Learning & education

Does Nicotine Increase Testosterone Levels? Separating the Smoke from the Science
Aug 29, 2025
Imagine your body as a high-performance sports car and testosterone as its horsepower. Many people are looking for ways to boost their testosterone for better energy, muscle, and drive. In this picture, nicotine has been rumored to act like a quick nitrous boost for the engine, a surprising twist, given nicotine’s notorious reputation. Does nicotine increase testosterone, or is this idea just blowing smoke? 
How does melatonin affect psychedelic therapy?
Aug 21, 2025
In this article, we will look at what’s known about combining melatonin with common psychedelics, based on the current evidence available. We discuss how melatonin might enhance, dampen, or otherwise alter psychedelic effects, how it could influence sleep and neuroplasticity, and what gaps remain in the research base.
Methylene Blue for Endurance: What the Science Says
Aug 14, 2025
Methylene blue, once used to dye textiles and treat infections, is now under the scientific spotlight for its potential to enhance endurance: not just physically, but cognitively and metabolically as well.
How do psychedelics interact with the GABA system?
Aug 07, 2025
In this article, we explore the emerging evidence around how psychedelics interact with the GABA system, both directly and indirectly, and what implications this might have for mental health and therapeutic applications.
Nicotine and Endurance: Effects on Sport and Athletic Performance
Jul 31, 2025
This article will explore the current evidence for nicotine’s impact on endurance, exercise recovery, and overall performance.
GABA and Gut Microbiota: Dietary Factors that Promote GABA Synthesis
Jul 24, 2025
This article explores how specific dietary factors: fiber, micronutrients, fermented foods, and timing, can support microbial GABA production and overall gut-brain health. Let’s dive into what your microbiota needs to feed your calm.

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