Do Nootropics Work For Energy And Focus? – BHP40 Featuring Firas Abdallah – Boost Health

Firas Abdallah, founder of MX Nutraceuticals and creator of a natural cognitive enhancing supplement called Kognizen, joined me on episode 40 of the BOOST Health Podcast. We discuss my results with this product including whether or not it helped me with energy, focus, meditation, and memory. We dig into the active ingredients of Kognizen and why he made this unique natural formula. We also let Firas respond to skeptical points of view of nootropics, how nootropics are different than smart drugs, the wonderful world of adaptogens, the supplement industry, and how Firas finds his balance. I hope enjoy the show!

Resources discussed in this episode:

Kognizen Website

Firas Email: firas@mx-nutraceuticals.co.uk

Ginko Biloba Study

Bocopa Monnieri

Cholinergic System of Brain

Dr. Steven Novella, MD view on nootropics

Murali Doraiswamy view on smart drugs

A 2007 study found that L-theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses

A 2014 study found that use of caffeine in combination with L-theanine improved alertness, task switching, and attention of individuals

Book “Relentless” by Tim Grover

Creatine cognitive function benefits:

Study in British Journal of Nutrition 2011 showed better memory for vegetarians and reaction-time tasks irrespective of diet

Study in Experimental Gerontology 2018 showed better memory in healthy adults

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Paul Sandburg

Founder and Director of BOOST Health. I am a long-time student of wellness and fitness and have been working in the industry for nearly 20 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology, master’s degree in Business Administration, and am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). BOOST Health Mission: To inspire people to live a healthier and more balanced life. BOOST Health Philosophy: Be open-minded and curious. Different wellness programs work for different people and great ideas can come from unexpected sources. Great wellness tactics should not be hidden under preconceived notions. What is BOOST Health? BOOST Health offerings include a weekly blog, weekly podcast, wellness videos, wellness presentations, custom performance apparel, group fitness classes, personal training, phone consultations, healthy recipes, and product reviews.