In Search of Insight

Cyatherm | Fat Thermogenesis | Burn Baby, Burn!

Cyatherm | Fat Thermogenesis | Burn Baby, Burn! Cyatherm is Nootropics Depot’s new thermogenic fat-burning supplement stack! Tune into the new podcast episode to learn about the science behind Cyatherm, and how it can help you reach your weight loss and fitness goals. In this month’s episode, we get into the difference between white and brown fat, how our bodies store and burn fat as energy, and why heat is essential in the fat burning process. We also break down the ingredients in Cyatherm, and how the addition of Black Ginger and Ecklonia Cava balance the stimulating effects of Cyatherm to provide more fat-burning benefits, as well as a subtle mood boost.

50 Best Selling Supplements

50 Best Selling Supplements This month, Emiel and Erika round up Nootropics Depot’s 50 Best Selling Supplements from 2025! To celebrate our 50th episode of In Search of Insight, we rounded up the 50 most-loved supplements from the past year, and reminisce on our favorite episodes of In Search of Insight. Tune into the new podcast episode on Tuesday November 4th to celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast, and to learn about Nootropics Depot’s most loved supplements from the last year!

Lucidimax | The Quest for Peak Reishi Potency

Lucidimax | The Quest for Peak Reishi Potency Learn how Nootropics Depot maximized the benefits of Red Reishi mushroom in a new podcast episode on our bioactive-packed stack, Lucidimax! Red Reishi is the ultimate mushroom for relaxation, sleep, respiration, and inflammation benefits. However, not all Reishi on the market contains the bioactives it claims, so naturally, we decided to test Red Reishi products from other brands to see how ours stacked up. In this podcast, our science director Ellie joins us to share these test results, discuss our methods for identifying important bioactives in Red Reishi, and what we’ve learned about the mushroom industry through years of research and product development!

Peruvian Black Maca | Capturing the Magic of the Andes With Science

Peruvian Black Maca | Capturing the Magic of the Andes With Science Maca has been used as a food source and supplement for thousands of years, but has been steadily gaining popularity amongst fitness enthusiasts and biohackers in recent years. Emiel and Erika take a dose of Nootropics Depot’s new Peruvian Black Maca powder and discuss the mechanisms of action responsible for its calming, mood-lifting, and libido-enhancing effects. Because of Maca’s growing popularity, sourcing quality Maca is more important than ever! Nootropics Depot has combined high quality gelatinized Maca with our Maca extract (5% macamides) and horseradish root powder, which work synergistically to strengthen the calming benefits of Maca. Emiel discusses the neuroscience behind maca’s effects, including how it works on cannabinoid and TRPA receptors to produce subtle stimulation, as well as how the fibers and starches in maca aid in healthy digestion and satiation. Erika and Emiel mix the Peruvian Black Maca powder with Infinigreens into a daily drink taken after breakfast, which provides them with energy, focus, and genuine fullness for the first half of the day. Want to learn more about our optimized and improved Peruvian Black Maca powder? Tune into the podcast on Tuesday September 2nd at 10:00 AM MST.

Exposing Ashwagandha - What The Science Really Says

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