How To Counteract Caffeine: Strategies That May Work

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 …

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NAC for OCD: An Effective Treatment Option?

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 …

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Melatonin Shrinks Testicles & Ovaries: Hamster-Sized to Rice Grains?

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 …

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Turkesterone: Anabolic Supplement or Complete BS?

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 …

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Chamomile Withdrawal Symptoms: Real or BS?

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 …

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Chamomile for Anxiety: Effective or Nah?

Chamomile is the common name for various daisy-like plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae family. The 2 most common chamomile varieties (species) include: (1) German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) and (2) Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). Chamomile has long been considered a medicinal herb, with many claiming it helps alleviate stress and treat anxiety. Because (A) I enjoy chamomile …

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