
In Search of Insight
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.
Latest episodes

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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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Jul 25, 2024 • 47min
NEW PRODUCTS! ReDaxin, DHEA, TauroMag, Magnesium Pidolate, Magnesium Glycerophosphate
Discover the relaxing benefits of TauroMag, a magnesium supplement that enhances sleep quality and mood. Dive into the world of DHEA and its crucial role in hormone health, especially for postmenopausal women. Learn about ReDaxin, a unique nutrient from red sorghum that supports recovery and combats inflammation. Plus, explore the innovative magnesium varieties that offer both fitness performance and cognitive benefits. Each product showcases the importance of individual responses and highlights the exciting potential of these new supplements.

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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
Video Episode | BLACK GINGER | Bigger, Harder, Happier
Explore the benefits of black ginger extract on fitness, sexual function, and mood. Learn about its thermogenic effects, impact on endurance, and benefits for body recomposition. Discover the historical and medicinal significance of black ginger in Thai traditional medicine. Hear about personal experiences with black ginger enhancing libido, sexual pleasure, and overall well-being.

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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 22min
Video Episode | Mr. Happy | The Next Generation - Part 2
Join Joshua (Mr. Happy) for an engaging conversation on the microbiome, immune system, hormones, and neurotransmitters. Discover the impact of lifestyle on maintaining a healthy baseline and the role of supplements in promoting overall health. Explore topics like mineral deficiencies, biofilms, dopamine synthesis, hormone biosynthesis, and the importance of exercise and libido. Gain insights into testing our microbiome, understanding bacterial balance, and the effects of NADH supplementation. Take a deep dive into optimizing health for a long, happy life.

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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 3min
Video Episode | Mr. Happy | The Next Generation
Explore the evolution of nootropics with guest Mr. Happy, discussing supplements, minerals, and research studies. Topics include origins of Nootropics Depot, sourcing, Lion's Mane cultivation, immune responses with Reishi, biofilms, and the future of accessible research studies. Dive into the early days of Neutropics experimentation, data-driven decision-making, navigating product quality in the industry, and breaking down barriers in scientific research.

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May 7, 2024 • 1h 13min
Video Episode | CistaMAX | The Road To The Perfect Cistanche
CistaMAX | The Road To The Perfect Cistanche
This month on the In Search of Insight podcast, Emiel and Erika share the inspiration behind Nootropics Depot’s new CistaMAX stack! We combined non-extracted Cistanche, a high-potency Cistanche extract, and a Supercritical Cistanche extract with Shilajit, Pregnenolone and DHEA to create CistaMAX. This combination produces a noticeable stimulating and motivating effect, and boosts the muscle-building properties of Cistanche.
In this podcast, you’ll learn why we chose each ingredient in CistaMAX and what purpose it serves in the stack as a whole. You’ll also learn about the neuroscience behind the focus and mood enhancing effect of Cistanche. There’s lots of reasons why we include CistaMAX in our daily stack - it can increase feelings of hunger, which is essential when bulking and building muscle. It also gives us a noticeable energy boost that makes us want to move more. CistaMAX is a great choice for supporting fitness, motivation, and hormonal balance. Listen to our new episode to learn more!
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Podcast Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Exploring the elements of CistaMAX
3:46 What is the best dose for CistaMAX?
7:53 Hunger-boosting effects of CistaMAX
15:52 Steroidogenesis - androgenic benefits of CistaMAX
20:24 Gut-health benefits of Cistanche
26:51 Echinacoside and Acetoside - active compounds
32:14 Perceptible benefits of CistaMAX
32:40 CistaMAX and glucose absorption
40:22 Developing the CistaMAX stack
51:03 Pregnenolone, DHEA, and Shilajit in CistaMAX
55:29 Motivation, energy, and mood boost
1:01:51 How to determine what is and isn’t working in your stack
1:04:55 Does CistaMAX benefit workout recovery?
1:11:05 Conclusion

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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 24min
Video Episode | Tribugen | How We Took Tribulus To The Next Level
Dive into the world of Tribulus Terrestris and discover its benefits for energy, focus, and hormonal health. Learn about the careful process of creating Tribugen, blending natural ingredients like fenugreek and cordyceps for maximum effect. Hear the hosts' experiences with experimenting, adjusting dosages, and enhancing motivation without unwanted edginess. Explore the fascinating chemistry behind these compounds and their impact on mental clarity and social interaction, all while enjoying the vibrant energy that comes from engaging discussions.

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Mar 5, 2024 • 2h 24min
Video Episode | March Mushroom Magic | Energy, Focus and Motivation From Your Daily Dose of Adaptogenic Mushrooms
March Mushroom Magic | Energy, Focus and Motivation From Your Daily Dose of Adaptogenic Mushrooms
Have you experienced the mood lifting, physically relaxing, cognition enhancing benefits of adaptogenic mushrooms? Listen to our new podcast episode as we review Nootropics Depot's new Mushroom Magic drink mixes! Emiel and Erika disucss how Nootropics Depot sources coffee, matcha and cocoa for the most delicious drinking experience, and why Mushroom Magic drinks are great to share with friends and family! Learn more about why we chose Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Tiger Milk and Poria mushroom for our blend of gut health boosting, energizing, and immune supporting drink mixes.
Are you interested in making adaptogenic mushrooms a part of your everyday supplement stack? Mushroom Magic drink mixes are the easiest and tastiest way to get full servings of four highly-effective, non-extracted mushrooms, proven for their cognition and immune health benefits. Tune into the podcast to learn more about each mushroom, and why we chose to include Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Poria and Tiger Milk in our first ever drink mix.
On this month’s podcast, learn more about:
How we make mushroom magic matcha, coffee, cocoa, and lattes at home
Why we chose Poria, Tiger Milk, Cordyceps and Lions Mane mushroom in our mixes
How mushrooms benefit our gut health, cognition, focus, and energy
Which Mushroom Magic drink mix is right for you
Buy Mushroom Magic Drinks Here
https://nootropicsdepot.com/mushroom-magic-coffee/
https://nootropicsdepot.com/mushroom-magic-matcha-latte/
https://nootropicsdepot.com/mushroom-magic-coffee-latte/
https://nootropicsdepot.com/mushroom-magic-matcha-powder-blend/
https://nootropicsdepot.com/mushroom-magic-cocoa/
Learn More About Lions Mane and Tiger Milk Mushrooms
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Podcast Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Introducing Mushroom Magic Drink Mixes
1:02 Gut Function and Microbiome
1:45 Beta Glucans and Polysaccharides Benefit Our Gut
3:45 Follow Us On Instagram @insearchofinsight
5:20 Poria Mushroom Sclerotium
6:25 Check Out Emiel’s Updated Stack on Reddit
8:15 Unextracted Mushrooms Contain More Beta Glucans
9:00 500 Milligrams of Poria, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and 150 mg Tiger Milk
11:20 Why Mushroom Magic Drinks Contain SCOOPS
19:35 Drinking Mushroom Magic Matcha - iced latte with milk
25:20 Stevia - Why We Sourced a Higher Quality Stevia
28:00 Perceptible Effects of Mushroom Magic Matcha
31:50 Our Matcha vs. Traditional Matcha Teas
34:50 Ceremonial Grade Matcha
38:05 Effects of Poria and Tiger Milk sclerotium
49:25 Checking in On the Perceptible Benefits
56:39 The Difference Between Caffeine and Mushrooms in Isolation vs. Mushroom Magic mixes
58:05 Beta Testing Mushroom Magic drinks with friends, family and coworkers
1:07:30 Drinking Mushroom Magic Coffee
1:20:43 Non-Perceptible Benefits of Adaptogenic Mushrooms
1:26:29 Drinking Mushroom Magic Cocoa
1:39:38 Cordyceps Mushroom Health Benefits
2:08:30 Drinking Mushroom Magic Coffee Latte
2:12:40 Mushroom Magic with your Daily Supplement Stack
2:14:20 Be Moderate When Taking Multiple Doses of PreBiotics - Digestion
2:19:00 Coffee Approved By Coffee Nerds (Emiel and Erika)
2:20:30 Closing Remarks on Perceptible Benefits of Mushroom Magic DrinksLion’s Mane Mushroom | The Journey To Connect Modern Science With Traditional Chinese MedicineTiger Milk | Could It Be The New Lion's Mane? | This Rare Malaysian Mushroom Is Finally On The Prowl

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Feb 6, 2024 • 2h 37min
Video Episode | Your Body’s Amazing Immune System | Is It Better To Take A Natural Approach When You Get Sick?
Emiel and Erika discuss inflammation, oxidation, immune supporting supplements, fermented foods, and gut health. They explore the connection between the gut and the immune system, and why symptom management during illness can work against us. The podcast also covers the impact of supplements on the immune system and the fermentation process of kombucha. They touch on the roles of GABA, the skin, and the innate and adaptive immune system. The importance of oxidation, inflammation, and nutrient intake for immune function is also highlighted.