Learning & education

The Neuroscience of Achieving a Flow State
Jul 25, 2024
We are all familiar with the feeling of being “in the groove” or “in the zone,” where all of our energy and focus is absorbed by a particular task or activity. This elusive state of flow or “flow state,” as it is officially termed, is difficult to reliably achieve.
Natural Remedies for Sleep Apnea: Lifestyle Changes, Supplements, and More
Jul 18, 2024
Ever wake up feeling like you barely got any sleep, even after a full night in bed? Or maybe your partner keeps nudging you because of your loud snoring? If this rings a bell, sleep apnea might be the culprit — a condition that's more common than you might realize.
7 Ways You Inhibit Your GABA Receptor
Jul 11, 2024
Reducing GABA-A receptor signaling can have profound effects on the central nervous system, leading to significant physiological and neurological consequences, including increasing neuronal excitability, altered pain perception, mood changes, increased anxiety, and seizures.
GABA and the blood-brain barrier
Jul 04, 2024
How do GABA supplements exert their action? Is the observed effect merely a result of the placebo effect? Do these supplements work through peripheral mechanisms outside the brain? Or can GABA actually cross the blood-brain barrier?
GABA supplementation and muscle protein synthesis
Jun 27, 2024
The goals of this article are to explore the effect of GABA on muscle protein synthesis and evaluate its use as an ergogenic aid for the maintenance or enhancement of skeletal muscle mass to support optimal health.
someone laying in bed with a drink
Jun 20, 2024
Adenosine is a naturally occurring compound in the body that plays a crucial role in regulating sleep. It is a neurotransmitter that builds up in the brain throughout the day and promotes sleepiness. Caffeine, a widely consumed stimulant, works by blocking the effects of adenosine.

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