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Memantine: A Non-Nootropic NMDA Biohack For Resetting Tolerance

Memantine is an NMDA antagonist with a novel mechanism that can be profoundly helpful for those with broken brains or those who need to reset their tolerance to

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Monoatomic Gold is NOT a Biohack, Beating Youtube Addiction & More 🎙️ September Biohacking Q&A #17

As September catches a chill, in this classic Q&A, I answer your Biohacking and lifehacking questions. From how to manage a YouTube addiction, the sorry state

Researchers Find Damaged Nasal Tissue Could Allow Bacteria Into the Brain, Contributing to Alzheimer’s

Dual Chlamydia pneumoniae labeling and Thioflavin S staining of the temporal cortex from an AD brainImage Credit: Springer Nature The 2022 Scientific Reports study

Study Shows Eating More Than One Egg Per Week Reduces Alzheimer’s Dementia Risk by 47%

The 2024 Journal of Nutrition study analyzed the relationship between egg consumption and Alzheimer’s dementia risk and brain pathology in older adults through data

DMAE vs Centrophenoxine 🔬 Double-Edged Swords for Hacking the ACh System

This stimulating class of drugs hacks the chemical domain of the essential neurotransmitter Acetylcholine(ACh), which may NOT be a good thing. ACh is one of the

Scientists have discovered a potential link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that maintaining good oral hygiene may play a critical role in protecting brain health.

Image Source Scientists have discovered a potential link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that maintaining good oral hygiene may play a critical

Respite Care for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers: What You Need to Know

Taking care of someone with Alzheimer's or any other dementia is a deep, private and regular heart-touching journey. From the outside, it may appear to be a labour

Cerebrolysin: "The Caviar" of Nootropics for boundless BDNF and never-ending nerve growth

Cerebrolysin's primary clinical purpose is the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, but as any informed Biohacker knows, few drugs are designed for the specific

Bacopa 🇮🇳 The Ayurvedic Adaptogenic herb that takes time...

Bacopa is another historical Adaptogenic herb; it has been used in India as a form of Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. The primary value in Bacopa for

Choline vs Alpha GPC: Smart Drugs of Many Talents That EVERY Brain Needs

Choline, a water-soluble nutrient, is essentially one step removed from the real Nootropic, Acetylcholine, for which it is a chemical precursor. Choline itself cannot

Aniracetam as a Nootropic: A Military-Grade Ampakinic Cognitive Enhancer

A leveled-up Racetam which fits into the Ampkine Nootropic class. An anxiolytic for those who like to keep their wits about them - it enhances attention span, memory,

Why Has Dementia Become One of the Biggest Causes of Death in the Western World?

In recent years dementia has taken the spot as the 2nd biggest cause of deaths in Australia. In the UK it has gone one better and become the leading cause of death.

Pros vs Cons of Resveratrol 🍷 Should Biohackers take it?

Resveratrol is not quite a game-changing anti-aging "super supplement," as you may have been led to believe. The first thing that many of us heard about

Phosphatidylserine: A stress-defeating Nootropic for a high-performance memory

This amino acid is a potent combatant of stress, which lowers cortisol while at the same time supporting cognitive function and aiding memory. It decreases perceived

Uridine: The Nootropic Cofactor that comes from Beer AND Boobies (+Rant)

A fish oil and B Vitamin cofactor with some interesting animal studies. A promising (but yet unproven) agent to improve memory via RNA mechanisms. In human studies,

Magnesium: The Nootropic cofactor you NEED everyday

A crucial Nootropic mineral, a cofactor of numerous key nutrients - over 300 different chemical reactions in the human body require magnesium. As a performance enhancer,

Memantine: A non-nootropic NMDA biohack for resetting tolerance

Memantine is an NMDA antagonist specifically with a novel mechanism that can be profoundly helpful for those with broken brains or those who need to reset their

A Night Out, a Gentleman's Struggle, and the Power of Compassion

Last evening, my wife and I decided to have a quiet night out, savoring the simple pleasures of life. Little did we know that the evening would unfold into a powerful

FDA approves lecanemab under its accelerated approval.

Accelerated approval allows for approval if a drug fills an unmet need for a serious condition based on a surrogate endpoint instead of clinical benefit. The approval