What is low dose melatonin? 300 mcg (micrograms) or less – equivalent to 0.3 mg or less. This is my answer – so let me explain how I came up with this number. There’s no objective scientific/medical consensus for what is “low-dose” melatonin. You might ask several friends what they consider to be low-dose melatonin …
Melatonin is an endogenous hormone produced by the pineal gland that helps regulate the circadian rhythm. At night, melatonin levels increase (100-300 ng/mL) – and this serves as a physiological signal that it’s time for sleep, and thus we become drowsy/sedated – and inevitably fall asleep. For a variety of reasons, many people decide to …
When I first started lifting weights, the two marquee supplements being pimped out by every website, fitness YouTuber, and personal trainer at gyms included: whey protein and creatine monohydrate. Because I ate plenty of protein and knew that creatine could be attained via my diet – I abstained from purchasing either of the aforementioned supplements. …
The first time Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) caught my attention was back in 2015. I was on my typical “after-work walk” and geeking out to an episode of SmartDrugSmarts (a podcast) in which a mushroom aficionado, researcher, and expert was discussing the therapeutic potential of Lion’s mane mushroom. Immediately after finishing the episode, I …
Beginning in late February 2017, I noticed some numbness in my right index finger along with uncontrolled twitching. At the time, I figured it was likely from excessive computer use, in particular, frequently clicking the mouse. Though the numbness and twitching abated, I went on to develop pain in the back of the same hand …