Nootropics, pronounced like “Noah” (the guy with the ark), are also known as “smart drugs” or “brain boosters” or cognitive enhancers.  The word comes from “noo” for mind and “tropic” for changing, and these “mind-changing” substances help to enhance cognitive function, including memory, focus, and creativity.  While nootropics can encompass a broad range of natural

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Next Generation Nootropics

Chronic Social Stress Activates the Immune System and Causes Depression Stress levels around the world are surging, alongside the incidence of stress-related psychiatric disorders. Right alongside our increased stress levels, the human gut contains fewer bacterial species than ever before – with one important consequence being reduced stress resilience. Preclinical and clinical evidence has shown

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Stress, Leaky Gut, Inflammation, and Depression