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...
View ArticleCYP11B2 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...
View Article21 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...
View ArticleTop 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,...
View ArticleAll 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...
View Article13 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...
View Article27 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...
View Article13 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,...
View ArticleHealth 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...
View Article26 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...
View ArticleCYP17A1 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....
View ArticleCYP19A1 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...
View ArticleCYP21A2 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View ArticleBrain 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...
View ArticleIntroduction 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleManganese: 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleWhat 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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