In Search of Insight

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.

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.

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! Buy CistaMAX from Nootropics Depot https://nootropicsdepot.com/cistamax-capsules/ Follow Us on Social Mediahttps://www.reddit.com/r/NootropicsDepot/https://www.instagram.com/nootropicsdepot/https://www.facebook.com/NootropicsDepot/https://www.instagram.com/insearchofinsight?igsh=MTVtdDB1d2ZpZm9sbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr 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

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.

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 Follow Us on Instagram 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

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.

The podcast discusses Kanna, a South African succulent used by the KhoiSan people for dancing ceremonies and hunting. They explore its history, dosing, and serotonergic activity. The podcast also covers sublingual administration, pharmacokinetics, and pro-social benefits of Kanna. Topics include cultivating Kanna, cutting and dosing tablets, neurotransmitter synthesis, and cultural significance. They touch on supercritical coriander and holy basil extracts, and personalizing supplement stacks.

Learn about licorice root's traditional uses, the flavor and history of licorice candy, and the benefits of isoliquiritigenin. The hosts explore neurotransmitter basics and the effects of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine buildup. They discuss GABA activation, the complexity of neurotransmitters and receptors, and the relaxing effects of isoliquirtogenin. Plus, they share insights on new supplements and engage with their listeners.

Lucas Aoun, a biohacker, Naturopath, and supplement expert, joins the podcast to discuss the past and future of supplements. They explore topics such as beta testing unreleased stacks, extraction techniques for non-drowsy Bacopa, the journey in nootropics, clinical trials vs empirical evidence, benefits of community bioassaying, and more.

Joe Cohen, Founder of SelfDecode, takes 150+ supplements a day. They discuss the benefits of SelfDecode for genetic analysis, the criteria for selecting supplements, thyroid health, measuring and controlling supplement quality, the use and effects of probiotics, the value and limitations of DNA testing and microbiome analysis, enhancing mood and cognitive function, importance of control and safety in taking supplements, and strict regulations on heavy metal levels in supplements.