Brain Health, A Review

Brain Health, A Review
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Brain health is an incredibly important ongoing subject on market today. Big Pharma is attempting to control the market by selling brain health products, but like most of them, they tend to have adverse effects. But in reality, there is a rising group of companies, movements and ideas that are offering safer, and even ancient plant-based alternative to brain health.

This review is dedicated to investigating alternative healthier options out in the world than what has been spoon-fed to us in terms of brain health. It’s such an important subject due to the fact that its the one thing we rely on to engage society, new ideas, making new advances in technology, altering global strategies. Our brains are the center of what it means to experience life and these companies are about enhancing that.

ModaPharma sales one of the original nootropics on the market. It was initially used as a way for students and soldiers on the battle field to remain alert when it mattered. On the ModaPharma website there are a couple sections dedicated to showing the investigations into Modafinil (the original Limitless drug) and its long-term effects on wakefulness, energy, and cognitive incline. This is an incredibly important component due to the fact that it has had some controversy in the past.

It is better known as Provigil in the general medical market, it is also the only supplement on this list approved by the FDA. There are many incarnations of Modafinil, each one a little different than the other, the Lab Analysis section of the website breaks these distinctions down in digestible lists. Modafinil helps with issues like sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, ADHD and narcolepsy, and it goes without saying, that all of these companies would encourage you to seek a doctors advice before using them.

Other incarnations include Modvigil which is considered the most subtle of them all and some people use them to help with the changes experienced in shift working or narcolepsy. The thing to keep in mind with these, is that everyone’s chemistry is different and everyone will react differently. Modalert is different in that this is where things like memory recall, learning and verbal skills are amplified. Artvigil has been known to help regulate sleep patterns and decrease anxiety as well increase alertness. Lastly is Waklert, its known to increase overall brain function, decrease social anxiety and enhance concentration. Notice that these all have different outcomes and can be used to help you achieve goals.

Natural Stacks boasts of its powerhouse product, CILTEP as having one of the lesser-known nootropic elements on the market, which is combination of Artichoke Extract and Forskolin. Artichoke Extract is known to boost neurotransmission, neurogenesis and reduces inflammation. Forksolin is a chemical compound found in a plant that has been used throughout history to help reduce high-blood pressure and angina. They also have other stacks, and ‘stack’ is a term used in the nootropic world to define the different compounds one might combine to form a new type of nootropic to respond to different issues or to prolong health benefits.

The revolutionary aspect to Natural Stacks lie in their company philosophy, that they grew “tired of all the phony advertising, ’proprietary formulas’, and the shady practices found in this industry”. They are “ the world's first open-source supplement company”. They have a host of other relevant products that benefit you’re overall cognitive and biological health, inclusive of dopamine, smart caffeine, prebiotics and magnesium, which all effect certain aspects of our human experience.

Neuro Laboratories “is dedicated to the development of cognitive and physiological performance systems for those looking to operate at the highest levels, serving those driven to excel mentally and physically through sport, academics and business”. Archie Marks shares his passion for quality life-enhancing nootropics which was inspired by his “...ADHD; as I have been a lifelong sufferer and built Nitrovit as a way of getting myself out of prescription meds. I never thought my ADHD would allow me to actually sit and take the 12 months it took to build the company, but my Nitrovit did the trick “

This personal narrative helps to humanize a brand that is dedicated to enhancing all aspects of human experience. They offer vitamins, workout supplements, libido-based enhancers and nootropics. They also have a section of product testimonies which helps solidify Neuro Laboratories as a much-needed household name in the industry.

Brain health should always be an important ongoing concern as humans. In that, the brain is the control center of the body. So, if we have the opportunity to care for, feed, and strengthen our brain, we should take it. TRUBRAIN is “ Brain food designed by UCLA-trained neuroscientists to help you think quicker, create faster, and grab more life.” They come in two forms, one is in pill form, and the other in these 1g cool cardboard shaped liquid-filled flasks that look like you’re going on a long-trip somewhere.

They refer to them as shots, and they do pack-a-punch in their longtime use. This is the one point about all nootropics, they do not work overnight and they do not turn you into superheroes, but they have been known to increase memory recall, increase verbal skills and reduce social anxiety. This is what’s great about TruBrain, they’re honest about what their products offer...a long-term benefit toward brain health.

These market pioneers are offering healthier options that seek to better the person, not just treat a symptom, but to go to the root of the issue, whether its health-related, brain-related, self-esteem related, school related, there are better options out there available to becoming a better human.

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