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Nootropics Depot leads the supplement industry through expertly formulated products, tested in our world-class lab. Learn about the creativity behind Nootropics Depot's products, and the history behind the botanicals that keep us healthy and well in Nootropics Depot's monthly podcast.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 5min
NEW PRODUCT! Ecklonia Cava
NEW PRODUCT! Ecklonia CavaNEW PRODUCT! Ecklonia CavaTry Ecklonia Cava from Nootropics Depot!https://link.nootropicsdepot.com/GL0chElJoin our product specialist, Emiel, and podcast host, Erika, as they unveil our brand-new Ecklonia cava release. After six years of meticulous development, we’re thrilled to bring this rare and protected seaweed to market. Learn about the unique challenges of sourcing Ecklonia cava, which can only be collected when it naturally washes ashore during typhoons, and how we partnered with experts in Korea to create the first-ever validated reference material for this marine treasure.In this video, Emiel and Ericka dive into what makes our Ecklonia cava so special. Whether you’re curious about its potential benefits for sleep, stress support, or metabolic health—or just want a behind-the-scenes look at how we bring innovation to life. Don’t miss this exciting introduction to one of nature’s rarest gifts!Shop Nootropics Depot's Ecklonia cava: https://link.nootropicsdepot.com/GL0chEl

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 7min
Time for a Big Change...
Time for a Big Change...Emiel and Erika take you on a journey through temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, exploring the nootropic, spiritual, culinary, and medicinal uses of Lion’s Mane mushroom through time! Tune into the podcast and learn more about:✔️ Monks in Japan that have been using Lion’s Mane for centuries✔️ Relaxing and neuroprotective benefits of fruiting body and mycelium extracts✔️ Erinamax, the first lab-test verified liquid culture mycelium to contain Erinacine A✔️ New Directions in Erinacine and Lion’s Mane researchPodcast Chapters0:00 Lion’s Mane Use in Japan, China, Northern Hemisphere6:32 Hericium Erinaceus - Comparing Erinaceus to other Species7:30 Hericium Corraloides11:00 Tasting Lion’s Mane Mushroom RAW12:20 Southwest Mushrooms19:00 The Premium Price of Lion’s Mane23:43 Saprophyte - how does a Lion’s Mane mushroom grow?26:55 Forest Farming29:33 Fruiting Body vs. Mycelium Lion’s Mane37:41 I’m Feeling Something! Perceptible benefits of RAW Lion’s Mane46:31 Want to add Lion’s Mane to your Daily life?49:50 Amsterdam’s Noordermarkt51:47 Mushroom Magic Coffee Latte53:07 Ancient Wisdom - Feeling Perceptible BenefitsFollow Us on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/insearchofinsight/https://www.reddit.com/r/NootropicsDepot/

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Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 17min
Jungle To The Lab | The Ethnobotanist Life w/ Kerry Hughes
Jungle To The Lab | The Ethnobotanist Life w/ Kerry Hughes
"Ethnobotany is the study of the relationship between humans and plants." - Kerry Hughes
Meet Kerry Hughes, ethnobotanist and author, and an inspiring member of Nootropics Depot's scientific advisory board. Kerry joins the podcast to discuss her background and passions as an ethnobotanist, and to share practical tips for connecting with the healing power of plants in our everyday lives, through supplements, food, incense, and spending time in nature.
Chapters
0:00 Introducing Kerry Hughes, Ethnobotanist
1:17 What is an Ethnobotanist?
3:08 Taking Erinamax, Tiger Milk + Cognance from the ND Catalogue
4:21 Popping Pills - Ethnobotany style
5:55 Effectiveness of Quick-Dissolve Cognance vs. Cognizance capsules
10:14 The Lack of Bitter Compounds in Our Foods
12:18 Bitter Sensors in Our Digestive Tract
18:03 Madronho
20:41 Herbaviore - ??
23:30 Bitter Compounds Regulate Blood Sugar - GLP1 Agonism
25:35 Biodiversity - We Don’t Save What We Don’t Value
27:45 California - LA Fires, Climate Crisis, Land Management
28:13 Cattle Grass
31:38 Gulf of Mexico - Hating on Swamps
35:25 Rewilding
37:05 Effects of Erinamax and Cognance
38:15 Experiential Accounts of Supplements
44:50 Being Mindful of Safety with Extracts - Purity
46:17 The Dose is the Poison
51:25 What’s In Your Garden?
51:45 The Squarest Ethnobotanist You’ll Ever Meet
55:55 Biodiversity
58:40 Regenerative Certification
1:01:55 Natural Wineries
1:02:17 Wild Yeast in Geuze and Lambiek
1:03:42 Plants are Sentient Beings
1:05:15 A World without Opiates
1:07:25 Use of plants, music, nature
1:10:25 Connection - Essential for Human Health

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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 43min
Can You Trust Greg Doucette? The Turkesterone Scandal Just Got Deeper.
At Nootropics Depot, we're committed to raising the standards of the supplement industry through rigorous lab testing and transparency. This month, we spoke with Greg Doucette, IFBB Pro bodybuilder and founder of HTLT supplements, about the Turkesterone controversy that raised significant concerns within the bodybuilding community in 2022.
Greg is known for his impressive YouTube following and bold personality - not to mention his physique. When Nootropics Depot tested Greg’s product, Turk Builder, and found it didn’t meet its claimed Turkesterone content, Greg chose to address the issue and take corrective action.
In this podcast, we share lab results from Turkesterone products across the market, including those from HTLT's Turk Builder Max. Join us as we discuss the importance of integrity and quality in the supplement industry and explore the science behind these findings.
This is an important step towards greater transparency—tune in to learn more!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:22 Turkesterone - Nootropics Depot Starts Asking Questions
4:30 HTLT - Fails Turkesterone Testing, Scandal Insues
5:45 Nootropics Depot Wants To Help Companies Improve
6:39 Turkbuilder Was a Fraud?!
7:50 FINALLY Greg Feels Vindicated
9:28 HTLT Thought They Were Doing The Right Thing
12:22 HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography
15:34 TurkMax and TurkBuilder are VERIFIED PURE
19:18 Companies are Buying Fake Turkesterone and Profiting
21:55 How Did Greg Discover Turkesterone? Greg Meets Marwan
25:50 Difference Between Chinese and Uzbek Turkesterone
28:00 Turk Allows You To Feel More Aggression and Train Harder
28:39 Reselling Turkbuilder - A Second Chance
30:24 Everyone Wants A Mechanism of Action?!
34:24 Ecdysterone vs. Turkesterone Ratio
38:10 Ensuring Product Quality - For the Meatheads
38:28 Turkesterone is a Product that Can Make You Better
43:00 Researchers Aren’t Always Transparent
44:30 Quoting Bad Studies - How To Prove Identity and Purity?
49:00 TurkBuilder Uses Turkesterone as a Quality Control Point
51:45 Comparing TurkBuilder, TurkMax, and Beta Ecdysterone ND
55:58 Suppliers Lying and Spiking Products
57:30 Do It Right TWICE
59:50 Expedition to Uzbekistan
1:03:27 Terroir within Supplements - Ingredients and The Elements
1:08:30 Tasting Compounds - Can You Eat Ajuca Turkistanica Raw?
1:09:55 - Other Ecdysterone Compounds
1:12:14 Thank You To HTLT Partners in Uzbekistan
1:18:55 Snake Oil - The Real Story
1:20:00 What’s your favorite exercise in the gym?
1:27:25 Mr. Happy Stack
1:33:50 Requiem For A Dream?
1:38:06 I Feel Vindicated

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Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 17min
Identity Crisis | Adulteration In The Supplement Industry
Dive into the complexities of the supplement industry, where lab testing is crucial for ensuring product integrity. Discover the alarming reality of misrepresented ingredients, such as the mix-up between watercress and celery. Learn about innovative testing methods like high performance thin layer chromatography and how they safeguard quality. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of clear science communication, community engagement, and the health benefits of unique supplements like Mushroom Magic Matcha and Cognance.

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Nov 5, 2024 • 60min
RELIEVEX | A Vendetta Against Pain
RELIEVEX | A Vendetta Against Pain
This month’s podcast is all about pain - and our new pain management stack, Relievex!
Buy Relievex from Nootropics Depot
https://nootropicsdepot.com/relievex-capsules/
We at Nootropics Depot have a vendetta against pain, and Relievex is our secret weapon that provides physical and mental relief from pain. In this podcast, product specialist Emiel and podcast host Erika discuss the question “What is pain?” and what we can do to address it. Naturally, we discuss why taking Relievex is a great way to manage pain as needed, or on a daily basis.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Taking a Full Dose of Relievex - what are the benefits?
5:48 Why take Relievex? Inspiration behind the product
10:26 The difference between perception of pain vs. healing the source
16:04 Discussing the source of Pain (injury, inflammation, stress, lack of sleep)
20:08 Breaking Down the Ingredients of Relievex
22:49 Ingredients & Effects - Kava
26:41 Ingredients & Effects - Lemon Balm
27:54 Ingredients & Effects - Maca
33:32 Ingredients & Effects - Tetrahydromagnolol
35:25 Ingredients & Effects - Palmitoylethanolomide
38:05 Ingredients & Effects - Supercritical Boswelia
40:22 Ingredients & Effects - Ginger

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Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 30min
InfiniLyte | The Secret To Staying Moist
Dive into the essential world of hydration and electrolytes! Discover how these minerals play a critical role in athletic performance and recovery. Learn when to consume electrolytes for optimal hydration. Explore the function of different trace minerals like iodine and zinc for peak athleticism. The hosts share personal anecdotes on the importance of maintaining electrolyte balance to prevent dehydration-related issues. Plus, get an insider look at a unique electrolyte powder formulation designed to enhance hydration and recovery.

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Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 5min
NEW PRODUCTS! InfiniLyte & BerbeLean
Emiel, a product specialist at Nootropics Depot, shares insights on two innovative fitness supplements. He discusses InfiniLyte, a comprehensive electrolyte solution designed to enhance hydration and magnesium balance, perfect for athletes. Emiel also dives into BerbeLean, highlighting its unique ingredients for weight management and appetite control during intermittent fasting. The podcast features personal anecdotes about their effectiveness and tips for optimal use, making it a must-listen for fitness enthusiasts looking to elevate their health regimen.

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Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 2min
Video Episode | From Stardust to Soil: How Cosmic Origins Enriched Us with MAGNESIUM
Discover the cosmic origins of magnesium and its vital role in our health. Learn how modern farming practices have led to a global magnesium deficiency crisis. Dive into the benefits of magnesium for muscle health, sleep quality, and cognitive function. Hear personal stories about the impact of supplements on mood and wellness. Explore how magnesium enhances sleep, especially REM, and its connection to stress and lifestyle choices. This insightful journey uncovers the essential nutrient's journey from stars to soil and its significance for our well-being.

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Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 10min
Video Episode | BERBERINE | Live Leaner, Happier, Longer
Dive into the wonders of berberine, a powerful supplement for weight loss and glucose management. Discover how it enhances gut health, boosts energy levels, and supports appetite control through the GLP-1 hormone. The conversation flows from berberine's effects on mood and cognitive function to its interaction with gut bacteria like Akkermansia muciniphila. Plus, learn about the differences in dosing forms and why berberine stands out in the world of health supplements. It's a blend of science and personal experiences that will keep you engaged!
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