Author: Spencer Brooks

L-tyrosine is an amino acid (the building block of a protein) with science-backed benefits for your brain, focus, stress management and more. Getting adequate amounts of tyrosine, either through diet or from a supplement, can help support your brain function. Keep reading to learn how it works, how to take...

N-acetyl cysteine, or NAC, is a dietary supplement that may help your body produce an important antioxidant called glutathione, which in turn can help protect against free radicals. Read on to learn all about NAC benefits, how NAC supplements can help support glutathione and how best to take NAC. What...

Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks proteins in the body into amino acids. Originally isolated from a bacteria in silkworms, serrapeptase, also known as serratiopeptidase, is taken as a natural dietary supplement. Scientists and health care researchers are still are still researching the possible wellness properties of serrapeptase. Read...

When you hear the word “detox,” your mind may churn up images of fad diets that leave you feeling more miserable than radiant. Most of the time, detoxes aren’t the healthiest route for your body. But there is one exception: a sugar detox. A sugar detox eliminates sugar intake for...

Right now, you may be ignoring one of your body’s informational super-sources: your poop. Your poop can tell you all sorts of things about your digestive health, including if you should adjust your diet, drink more water or see a gastroenterology specialist. Next time you’re in the bathroom, take a...

What you put into your body both before and after your workout can either inhibit or boost your progress and recovery. Whether you fast or eat before a workout, it’s best to consume quality carbs after you train to replenish glycogen-depleted muscles. Use the easy-to-make recipes for pre- and post-workout...

The ketogenic diet is a powerful tool to burn fat, optimize brain power and curb cravings. You get these health benefits because your body runs differently on keto. Because you’re burning fat instead of carbs for energy, you may have different nutritional needs. Keto supplements can help fill in the...

Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is a powerful addition to your supplement toolbox. This valuable little molecule has been a staple in the bodybuilding and brain-hacking communities for years now, thanks to its ability to help you lose weight and power up your brain. Read on to learn more about the benefits of...

Bulletproof principles focuses on whole foods like grass-fed meat and organic vegetables that are free of additives — but that doesn’t mean there’s a problem with packaged food. As long as it has quality ingredients, packaged food is a great way to get nutrients on the go and save some...

Back in 1998, researchers made an extraordinary discovery: shining blue light on the back of your knees could reset your internal clock. It brought up a fascinating possibility: that your skin can absorb light and send signals that change your brain. Science, the biggest research publication in the world, named...

If you’re big into working out (or you eavesdrop on conversations in the gym), you may have heard a thing or two about peptides. There are a wide variety of peptides; some, like collagen, are staples of good nutrition, while others fall comfortably on the experimental side of biohacking. Many...

The traditional view of cholesterol and heart disease is backwards. New research shows that cholesterol seems to be a symptom of heart disease, not a cause. Inflammation is what damages arterial walls and contributes to cardiovascular problems. Cholesterol is the repair molecule that comes in and tries to fix the...

Since the 1960s, saturated fat has had a reputation for causing heart disease and obesity. It turns out, that’s not true. Saturated fat’s reputation is thanks to incomplete research and premature conclusions from government policymakers. There was even a bit of corporate deception from the sugar industry to make saturated...

The best ways to improve your life often come from humble beginnings. Modest changes in your day-to-day routine can have profound effects on your performance over time. Water is a great example. You’ll drink water every day for the rest of your life, so it’s worthwhile to make sure it’s...