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15 Incredible Health Benefits of Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola (Pennywort or Centella asiatica) is known for increasing blood vessel and collagen growth with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties while preventing swelling [R]. I want to try Gotu...

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CYP11B2 Enzyme: Function, Gene Variants, and Ways to Increase or Decrease It

CYP11B2 produces the hormone aldosterone, which helps conserve sodium. Through its effect on sodium, aldosterone can affect blood pressure. Also, when dysfunctional, aldosterone can contribute to the...

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21 Health Benefits of Yerba Mate

Mate is a non-alcoholic drink made from Yerba Mate, the leaves of the tree Ilex paraguariensis. It is widely consumed in South America. It can be consumed as a tea or as an ingredient in foods or...

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Top 15 Natural Ways to Increase GABA

GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, meaning that it prevents our neurons from over-firing and being over-stimulated. Supplementing GABA may help with stress, anxiety, relaxation,...

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All About Acne and 36 Natural Science Acne Remedies

Acne is one of the most common disorders in the western world where it is estimated to affect 50-95% of teenagers. Acne is typically thought of as a disease of adolescence, but it can persist into...

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13 Health Benefits of Artichoke Extract – Gut Health, Detoxification, Heart...

Artichoke is a wonderful food and supplement that contains potent antioxidants and prebiotics. It helps rebalance the gut flora in IBS, supports detoxification, helps with weight loss, and prevents...

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27 Amazing Health Benefits of Tulsi and Holy Basil

Tulsi (or holy basil) is particularly known for its ability to help the body deal with stress. However, it’s not known as the “Queen of Herbs” for only that! Read on to find out the amazing benefits of...

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13 Health Benefits of Artichoke Extract – Gut Health, Detoxification, Heart...

Artichoke is a wonderful food and supplement that contains potent antioxidants and prebiotics. Artichoke extract helps rebalance the gut flora in IBS, supports detoxification, helps with weight loss,...

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Health Benefits of Agomelatine – Sleep, Circadian Rhythm, Cortisol,...

Agomelatine was developed under the assumption that one of the main causes of depression is abnormal circadian rhythm. Unlike other antidepressants, agomelatine is a melatonin analog that helps with...

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26 Health Benefits of Resistant Starch – metabolism, inflammation, weight...

Eating resistant starch might seem counterintuitive if you have been told that a low carb diet is healthier. However, resistant starch is an exception. It supports healthy blood sugar levels, helps...

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CYP17A1 Enzyme: Function, Gene Variants, and Ways to Decrease It

CYP17A1 is important for the production of steroid hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. Gene variants are associated with elevated blood pressure, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer risk....

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CYP19A1 Enzyme (Aromatase): Gene Variants and Natural Inhibitors

CYP19A1, also known as aromatase, is an important enzyme that produces estrogen. By regulating estrogen levels, CYP19A1 affects a variety of processes in the body, including fat production and...

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CYP21A2 Enzyme, Fertility, and Stress

CYP21A2 is an important enzyme that controls steroid hormone levels. It produces the hormones cortisol and aldosterone, while it decreases testosterone levels. Mutations that decrease the activity of...

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Top 7 Abilities That Make Elon Musk Successful – And the Elon Musk Nootropic...

Elon Musk is a beast. What makes him more ‘successful’ than anyone else? One must first understand what makes him different than the rest of us to know why he is successful. For this post I’m defining...

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Brain Fog: An In-depth Look at the Root Causes

After helping +1000 clients with brain fog, and healing my own brain fog, I’ve figured out all of the causes and the most effective solutions. In this post, I will summarizes what the common causes are...

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Introduction to The Benefits And Uses of Nootropics and Cognitive Enhancers

There are many forms of nootropics and different ways in which they work. If you’re just starting out in the world of brain enhancement, there are a few things you should know, and this is the perfect...

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How to overcome insomnia and optimize your sleep to heal from chronic health...

If you struggle with fatigue, brain fog, or other inflammatory health problems, it doesn’t matter how many supplements or hacks you use if you can’t fix your sleep. 50% of SelfHacked Clients and from...

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Manganese: The Good and Bad of Manganese, and Ways to Keep It in Balance

Manganese is an essential metal necessary for the development, growth, and normal functioning of our bodies. However, when in excess, this metal has many negative effects. It can cause manganism, a...

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What Do You Know About PTSD?

If your chronic health issues all started/worsened after a major traumatic event in your life, you may have some brain chemistry changes similar to those with PTSD, even though you were not diagnosed...

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What Resistant Starch Is and How to Increase It in Your Diet

Resistant starch might explain the great health and low cancer rates in traditional cultures where high-carbohydrate foods are the staple. However, many of us biohackers go overboard on resistant...

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