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Jul 12, 2026
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7 min read
The Cognitive Enhancements Deep Dives series continues with #9 in the top ten list. We all know the human brain is like no other. But how did cooking meat in fire hundreds of thousands of years ago, and ever since, make it that way? And what does that have to do with ALCAR aka Acetyl-L-Carnitine? 100% organically-generated content.
Jul 5, 2026
10 min read
Ginseng's medicinal roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sometimes belies the story of a very American nootropic. Also, my first nootropic, thanks to a Capitola CA neighbor-grocer. But what was Daniel Boone's role in American ginseng's history?
Jun 28, 2026
6 min read
Ashwagandha's use in medicinal practices predates western medicine by thousands of years. But until the COVID pandemic, few knew of it. Why has it become nearly ubiquitous, seemingly over-produced, and definitely over-marketed since then? What does it do? Should we take it or leave it?
Jun 21, 2026
5 min read
We explored reasons to take the top five recommended supplements last week. This week we begin unpacking the next five, starting with the least recommend "direct" cognitive enhancer, Huperzine A. Why is it at the bottom of the top recommendations?
Jun 14, 2026
Three supplements to augment the MIND diet nutrients, plus the ten consistently recommended by top websites and video influencers, is too many! Here are the Top Five that can be taken together safely, and the research backing them. Plus how to stack and time them for specific types of cognitive activities.
