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The Hype Behind Methylene Blue
by OPTIMIZED Team on Jul 29 2022
Using “fish tank cleaner” to reverse aging and optimize your mitochondria. Is that a thing?
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Best Nootropics for Combatting Social Anxiety
by OPTMZ Official on Oct 07 2021
I think we’ve all struggled with social anxiety in some shape or form in the past, whether you’re Mr Confident, Miss Whitty or the person who wishes that the earth would swallow them whole at least twice a day. The good news? Nootropics can actually have a profound impact on your ability to combat social anxiety and give you confidence in both work and social settings.
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Supplements and Nootropics for KIDS
by OPTMZ Official on Sep 07 2021
The majority of cognitive dysfunction in kids can be linked to poor nutrition. As an example, when iron is deficient, dopamine function is affected which results in impaired concentration. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies are linked to worse cognitive abilities and poor concentration.
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by OPTMZ Official on Aug 06 2021
Biohacking for Women! This has become very popular of late in the health and wellness space. Being a woman shouldn’t be difficult, but it is important that we’re given the tools to hack our health to be absolutely optimised!
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To Supplement or Not To Supplement
by OPTMZ Official on Jul 13 2021
Supplementing need not be an expensive exercise if you follow a targeted approach and are aware of what your individual needs are. You might even save on health costs in the long run. To enjoy optimal health, and to boost your brain and your physiology, supplementation in a smart and educated manner will make all the difference!
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The Best Nootropics for Brain Health
by Juanita Martingalia on Jul 07 2021
Introducing nootropics, specifically selected for your own personal goals, can be a game changer for your brain functioning and brain health. Choose smartly, be patient and let nature’s gifts work for your own Optimised Self!
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Beating Brain Fog With Nootropics
by OPTMZ Official on Jul 07 2021
In honour of Brain Awareness month, it always helps to understand the brain a bit better, be aware of what can go wrong and also know how best to care for your brain with lifestyle changes and nootropic supplements.
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by Bianca Gomes on Mar 09 2021
It’s no surprise that caffeine is the worlds most consumed psychoactive drug! If you are reading this and are anything like myself it’s not rocket science to know that somehow i become a much better, more productive, and approachable human after a hot cuppa in the morning!
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Top 6 Supplements Strengthen Your Immune System
by OPTMZ Official on Jan 07 2021
With the COVID19 pandemic still on the rise, health and wellness has become a hot topic as many look to various supplements, tools and lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being. This is why our biohackers over at OPTMZ have decided to out together a short list of their top immune boosting supplements.
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How to Biohack Your Sleep For Optimal Performance
by Juanita Martingalia on Oct 12 2020
When was the last time you woke up feeling energized and ready to tackle the day? When was the last time you woke up before your alarm and did not feel the need for caffeine? Chances are it has been a while!
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5 Biohacks To Optimize Your Morning Routine
by OPTMZ Official on Jul 29 2020
The majority of people leave the first 60 minutes of their morning to chance and miss out on starting the day the best way possible, not realizing that these 60 minutes should be considered the most important of the day! This is where you set the tone, pace, and mood for the day ahead!
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Nootropics 101 - Introduction To Nootropics
by OPTMZ Official on Jun 26 2020
Simply put, Nootropics are supplements, compounds, foods and nutrients with the main function and aim of improving brain health and cognition. Nootropics aim, in general, is to enhance an individual's attention, mental acuity, short and long term memory and even aspects of right and left brain thinking.
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The Best Nootropic Starter Bundle For Newbies!
by OPTMZ Official on Oct 17 2019
For beginners, especially those in the field of sports, or managing highly stressful jobs, the whole concept of nootropics might sound intriguing given its capacity to improve focus, enhance intellect, enable physical endurance in stressful situations and what not?
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Boosting Your Focus With Nootropics!
by OPTMZ Official on Oct 03 2019
As the hustle and bustle of modern-day life keep getting busier, we find that it's harder to stay focused on our productivity and getting things done. Whether it's distractions from our mobile devices or outside influences, from time to time we all experience the lack of focus and it affects our productivity without a doubt.
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Exploring The Benefits of Agmatine Sulfate
by OPTMZ Official on Jun 25 2019
To be able to reach one’s full potential, it is essential to have proper coordination between body and mind. Agmatine Sulfate is one such nootropic supplement that helps boost one’s overall state of being and help achieve better coordination. A derivative of the L-Arginine amino acid, Agmatine Sulfate is also a biogenic amine.
Discovered in 1910 by a German biochemist, it took almost 100 years to discover the complete benefits and uses of Agmatine Sulfate as an element. It is one of the important players in improving the functions of the nervous system by working both as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator.
Apart from being naturally present in the brain and spinal cord, Agmatine is also present in food sources like fermented foods, beer, coffee and wine. Dubbed by many as the “Super Arginine”, this powerful nootropic can also be consumed in powder or capsule form as well.
Agmatine Sulfate is extremely beneficial in its nootropic benefits as it helps promote mental clarity and reduce stress levels. It also helps recover from a spectrum of complex diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, drug addiction, mood disorders and cancer.
Let’s understand in detail why including Agmatine Sulfate as a part of your everyday intake may prove to be a great idea for anyone, healthwise.
A Few Benefits of Agmatine Sulfate
1. Helps Fight Depression:
Agmatine has shown antidepressant effects along with promoting an upliftment in the mood. It reduces anxiety and promotes a sense of well-being. It negates depressive behaviour by protecting brain cells from high levels of stress hormone cortisol. Agmatine reduces the levels of monoamines in the brain, which are often associated with depression.
A pilot study done on three patients suffering from depression revealed complete disappearance of depression with the intake of Agmatine supplement.
2. Reduces Pain Sensitivity:
Agmatine is an effective supplement for pain relief. Especially in the case of a condition called thermal hyperalgesia, where the body becomes hypersensitive to heat or cold. In fact, it appears to be a promising supplement in terms of neuropathic pain, drug addiction, stroke protection and even general cognitive health.
It works in synergy with painkillers like morphine and fentanyl.
3. Helps Maximize Performance:
Agmatine is consumed by athletes and bodybuilders to maximize their performance. An essential supplement in sports medicine, Agmatine functions to enhance strength and energy before, during and after a workout.
Agmatine is used by many body-builders to achieve more stamina, improve muscle growth, and minimize pain during workouts. Intake of Agmatine helps increase endorphin levels which in turn may help the pancreas to produce insulin.
More insulin can lead to more glucose being absorbed by the muscles, thereby providing the body with further fuel for exercise and enhancing muscle repair.
4. Helps Relieve Stress:
Agmatine Sulfate is noted to positively influence the production of nitric oxide, increasing levels in your bloodstream, which ultimately improves the delivery of oxygen and other nutrients to your muscles. It is highly valued as a nootropic as it helps promote better cognitive performance and mental function.
It helps fight the effects of stress and minimize anxiety levels through regulating cortisol in one’s body. It is also helpful in improving one’s mood and fight depression, as mentioned above.
5. Helps Lose Weight & Gain Weight:
People who struggle to gain weight can benefit from Agmatine supplements. In some studies, subjects showed signs of increased food consumption rates by 44% to 54% in 24 hours. In certain other studies,
Agmatine shows an increase in fat burning, a decrease in fat composition and an increase in muscle mass.
6. Supports Muscle Growth:
Agmatine helps stimulate the production of luteinizing hormone, increase in which also leads to an increase in testosterone levels. By increasing testosterone levels, Agmatine contributes to an optimal hormonal environment for muscle growth, enhances athletic performance and fastens recovery.
Agmatine also causes a rise in insulin sensitivity and the uptake of glucose into the muscle. Increasing insulin sensitivity leads to improved movement of glucose as well as amino acids into the tissues for growth and repair.
7. Helps Erectile Dysfunction and Infertility:
L-arginine supports cell replication and enhances blood circulation, thereby improving both sperm production and motility. Low levels of Nitric Oxide in the blood leads to erectile dysfunction and other fertility problems. This is because an erection requires the relaxation of smooth muscles, and Nitric Oxide helps achieve this.
A large number of cases of male infertility, almost as high as 92% are treatable with the help of L-arginine supplements. Research shows that stress lowers L-arginine levels in the sperm production pathway. Therefore, taking L-arginine supplements can help men suffering from chronic stress.
8. Helps With Alzheimer’s Disease:
Some very evident signs of Alzheimer’s disease are an increase of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, which are caused by insulin resistance. Agmatine helps during Alzheimer’s disease by preventing cognitive decline by rescuing insulin signalling and avoiding the potential accumulation of those tangles.
9. Acts as a Neuroprotectant:
Agmatine works as an anti-oxidant and is still being tested for its anti-ageing properties. It exhibits neuroprotective effects against oxidative damage and injuries to the Central Nervous System. Because of the various mechanisms through which Agmatine reacts with our body, it helps protect our brain against any damage from stroke.
Agmatine Sulfate is a very effective nootropic supplement that is essential for individuals looking to maximize their performance, especially involved in heavy physical training and for those who want to have a well-functioning mind and body.
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by OPTMZ Official on Jun 11 2019
Simply put, Nootropics are supplements, compounds, foods and nutrients with the main function and aim of improving brain health and cognition. Nootropic's aim, in general, is to enhance an individuals attention, mental acuity, short and long term memory and even aspects of right and left brain thinking.
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Aniracetam: The Nootropic Supplement For Creativity & Cognition
by OPTMZ Official on May 21 2019
Aniracetam has a fat-soluble compound and is absorbed by the bloodstream in a brief time. Hence, its effects become visible rapidly, even with a small dosage.
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by OPTMZ Official on May 14 2019
No wonder, attaining this elevated consciousness has been the secret sauce of dozens of artists, daredevils and successful people. Now through nootropics and physical activity, you can readily achieve the state of flow to be more productive and inventive in your work!
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Boost Your Immune System The Natural Way!
by OPTMZ Official on Apr 17 2019
Our immune system helps us stand tall and fight against the bacterias or viruses that try to enter our bodies. So, it’s natural if we would want to boost our immune system and make it stronger than ever.
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Nootropics: ‘Alternative’ Medicines For Neurodegenerative Diseases!
by OPTMZ Official on Apr 02 2019
As humankind continues to push the boundaries of medical convention, the quest to become mentally better (and quicker) is one that has always led to newer discoveries. And this is truer for endeavours aimed towards the discovery of brain enhancers, and boosters of mental cognition.