Brain Food: Nutrition for Mental Performance

This week, Casey discusses a supplement that has gained popularity in the endurance activity world - beets. It is now well-known that it enhances various physical metrics, but a new research study came out showing it may also be beneficial for the brain! Check it out to learn both what beets can do for your cognitive performance and also how to properly dose with it.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this 4 part series, Casey examines stimulant use for cognitive performance (or lack thereof) with a specific emphasis on Adderall. Adderall is a medication that has been gaining widespread illicit use in many sectors – business, academics, sports – under the belief that it will enhance performance. Is there any truth to it? Should you be taking Adderall? The results may surprise you! Check it out.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this 4 part series, Casey examines stimulant use for cognitive performance (or lack thereof) with a specific emphasis on Adderall. Adderall is a medication that has been gaining widespread illicit use in many sectors – business, academics, sports – under the belief that it will enhance performance. Is there any truth to it? Should you be taking Adderall? The results may surprise you! Check it out.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this 4 part series, Casey examines stimulant use for cognitive performance (or lack thereof) with a specific emphasis on Adderall. Adderall is a medication that has been gaining widespread illicit use in many sectors – business, academics, sports – under the belief that it will enhance performance. Is there any truth to it? Should you be taking Adderall? The results may surprise you! Check it out.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this 4 part series, Casey examines stimulant use for cognitive performance (or lack thereof) with a specific emphasis on Adderall. Adderall is a medication that has been gaining widespread illicit use in many sectors – business, academics, sports – under the belief that it will enhance performance. Is there any truth to it? Should you be taking Adderall? The results may surprise you! Check it out.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ancient Greek academics and students used to wear rosemary under the belief that it improved their brain functions. Is there any truth to it? This week, Casey reviews the first study to test if rosemary aromatherapy improves cognitive functions in healthy individuals. Give it a listen!This week, Casey helps you separate fact from fiction by answering once and for all if magnesium supplementation can act as a nootropic.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Magnesium supplementation has been growing in popularity. As the popularity has grown, so have the extravagant claims. This week, Casey helps you separate fact from fiction by answering once and for all if magnesium supplementation can act as a nootropic. Spoiler: The answer is both 'yes' and 'no'. Give it a listen if your curious how magnesium can help you.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Casey rants about the biggest problem in nutrition research - the control groups! This deceptive strategy is how the government or marketing agencies can make ANY diet look amazing. Give it a listen if you're curious how we're continually being fooled.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Casey goes on a rant about how people incorrectly form their opinions about nutrition without doing any fact checking. You should always verify information when it has to deal with your health or performance! Marketers take advantage of your lack of due diligence and get away with all sorts of scams. Casey provides some easy tips to help protect your wallet, your health, and your performance.If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Casey examines one of the biggest issues plaguing the nutrition field today - the mass spread of nutrition misinformation. One of the root causes for this is explained by the Dunning-Kruger effect. Inside, Casey teaches you how to protect yourself from this trap. Don't consume any other nutrition media until you've heard this one!If you enjoy this series and have found any value from it, please share it with a friend. My goal is to cut through the crap and spread some credible nutrition information! And if you have any other feedback, or would just like to say 'Hello', my email is caseythomasrd@gmail.com. I read everything you guys send me!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.