Brainbuilding with Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Can you take nootropics for BDNF? It's a similar question to: can you grow your brain? -- a question which may cause reasonable skepticism. After all, aren't neurons finite? What you get is what you get, so you better not … [Read more...]

This is a somewhat painful article to write, because it relies on a giant leap in logic. The best analogy I can give: Try to explain the dryness of water. Doesn't quite work, huh? Water is inherently wet. Nootropics are inherently side effect-free. At least true nootropics … [Read more...]

The Biohacker's Feed-Fast Diet for Cognition The other morning I mentioned writing this article to a barista, who, based on his hipster demeanor, I (mis)judged would be all over the topic of: Optimizing health and cognition through the periodic rejection of consumption. His … [Read more...]

Misplaced keys, forgotten appointments, leaving the house without pants -- if this all sounds familiar, then I hate to tell you that you're probably a stoner. Either that or you may have memory issues. And, frankly, all of us have had memory issues from time to time. (I actually … [Read more...]

Reddit Rule 34: If it exists, there is a subreddit for it. Fitness forums, Star Wars, burritos (no kidding, there's a subreddit /r/burritos), it's all there, including one of my obvious favorite subjects: Nootropics. Except whereas most subreddits are about each subject's … [Read more...]