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Brian Johnson is current Editor of Vagarights.com and a long-time writer for VAGA. A former psychologist, Brian is passionate about improving mental health and finding ways to stave off cognitive decline. He is an expert on nootropics, cognitive enhancement and biohacking more broadly.

Does Citicoline give you energy?

Published May 13, 2021 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Does Citicoline raise energy

Citicoline is a brain nutrient that supports mental energy, focus, attention, and overall cognitive health. Citicoline can increase brain energy by as much as 13%, but it does not give you more phyical energy. Citicoline is easily one of the best nootropics in existence. It is used in all of the top nootropic stacks on […]

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Does Citicoline keep you awake? Can you take this nootropic before bed?

Published May 13, 2021 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Does Citicoline keep you awake

Evidence suggests that Citicoline does not keep you awake. In one study, Citicoline did not increase nighttime wakefulness or movement, measured by the number of waking episodes per night, the time awake per episode, and the number of moving minutes per night. Citicoline is among the most widely used nootropics in the world today. Not […]

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Genius Mushrooms Review: Ingredients, Side Effects & Benefits

Published May 3, 2021 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Genius Mushrooms Review

Genius Mushrooms Review Summary Genius Mushrooms is not a bad mushroom supplement at all. By any measure, it is a solid mushroom supplement stack providing a good serving of three very important medicinal mushroom. However, this is not the most complete mushroom supplement on the market right now. Other mushroom supplements provide a much wider […]

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Does Lion’s Mane Break A Fast?

Published April 21, 2021 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Lions mane break a fast

Lion’s Mane does not break a fast, at least when used as a supplement. Lion’s mane and other medicinal Mushrooms like Reishi, Chaga, cordyceps, and turkey tale are potent adaptogens and anti-inflammatories that activate autophagy. Usually, people consume Lion’s Mane as tinctures, extradct powders or teas, none of which will break a fast. Lion’s Mane […]

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Does Lion’s Mane Help With Concussion?

Published April 20, 2021 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Lions mane concussion

Lion’s Mane helps with concussion by increasing levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the brain. This encourages the growth of new brain cells, especially the myelin sheath which receives a lot of damage during a head injury leading to concussion. Lion’s Mane is a key ingredient in all of the best brain supplements today. […]

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Does Lion’s Mane Affect Sleep?

Published April 20, 2021 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Lions Mane sleep

Lion’s Mane Mushroom improves sleep quality without making you sleepy. The results of a recent study showed that Lion’s Mane positively affects sleep quality, although it had had more effects on REM (rapid eye movement) sleep than deep sleep. Lion’s Mane Mushroom is easily one of the best nootropics in existence. It is a primary […]

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Is Lion’s Mane Addictive?

Published April 20, 2021 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Lions mane addictive

No, Lion’s Mane is not addictive. Although it is often used to treat anxiety and depression, unlike traditional SSRIs and other anti-depressants or psychoactive drugs, there is no risk of Lions Mane addiction, tolerance building, withdrawal or receptor down-regulation with Lion’s Mane Mushroom. Other nootropics are more addictive than Lion’s Mane. Lion’s Mane Mushroom is […]

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What is the best time of day to take Lion’s Mane?

Published April 20, 2021 by Brian Johnson, PhD | Medically reviewed by Dr. DW Zaidel

Best time to take Lions Mane

The best time of day to take Lion’s Mane Mushroom is first thing in the morning, so you can enjoy the benfits all day long. If you take Lion’s Mane Mushroom as part of a nootropic stack containing caffeine, it is important that you don’t take Lion’s Mane at night before bed. Lion’s Mane Mushroom […]

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