Traditionally Cordyceps has been used as an adaptogen, something to fight fatigue, enhance physical strength, elevate sex drive, and clear mental fog - particularly in the elderly. Along with this long history of use, Cordyceps has a significant number of peer-reviewed double-blind studies to substantiate its benefits. Cordyceps also has a long history of use in the treatment of respiratory infections, likely through immune activation. It's documented anti-tumor activity is also likely thanks to this property. Cordyceps improves oxygen utilization, so it's not surprising that cordyceps supplementation is helpful for

While there was a fair amount of buzz about “brain games” - games specifically designed to target memory, executive functioning (planning, among other things), focus, verbal fluency, ot some other aspect of cognition - there is no strong evidence to suggest they are better for your brain than chess, Go, Starcraft, or League of Legends. Even playing Pacman requires focus, impulse control, and strategic thinking. To date the only “brain game” with significant scientific backing is Dual N Back, which was found to boost the IQ scores of the study’s

One of the first things people notice after taking sulbutiamine is a rush of energy and a motivation to get things done. Asthenia, abnormal weakness or lack of energy, is the most common reason people visit a physician (Van Reeth, 1999). It is prescribed under the brand names Arcalion and Enerion for this condition. In one study with 1,772 subjects suffering from post-infective asthenia, sulbutiamine completely resolved symptoms in nearly 50% of the participants - the remainder experienced some degree of relief (Shah, 2009). Regular administration acts as a vigilance

For a few years resveratrol was touted as the new fountain of youth. This was partially the result of over 145 claims in academic journals that were later found to be false. Dr. Dipak Das committed the cardinal sin of science. 19 of his papers were retracted in August of 2013. He died one month later. The claims made in his fabricated findings continue to linger in the popular mind. In theory resveratrol could have amazing effects on the human body, and while its absorption is fairly high, it is