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Brain Booster Review: Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Bio Man in Brain Boosters, Mental Health, Product Reviews No Comments

In this second Brain Booster Review I will be reviewing Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri.  Bacopa is also known as “Brahmi” or the “herb of grace”.  Renowed for it’s calming and cognitive benefits.

Imagine being assigned a very complicated task for a subject.  Any deviation in your thought processes and your potential understanding will disappear like sand blown away by the wind.  In real world scenarios this could be an exam, very intense lectures, a major presentation to your boss and VP’s.  Or even your relationships with your significant other or family.

One thing that is constantly overlooked in cognitive enhancement is clarity of thought.  I consider this separate from focus in that you could focus all you want but your thinking is still muddy or cloudy. I think of it akin to shining a 1000 watt bulb through a muddy pane of glass.  Sure you are thinking hard, but not much coherent enlightenment is getting through to your mind.  

Essentially you are expending mental energy with very little impression whatsoever.  But what if there is a brain supplement which upon taking will drastically improve mental clarity?  Such supplements do exist and one which I am going to discuss is innovite’s Bacopa brain supplement.

Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri Gives You Mental Clarity

Bacopa Monnieri is especially useful if you suffer from anxiety attacks or where your mind is cloudy.  I’ve used Innovite’s Bacopa supplement to help me get through periods of severe anxiety attacks.  It is especially useful if you need an edge during a presentation or if you are engaged in mentally intensive work.  As Innovite’s Bacopa will help calm and clear your mind.  But as always please consult your doctor before using any Nootropics.

The Side Effects of Bacopa Monnieri

The side effects of Bacopa Monnieri are well-known, in particular you should take Bacopa with some food.  There is also the chance you may experience headaches and/or experience diarrhea.  Also it is documented that over using Bacopa can lead to internal Hemorrhaging.  So it is recommended that you follow the recommended daily dosages.

So what is Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri Made of?

The ingredients of Innovite’s Bacopa Monnieri are as follows:

  • Bacopa Monnieri 150 mg
  • Bacoside 7.5 mg
  • Bacopaside I 10.2 mg
  • Bacopaside II 9.3 mg
  • Bacopasaponin C 6.8 mg
  • Jujubogenin isomer of Bacopasaponin C 10.1 mg
  • Bacosine 2.25 mg
  • Apigenin 0.4 mg
  • Luteolin 0.75 mg
  • Beta-sitosterol-D-glucoside 0.5 mg

Bacopa Monnieri has been linked to improving memory retention and reducing anxiety

Bacoside, Bacopaside I, Bacopaside II, Bacopasaponin, Bacopasaponin C, Jujubogenin isomer of Bacopasaponin C are a class of chemical compounds derived from Bacopa Monnieri known to enhance neuro protectivity and decrease oxidation in the brain.

Bacosine no info found for this ingredient, probably another chemical derivative of Bacopa Monnieri.

Apigenin has been linked to reducing anxiety and spurring sedation.

Luteolin has been linked to providing antioxidant benefits and preventing certain age related illnesses.

Beta-sitosterol-D-glucoside has been linked to reducing benign tumors and reducing chlorestoral levels.

My opinion is that if you are the type to experience cloudy thinking or incoherent thoughts.  Innovite’s Bacopa supplement may be just the right supplement you need for clearer thinking.  You should also consult your doctor in case of any innate medical issues or if you are taking any medications.

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Best Supplements for Overall Health

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Bio Man in Body Health, Product Reviews No Comments

Take your life back. Take it back from all the potential diseases, stress, lethargy and other symptoms preventing you from living life to the fullest.  This article is a guide from which you can choose (or not choose) the best supplements with which to help regenerate and heal your body.

There’s some funny memes going around which show how much value modern people place on the superficial. There’s a man in Brazil who has paid a fortune in plastic surgery to get fake biceps. There’s also the numerous photos of rednecks posting pictures of their home-made car spoiler’s.  Apparently to those particular people not only does it make the car look sporty but it also makes it faster . . . somehow.

The point about the two stories above is that modern society itself has a somewhat analogous superficial view of nutrition. Take for example the media’s lambasting of vitamins and minerals supplements. Not only did they proclaim that they were useless in preventing disease, but they also claimed everyone should stop taking them!

Upon closer investigation of the their studies, a number of significant flaws were found. I will not go too in-depth in their analyses here but needless to say I still prefer vitamins to pharmaceutical drugs.

One study has shown that “Over 60 billion doses of vitamin and mineral supplements per year in the USA, and not a single fatality. Not one.”  Now compare that statement with pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines.  I encourage you to do your own research and come up with your own conclusions. 

Needless to say this article is pro-vitamins and from my own knowledge and personal experience I think that vitamins are critical to maintaining a healthy body.  I also believe that if one wants to achieve peak mental and physical conditioning they need to look at the body as a whole.  

Whether your goal is for beauty, strength or razor-sharp mental faculties it is critical your perspective be holistic.

Without further ado let me list the top 5 best supplements which I believe will be beneficial to your health.

  1. Vitamin Code Multivitamin (for men or women)
  2. Whole Earth & Sea  Multivitamin (for men or women)
  3. MegaFood  Multivitamin (for men or women)
  4. Vitamin Code Liquid Multivitamin
  5. NAKA: Vital Greens

Best Supplements: Vitamin Code

I’ve used Garden of Life’s Vitamin Code products for quite a few years.  They use top quality, non-gmo, dairy free, gluten-free, raw ingredients.  And use a potent form of probiotics and enzymes to help give you maximum absorption of micronutrients and vitamins.  Be forewarned though you should take their potent supplements with food!

Best Supplements: Whole Earth & Sea

Whole Earth & Sea appears to be a subsidiary of Natural Factors.  Now I don’t favour Natural Factors products as much, as their products can sometimes be questionable in terms of ingredients and potency. But I do have to give Natural Factors props for bringing up their A-game with the Whole Earth & Sea products line.

The multivitamins I have been using so far (for men), have proven to be exceptional.  The ingredients are non-gmo, yeast free, dairy free, gluten-free, free of animal products and suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.

Best Supplements: MegaFood

A popular favourite among the Vegan and Vegetarian crowds, MegaFood’s product lines have a big following in North America.  Using non-gmo, Vegan friendly, Vegetarian friendly, dairy free, soy free and Kosher friendly.  

If you have any food sensitivities or allergies MegaFood’s product lines are probably your best bet to supplement your staple diet.  As this will ensure your body is getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

Best Supplements: Vitamin Code Liquid Multivitamin

I’ve added Vitamin Code Liquid Multivitamin because it’s been proven over and over again that liquid vitamins are superior to tablets.  Liquid vitamins have a proven absorption rate of up to 95%.  Now add top quality ingredients from a reputable company like Garden of Life and you now have a potent liquid multi-vitamin.

Not to mention Vitamin Code Liquid Multivitamin is also non-gmo, gluten-free, dairy free, Vegetarian friendly. 

Best Supplements: NAKA: Vital Greens

I have used Vital Greens in my smoothies and one thing for sure, don’t take it too late at night.  Or else you’ll be in bed feeling like you need to do a 100 push ups to try to make yourself tired.  Vital Greens is gmo free and boasts an array of vegetable juice and superfood complexes in its ingredients.

Well there you have it, some of the best multivitamins out there to help maintain, heal and regenerate your body.

 

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Brain Booster Review: CILTEP

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Bio Man in Brain Boosters, Mental Health, Product Reviews No Comments

A natural brain booster (Nootropic stack) from the company Natural Stacks called “CILTEP“.  CILTEP stands for (Chemically Induced Long Term Potentiation).  LTP is the mechanism by which your brain forms memories by creating connections between neurons.  I’ve had the pleasure of purchasing CILTEP  for this review.  Shipment was relatively fast, it arrived in my mailbox in about 5 days.  I’ve been using CILTEP Nootropic stack on and off for over 4 months now.  I’ve often tried it at both at work and at home.

My reasons for purchasing CILTEP are two-fold, one I needed a ready-made “Nootropic Stack”.  Two I was looking for a Nootropic Stack to help me focus and get my butt in gear to get work done.  If you are not familiar with brain boosting Nootropics, then I suggest you read this previous Nootropic article.  

The directions for using CILTEP are as follows: 2-3 capsules immediately upon waking on an empty stomach.  This review will cover scenarios where I’ve taken CILTEP on an empty stomach and after a meal to gauge effectiveness and also at different times throughout the day.

Does CILTEP Actually Work?

As I’ve stated before I was looking for a Nootropic to help me overcome mental inertia and increase motivation.  The good news is that CILTEP actually does work, but the effectiveness of it may actually be too subtle for some people.  It doesn’t cause an explosive high or instantly raise your IQ to unify Quantum Physics and Relativity.

It’s effect is more like a rolling snowball, where at first it starts out small, almost unnoticeable, followed by an hour or two later of you working away like a driven race horse.  If there was one sentence with which to describe CILTEP, it would be that ” it makes mental inertia easier to overcome”.  Once you get going, you get moving with this Nootropic.  If you have problems with procrastination I’d recommend CILTEP to help jump-start your motivation.

How Effective is CILTEP?

To get the full power of CILTEP it really is recommended that you take it on an empty stomach.  The days when I’ve taken CILTEP with food I’ve noticed a marked increase in the ramp up time to get motivated (more than 2 hours).  On the days that I have taken CILTEP on an empty stomach, it’s effectiveness was quicker to take effect (about 1 hour) and it seemed more potent.  Your mileage may vary depending on metabolism, internal toxicity levels and diet etc.

Is CILTEP Safe To Take?

 I’ve been taking CILTEP for approximately 4 months now and I have not experienced any crashes or negative effects with this product.  But as always consult with your doctor before taking any Nootropics, especially if you are on any medication.

 So What is CILTEP Made Of?

Another reason I’m such a fan of CILTEP is that it is one of those rare Nootropics that is all natural. Meaning in the genuine sense it is non-GMO, Gluten free, no artificial colours and no preservatives. The ingredients list of CILTEP is of at the time of this writing is as follows:

  • Vitamin B6 5mg
  • Artichoke Extract 900mg
  • Coleus Forskohlii (Root extract) 20 mg
  • L-Phenylalanine
  • Acetyl-L-Carnitine

 Going through each of these ingredients top to bottom:  

The Vitamin B6 has been linked to slowing down cognitive degeneration and preventing heart disease. 

Artichoke has been linked to fluid intelligence and the ability to reason effortlessly.  Understanding complicated concepts has also been related to Artichoke use.  

Forskolin has been linked to promoting weight loss and increasing memory formation and retention.

Phenylalanine has been linked to increasing motivation, focus and high level thinking.  

Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been linked to increasing mental stamina, energy and focus.  It is also known to be a good anti-oxidant for the brain.  

If you are just starting to explore the world of Nootropics and are looking for a good introductory Nootropic stack.  I don’t think you can wrong with CILTEP from Natural Stacks.

Brain Booster Review: CILTEP
4.2 35
Pros

No negative side effects with long term use. Helps to get you into the zone.
No "crashes" or "anxiety" effects as with other popular Nootropics.
Long term use is culmalative and beneficial to the brain and it also
uses all natural ingredients.

Cons

Takes a while to feel the effects. The effects can be a little too subtle for some. If taken with food its potency will be drasticly reduced. It is also
fairly expensive and can only be bought online.

Summary

A solid Nootropic stack if you are just starting out. It is safe with all natural ingredients, with no noticable side effects.

Focus4
Memory4.5
Motivation4.5
Time to Effect3.5
Potency4
Staying Power4
Ingredients5

*Disclaimer, as of March 17, 2015 I’ve decided to join the affiliate program for Natural Stacks.  I truly believe in the effectiveness of this product and want as many people as possible to know about it.

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