Phenibut is a drug that I’ve read about for years but never got around to trying. My general impression of phenibut is that it’s similar to benzodiazepines in its mechanism of action – but slightly safer and less likely to cause addiction/dependence. I’ve read about people in the “biohacking” communities using phenibut to manage stress …
I thought about whether it’s possible to counteract (i.e. offset) the effects of caffeine. Many people enjoy caffeine, but dislike the fact that it causes insomnia and/or interferes with sleep quality/duration. For this reason, many people want to know whether it’s possible to offset caffeine’s effect – and if it is possible, the most effective …
NAC has been suggested as a treatment for OCD. It’s likely that NAC can improve OCD symptoms in a subset of persons with OCD – but not everyone. This is because individuals differ in gene expression, brain morphology, neurochemistry, hormones, and general physiology (influencing OCD and reactions to NAC). What is NAC? N-acetylcysteine – or …
Earlier this year while listening to podcasts about sleep and insomnia, I stumbled upon the neuroscientist Andrew Huberman of the “Huberman Lab” podcast who discussed melatonin with Matthew Walker (sleep neuroscientist). While discussing melatonin, Huberman stated that he personally avoids it in part due to studies showing that melatonin significantly shrinks testicles and ovaries of …
I first read about “turkesterone” on Reddit and initially thought it was a fictitious substance that: someone made up to be funny and/or was part of an inside joke. Like bro have you tried turkesterone? Gains are legit better than steroids. However, I later observed several influencers with large followings namedrop “turkesterone” and realized it …
Chamomile is a popular herb of the Asteracae family that is commonly used in herbal medicine to treat things like: stomach aches; irritable bowel syndrome; constipation; inflammation; and anxiety. (Read: Chamomile for anxiety) Although many people find chamomile to be safe, tolerable, and effective for various health ailments and psychological stress – some wonder whether …