-Day Rehab Protocol With a Baseline and a Retest
Focus

How to Rebuild Attention Span: A 14-Day Rehab Protocol With a Baseline and a Retest

A day-by-day plan showing how to rebuild attention span. Start at 12-minute single-task blocks, end at 40, with a baseline test and a day-14 retest.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·13 min read
The Great Lock In 2026: What It Is, When It Starts, and How to Build Your Rules
Focus

The Great Lock In 2026: What It Is, When It Starts, and How to Build Your Rules

The great lock in runs September 1 to December 31 with no official rules. Here is how to pick your goals and build a structure that fits.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·10 min read
Born to Dilly Dally, Forced to Lock In: The Meaning, the Origin, and the Cat
Focus

Born to Dilly Dally, Forced to Lock In: The Meaning, the Origin, and the Cat

Born to dilly dally forced to lock in started as a two-panel cat meme on X in February 2024. Here is the origin, format, and meaning.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·6 min read
The Lock In Meme, Explained: Where It Came From and Why It Took Over
Focus

The Lock In Meme, Explained: Where It Came From and Why It Took Over

The lock in meme traces back to a 2009 Urban Dictionary entry and exploded on TikTok. Get the full timeline, formats, and why it stuck.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·10 min read
Is Menthol Mint? What "Cool" Actually Is (and Why They're Not the Same Thing)
Science

Is Menthol Mint? What "Cool" Actually Is (and Why They're Not the Same Thing)

Is menthol mint? No: menthol is one cooling compound found in some mints, and "cool" is a nerve sensation, not a flavor. Here's the real chemistry.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·9 min read
Caffeine Gum Explained: How It Works, How Fast It Hits, Which Brands Are Worth It
Alternatives

Caffeine Gum Explained: How It Works, How Fast It Hits, Which Brands Are Worth It

How caffeine gum is absorbed, how fast it hits versus coffee and pills, and which brands like Neuro Gum, Run Gum, and Rev are worth chewing.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·9 min read
#caffeine#gum
Velo Pouches Near Me: Where to Buy Velo Nicotine Pouches in the US (2026)
Guides

Velo Pouches Near Me: Where to Buy Velo Nicotine Pouches in the US (2026)

Velo pouches near me: Velo versus Velo Plus, which stores and apps carry it, current prices, and why no Velo product is FDA authorized yet.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·9 min read
Does Stevia Break a Fast? Pure Stevia vs. Blends
Wellness

Does Stevia Break a Fast? Pure Stevia vs. Blends

Does stevia break a fast? Pure steviol glycosides test differently than Truvia or Stevia in the Raw. See the human studies and what your packet contains.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·8 min read
Does Root Beer Have Caffeine? Barq's, Mug, A&W, and McDonald's Compared
Energy

Does Root Beer Have Caffeine? Barq's, Mug, A&W, and McDonald's Compared

Most root beer is caffeine free, but Barq's regular has 22 mg per 12 oz. Full brand table for Barq's, A&W, Mug, and what McDonald's actually serves.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·8 min read
Does Pre-Workout Expire? Shelf Life Opened vs. Sealed (2026 Lookup Guide)
Energy

Does Pre-Workout Expire? Shelf Life Opened vs. Sealed (2026 Lookup Guide)

Pre-workout has no hard expiration date. It carries a brand-set best-by date, usually 12-24 months, after which potency fades before it gets unsafe.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·8 min read
Stay Awake Pills: What Is Actually in Them, Do They Work, and How Many Is Too Many
Focus

Stay Awake Pills: What Is Actually in Them, Do They Work, and How Many Is Too Many

Stay awake pills are FDA-regulated 200 mg caffeine tablets. Here is the exact label dosage, warnings, and how Roon's 80 mg pouch compares.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·8 min read
#caffeine
Keto-Friendly Energy Drinks: Which Ones Are Actually Zero Carb, and the Sweetener Each One Uses
Wellness

Keto-Friendly Energy Drinks: Which Ones Are Actually Zero Carb, and the Sweetener Each One Uses

Which energy drinks are actually zero carb, and the exact sweetener each one uses. A brand-by-brand table with sugar, calories, and caffeine per can.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·9 min read
Can You Bring Nicotine Pouches on a Plane? TSA Rules, Carry-On vs Checked, and Caffeine Pouches Too
Guides

Can You Bring Nicotine Pouches on a Plane? TSA Rules, Carry-On vs Checked, and Caffeine Pouches Too

Can you bring nicotine pouches on a plane. TSA carry-on and checked rules, the difference from vapes, and what changes once you land abroad.

R
Roon Team
August 30, 2026·8 min read
Why Do Energy Drinks Make Me Tired? Sugar Crash, Adenosine Rebound, and the ADHD Paradox
Energy

Why Do Energy Drinks Make Me Tired? Sugar Crash, Adenosine Rebound, and the ADHD Paradox

Dehydration, sugar crash, adenosine rebound, and the ADHD stimulant paradox: the four real reasons an energy drink can backfire into tiredness.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·8 min read
#adhd
Does Caffeine Raise Blood Sugar? The Acute vs. Habitual Paradox, Explained
Science

Does Caffeine Raise Blood Sugar? The Acute vs. Habitual Paradox, Explained

Caffeine spikes blood sugar acutely in lab studies, yet habitual coffee drinkers have lower diabetes risk. Here is how both findings can be true.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·9 min read
#caffeine
How Much Caffeine Is in Decaf Coffee? The Real Numbers, by Brew Method
Energy

How Much Caffeine Is in Decaf Coffee? The Real Numbers, by Brew Method

Decaf coffee has about 2 to 15 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup, not zero. Lab numbers by brew method, plus how many decafs equal one regular cup.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·9 min read
#coffee
Fasting Headache: Why It Happens and How to Stop It Without Breaking Your Fast
Wellness

Fasting Headache: Why It Happens and How to Stop It Without Breaking Your Fast

A fasting headache usually traces to caffeine withdrawal, low blood sugar, or sodium loss. See the real causes and what actually helps without eating.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·10 min read
#caffeine
ZYN Ultra vs Regular ZYN: Strength, Flavors, Price, and What Actually Changed
Alternatives

ZYN Ultra vs Regular ZYN: Strength, Flavors, Price, and What Actually Changed

ZYN Ultra compared with regular ZYN: 9 and 11 mg moist pouches, 20 per can, 8 flavors, price per pouch, where it is sold, and its real FDA status.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·9 min read
+2
Does Wegovy Make You Tired? Fatigue Timeline, Causes, and What Actually Helps
Wellness

Does Wegovy Make You Tired? Fatigue Timeline, Causes, and What Actually Helps

Wegovy's label lists fatigue at 11 percent versus 5 percent on placebo. Learn the timeline, the tablet's different schedule, and what helps.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·8 min read
Luteal Phase Fatigue and Cravings: What Progesterone Does to Energy, Appetite, and Caffeine Clearance
Wellness

Luteal Phase Fatigue and Cravings: What Progesterone Does to Energy, Appetite, and Caffeine Clearance

Progesterone raises body temperature, thins sleep, and slows caffeine clearance in the luteal phase. Here is why you feel drained before your period.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·9 min read
Suntheanine vs L-Theanine: Is the Trademark Worth Paying For?
Nootropics

Suntheanine vs L-Theanine: Is the Trademark Worth Paying For?

Suntheanine vs generic L-theanine compared on manufacturing, purity data, real studies, and price per dose, with an honest verdict on which to buy.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·8 min read
#l-theanine
Sober October: Rules, What Changes Week by Week, and How to Stay Sharp Without a Drink
Focus

Sober October: Rules, What Changes Week by Week, and How to Stay Sharp Without a Drink

Sober October explained: the real rules, the Golden Ticket, and what changes week by week when you skip alcohol for 31 days.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·8 min read
Can L-Theanine Cause Anxiety? What the Research Actually Shows
Nootropics

Can L-Theanine Cause Anxiety? What the Research Actually Shows

Can L-theanine actually cause anxiety? What clinical trials show, why paradoxical reactions are unreported, and what's likely happening instead.

R
Roon Team
August 29, 2026·8 min read
#l-theanine#anxiety