In Search of Insight

Exposing Ashwagandha - What The Science Really Says Ashwagandha is a trusted botanical for managing stress and promoting healthy sleep, however, not all Ashwagandha extracts on the market actually contain the bioactives they claim. This month, Nootropics Depot owner Paul and Science Director Ellie join Emiel and Erika to discuss the complexities of the Ashwagandha plant, lab testing practices that ensure high quality supplements, and which Ashwagandha extract is the right fit for you. Nootropics Depot tests every Ashwagandha product to ensure that our supplements always contain the beneficial compounds we claim, and in this podcast, you'll learn how easy it is to access the testing data for your supplements on our new website! Podcast Chapters 0:00 Introduction - Welcoming Ellie! 1:20 Nootropics Depot’s Cell Culture Lab 3:25 Taking Shoden Ashwagandha 9:27 KSM-66 - What Sets It Apart? 16:14 Anhedonia from Ashwagandha 23:39 Ellie’s Ashwagandha History 26:39 The Science behind KSM-66 29:34 Why Do Solvents Matter? 44:12 Nootropics Depot’s Ashwagandha Extract 52:47 OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST 53:28 Consumer Lab Results 58:55 Working with Arjuna to Make the Shoden Method 1:05:10 Comparing Nootropics Depot’s Lab Testing vs. Consumer Labs 1:12:13 Consistency Is Essential 1:14:30 The Production Process 1:19:30 Leading By Example 1:22:30 Ashwagandha Chromatograms

The Ultimate Tongkat Ali Stack In this podcast episode, we discuss the role of testosterone in muscle building, why men and women can both benefit from Eurycomax, and the perceptible confidence boosting effects of a single dose of Eurycomax! Emiel and Erika break down the science behind our optimized Tongkat Ali stack and how the combination of Tongkat Ali extracts, Horny Goat weed, Mucuna Puriens, Boron and Iodine can help you reach your fitness goals. If you are serious about reaching your fitness goals with high quality natural supplements, tune into this podcast and learn about the game changing and laser-focused ingredients in the Eurycomax stack. Podcast Chapters 0:00 Introduction 6:00 Taking EurycoMAX 9:35 What’s Causing the Benefits? Cold water ultrasonic extract 17:09 What are the pros and cons of Tongkat Ali? 26:00 Why A Single Dose is Enough! 27:45 Dopamine, Testosterone 30:33 Ingredient Round Up 39:52 Checking in On Perceptible Effects 45:32 Sex Binding Hormone Globulin - Free Testosterone 46:00 Boron Increases Free Testosterone 49:40 Iodine Balances the Stack - Thyroid Regulation 56:56 Motivation Effects of Eurycomax 1:06:29 Balancing Estrogen Synthesis - Tongkat Ali + Icariin 1:10:44 Testosterone Benefits of Eurycomax 1:14:13 Mucuna Puriens - Testosterone and Dopamine Benefits 1:16:00 Icariin Balances Estrogen and Testosterone 1:18:00 Dosages of the Eurycomax Stack Ingredients

InfiniGreens | It's Not Easy Being Green... Or Is It? Why are leafy greens so important in our everyday diets? What role does fiber play in gut health? How do people in Japan and the Mediterranean actually consume the recommended amount of leafy greens through their diets? Emiel and Erika discuss these questions and more as they explore the 14 ingredients in the InfiniGreens blend. 0:00 Introduction 9:00 Tasting Infinigreens for the First Time 11:19 Price Breakdown 12:35 Greens For Lazy People 14:11 What is in Infinigreens? Ingredient breakdown 16:44 Reddit Parsley Scandal 18:02 Why These Greens? 22:10 Fiber! 23:35 Fermentable Fibers - Prebiotic 27:25 Potassium Benefits 29:36 Perceptible Effects! 32:30 The Pump! 40:49 Getting Deeper Into the Ingredients

The First Real Ecklonia Cava on the Market? Have you heard of the new super seaweed taking the supplement world by storm? Ecklonia Cava provides powerful relaxation, skin health, muscle building, and potentially hair regrowth benefits. Podcast Chapters 0:00 Introduction 4:29 Insulin-Like Growth Factor 7:16 Ecklonia Cava’s Hair Regrowth Benefits 8:43 Nootropics Depot’s Mission 11:54 Quality Markers for Ecklonia Cava 13:10 BRM - Botanical Reference Material 18:20 Testing Ecklonia Cava for Dieckols 23:26 Active Compounds in Ecklonia Cava - phlorotanins 26:45 Why Do People Experience Effects from Ecklonia Cava? 30:10 Effects of Ecklonia Cava 42:36 Skin Health Benefits 44:25 Hair Growth Benefits via IGF 1 48:58 Muscle Building Benefits of Ecklonia Cava Ecklonia Cava is a unique seaweed that grows off the coast of South Korea, which is exactly where ND's Ecklonia Cava comes from. Tune into the podcast to learn why this might be Emiel and Erika's favorite spring/summer supplement for relaxing at the beach, getting fit, achieving deep restorative sleep, and keeping a balanced mood. And don't forget to tune into the podcast premiere, Tuesday May 6th at 10:00 am MST! Follow Us on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/insearchofinsight/ [https://www.instagram.com/insearchofinsight/] https://www.reddit.com/r/NootropicsDepot/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/NootropicsDepot/] Shop Nootropics Depot https://link.nootropicsdepot.com/4BZS [https://link.nootropicsdepot.com/4BZS]

Time for a Big Change... Emiel and Erika take you on a journey through temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, exploring the nootropic, spiritual, culinary, and medicinal uses of Lion’s Mane mushroom through time! Tune into the podcast and learn more about: ✔️ Monks in Japan that have been using Lion’s Mane for centuries ✔️ Relaxing and neuroprotective benefits of fruiting body and mycelium extracts ✔️ Erinamax, the first lab-test verified liquid culture mycelium to contain Erinacine A ✔️ New Directions in Erinacine and Lion’s Mane research Podcast Chapters 0:00 Lion’s Mane Use in Japan, China, Northern Hemisphere 6:32 Hericium Erinaceus - Comparing Erinaceus to other Species 7:30 Hericium Corraloides 11:00 Tasting Lion’s Mane Mushroom RAW 12:20 Southwest Mushrooms 19:00 The Premium Price of Lion’s Mane 23:43 Saprophyte - how does a Lion’s Mane mushroom grow? 26:55 Forest Farming 29:33 Fruiting Body vs. Mycelium Lion’s Mane 37:41 I’m Feeling Something! Perceptible benefits of RAW Lion’s Mane 46:31 Want to add Lion’s Mane to your Daily life? 49:50 Amsterdam’s Noordermarkt 51:47 Mushroom Magic Coffee Latte 53:07 Ancient Wisdom - Feeling Perceptible Benefits Follow Us on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/insearchofinsight/ [https://www.instagram.com/insearchofinsight/] https://www.reddit.com/r/NootropicsDepot/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/NootropicsDepot/]