The 4 supplements that’ll supercharge your brain
So you can think better, stress less & sleep easier
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So you can think better, stress less & sleep easier
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Before I get into it
I’d like to mention that supplements are not a way out of a poor diet
Or other bad habits
You need to eat real foods
Get sunlight
And move more if you want your brain to work at its best
These supplements should complement all of these
Let’s dive in
I’d like to mention that supplements are not a way out of a poor diet
Or other bad habits
You need to eat real foods
Get sunlight
And move more if you want your brain to work at its best
These supplements should complement all of these
Let’s dive in
1)Inositol
Also known as Vitamin B8
It helps balance certain brain chemicals like serotonin & dopamine (mood/behavior)
It’s great for those of you who struggle with
OCD
Anxiety
Depression
Also known as Vitamin B8
It helps balance certain brain chemicals like serotonin & dopamine (mood/behavior)
It’s great for those of you who struggle with
OCD
Anxiety
Depression
Simply said
Inositol improves communication between your billions of brain cells
Better communication = better mental health
Research shows it performs just as well as some meds (Prozac)
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Inositol improves communication between your billions of brain cells
Better communication = better mental health
Research shows it performs just as well as some meds (Prozac)
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Best nutritional sources of inositol include:
Meats (Liver)
Cantaloupe
Citrus fruits
As for supplements
Opt for myo-inositol powder
Doses vary based on your needs
But start at 4g
Meats (Liver)
Cantaloupe
Citrus fruits
As for supplements
Opt for myo-inositol powder
Doses vary based on your needs
But start at 4g
2)Magnesium
A miracle mineral used in over 300 biochemical processes in your body
Your brain thrives on it
Most of you are deficient due to high stress & poor diet
Common signs of deficiency are:
Anxiety
Insomnia
Depression
Poor concentration
Just to name a few
A miracle mineral used in over 300 biochemical processes in your body
Your brain thrives on it
Most of you are deficient due to high stress & poor diet
Common signs of deficiency are:
Anxiety
Insomnia
Depression
Poor concentration
Just to name a few
Magnesium’s effects are multifaceted
It works on all types of receptors in your brain
NMDA = learning/memory
GABA = Sleep/relaxation
Serotonin = focus/attention
When you don’t have enough
Your cognition starts to struggle
It works on all types of receptors in your brain
NMDA = learning/memory
GABA = Sleep/relaxation
Serotonin = focus/attention
When you don’t have enough
Your cognition starts to struggle
Magnesium is a powerful brain healing tool
Research shows it can improve depression symptoms
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
And even improve the quality of your sleep
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Research shows it can improve depression symptoms
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
And even improve the quality of your sleep
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Best dietary sources of magnesium include:
Cacao
Seeds
Nuts
But you’re better off supplementing to make sure you get enough
Best forms are:
Chloride
Glycinate
Threonate
Bicarbonate
Start with a dose of 600-800mg
Cacao
Seeds
Nuts
But you’re better off supplementing to make sure you get enough
Best forms are:
Chloride
Glycinate
Threonate
Bicarbonate
Start with a dose of 600-800mg
3) Medicinal mushrooms
Used for thousands of years to enhance cognitive function
These special organisms have made a comeback into our lives
Their healing properties will fascinate you
Used for thousands of years to enhance cognitive function
These special organisms have made a comeback into our lives
Their healing properties will fascinate you
There are 3 types of medicinal mushrooms that your brain loves:
Lions mane (NGF = repairs brain cells)
Reishi (anti-stress)
Chaga (lowers neuroinflammation = better mental health)
I’ve written more about them here
Lions mane (NGF = repairs brain cells)
Reishi (anti-stress)
Chaga (lowers neuroinflammation = better mental health)
I’ve written more about them here
A more potent medicinal mushroom is Psilocybe Cubensis
Better known as magic mushrooms
It’s therapeutic potential in a depression is worthy of attention
And is a serious breakthrough in the world of psychiatry
jamanetwork.com
Better known as magic mushrooms
It’s therapeutic potential in a depression is worthy of attention
And is a serious breakthrough in the world of psychiatry
jamanetwork.com
Medicinal mushrooms often come in supplement form (make sure they contain fruiting bodies)
But hot water extractions made into drinkable teas also work
Psilocybin should be done in a professional setting if you’re new to them
But hot water extractions made into drinkable teas also work
Psilocybin should be done in a professional setting if you’re new to them
4)L-Theanine
A compound found in green tea
L-theanine works like magic on your stress
Studies show it increases alpha brave wave activity
So that you can relax effortlessly
A compound found in green tea
L-theanine works like magic on your stress
Studies show it increases alpha brave wave activity
So that you can relax effortlessly
L- Theanine is a cognitive enhancement agent
It can increase serotonin, GABA & dopamine levels
You can get into a focused zen mode
Or even get deeper sleep at night because of it
It’s a jack of all trades
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
It can increase serotonin, GABA & dopamine levels
You can get into a focused zen mode
Or even get deeper sleep at night because of it
It’s a jack of all trades
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
Other than Teas, it’s hard to get from diet alone
So supplements are highly recommended
Start at 200-300mg
So supplements are highly recommended
Start at 200-300mg
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