Because of this, people became inclined to a “perhaps” more productive resort other than focusing on our good habits contributing to our overall fitness.

This resort was the use of ‘smart’ drugs or cognitive enhancers.

These smart drugs were known to help make you smart and more productive, which people sought and gave them hope for a more productive self.

But if productivity and being smart are important, so do our safety because these cognitive enhancers are more of what some people do know.

Let’s understand more about these ‘smart drugs’ or cognitive enhancers called Nootropics.

Nootropics: Worth it?

WHAT ARE NOOTROPICS

The term nootropic was coined and first used by Cornelius Guirgea in 1972. These substances should enhance memory, learning, and focus, especially for people with cognitive deficits.

They should possess very few side effects and extremely low toxicity.4+

Nootropics are broad classes describing a drug, supplement, or any substance that improves cognitive health.

They can be synthetic or lab-produced drugs or non-synthetic or natural nootropics.

They vary from your favorite cup of coffee in the morning, which contains caffeine that induces a nootropic effect, to the most serious stuff used to treat people with cognitive deficits like ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, sub-acute dementia, and other cognitive deficit conditions.

They are proven with biological effects, both good and bad.

However, its effect on enhancing our cognitive ability is still in need of more thorough research to be indeed proven, especially for healthy individuals.

The rise of people experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression caused people to be more inclined to use these “smart drugs” or cognitive enhancers to overcome it.

You can even find discussions, forums, and podcasts devoted to Nootropics topics. Researchers also found that a drastic increase in people with mental disorders was linked to when the COVID-19 outbreak hit.

Moreover, stress, anxiety, and depression cost the global economy around $1 trillion in lost productivity.

That made people even want to consume and benefit from the advantages of Nootropics.

Whether they are sold as prescribed by Doctors, over the counter, or somewhere on the internet, these substances should boost your cognitive function.

Moreover, these substances are linked to abuse, and addiction and adverse side effects are extensively considered.

Nootropics are not a single-pill solution for a problem; rather, it requires long-term use, which varies from pill to pill and person to person.

Though Nootropics can be anywhere, some are considered serious stuff given exclusively and need supervision from a medical professional for administering; these are called PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

PRESCRIPTION NOOTROPIC DRUGS

These drugs are regulated by FDA and classified as safe for public use along with medical supervision and as prescribed by Doctors. Prescriptions given and signed by a Doctor are needed to purchase these drugs.

They are used as medications, usually with stimulant effects, given by medical professionals to patients with ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, sub-acute dementia, and other cognitive deficit conditions.

Long-term use of these substances is necessary to achieve efficacy and counteract symptoms from a certain condition.

Because of its proven help to brain function of cognitively impaired individuals, with the thought that it may be helpful for them, it became an interest to normal or healthy people and allegedly called these ‘smart drugs.’

An example of this was the reported illegal use of Adderall, a medication used to treat people with ADHD.

Based on the American Addiction Center in 2022, many students use Adderall non-medically to make them stay awake and study, while others use it to lose weight, while some purposely use it to feel euphoria.

While symptoms of Adderall addiction have been seen, long-term effects can include:

• Kidney damage.
• Insomnia.
• Intranasal damage from snorting it.
• Marital, financial, and personal problems.

However, while some studies found positive improvements in normal people after taking prescription drugs, others described it more likely as the placebo effect.

Placebo refers to a treatment designed to have no therapeutic benefit.

When improvement after taking these is felt, it is called a placebo effect, which associates with a person’s expectation that a certain medication could improve him.

Prescription drugs are known to help treat some cognitive deficiencies, yet their effectiveness for normal people has become controversial.

Because of NO PROVEN study supporting this, therefore it is not recommended.

The use of these prescription drugs without a prescription is considered off-label. Off-label use is the unapproved use of approved drugs.

This activity became dominant among businessmen, students, and athletes and has been linked to their dependence on these drugs, eventually making them addicted.

NON-SYNTHETIC NOOTROPICS

While prescription drugs aren’t recommended to healthy individuals because of the lack of research supporting their benefits, varieties of natural or non-synthetic Nootropics are available over-the-counter, in local pharmaceutical or health stores, or on the internet.

Each herbal extract was standardized in its own technical steps needed to meet the actual supplement that benefits our mental health.

Some of these are; Ginseng, ginkgo biloba, caffeine, and more. Though they do not specifically make us smarter, at some point, they help us function better.

Though natural or non-synthetic nootropics have lower toxicity, reducing the harm of overdosing, it is subject to different side effects when excessively used and when used with contraindications.

As the nootropic market grows, pharmaceutical companies continue to invest in studying and discovering substances that can help people with mental disorders.

However, benefits obtained from natural substances are being explored. Each nootropic substance has different benefits and precautions each one should be mindful of.

There may not be a special pill to make us literally smart, but we should be aware of what we should be looking for before buying Nootropics.

5 Things to Look For When Buying a ‘Brain Booster’

PRODUCT SOURCE

Nootropics are everywhere, from pharmaceutical and department stores to your local wellness store and even on the internet.

Because of the growing demand, nootropic brands are continuously growing as well; thus, choosing the right trusted brand might be a challenge.

Generally, you can see the most trusted ones from the pharmaceutical stores where our prescription drugs, over-the-counter nootropics, supplements, herbal products, and other health care ‘stuff’ are mainly available and regulated.

On the hand, the internet might be the least you can consider.

There might be a lot of sources of information, but not all data we are getting there is accurate. Some might be biased or just for promotions because anyone of any age can post on the internet.

Dietary Nootropic supplements are marketed as “herbal” or “natural,” which sound safe. Still, some dietary supplements contain drugs or ingredients not included in the appropriate regulatory standard.

Based on the Consumer Reports in 2022, dangerous or illegal nootropics are regularly promoted or advertised on the largest social media platform– Facebook.

Some of these chemicals and drugs prohibited by the Food and Drug Administration are Phenibut and Kratom.

The Food and Drug Administration ensures public health and safety by regulating food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical products.

BRAND REPUTATION

Nonetheless, the brand you should choose should come from a reputable company to ensure a higher safety assurance. To check a company’s reputation, you can check its official website and find the ‘about us’ section.

Suppose a company has been running for several years. In that case, that’s a score and more like they offer an excellent standard of products, but that doesn’t guarantee their good reputation.

You may also check the legitimacy of their phone number, email address, location, testing procedures, and more.

With a quick Google search, you can also find the company history, whether or not it has ever been associated with an issue with the Food and Drug Administration about their products.

In your search, you can also find reviews fromverified customers only and check what they are saying about the brand and certain products as well.

Because some marketing strategies use fake reviews from dummy customers to attract and gain new customers.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SEAL

Though supplements aren’t regulated by the Food and Drug Association, they may undergo quality testing by third-party organizations like NSF International, US Pharmacopeia, Underwriters Laboratory, Consumer Lab, and more to ensure properly manufactured products.

These are the certification seals on some dietary supplement products, indicating that they have passed the quality test.

Though safety and quality aren’t guaranteed, the quality assurance seal suggests that it contains the ingredients the label says it does and that the product doesn’t contain any potentially harmful contaminants.

You can verify them from some third-party organizations on their website, like ConsumerLab and NSF International, and others.

TYPE OF NOOTROPIC

You may be considering the quality of the nootropic you are buying. Still, before that, you should also look at what type of nootropic is for you.

Understand what your body tells you; if you feel something is not good, you should seek an expert’s help.

While prescription nootropics are recommended for those with cognitive deficits, supplements, herbs, and other synthetic compounds aren’t for everyone as well.

While side effects after overuse of nootropics are a concern, contraindications are likewise looked for.

Contraindications are your medical or current conditions that are harmful when a certain nootropic has been taken, just like Ginseng, which isn’t suitable for people with hypertension, and ginkgo biloba, which is not suitable for people who will undergo surgery.

Seek medical help if you are considering taking a nootropic, especially when you are pregnant, lactating, and with a cardiovascular condition to know whether you are safe to use a certain nootropic.

It is best to consult an expert for guidance and relay to them truthfully the following:

• Tell them exactly what you are feeling: are there health conditions you are currently experiencing? Chronic fatigue, stress, body pain, etc. Tell them everything on your best.
• Your medical history: have you been diagnosed with a disease before? Have you undergone surgery?
• Substances you are currentlyusing: because some substances should not interact with each other, tell your medical expert if you are ever taking vitamins or any supplements or substances.
• Other details about your health and lifestyle: tell them about your vices; are you smoking or an alcoholic? Do you sleep deprive yourself

PRICE

You may search for a cheap nootropic to match your budget, but the cheapest one might not be the right choice. As a general rule, a higher price equals higher quality and standard.

The higher the price of a certain nootropic substance, the higher the chance it has undergone quality assurance from a third-party organization.

PROVEN EFFECTIVE BRAIN BOOSTERS 

While more people are increasingly using nootropics and claim to help them every day to maintain focus and be productive, though there are not tons of evidence about the claims, we should be aware of its consumption and whether or not we are dealing with a trustworthy nootropic manufacturer.

Researching might be time-consuming, but it’s worth your safety.

Remember that these nootropic supplements, whether or not effective, should not replace your diet. As Medical News Today suggests, in addition to the seven steps to keep the brain healthy by the American Heart Association, which are:

1. Get regular exercise
2. Eat a healthful diet
3. Maintain a healthy weight
4. Control cholesterol
5. Regulate blood sugar levels
6. Manage blood pressure
7. Quit smoking

These are other proven effective brain boosters:

• Get physically active
• Eat a brain-boosting Mediterranean diet
• Expand cognitive abilities with training
• Learn a new language
• Study a musical instrument

Stop Migraines Today

Let’s face it, like any illness or injury, migraines suck. The pain is worse than a headache and typically lasts for hours.

It’s perfectly reasonable to wish for sure-fire way to get rid of them completely, but alas we are not there yet.

However while there are no 100% cure for migraines yet, some simple remedies and habits you can apply so that the experience becomes more tolerable than the last.

While medicine and an appointment to the doctor is still king, there’s no rule against some behavioral and lifestyle precautions to help battle migraines.

Different remedies work differently for everyone so make sure to do what is best for you. Combine some of these with medicine and you may be able to stop or relieve yourself of migraines before they even start.

What is a migraine?

Migraines are a severe form of headaches that are accompanied with throbbing or pulsing sensation on a specific side of the head .They come in the form of attacks, and may last for a few days.

How do migraines attack you?

To fully grasp migraine attacks and how to ease them we must establish the progress of a migraine. They are: prodrome, aura, attack, and postdrome.

Prodrome

Also known as the prodromal phase, this happens hours or even days before the actual migraine. People’s bodies exhibit changes that are telltale sign that a migraine is coming, they are but not limited to:

• Constipation
• Irritability
• Mood changes
• Constant yawning

Aura

Symptoms that typically manifests in someone’s vision. Aura’s build up, lasting about 60 minutes and, they are usually the sign the main ache on the head is just around the corner. They don’t happen every time, they include:

• Loss of vision
• Hallucinations
• Blind spot in vision
• Needle sensation around the arm

Attack

This is the painful part. Since this is the ache that often describes it as so. This phase is the longest and most excruciating. When experiencing them, we recommend the following measures along with medication.

A migraine attack would include:

• Throbbing pain that gets worse as you move or participate in sports.
• Located in one side of the head,
• Sensitivity to light, touch
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Post-dromal

After the main attack, you may still experience some of the ripples of action which include:

• Sluggishness
• Tiredness
• Head pain on one side of the head.

How do you ease migraine attacks?

Now that you know what a migraine is and how it differentiates from your typical headaches, it’s time to know how to deal with them.

In addition to medicine here are some simple ways to alleviate a migraine attack:

Applying a cold or hot compress around the head

Temperature therapy has been a proven and tested method of battling all sorts of ailments, from injured knees to sore backs–we have been accustomed to applying compresses to when we experience them.

And why shouldn’t we? They’re very effective. Migraines are also no stranger to them, since applying temperature therapy via compresses is a method that has been used for decades.

To do this you can either go hot by getting a heating pad around your neck and warm cloths on your face.

Or you can do it cold by getting a cold compress around your neck instead along with another one on the onset of the migraine itself. Since experts are still trying to pinpoint how exactly they help it is important to do the way that is best for you.

In doing this, experts also recommend to still proceed with caution with this method by applying it for 15 minutes and taking a 15 minute break of not using it. In addition to not falling asleep as you are doing it, deeming it to be unsafe if done so.

Drinking water

Speaking about something that has been and tested against all sorts of ailments, Love it or hate it, drinking water is also one of them. And for something not surprising at all, they also work on migraine attacks.

Research says that drinking water during an attack has caused the migraine attacks to either be less painful or be shorter in general. Have a glass or bottle at the ready so you’ll be prepared to deal with them when they come.

Consuming caffeine

Another method you can apply in dealing with your migraine is consuming caffeine. A number of over-the-counter medicines have been stated to go well with caffeine in either stopping or lessening the severity of migraine attacks.

It’s theorized that it may be since caffeine affects the blood flow back to your brain and the blood flow issues caused by migraines get canceled out instead.

The caffeine doesn’t have to be just coffee too. Even doses of tea or soda have been reported to help as well. Just consume them along with your medication or as the attack happens.

However it is important to approach caffeine with caution and in moderation. You can get addicted to it or you might get other ailments and even perish if you consume too much within a short amount of time.

Going into a dark room and relaxing

Since sensitivity to light is one of the most common triggers of a migraine, going to a dark room or simply dimming the lights would do wonders to someone experiencing an attack.

As you enter, have a place where you can collect yourself and be at rest, incorporate some of the other remedies as well for even better results.

Getting away from loud noises

This goes best along with the dark and relaxing room. Loud noises are proven to worsen migraines. That’s why blocking out the noise by going to a place away from people or whatever is producing them might also work for you.

Keeping a cool temperature

As established earlier, temperature therapy is a proven and tested method, but that does not apply to compress or heating pads only, but to room temperature as well.

High room temperatures can also be a trigger for migraines and make them worse.

So if you’re experiencing an attack, make sure to have fans and air conditioning units to help keep your body cool.

Staying away from strong smells

Another migraine trigger is the result of something called osmophobia, which is the sensitivity of smell.

For migraines, these come from an array of strong smells which can be in form of perfumes, gasoline, and other strong chemical scents. Steer clear from them in an attack so you might lessen and ease them.

Scalp Massages

Of course you can always apply pressure with your hands yourself or asking someone to do it for you. If you’re not sensitive to touch, scalp massages can help alleviate the severity of the migraine.

As stated earlier, problems in the blood flow are associated with migraines. The beauty of massages is they can help promote better blood circulation. Making your migraine bearable and may even bring you immediate relief.

How do you prevent migraine attacks in the future?

While these measures are great, in and can work in different ways to help manage your migraine attacks. The dream scenario is still to be rid of them completely.

But even though we have established already that there are no cure for migraines yet, there are some preventive measures you can take that can help in making sure you don’t get an attack more times than you can count.

Here are some measures you can do to make sure you get less migraine attacks than before:

Get quality sleep

While this can be tricky because either too much and too little sleep can be a contributing factor to migraine. The key thing to remember is “quality”.

To achieve this it is important to establish good sleeping routines and habits, which include but are not limited to:

• Regular sleeping hours
• Avoiding screens before you sleep
• Caffeine and food cutoff before you sleep
• Having a comfortable bed
• Taking naps

They are harder than they look but these simple changes help avoid migraine attacks all together.

Getting good exercise

You will find little preventive measures to ailments to be complete without exercise. And for good reason, exercise improves quality of life and reduces likelihood of getting diseases better than not doing them.

While they’re of little use during an attack and an exhaustive session might even trigger your migraine altogether, what they do instead is make you healthier which in turn helps you in managing stress.

It doesn’t have to be high intensity as well, yoga, walking and, other forms of steady state cardio can go a long way.

Staying hydrated

We know from earlier that drinking water can be used to alleviate an attack, however being consistent with it may help prevent attacks all together.

Dehydration is a common trigger for migraines. By this logic, if we prevent the trigger, we prevent the attacks as well. Meet the daily recommendation of eight glasses per day and replenish your electrolytes to keep the attacks at bay.

Good dieting

The preventive wouldn’t be complete without incorporating a healthy diet as well. However, because some foods can be triggers as well it is important to be smart when it comes to dieting.

Knowing your triggers, and knowing foods that can help your blood flow, and maintaining a steady eating routine are just some of the ways you can do this.

Foods that contain Omega-3 fatty acids specifically have been found to decrease inflammation and lessen the duration of attacks when incorporated in a diet.

In addition because diet is the primary driver of a healthy weight loss which has been shown to decrease the frequency of migraines.

Taking the proper Vitamins

Vitamin deficiencies are present in at least 2 billion people around the world. These deficiencies may include migraine in them.

Magnesium and Vitamin B2 specifically are linked to people who experienced less migraine attacks.

Have yourself checked to see which vitamins you have deficiency with and get them up with the proper diet.

When should you go to the doctor?

Of course, an appointment with the doctor will still be one of the most valuable things you can do when it comes to migraine alleviation and prevention.

The pain that migraines bring are a serious matter and there will come a time when it’s time to see the doctor.

You should see them immediately if the pain comes to the point where it impedes your ability to go on about your day. And if they’re not available you can do the emergency care instead.

Final Thoughts

Migraine attack alleviation and prevention are vast and many, despite the fact there is no 100% cure for them yet.

While most of these are achievable to do by your lonesome, it’s better to have a people who will have your back and know how to help you when the attacks impede on your ability to care for yourself.

Everyone responds differently to their remedies, find out what works best for you, and combine it with medicine and confidence from your doctor to get the most out of it.

While living with migraine may not be the most ideal of scenarios, some simple remedies and lifestyle habits can make it less mind-numbingly severe and likely to occur than it had before.

You thought it would just go away after a day, but you find yourself nauseous, vomiting, sensitive to light or sound, and extremely tired. You may have a migraine; these are some of the most common signs you’re experiencing one.

Stop Suffering From Frequent Migraine Pains

If you’re reading this now because you’re having it frequently and are bothered why it keeps on occurring, knowing some of the reasons why migraines happen may at least relieve you.

After all, knowing the root cause of migraines can help you understand what to avoid next time.

Plus, apart from going to a medical professional, having a bit of knowledge about how migraines work can, at least, allow you to properly deal with them the next time it happens.

Facts about Migraine

You are not actually alone in this misery because, according to National Headache Foundation, migraines affect 13% of the world’s population and 70% of which are women.

Additionally, in the workplace, a chunk of company losses due to employee absenteeism and less productivity are associated with migraines.

While this is a common issue for people, the symptoms and incidence vary by individual. Factors that may be affecting this are age, gender, environment, etc.

Surprising Reasons that Cause Migraines

You cannot prevent or even anticipate a migraine attack if you don’t know the triggers. Why did it happen yesterday but not today? Is it because of the weather or the food you ate?

Indeed, there’s no single cause of migraine, but we have narrowed down the possible reasons, and you would be surprised by what’s about to unfold.

Several reasons would be out of your control, so focus on what you can do to stop migraines from bothering you as best as you can.

1. Anxiety

The immense feeling of anxiety can be a reason for your migraine. Ironically, a migraine can also cause anxiety.

It’s like a cruel cycle of constant worrying about when the next migraine attack will be, feeling vulnerable about the symptoms, and having no idea of what the cause of the migraine is.

If you think this is the one that’s causing you migraines, it’s best to see a healthcare professional who can professionally suggest you medication or therapy to help you stop this cycle.

2. Stress (Mental and Physical)

Stress is a culprit in many health issues such as muscle tension, stomachaches, and also migraines.

However, the stress we are referring to here is not limited to mental stress caused by your toxic boss or colleagues, deadlines, family, or romantic relationship issues, but it can also stem from physical stress from working overtime and intense physical exertion, including sexual activity, which triggers migraines.

Research shows that physical exercise is a great way to stimulate endorphin production and reduce stress hormones.

Now, you might think that you could just run or punch that bag at the gym the whole day to vent, but hold your horses!

Remember, too much of something is not good. So, be sure to exercise in moderation, keep hydrated, and properly eat before hitting the gym or just skip it if you’re having a migraine.

If you are suspecting that your current physical routine exercise is causing you migraine, you can switch to low-impact workouts like yoga.

Yoga can help reduce stress and anxiety. It can also improve your mood and overall sense of well-being. Getting away from your stressful work for a day or two to rest both your body and mind can be a good call.

3. Hormones

Ever wonder why women have more frequent migraines than men?

Well, 50% of women suffering from migraine confirmed the link between headaches and their period, says the National Migraine Centre.

This is the so-called “menstrual migraine,” which typically comes about up to 2 days before or at the first 3 days of the menstrual cycle.

This is because of the hormone, estrogen, which significantly fluctuates during the menstrual period. Regrettably, pregnancy, nursing, and menopause could also trigger migraine attacks.

4. Sleep

Too busy on weekdays that you slept past 1 am or too relaxed on weekdays that you already woke up past 11 pm? Expect to get a migraine from this!

Sleep is like a double-edged sword. Getting 7-9 hours of good night’s sleep will help you ease your pain, but if you slept too much or messed up your sleeping cycle, it will aggravate furthermore.

People with chronic migraines, which means getting headaches 15 or more days per month, are highly susceptible to sleeping disorders than the common public.

Sleeping disorders include insomnia and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes intermittent stops of breathing when asleep.

Often than not, people having sleep apnea are awakened by a headache. On the other hand, people who have insomnia are more likely to have bouts of migraines consistently than those who are not.

If you are already suffering from asleep–related headaches, you can see a doctor and help give direction to your treatment through a sleep diary. It is vital to consider various aspects of your sleep to help you overcome the issue.

5. Specific Food and Drinks

Does our diet really trigger migraine?

Scientifically speaking, there’s evidence that reducing certain trigger foods can prevent migraine patients from attacks. Certain ingredients, additives, and flavor enhancers could be culprits for some people.

However, whether food can trigger migraines depends on how your body reacts since triggers vary on a personal level.

The best way to find out is to identify it yourself.

You can keep a food diary and find which foods trigger you. Just to give you an idea though, some foods are already notoriously known to cause migraine attacks:

Excessive Caffeinated Drinks

If you’re one of the people who cannot start a day without a cup of coffee, this can be the reason why you’re getting a headache.

A study shows that excessive caffeine consumption, which could be from coffee or tea, induces headaches in adults and even in children.

Caffeine is addictive, and it boosts adenosine in your brain, which is the same substance that shoots up during a migraine attack.

Before you start feeling frustrated that your coffee time is now patrolled, be sure you catch the use of the word “excessive.”

There are times when you really need a cup. And if that’s the case, just be sure to limit your consumption to less than two cups per day.

If your intake is above this, you can start cutting back on coffee to help you reduce your migraine frequency.

Alcohol and Red Wine

On special occasions, a little sip might not hurt, but be careful with alcoholic beverages since they are a common trigger.

This has to do with tyramine and histamine, which will worsen your headache.

This would explain the severe head pain when you wake up with a hangover after partying all night!

Chocolate

Do you have sweet tooth? We hate to spoil your mood, but you may need to start getting away from chocolates if you’re having frequent migraine attacks.

Some migraine patients confirm chocolate as a trigger factor.

Chocolates contain caffeine and very high sugar levels, which may also cause other health conditions like diabetes, so you lessen your chocolate intake this time.

Tyramine-Rich Foods

Like red wine, people with migraines will suffer from eating foods rich in Tyramine.

A few examples include aged cheese, cured meat (i.e sausages and corned beef), pickled food, and soy products.

Does this mean you cannot them anymore?

Well, enjoying these kinds of foods once in a while is okay. However, you can definitely lessen your consumption or find alternatives to help you with your migraine attacks.

Artificial Sweeteners and Food Enhancers

You can also blame diet coke and other calorie drinks for your migraine. Aspartame, which is an artificial sweetener, is commonly found in these drinks.

It’s also better to just stick to naturally prepared foods since processed ones contain very high MSG content. All of these can cause migraines.

These are just some of the most common foods that can trigger a migraine, and there are others out there too. The good thing is that you can learn to identify which ones would trigger you by being mindful.

Remember that food reacts to migraine sufferers differently.

The best thing to do is to have a food diary and examine your eating habits and patterns. By elimination process, you can narrow down and recognize the foods that cause your headaches.

6. Changes in Weather or Environmental Conditions

Surprisingly, any change in barometric pressure or temperature can also prompt a migraine. When there’s a storm lurking, a migraine might be too!

This headache trigger might have something to do with the sensory stimuli. The brightness of the sun or flashing lights can push you toward migraine territory

Other environmental conditions like loud sounds from blasting music, harsh lights from your surroundings, and even overwhelming smells like strong perfumes, paint thinners, and smoke can cause a migraine.

Sensory stimulation varies per individual, so find out what triggers you. While environmental factors are out of our control, we can always prepare ahead.

You can bring sunglasses, earmuffs, masks, or just remove yourself away from the stimulus to relieve you from a migraine.

7. Medications

Ironically, certain medications that relived your pain can also make your migraines worse.

This phenomenon is called Medication Overuse Headache or a Rebound Headache. Any pain medicine has a limited effectivity period. When the effect wears off, the pain returns often worse than before.

Then, you take more medicine to ease the pain, your tolerance increases and the cycle goes on, thus causing more pain.

Medicines that can cause rebound headaches or trigger migraine include:

• Acetaminophen, aspirin, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Pain medicined such as codeine or hydromorphone
• Oral contraceptives and vasodilators such as nitroglycerin

Because medications are critical for your health and we can’t do away without them sometimes, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider to ask for other alternatives or treatment plans.

8.Family History

Yes, migraine has something to do with your blood. It can be hereditary, so it’s in your genes. If most of your family members suffer from migraines, then that could answer why you have it too.

To put this in numbers, if both your parents have migraine, then there’s a75% possibility of you and your siblings having it too.

If that 75% applies to you, you can share this article with your family, so you can discuss it amongst yourselves and help each other.

Ultimately, hereditary reasons for migraines do not stand alone and the frequent pulsating you have seems to be caused by a combination of factors: genetic, environmental, and lifestyle.

Finding Migraine Triggers

You might already have a hunch on what caused your migraine – maybe it’s a caffeine-related or sleep-related attack? However, knowing the possible causes is just the first step.

Knowing the cause may be simple, but some triggers might need deeper digging.

When you get a migraine attack, list down the potential trigger. Make a checklist based on the reasons above, or if there’s one that’s not mentioned here, consider it too.

Once you find out what triggers you, the next step is to take action to get better results.

Final Thoughts

Certain lifestyle changes are vital to evade the reoccurring migraine. Your action may include abstinence and control, depending on the reason that most applies to you.

Of course, sacrifice and resolve are necessary!

If frequent migraine pain is still there, and you have already tried everything that is under your control, check with your healthcare provider.

They can provide alternative treatment suggestions, and if required, prescribe medication.

Migraines are common to people, but they can sometimes just drastically make our lives worse.

Our health and overall well-being should always be one of our main priorities, so start understanding and listening to your body more.

Do your best to keep frequent migraines away so that your days aren’t ruined by a pesky headache.

One of these benefits is that they initiate the body’s sweating process. At the same time, they also increase the heart rate, which you may have learned by now are both main factors to burning calories in physical fitness, so it only makes sense to wonder can you burn calories with an infrared sauna blanket?

The short answer is yes. However, the amount of calories burned during an infrared sauna blanket session still isn’t enough to replace the calories burned during actual exercise, so keep this in mind if you intend to use the blanket solely to blast calories.

How Do Infrared Sauna Blankets Help Your Metabolism Burn Calories?

Most people understand that to burn calories, you must increase your heart rate to boost your metabolism, which the radiating heat from sauna blankets has been shown to help do.

In fact, one healthcare professional states that infrared heat is not only effective at significantly increasing the cardiac output, heart rate, and metabolic rate during treatment, but it also increases your resting metabolic rate, so you continue to burn calories long after your session.

For this reason, infrared heat therapy is sometimes referred to as a passive form of cardio because it enables you to burn up to as many calories as a 30-minute brisk walk, however, while simply basking in the device’s longwave rays.

The typical person can also burn more calories using an infrared heat sauna unit than simply sitting alone, which one report shows burns only about 80 calories per hour.

To determine how many calories you can burn while using an infrared sauna blanket compared to just sitting, simply use a calories burned while sitting calculator to find your exact number and then multiply the calories by 1.5 to get an estimate.

How Many Calories Can You Burn Using an Infrared Sauna for 30 Minutes?

Various studies show that infrared heat can burn a significant number of calories in just 30 minutes.

In fact, one doctor states that it is possible to burn more than 500 calories during a half-hour IR sauna treatment, which he adds can be attributed to the increase in internal body temperature it causes that, in turn also elevates the heart and metabolic rate, thus enabling your body to burn calories similar to light exercise.

However, the overall number of calories burned will depend on various factors, including your metabolic rate, as well as how hot the sauna blanket is.

Most blankets have a minimum heat setting between 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and go all the way up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit or more.

Experts recommend if you are new to using a sauna blanket, however, that you set it to the lowest temperature and then gradually increase the heat every couple of sessions to burn more calories and to give your body time to safely adjust to the sauna.

The duration of your sauna treatments will also determine how many calories you exhaust; hence, the longer you stay in the sauna, the more possible it is to burn even more calories than the 500 or so burned during a 30-minute session.

However, the overall length of time you spend in a sauna blanket should be based on your overall health.

Therefore, if you have a medical issue, be sure to ask your doctor if using an infrared blanket is suitable for you. They will also prescribe a safe time limit for use based on your specific condition.

But in all, it only takes 15 to 20 minutes for a sauna blanket to increase your heart rate, and though this may not be enough time to spark major calorie burn, it still burns calories, which is better than doing nothing.

Do Infrared Sauna Blankets Help You Lose Weight?

According to a Manhattan-based holistic doctor, infrared heat can also help you shed a few pounds.

This, he adds, is because it reaches deeper below the skin than traditional sauna heat, which produces more sweating, thus resulting in a decrease in body weight following your session.

However, this reduction in pounds and/or inches is most likely only water weight, which means as soon as you replenish your body with fluids, the weight will return.

But because the process also results in a stronger metabolism, it can help you burn more calories and lose weight as part of a balanced diet and lifestyle.

In fact, an article published by the Mayo Clinic reports that the only way to truly lose weight is by burning more calories than you consume, which, depending on your calorie deficit and exercise habits, can result in up to a pound of weight loss per week.

Does Infrared Heat Burn Fat?

According to doctors in Vancouver, WA, heating the deep tissues between 110 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit makes fat cells water-soluble, which then enables your body to excrete them, resulting in fat loss.

Infrared sauna blankets can reach temperatures of up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, which means they are more than able to help melt fat cells for reduced body fat.

In fact, Binghampton University’s director of the Clinical Science and Engineering Research Center, Kenneth McLeod, conducted a study involving core body temperature and fat burning, which showed that after being exposed to heat therapy for 30 minutes two or more days a week, the study participants experience a greater reduction in weight than those who exercised.

The results were so profound it even led the director to pursue the development of a laser-based body heater to assist employees with the ability to burn fat while at work for greater productivity and more.

Does Infrared Heat Burn Belly Fat?

Various studies show that infrared sauna heat also helps reduce belly fat.

During one study, an experimental group of 28 obese female subjects wore an infrared belt around their abdomen 3 times per week for 12 weeks, resulting in a significant drop in ab fat percentage and more by the end of the study compared to the control group.

However, since the experiment was conducted while the participants simultaneously walked on a treadmill, it suggests that the effects of infrared sauna heat work best when combined with regular exercise.

Does Infrared Heat Help With Cellulite ?

The breakdown of fats in the body during infrared sauna blanket use also helps rid stubborn pockets of fat beneath the skin, also known as cellulite.

Furthermore, information published by Medline Plus states that the fibers of collagen that connect fat to the skin can become stretched, pulled tight, or broken, enabling fat to protrude through, which can cause dimpling of the skin.

However, infrared sauna blankets have also been shown to help increase collagen production, circulation, and blood flow, which helps improve skin tone and thus the appearance of cellulite.

In fact, one study involving IR light and its effect on treating cellulite found that after 12 30 minute sessions conducted twice a week over 12 weeks, patients noted an improvement in the treated area even before the end of the study.

Additionally, noticeable results in the overall appearance of their skin were observed after the first treatment and on, which researchers suggest may be attributed to the compacting of the fibers and the strengthening and tightening of the dermis layers caused by the treatment.

However, during the experiment, bipolar radiofrequency and mechanical massage and suction were also used, suggesting that they work best when combined.

The increased circulation caused by the blanket also helps flush out toxins and other cellular debris from the fat cells, which can also cause your skin to look healthier.

Can You Use an Infrared Sauna Blanket Every Day?

In general, Infrared sauna blankets are considered safe for everyday use, provided you are a healthy individual, and you take the proper precautions to avoid overheating.

The longer or more time you spend in the blanket, the more it will also increase your risk of dehydration, so be sure to drink plenty of fluids before and after your session to stay properly hydrated and avoid issues.

Some experts also recommend replenishing your body with a sugar-free electrolyte drink after your sauna session to help restore the electrolytes lost by intense sweating.

In the meantime, the more you use the blanket, the sooner you will experience improvements.

However, many people use their blanket 3 to 4 times a week for 30 to 45 minutes each session for optimum results.

Who Should Not Use an Infrared Sauna Blanket?

Infrared sauna blankets are not for everyone. For instance, if you have a medical condition, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and more, your doctor may not consider it safe for you to use.

The deep heat may also cause adverse effects in those on certain medications, so you also get the okay from your doctor before using a sauna blanket.

If you have a skin condition, such as eczema, using a sauna blanket can further worsen the condition because it causes you to sweat, which can further irritate your skin.

Those who are sensitive to heat may also avoid using a sauna blanket, especially for long periods, because it can also irritate your skin and cause you to overheat quickly.

Most sauna blankets also emit low EMF, which is the same amount of radiation released by microwaves and mobile phones, so if you are a mom-to-be, it is also not recommended that you use a sauna blanket while pregnant.

Experts warn that consistently using the blanket to detox can also deplete your body or nutrients and minerals, so be sure you are taking the daily recommended amount of vitamins and minerals to avoid malnutrition, which can lead to unhealthy weight loss and more.

It is also not recommended to use a sauna blanket under the influence of alcohol or street drugs because it can affect your blood pressure and more.

For all others, if you are unsure whether a sauna blanket is safe for you, simply consult your doctor first.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it, infrared sauna blankets can help you burn calories; however, the number of calories burned is still not as much as what can be burned during moderate to high-intensity exercise.

But, when used along with good cardiovascular fitness and s proper diet, which includes a reduced-calorie diet that enables you to burn more calories than you consume, it can help you maintain your weight loss.

It can also help melt stubborn body fat, which also helps with your weight loss goals, and it can even help improve the appearance of cellulite for a smoother look to your body.

You should also remember to stay well-nourished and hydrated while using the blanket to avoid adverse effects. And always be sure to begin your session on the lowest temperature setting and then slowly increase the heat as you learn what works best for your body.

A sauna blanket is also easy to use simply by wrapping yourself in it like a sleeping bag and then activating the heat. You can also use it on just about any surface, including your bed, for added comfort. They are also easy to wipe down due to their waterproof materials.

Many manufacturers also recommend that you wear long cotton clothing and socks during your sauna treatment to avoid your skin coming in close contact with the heating element and becoming irritated or burned.

There are also many models to choose from, so if an infrared sauna blanket sounds like it might be right for you, be sure to do your research to find one with the features that match your goals, so you can experience the results you want and in no time.

Finding the best caffeine pills for studying took a little time. But, we’ve dug through everything available on Amazon and found a winner.

Before we get into which one is best, let’s discuss caffeine pills overall. Understanding why we’ve ranked our choices the way we have could help you decide which one to try.

What Are The Best Caffeine Pills For Studying?

• Nutricost Caffeine Pills
• Prolab Caffeine Tablets
• Genius Caffeine
• Natrol High Caffeine Tablets
• OUR FAVORITE: Performance Lab® Caffeine Plus

How to Pick the Best Caffeine Pills for Studying

Ordering any random caffeine pills online isn’t going to give you the best results. You’ll need to search for something that’s made with top-quality ingredients.

That’s the only way to guarantee you’ll have a good experience once you’ve had a chance to try them.

Not all online brands accurately represents what they’ve put in their products. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to identify a quality brand before buying anything.

How Reputable Is the Brand?

One of the first things you should do when shopping online will always to take a look at any feedback. Most brands have quite a few reviews if they’ve released a decent product. If there aren’t a ton of reviews, that’s usually a warning sign.

You would rather see a few negative reviews if you’re about to buy something than none at all. A complete lack of reviews might show something that’s made other people decide to avoid it.

Take a few minutes to read through all the reviews on the first page. They’re only a few of them on each one, and it only takes a few minutes to go through them.

See if anyone has dealt with any issues after buying the product. When you see multiple complaints about similar issues, it’s time to look elsewhere.

What Else Comes in the Supplement?

Not all caffeine pills contain just caffeine. In fact, most of them contain a few binders to keep everything together. Some supplements even combine caffeine with other psychoactive ingredients.

Certain people respond well to these preparations. But, you shouldn’t order any of them unless you’re experienced with caffeine alone.

How Many Pills Is in Each Serving?

Most people don’t enjoy the way it feels to swallow handfuls of pills every day. That’s why we’ve always taken a look at how many pills is in each service. If you have to eat 4 of them each time, that adds up quickly.

We’ve usually preferred using ones that put everything into as few pills as possible. Most have fewer issues sticking to a schedule if they’re able to get everything into a couple of pills.

Another way you can look at it from this angle is by thinking about how it feels to eat one of them. If you don’t see, you might not have an issue with something that requires multiple pills per serving. You could actually control your dose if you only took part of a service each dose, too.

Is It Made With Animal Products?

This will not be something everyone cares about. However, for people who follow strict diets, you’ll want to look at the ingredients.

Check and see if you’re able to spot anything that says it’s been made using gelatin. That’s what they’ve put on supplements that use pig fats as part of the gel capsule.

You’ll want to avoid anything like that if you’re on a vegetarian diet. Of course, this only matters for people who care about it. Thankfully, there are plenty of animal-product-free supplements on the market, today.

What’s the Best Way to Use Caffeine Pills for Studying?

Don’t just take a bunch of them and hope for the best. There’s a way to use caffeine pills if you’d like to maximize their benefits. Start by setting up a proper sleep schedule first.

Caffeine occupies the adenosine receptors in our brains, making us feel awake. That doesn’t matter if you haven’t had any sleep lately, though.

Then, you’ve got to figure out how much is an optimal dose by experimenting a little bit. Use a small dose the first few times you’re studying with them.

See how you respond to a little bit at first and take the dose up from there. After you’ve had a few tries, you should start to realize how you respond.

That’s when it’s ok to start dosing a bit more liberally during study sessions. Taking the dose too high has a tendency to promote anxiety, though. So, you’ll always have to be careful whenever you’re taking a larger dose than usual.

Our Top 5 Caffeine Pills for Studying

Now, we’ve gone over what you’ll need to look for while shopping for caffeine supplements. This is where we’ll show you how to judge products by reviewing of few of them ourself.

We’ve taken a close look at the top 5 caffeine supplements listed on Amazon and ranked them. Here’s what we’ve discovered.

1. Nutricost Caffeine Pills

There’s quite a bit to love about what they’ve done with Nutricost Caffeine Pills. These pack 200 mg of caffeine into each serving, making them rather potent. Don’t take too many of them.

You’ll definitely notice a rush if you’ve consumed too many when it’s time to study. That’s what’s made them such a popular choice for people in college.

One of our favorite things about them is how they don’t use any added sugar. If you’re following a diet, you won’t have to worry about this making you go off track.

Pros:

• 200 MG of Caffeine per Serving
• Easy to Swallow
• No Added Sugar
• Only 1 Capsule per Serving

Cons:

• Tastes Bitter if Held in the Mouth
• Not the Most Affordable

2. Prolab Caffeine Tablets

You’ll never feel like you have to guess when you’re taking something made by Prolab. They’ve designed one of the world’s most consistent supplement lines.

That’s why we’ve always held their products in such high esteem. And, it doesn’t look as if their caffeine pills will be any different.

Prolab Caffeine Tablets can be ordered in packs of 100. Each serving fits inside a single capsule and contains 200 mg caffeine.

Taking them isn’t hard, either. You can take them with you during meals, or when you’re about to start studying.

Pros:

• Quick Onset
• No Crash
• Calorie Free

Cons:

• Pricy
• Large Capsules

3. Genius Caffeine

Nothing has made us feel like we’re using something innovative the way Genius Caffeine has. They’ve encapsulated their caffeine inside tiny microbeads.

As a result, you’ll receive a steady caffeine supply throughout the day. Just take one serving when you’re getting started in the morning.

Once they’ve made it to your stomach, your stomach acid begins to break down their shells. This is why there’s a steady release of caffeine after you’ve taken some of them.

The stomach only dissolves their casing at a specific rate. So, it takes a while for them to dissolve completely.

If you don’t like taking supplements, this might be for you. You can’t stop taking them, entirely. However, you can start taking them once a day by getting an extended-release version.

There not as affordable as some of the others on our list, though. That’s why we’ve put them in the middle, since not everyone can afford them.

Pros:

• Once-a-Day Dosing
• 200 MG Caffeine per Serving
• Long-Lasting Effects

Cons:

• Less Affordable Than Others
• Not a Ton in Each Bottle

4. Natrol High Caffeine Tablets

Getting a good deal on something to help you study is such an amazing feeling. You’ll have a tough time finding a caffeine pill that has a better price than Natrol High Caffeine Tablets.

We’ve never seen a brand offers so many pills at such a steep discount before.

That’s one of the main reasons we’ve included this one. Not to mention, it has just as much caffeine as the rest of them. So, you’re not even going to notice a difference.

The only downside is how you’ll have to order more than one bottle. That’s because they’ve only put 100 tables in each of them.

So, you’ll never have enough of them if you’ve only ordered a single bottle. It’s still not a bad deal considering how much lower they’ve set the price. Anyone looking to spend as little as possible should definitely take a look at them.

Pros:

• 200 Mg Caffeine in Each Serving
• Low Price
• Naturally Sourced

Cons:

• Only 1 Size Available
• Limited to 100 Tabs per Bottle

5. Our Favorite: Caffeine Plus by PerformanceLab

We’ve always enjoyed telling people how our experience with caffeine + compares to others. The company behind PerformanceLab have done an amazing job by putting this one together.

They’ve designed a phenomenal supplement in Performance Lab® Caffeine Plus that’s just what you need when it’s study time. The specific formula they’ve used has fewer side effects than other brands. So, you’ll still get all the stimular benefits without feeling as bad once it’s done.

That’s going to make it easier once you’re ready to recover from your study sessions. Nothing beats getting up in the morning and jumping out of bed. Other caffeine pills don’t use the same blend of ingredients. So, you don’t recover as fast if you’ve taken them.

We’ve never felt like our bodies weren’t fully recharged after taking this. That’s what’s made them such a game-changer after comparing them to everything else. You’d have to search for a long time to find anything that’s even remotely comparable.

Also, we’ve loved the dose that’s in each of their capsules. They’ve limited them to only 50 mg of caffeine a piece. That’s way less than what you’ll find in most of the other supplements on this list.

So, it’s much easier to find a comfortable dose if you’re using this one. Don’t mess around with high-strength pills if you’ve never tried anything.

That’s only asking for a minor overdose. You’ll have fewer side effects if you stick to this because of how much caffeine they’ve put them. They’ve kept the dose low to make it easier for people to find one that’s comfortable.

Pros:

• 50 Mg per Capsule
• Easily Find a Dose That’s Comfortable
• Clean Feeling
• Long Lasting

Cons:

• Pricier Than the Competitors
• Only 30 Capsules per Bottle

The Bottom Line: Caffeine+ by PerformanceLab

Comparing each of the products we’ve found took a bit. However, we’ve discovered which of them outcompete the others, Performance Lab® Caffeine Plus.

This is not just another caffeine supplement rushed out of a garage to make a quick buck.

It’s the result of a dedicated effort to design the world’s best supplement. Other caffeine pills don’t give you as much of a boost.

Plus, you’ll never have as much control over the size of your dose. They’ve designed the pills to hold 50 mg of caffeine each. So, you can decide exactly how much you’d like to use as fuel during your study sessions.

Taking the appropriate number of them is trivial once you’ve decided it’s time to study.

You’ve probably heard of caffeine pills and wondered how they compare or differ from coffee, soda, and other high-caffeine drinks.

Well, scientific research provided by various manufacturers of caffeine pill products shows that they are formulated with caffeine just like caffeinated drinks, so they provide many of the same benefits, including improved focus, but without the added sugar and calories.

Some products are also formulated for athletes to help improve their focus and performance during intense training.

But how do you know what to look for in this type of product to know if it’s effective? Continue on to see, and we’ve also included five reviews of the top caffeine pill supplements for focus, ending with our top pick, to help you determine the best one for you.

Which Caffeine Pills Can Help You Focus?

HERE ARE THE TOP CAFFEINE PILLS FOR FOCUS WE’LL BE REVIEWING:

• Nutricost Caffeine Pills
• Prolab Caffeine Tablets
• Genius Caffeine
• Natrol High Caffeine Tablets
• Performance Lab Caffeine+

How to Choose the Best Caffeine Pills for Focus?

Not all caffeine is created equal, so the first to look for in a product is its caffeine source, which should be all-natural as opposed to synthetic, which research shows can cause side effects due to its higher concentration and quicker absorption.

It is also important to ensure the product includes caffeine in a safe dose because reports show that too much caffeine, which is more than a 400mg dose for the day, can be unsafe.

Quality caffeine pills will also be free of fillers and artificial additives, which not only means you are paying more for less product, but it can also cause allergic reactions and more in certain individuals.

Likewise, if you are vegan, you should also look for products that are free of gelatin and other non-vegan ingredients to ensure it is suitable for you.

What are the Advantages/Benefits of Caffeine Pills?

Several studies show that caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, which boosts mental performance and energy, thus making you more alert in your daily activities.

However, in pill form, it enables you to skip the long process of preparing coffee yourself, as well as the added expense of purchasing a caffeinated drink from a vendor, which provides a cost-saving benefit over other products.

They also don’t include added sugar, creams, or whips, so they’re lower in calories.

You can also take them anytime and on the go whenever you need a mental boost, so they are also more convenient to use.

Things to Look For/Attributes That Differentiate Caffeine Pills

The main way these types of products differ is in the way they deliver the caffeine.

For instance, most products are designed so that the pill’s total caffeine amount enters your bloodstream all at once, thus enabling you to experience the benefits quicker. However, they will then slowly wane over time as the caffeine begins to wear off, which means you will have to take another dose if you want to continue to experience its boost.

And then, some products are designed to sustain the effects of caffeine so that you continue to experience its results throughout your day, which means you only need one dose, and you’re done. Delivering the caffeine in this way also helps eliminate the side effects of taking too much of it too fast.

Most products also contain the equivalence of at least two cups of coffee, which means it is also suitable for the average coffee drinker.

Otherwise, if you do not drink coffee or you are sensitive to caffeine, then you may opt for a product with a lower caffeine amount of about 50 grams to avoid adverse effects.

What’s the Best Way to Use Caffeine Pills?

There are many concerns regarding the stimulant effects of caffeine.

However, according to research published by PubMed, caffeine’s stimulating effect is actually only quite mild, which is just enough to safely enhance cognitive function for improved focus and more.

But the problem occurs when caffeine is taken in excess, which, instead, overstimulates the nervous system, thus causing an increased release of certain neurotransmitters and chemicals whose imbalances can cause anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, and more. The same is true if your body is sensitive to caffeine.

Therefore, when taking caffeine pills, experts recommend starting with a dose lower than the suggested amount and then gradually working your way up to the full amount, which will enable you to assess your tolerance to caffeine, so you know if it is beneficial for you and in what amount.

Taking caffeine pills on an empty stomach can also cause nausea and other adverse effects in some individuals, so you may also consider taking the pills with food if you find that this is your case.

Prerequisites/Precautions for Using Caffeine Pills

Because caffeine is a stimulant, it also causes increased activity in the brain, which can cause some people’s heads to hurt. Hence, if you regularly suffer from headaches, you should use caffeine pills with caution.

When taking caffeine pills, you should also be careful to limit the intake of caffeinated beverages, foods, and medications because it can increase your daily caffeine intake to dangerous levels, which can cause high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, seizures, and more.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or another health condition, you are on medication, or you are pregnant or nursing, you should also avoid taking caffeine pills unless you have received authorization from your doctor.

Caffeine pills are also not recommended for those under the age of 18.

Experts warn that you should also avoid taking caffeine pills regularly to combat persistent fatigue or drowsiness from a lack of sleep because, though it will help keep you awake, it won’t improve your performance like a good night’s sleep.

Instead, see your doctor if you are sleep-deprived because it can be a sign of a bigger issue, which they can help you properly address.

Best Caffeine Pills Reviews

Nutricost Caffeine Pills

Nutricost Caffeine Pills provide 250mg of anhydrous caffeine per serving with zero sugar and zero calories for athletes, avid gym-goers, and more looking to increase their focus for their activity.

It’s also GMP compliant and produced in an FDA-registered facility for extreme quality and safety.

Pros:

• It provides 200mg of caffeine per serving, which is the equivalence of 2 cups of coffee.
• You can also add it to any beverage for a no sugar, no calorie way to perk up.
• It’s also non-GMO and gluten-free.
• It contains 500 capsules, which equals 500 servings.
• The company is based in the USA.

Cons:

• It can cause nausea if taken on an empty stomach.
• It’s not vegan friendly.

Prolab Caffeine Tablets

Prolab Caffeine Tablets contains 200mg of pure caffeine sourced from a maximum potency blend of herbal ingredients, including white tea leaf extract, chocamine cacao extract, and guarana seed extract, for a powerful boost of endurance, focus, and energy, which are experienced in just 15 minutes of taking the product.

The maker of the product is also widely recognized as a reputable nutrition company that has been providing elite athletes, aspiring bodybuilders, and more with superior sports nutrition products for over 20 years.

Pros:

• It contains pure caffeine.
• It provides a boost of energy in just minutes.
• It’s also calorie free and sugar free.
• It is created by an experienced company that specializes in making nutrition products for a wide range of athletes.
• It contains 100 tablets.

Cons:

• It’s a newer formula than what past users are accustomed to.

Genius Caffeine

Genius Caffeine provide an all-natural, no-crash sustained energy boost for improved focus, concentration, and more.

It’s also clinically proven to sustain energy all day.

Because its energy is sustained, it also helps eliminate energy fluctuations that can lead to a crash.

Pros:

• Its formula is free of fillers, dyes, GMOs, and other unnecessary additives for a natural energy booster.
• Its Vitashure caffeine SR is designed using microencapsulation techniques for
  sustained energy.
• It also enhances cognitive functions.
• It’s third-party tested for quality and purity.
• It’s made in the USA.
• It contains 100 veggie capsules.

Cons:

• It also contains cellulose, silica, hypromellose, and magnesium stearate.

Natrol High Caffeine Tablets

Natrol High Caffeine Tablets promise to provide enhanced endurance and mental focus via its 200mg caffeine, no-sugar, no-calorie tablets.

The Natrol company is also one of the leading brands of vitamins and supplements in the US, known for its highest-quality manufacturing standards.

Pros:

• The high caffeine tablet can delivers multiple performance enhancements, including elevated alertness, increased endurance, and quicker reaction time.
• It doesn’t cause jitters.
• It contains no added sugar or calories.
• The manufacturer is widely recognized for its high-quality wellness products.
• It contains 100, vegetarian-friendly tablets.

Cons:

• It also contains stearic acid, silica, cellulose gum, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, and glycerin.

Performance Lab Caffeine+

Performance Lab Caffeine+ prides itself as an ultramodern stimulation product for precision and performance using only 50mg of caffeine from Coffea Robusta seeds and 100mg of Suntheanine.

It also helps restore caffeine-depleted brain chemicals with its Ajipure L-Tyrosine + Nutrigeneis B complex for a healthy recovery after using the product to fuel your activities.

The lower caffeine amount also helps prevent jitters, crashes, and other side effects often associated with caffeine overstimulation.

Pros:

• It is designed to increase alpha brainwaves to balance caffeine energy with relaxation for a calm, controlled caffeine kick without side effects.
• It can also be used daily with less burnout because it helps replenish caffeine depleted chemicals.
• It’s also GMP certified, free of GMOs, synthetic additives, soy, and gluten, and more for a allergen-free, vegan-approved product.
• It’s easy-to-swallow capsules are also prebiotic infused to support superior absorption and digestion.
• Its low caffeine content also means it can be stacked with other products for maximum performance and recovery.
• It includes a 30 day promise.
• It contains 30 capsules.

Cons:

• It only contains 30 capsules; however, it only requires you to take one capsule per day.

Final Thoughts

Of all the caffeine pills listed, Performance Lab Caffeine+ has me ready to ditch the caffeine found in other products for a smarter and cleaner choice with healthier results.

And who doesn’t prefer a more sustained form of mental alertness as opposed to just a quick jolt that may also be followed by a crash later?

I like how you know it’s also working to help your body combat the effects of caffeine after using the tablets, so you feel even better while taking it.

And if that wasn’t enough, it’s also sugar-free, calorie-free, gluten-free, allergen-free, GMO-free, and vegan-friendly, so you know you’re getting a premium product that’s non-toxic to your system and that’s also suitable for a wide range of users.

I also like how it’s GMP certified and clinically tested, so you know it’s also verified by outside authorities and scientifically proven to work, which helps take the guesswork out of using the product.

Since it also has a lower caffeine content than any of the other products listed, it also helps make you feel more protected against the side effects of overstimulation.

However, the directions state that you can up the dose once your body adapts to the caffeine or if you just simply find that you need a stronger dose for optimum results.

They also make it easy to purchase the product for a great price by offering a 3-month supply, which includes a free bottle, at a discounted price.

A personal sauna utilizes heat therapy similar to traditional saunas for deep tissue therapy, and when used at home, can provide many benefits, including:

It is a Convenient and Low-Cost Way to Enjoy a Sauna

A personal sauna is designed specifically for at-home use, which enables you to personally enhance your overall health in the comfort of your own space and at a lower cost.

It also provides you the advantage of being able to use it on your own time and in any location for added convenience.

There are also whole room saunas and portable saunas, such as sauna blankets, which are the most affordable option, to suit your needs.

They also come with different heat sources and temperature settings to meet your preferences.

Types of home saunas include:

• Infrared saunas – warm the body using electromagnetic heat waves, which emit low heat healing to the inner tissues. They also warm the body directly as opposed to the entire room like traditional saunas, which also makes them more tolerable.
• Steam saunas – use the steam from boiling water to warm the skin and stimulate repair. They can also be as small as a facial steamer sauna to an all-out steam room added to your shower, and more.
• Electric saunas – use electrically heated stones that, when covered with water, produce steam to heat the body.
• Wood saunas – work similarly to electric saunas in that they also use heated stones and water to create a steam sauna. However, the stones are heated using a wood stove.
• Portable steam tents – are soft, tent-like contraptions that cover you from the neck down when sitting in them for similar benefits to regular steam saunas but at an affordable cost.

It Relaxes the Muscles and Soothes Achy Joints

Perhaps the biggest reason people use an in home sauna is it generates a mild relaxing effect that helps reduce muscle soreness, especially after intense activity, such as sports.

Meanwhile, studies show that infrared saunas. in particular, are also effective for reducing joint pain from some chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis.

The heat from in home saunas also causes the blood vessels to dilate, thus increasing blood flow, which helps speed the body’s natural ability to heal minor cuts and bruises and more.

It Aids in Muscle Recovery After Intense Physical Activity

An at home sauna also provides many benefits after intense training and physical activity, including aids in the repair of damaged proteins in the body, which helps with muscle recovery and oxidative stress caused by muscle damage.

Research shows that it also improves muscle growth following exercise.

It also helps with delayed onset muscle soreness by increasing circulation, thus helping to eliminate lactic acid that may be present after strenuous activity.

It is One of the Best Ways to Help Rid Toxins From the Body

The increased core body temperature and induced sweating caused by a home sauna have also been shown to help dilate the blood vessels, thus increasing circulation for improved blood and lymph flow.

This, in turn, helps reduce the levels of toxins absorbed by the body from the environment and more, including zinc, mercury, nickel, and copper.

It Helps Relieve Stress and Improves Mood

The relaxation brought about by a personal sauna is also shown to help manage cortisol levels in the blood.

When we become stressed, the hormone cortisol is released in response to help the body adapt. However, a high level of cortisol is associated with an increased risk of various health issues, including a weakened immune system.

Hence, regularly engaging in some form of relaxation to help reduce stress and keep cortisol levels in check, which an in home sauna can provide.

The calming effect generated by in home saunas also stimulates the production of serotonin, which helps improve mood.

Therefore, an at home sauna can be used anytime you need to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body for overall healing and pampering.

It Improves Brain Health

Research shows that using a home sauna also increases BDNF, which is a protein found in the brain that helps with the growth, maturation, and maintenance of neurons, thus promoting improved brain health.

On the other hand, according to several studies, decreased levels of BDNF are linked to an increased risk of hippocampal atrophy, which is associated with dementia, memory impairment, and more.

The heat from a personal sauna is also shown to release norepinephrine, which helps protect against migraines, certain mental conditions, such as ADHD, and more.

It Helps Reduce the Incidence of Colds, Sinus Congestion, And More

Sauna heat and steam are also proven to help instantly increase the body’s production of white blood cells, which helps protect against illnesses and viruses.

One report shows that it also helps decrease the occurrence of colds and sinus congestion issues brought about by them as well as allergies, especially home saunas that utilize steam.

It Helps Decrease Inflammation and the Risk of Diseases

Inflammation in the body can be caused by various factors, including infection, viruses, injury, and autoimmune disorder, and if left untreated, can lead to an increased chance of developing heart disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and even disability.

However, sauna use at least 10 to 15 minutes a day, 3-days per week, significantly decreased pro-inflammatory markers and the eventual onset of certain diseases for improved overall health.

It Helps Prevent Injuries and Helps You Perform Better

In home saunas can also be used to help gently warm-up before stretching or participating in strenuous physical activities, which helps prevent the likelihood of injuring yourself in the process.

This is because the heat helps loosen your joints and muscles and improves blood flow to your tissues, thus making them more able to bear the strain you put on them during your workout. Otherwise, they are more prone to harmful rips and tears when performing your moves.

In fact, sports medicine experts state that a majority of muscle injuries can be avoided simply by stretching and warming up before physical activity.

The increased circulation throughout your body also prepares your cardiovascular system for physical activity, which improves your endurance.

On the other hand, simply jumping right into high-intensity exercise without first preparing your body prevents the heart and lungs from receiving adequate oxygen during the activity, thus putting undue strain on them, which can interfere with their function over time.

Warming up your body prior to physical activity also increases your mental focus as you work your way through your session or training, which helps improve your technique and skill.

Experts state that it also improves your nerve transmission and muscle metabolism for faster performance and greater efficiency.

It May Help Improve Sleep Quality

Just like a relaxing shower or bath before bed helps promote better sleep, studies suggest that low heat therapy a few hours before you retire for the evening may also enhance your sleep quality.

According to various reports, this is because once your body is no longer exposed to the sauna’s heat, it will work to normalize its temperature, which helps calm and relax the body for a good night’s sleep.

Furthermore, since an in home sauna also helps alleviate muscle tension and joint pain, it also helps ease the body and encourages you to rest better.

Racing thoughts and a busy mind can also make it difficult to wind down and go to sleep; however, an at home sauna before bed also helps free your mind of distractions, so you fall asleep faster.

It Makes You Look Good

The increased heat and sweating caused by personal saunas also help cleanse the skin, which provides various beauty benefits, including plumper skin.

This is because as the body sweats, it also rids the skin of dead cells; hence, causing them to be replaced with new ones, which help keep your skin renewed and looking good.

Heating the skin also improves capillary dilation for improved circulation, which causes blood to rush to the skin’s surface, giving it a natural glow.

Sweating also helps cleanse the sweat ducts and surface skin of bacteria and sebum, which is shown to help reduce acne breakouts, eczema, psoriasis, and more, especially with regular sauna use.

It May Help You Lose Inches/Weight

Several studies show that because a home sauna causes you to sweat, it can also help you lose weight. But it is mainly water weight, which means, as soon as you resume drinking fluids, it will come back.

However, one study conducted on 12 healthy adults showed that sauna therapy significantly affected BMI, which was determined by several factors, including the quantity and quality of fluids ingested, suggesting that provided you are properly hydrated during your sauna sessions, it is possible for your body to utilize glycogen stores for energy, thus leading to a decrease in body mass.

In fact, the sweating induced by saunas increases your heart rate and thus your metabolic rate, as well the demand for oxygen, which requires lots of energy typically derived from fat and carbohydrates, resulting in calorie burning.

Infrared saunas, in particular, have been proven to burn more than 500 calories in just one 30 minute session.

It May Help Reduce the Appearance of Cellulite

Cellulite is a result of fat accumulation under the skin, which causes the skin to dimple. However, targeting this fat via various treatments can help smooth the skin.

When an at home sauna is used, the sweating it causes helps burn unwanted fat for energy, which is then broken down and removed from the body through urine, perspiration, and more, thus helping to improve the appearance of cellulite.

Several studies show that infrared in home saunas are especially effective for treating dimpled skin because the light and heat are able to reach below the surface of the skin to better target and break down fat deposits so they can be removed from the body.

Infrared light is also easily absorbed by the mitochondria, which helps stimulate collagen production for tighter skin.

It is also shown to help reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and stretch marks for even skin.

Best Home Personal Saunas

Did you know that you can enjoy the benefits of a full-fledged sauna from home? Here are a few personal saunas you can enjoy from the comfort of home.

Vortix Infrared Sauna Blanket	HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket	HeatHealer Infrared Sauna Blanket
What’s different about the Vortix Infrared Sauna Blanket is that it focuses on heat shock proteins (HSPs) that help repair damaged protein in your body.	Our #1 pick belongs to the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket simply because it’s one of the highest quality mats you can currently get on the market.	The HeatHealer Infrared is great for traveling as it comes with a sleek carry bag that allows you to get infrared heat therapy from anywhere.

Final Thoughts

Now that you see the many benefits that a personal sauna offers when used at home, hopefully, it has helped you determine whether it is beneficial for you.

After determining a home sauna is for you, to choose the right one for you, begin by first checking the heat source, which ultimately dictates the level of benefits it provides.

You should also check the temperature settings to ensure they fit your goals and comfort level.

It is also important to choose an in home sauna that fits in your home, especially if you are limited on space.

However, there are also whole room models as well as in-shower models if you are looking to make a more elaborate sauna purchase.

There are also portable models that enable you to tote them with you on vacation, to outdoor sports events, and more.

Experts suggest you should also incorporate a proper diet and regular exercise along with at home sauna use for best results.

In the meantime, if you are pregnant or you have been diagnosed with a health condition, it is recommended you speak with your doctor before using a personal sauna to ensure it is safe for you.

Your doctor may also suggest the best sauna type and therapy regimen to address your specific concerns.

Like many athletes, when I first started to exercise I was shedding pounds left and right.

Of course, the weight loss (unfortunately) plateaued over time as my body got used to exerting itself.

That’s why I made it a last-ditch effort to invest in a sauna blanket.

Sauna blankets use natural thermal heat to stimulate the body, helping users to shed off pounds without hours of extra effort at the gym.

Today, I’ll be reviewing the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket below. I’ll touch on how sauna blankets work, what features you should pay attention to, and some less pricey alternatives.

Let’s jump in!

Factors to Consider Before Buying a Sauna Blanket

Sauna blankets may seem like the newest fad to hit the market, yet heat treatment for weight loss has been a staple of spas for decades.

At-home sauna blankets mimic the effect of steamy saunas by producing thermal far-infrared radiation, helping the body to naturally break up unwanted chemicals and oxidize fat.

During use, fat is transformed into carbon dioxide and other compounds that naturally dissipate through the sweat.

Many state that regular use can help users lose pounds, shed inches off their waistline, and overall reduce the visibility of cellulite.

Far infrared sauna blankets are very safe to use.

Additionally, they can aid muscle tension, help detoxify the body, increase metabolic production, and boost the immune system.

Right after exiting a sauna blanket, users state that they feel immediately less bloated and more energized.

It’s the perfect treatment to use right before bedtime, stress-inducing public presentations, or after a grueling workout.

Most experts state that 20 minutes of infrared sweating two to three times a week helps to strengthen one’s cardiovascular health.

Of course, you’ll need to try out different heat settings and times and adjust based on the effect – everyone’s body reacts distinctly to heat therapy.

Essential Questions to Ask

Of course, before you go out and purchase a sauna blanket, you should ask yourself some key questions:

• How much am I willing to spend on a sauna blanket?
• What do I want to get out of infrared thermal treatments? Do I want to shed weight, reduce pain, recover from muscle damage, or treat insomnia?
• What features would I want a sauna blanket to have?
• How often do I want to utilize far infrared thermal treatments? Daily, weekly, or once in a while?

As always, you’ll need to factor in your own goals and expectations before investing in any new equipment.

Sauna blankets are excellent all-in-one products that allow users to shed weight, reduce fatigue, shed stubborn toxins, and improve their stress.

You should consult with your doctor before buying a sauna blanket if you suffer from conditions like skin disorders, broken bones, nausea, abnormal blood pressure, or an autoimmune condition.

Keep in mind that a sauna blanket isn’t meant to be a cure-all.

The HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket

Perfect for at-home use or long travel, the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket makes it easy to squeeze in a heat treatment at any time.

The sauna blanket naturally increases the cellular activity in the body, helping to alleviate inflammation, reduce pain, shed toxins, and decrease weight.

The soothing yet stimulating heat provides an uplifting sensation that leaves many feeling both relaxed and euphoric.

The blanket offers nine levels of heat treatment, depending on how much of a sweat you want to work up.

Owing to its sturdy construction, the blanket only requires ten minutes to heat up to the maximum level.

It offers low-EMF heating and is made from purely non-toxic fabrics well-suited to the human body.

A variety of amethyst, tourmaline, and charcoal layers help to trap heat and stimulate the body.

If you buy it and – for some reason – aren’t satisfied, don’t worry. The sauna blanket is covered by a generous one-year warranty.

Pros

• Compact design makes the blanket easy to transport
• Helps the body to relax and feel stimulated after treatment
• Covered by warranty

Cons

• May be somewhat cumbersome to get strapped into the blanket without help
• Could be a bit tight around the middle for larger users
• May not be suitable for very tall users (those over 6’4″)

Features and Benefits of the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket

Made of Quality, Safe Materials

Unlike so many competitor products, the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket is constructed from only the safest and highest-quality materials on the market.

The blanket is made from several layers of amethyst, tourmaline, and charcoal.

Not only is it designed by medical professionals, but the blanket also utilizes low-EMF heating and is certified to be completely non-toxic.

You can rest assured that calorie burn, detoxification, and relaxation come without any risk.

Compact Design

The HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket is super compact and designed to be transported.

If you like to enjoy heat treatments during travel, this blanket is the right product for you.

Designed with carrier straps, you can easily fold the blanket into a small square that fits right in any travel bag. Or you can stow it away after use if you live in a small apartment.

What Do Buyers Think?

I made sure to look around the web and see what actual users thought about the HigherDose sauna blanket.

Review #1

“I was a bit nervous about purchasing a new sauna blanket since they’re typically pricey. But I honestly love it – it’s worth every penny,” one reviewer commented. “I sleep so much better after using it and it just makes me feel so refreshed and renewed. I cannot recommend it enough – seriously.”

Review #2

“I use the HigherDose blanket at very least four times a week and I plan to keep using it forever. It’s super easy to clean and use right away. I have to use it on a pretty high setting, but I’m able to get a great sweat going. Wonder if the money is worth it? It absolutely is,” another commented.

Review #3

“I can’t believe what a difference 20 to 40 minutes in the blanket can make. It’s pure bliss and zen. I’m loving it so much!” yet another stated.

Overall, most customers are super pleased with the performance, durability, and effect of the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket.

Many state that it’s not only worth the price, but also helps to mitigate stress, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain conditions.

Popular Alternatives to the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket

Not sure the HigherDose sauna blanket is the right product for you?

I’ve compiled a brief list of HigherDose’s most popular competitors. Make sure to give them a look and see if their features are right for you.

SereneLife Portable Infrared Home Spa

Want the benefits of a sauna treatment but not willing to head off to the spa?

No worries, the SereneLife Portable Infrared Home Spa mimics the benefits of dipping right into a sauna room.

Convenient and portable, the SereneLife heating unit includes a built-in sauna chair that sits right inside a zip-up cover.

Users simply need to crawl in between the covers, sealing around their neck and arms.

The chair is foldable, making it easy to collapse the portable sauna at a moment’s notice.

Inside, the sauna includes an adjustable foot pad heating mat that specially targets cold toes.

The spa features a 1050 watt power supply steamer pot that offers a digital display for simple tracking. Within four minutes, the spa will reach the perfect temperature for you.

Regular use of this portable sauns may help you shed weight, remove toxins, and reduce everyday stress.

You can easily read your favorite book, watch TV, and listen to music while sitting in the sauna.

Pros

• Easy to read, watch TV, and listen to music from inside the portable sauna
• Powerful 1050 watt power supply creates consistent heat throughout the sauna
• Infrared tech may help users to lose weight and shed toxins from the body

Cons

• May not be the perfect fit for users over 6’1″ in height

HealthyLine Far Infrared Heating Pad

Not a fan of sitting in a steamy, cloth-based personal room? The HealthyLine Far Infrared Heating Pad allows users to sit, stand, or lie down for a relaxing spa-like experience.

The sauna blanket releases 9 – 14 um of far-infrared radiation, generating resonances within the human body that mimics cell energy production.

This allows a natural thermal effect to radiate throughout all those hard-to-reach areas.

With a hands-free design, the blanket features a double zipper that allows you to use your phone, read books, and engage with other entertainment.

The spa’s temperature ranges from 35 to 75 degrees C with available time settings ranging from 15 to 60 minutes. It only takes a few minutes to detoxify your body and start shedding weight.

Consumers don’t have to worry, either – the blanket is equipped with tons of safety features. The HealthyLine Far Infrared Heating Pad includes auto-stop protection that automatically stops heating when the temperature climbs in excess of 85 degrees.

The blanket is made from a high-quality, flexible material that doesn’t stick to the body.

Pros

• Releases far infrared light to naturally heat and detoxify the body
• Features hands-free design that allows you to browse your mobile devices during use
• Comes with great safety features that ensure your body remains in a comfortable temperature range

Cons

• May be too short for users over 5’10”

UTK Far Infrared Tourmaline Heating Pad

Available in shades like mandarin orange and royal purple, the UTK Far Infrared Tourmaline Heating Pad releases 9 to 14 um of radiation to produce a calming thermal effect on the human body.

With regular use, the blanket can help fat oxidize into carbon dioxide, water, and other compounds that are eliminated through sweat.

This provides a safe, natural way for users to lose weight without much effort.

The temperature of the blanket ranges from 35 to 75 degrees Celsius. The time can be set between 15 and 60 minutes, which is all it takes for users to naturally start shedding pounds.

Like other thermal blankets, the UTK Far Infrared Tourmaline Heating Pad  automatically stops heating if the temperature reaches over 85 degrees Celsius.

The blanket is made from durable, slightly stretchy material that won’t stick to sweat or retain bad smells.

Pros

• Blanket is sweat-wicking and resistant to body odor
• Built with advanced safety features meant to protect users from overheating
• Allows for variable time and temperature settings

Cons

• The blanket material is not that thick compared to commercial-grade spa blankets

Final Thoughts

The HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket leaves little to be desired.

Made with triple-layer natural compounds, the blanket helps to stimulate the body and leave you feeling soothed for hours after use.

If you want a workout without the effort, you should seriously consider the HigherDose sauna blanket.

When paired with a good diet and regular exercise, heat treatments can help amplify the weight loss effect.

This multivitamin is designed to elevate your daily activities by helping your mind perform at its best.

If you’re curious about BELDT Labs VIVVID, our review should touch on all the necessary details so that you can decide if it’s the right supplement for your brain health.

In the meantime, take a look at our buyer’s guide to understand nootropics a bit more and see what features to keep in mind.

Things to Consider before Buying a Nootropic Supplement

If you need to enhance your cognitive function, nootropics can be a big help.

Both chemical and natural compounds, nootropics can lead to better concentration, focus, and overall mental clarity.

Before you begin a nootropic supplement, it is always best to check in with your healthcare provider first to make sure it’s the right route for you to take.

Now, you’ve shown an interest in boosting your brain’s cognitive function but have no idea where to start seeing as you can find dozens of these supplements both over-the-counter and on a prescription-basis.

Well, let’s get more into nootropics so that you have a better idea of what features to learn about before choosing a supplement.

Synthetic vs. Natural

One of the first things you should be aware of is that nootropics come in both a synthetic form and a natural form.

Synthetic nootropics are chemical compounds, and these are quite serious to take as they act as powerful stimulants.

In most cases, these will require a prescription to get as some of them may even be habit-forming.

If taking synthetic nootropics, it’s important to take caution and follow the guidelines placed by your healthcare professional.

When it comes to natural nootropics, these aren’t as powerful as their synthetic counterparts, and the effects tend to be slower.

Nonetheless, they can still be effective. These include the likes of caffeine products, creatine supplements, and several mineral and vitamin supplements.

Depending on the ingredients, some of them may even have additional health benefits.

Safe and Tested Ingredients

As is common when taking any dietary supplements, you should always look at the listed ingredients.

They should be safe, and this is aided in the supplement featuring pure ingredients that are properly tested.

Some ingredients to look out for include B-vitamins, L-glutamine, N-acetyl L-carnitine HCl, phosphatidylserine, citicoline, and more.

These ingredients (and plenty more) have good research backing them in terms of their effects on brain health and enhancing cognitive function.

A clean ingredient blend may also be useful for many people as this tends to be free of allergens like gluten, GMOs, and more.

Not all are allergen-free, however, so just remember to check the label to see if your chosen supplement has anything in it that may cause a reaction in you.

Side Effects

Generally, most nootropic supplements shouldn’t cause supplements.

If anything, the ones that are stronger stimulants and feature caffeine may cause an adverse effect in those of you who are sensitive to the ingredient.

These strong supplements are typically the main ones that have a high chance of becoming habit-forming due to caffeine.

Otherwise, nootropics that are dietary supplements don’t typically run the risk of causing damaging side effects.

As we mentioned before, simply check the ingredient label for any listed allergens and to see if anything in your chosen supplement will interact with any other medication you may be taking.

Dosage Recommendation

Whether the supplement is slow-acting or strong, it always helps to start at a moderate pace when first taking nootropics.

This gives you room to see how your body truly reacts to it all and how you may have to adjust.

However, it’s standard to take 1-2 daily and many recommend taking it alongside a meal. This should be more than enough for you to work up to feeling the effects over time.

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Introducing the BELDT Labs VIVVID

The BELDT Labs VIVVID Magnum Mental Support is a dietary supplement made to improve mental clarity, help with your memory, and it might benefit your overall cognitive function and brain health.

Because of this, BELDT Labs VIVVID is designed to fit into your everyday life if taken daily.

It may be useful for work, school, and for getting the most out of your workout routine as you remain more focused on the tasks at hand.

Pros

• Designed as a non-stimulant supplement
• Most of the ingredients are 100% natural
• Comes with a good 100% money-back guarantee

Cons

• By blending the ingredients, the actual amount used of each is unknown

Features and Benefits of the BELDT Labs VIVVID

We feel it’s important to learn as much about a supplement before you add it into your day-to-day life.

So, we took BELDT Labs VIVVID apart, addressing the ingredients, how it should be used, and how you can try it out worry-free.

Complex Ingredient Blend

To start, BELDT Labs VIVVID is a non-stimulant, so nothing in it should cause any caffeine-related side effects like jitteriness or sleep complications.

Also, as an allergy warning, it does contain soy.

Now, BELDT Labs utilized an ingredient blend they refer to as neuroPLAST-9 Cognitive Acuity Complex (777mg) in BELDT Labs VIVVID that contains several different ingredients that work together in an attempt to help your mind operate at higher capabilities.

However, since everything is put together, there are no details about how much of each ingredient is used.

Nevertheless, the blend contains the following:

• St. John’s Wort (0.3% extract)
• L-Glutamine
• Phosphatidylserine 4% Complex
• Bacopa monnieri Leaf Extract
• Ginkgo Biloba Leaf (24% extract)
• N-Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl
• Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate
• Vinpocetine (seeds)
• Huperzine-A (aerial plant)

St. John’s Wort

John’s worth is a flowering plant, and it has been used for centuries in herbal remedies mainly to treat depression.

As such, it can be useful in elevating the mood in people that may have moderate or mild symptoms of depression.

Additionally, it’s been noted that it has been used to promote better healing in the body.

L-Glutamine

Glutamine is perhaps the most abundant amino acid found in your body, and it’s involved in numerous functions, but it’s especially located in the central nervous system.

When used in supplements, it may add additional help to your neurotransmitters, which can lead to higher concentration, better memory, and more alertness.

Alongside that, l-glutamine may also assist in boosting your immune response as well as supplying more energy to your cells that can lead to feeling less stressed.

Phosphatidylserine 4% Complex

Phosphatidylserine is a fatty substance that your body naturally produces. Not only does it protect all your cells, but it helps transmit messages between the nerve cells in your brain.

It’s commonly found in many nootropic supplements as research suggest that it may help improve memory and inattention.

This may also affect another area of the body besides the brain. You might see a boost in athletic performance as it might decrease muscle soreness.

Bacopa monnieri Leaf Extract

Bacopa monnieri, also referred to as brahmi, is a staple plant that Ayurvedic medical practitioners have successfully been used for centuries.

Concerning brain health, it may help improve memory and reduce anxiety.

It can boost overall brain function by improving your ability to process information and increase your learning rate.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf

As a tree that’s native to China, Ginkgo Biloba has a variety of different beneficial uses since it’s leaves, seeds, and extracts have been used for many years in traditional Chinese medicine.

It contains many antioxidants, and it may help promote greater circulation.

As for the brain health benefits, more research is needed to prove its effectiveness here, but it may lead to an increase in mental performance.

N-Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl

This is used by many people for several purposes from helping with cholesterol in people with high blood sugar levels to aiding with nerve pain.

Additionally, it may help improve energy levels, and when used in a nootropic, this may further help promote attentiveness and focus.

Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate

Also seen abbreviated to DMAE, there isn’t too much research behind this. However, many believe it to have a more positive effect on mood as well as enhancing memory skills.

This is another ingredient that’s naturally produced in your body, and it may work by increasing the production of a neurotransmitter (acetylcholine).

Vinpocetine

Vinpocetine is a synthetic compound that’s used in numerous supplements geared toward athletes for its potential memory-boosting functions.

Huperzine-A

Historically used in Chinese medicine, this is found in several nootropic supplements. It has possible benefits in supporting memory in addition to increasing acetylcholine signaling.

This, in turn, can improve cognitive function.

Suggested Use

It is recommended that you take 1 capsule of BELDT Labs VIVVID 1-2 times daily.

Also, it’s recommended that you take this with a meal. Otherwise, follow any instructions given by your healthcare professional.

Money-Back Promise

BELDT Labs offers its standard money-back promise when you purchase BELDT Labs VIVVID from them. If you don’t like the product, you can send it back and receive a full refund after 60 days.

Related: Click here to learn more about BELDT Labs VIVVID from the Official Website.

Alternatives to the BELDT Labs VIVVID

If you’re uncertain about BELDT Labs VIVVID for any reason, we want to still help you find the right nootropic supplement to improve your brain health and cognitive function.

So, we discovered three additional products that you may want to check out instead. You can measure these against BELDT Labs VIVVID to determine which one might fit better with your needs.

Performance Lab® Mind

The Performance Lab® Mind supplement can help boost your brain energy while also help you recover from more intense cognitive exertion so that you’re better prepared to do it all again the next day without feeling burnout.

It’s a stimulant-free formula that combines various nootropic ingredients that can help with speed and help you develop better motivation.

You’re suggested to take 1-2 capsules daily, and preferably with the first meal of the day.

Mind vs. VIVVID

• Vegan-friendly
• Individual ingredient with listed amounts
• Stim-free
• 30-day money-back guarantee

Vital Vitamins Brain Booster

The Brain Booster from Vital Vitamins feature premium ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and Phosphatidylserine to improve cognitive function. They’re all non-GMO and free from hormones.

You’re recommended to take a single capsule daily and with meals.

Brain Booster vs. VIVVID

• Individual ingredients with listed amounts
• Lab-verified and non-GMO
• Enhances alertness without crashing

ONNIT Alpha Brain

The ONNIT Alpha Brain supplement can help reduce brain fog and increase alertness and focus. It’s stimulant-free so that there’s no risk of feeling a crash after taking it.

This features natural ingredients that can promote long-term mental clarity.

When used regularly, it’s suggested that you take 2 capsules daily and perhaps with a light meal.

Alpha Brain vs. VIVVID

• Dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free
• Keto-friendly formula
• Features blend of ingredients

Final Thoughts

There may be numerous nootropic supplements on the market, but we strongly recommend the BELDT Labs VIVVID as a good choice to use regularly.

It’s stimulant-free so you may feel alert and focused without crashing down hard by the end of the day.

This supplement also uses a good deal of natural ingredients so that it may not be harsh on your digestive system to take, and there’s a high chance of it working better.

The money-back guarantee is always a good bonus too.

Feel free to read more about BELDT Labs VIVVID to see if it’s the right product to help boost your brain health and cognitive function.

It also helps keep you regular, thus preventing the buildup of toxins in the small intestines, which can cause a number of issues throughout your body, including dermatological diseases, such as acne, which can be a nuisance to treat, as well as make your skin rough and uneven toned.

Talk about a real self-esteem buster.

However, simply keeping your flora in check, which is the good bacteria in your gut, helps prevent as well as clear up acne, and it can usually be done by eating the right foods.

But sometimes, your diet alone is not enough to ensure you receive the proper probiotics or in adequate amounts to support your gut; therefore, many people turn to pre+probitic supplements for help.

And they’re taste-free!

Wanting to improve my gut health for improved skin, as well as for its many other benefits and, like so many people, not liking the taste of traditional probiotic-rich foods, I began researching pre+probiotic supplements and ran across HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic.

And this is how it helps.

Things to Consider Before Buying a Pre+Probiotic Product

Pre+probiotic products contain millions of good bacteria that nurture the army of microbes that thrive in the gut, which in turn helps improve digestion and thus your skin’s health.

Therefore, they are ideal for individuals with digestive issues, those plagued with problematic skin, or anyone just looking to maintain the benefits of good gut health.

However, experts warn that not all pre+probiotic supplements provide health benefits; hence, they offer the following list of things to look for in digestive-health products to ensure they are effective:

• Look for supplements that contain live microorganisms, such as lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, and bacillus. Otherwise, products that contain dead microorganisms or those made by microorganisms, such as peptides, proteins, nucleotides, and polysaccharides are not probiotics.
• Meanwhile, if the product also contains prebiotics, there are two main types: carbohydrates, such as fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), inulin, galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), lactulose, and more, and dietary fiber, such as trans-galacto-oligosaccharides(TOS), and more, that feed the microorganisms in the intestinal tract, thus providing them with fuel.
• The product should also contain the number of viable cells in CFUs (Colony Forming Units) per dose.
• The product should also be able to withstand environmental changes to ensure long shelf life. Therefore, users should also look for products labeled with the number of CFUs at the end of the product’s shelf life.

Some pre+probiotic supplements may not be suitable for everyone, such as those with prominent immunodeficiency or another serious underlying health condition, because they may contain new probiotics that have not yet been tested and found as acceptable for at-risk patients.

Instead, if you have a serious health condition, experts suggest sticking with traditionally used probiotics and only after consulting with your physician.

If you are taking antibiotic medication, you should also check with your healthcare provider before using pre+probiotic supplements.

About Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic

HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic is uniquely formulated to help alleviate non-cystic acne breakouts on prone skin by balancing the gut microbiome for improved skin.

It contains 40 billion organisms obtained from 9 strains of probiotics and prebiotic konjac root, which. various research shows plays an important role in promoting healthy, clear skin.

In fact, dermatologist-supervised study conducted with the product showed that after taking the product for up to 60 days, more than 80% of the participants with non-cystic acne experienced fewer breakouts, as well as an improvement in digestion.

The capsules are also vegan to support a variety of diets, and they can be taken at any time of the day, as well as with or without food.

Its proprietary blend of good bacteria also makes it an innovative leader in its category.

Pros

• It contains billions of live, shelf stable microorganisms
• It includes both prebiotics and probiotic for maximum benefits
• It is uniquely designed for acne prone skin
• It can be taken anytime of the day and with or without food
• It doesn’t have to be refrigerated.

Cons

• It may cause breakouts at first.
• It may develop a bad smell over time.
• It’s a bit pricey.

Who Should Not Buy Hum Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic

HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic contains many traditional strains of live microorganisms.

Therefore, it is suitable for overall healthy individuals who are looking for a time-tested, proven microorganisms product that improves their gut environment for clear skin.

It is also ideal for those just looking to improve their digestive system.

However, if you are sensitive to lactose or milk, or if you want to use this product along with other gut health supplements simultaneously, it may not be for you.

If the idea of taking a pre+probiotic supplement daily as part of a healthy diet repels you, then this product may also not be for you.

It can also take up to two weeks to experience results, so it is also not ideal for those looking for a quick fix.

Features & Benefits

The selected prebiotic and probiotic microorganisms in this product have been specially selected for their ability to regulate the expression of matrix metalloproteinase and enzymes that help skin breakdown and turnover, contributing to smooth, hydrated skin and fewer breakouts.

The proprietary blend of ingredients used in HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic are:

Prebiotic Konjac Root

Konjac is native to Asia and is known for its starchy, edible bulbo-tuber root, which is a rich source of glucomannan fiber that research shows help feed the good bacteria in the gut for balanced protection.

One study also found that when konjac was added to ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milk, its unique prebiotic activity significantly increased the number of colony-forming units in the liquid, suggesting that it can be a valuable addition when added to probiotic supplements and more.

40 Billion Live Organisms

The product also contains over 9 different live strains of microbes, including Lactobacillus Acidophilus La-14, Lactobacillus Paracasei Lpc-37, Bifidobacterium Lactis Bi-07, Lactobacillus Salivarius Ls-33, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus HN001, Bifidobacterium Lactis HN019, and Bifidobacterium Lactis Bi-04, which have been shown to help improve acne as well as various other conditions.

Soil-Based Probiotics

HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic also contains Bacillus Coagulans SNZ1969 and Bacillus Subtilis DE111, which are soil-based probiotics.

Soil-based probiotics are hailed for their large enzyme and probiotic spore-forming abilities, which make them stable enough to survive the hostile environment of the intestinal tract.

Research shows that they are also more stable during processing, storage, and product preparations, which leads to a longer shelf life.

Related: Click here to learn more about HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic from the Official Website.

What Others Are Saying

After further researching the internet, I also found a few positive reviews from satisfied users of the product.

Review #1

A verified purchaser with combination skin from Staten, NY states “…my skin looks healthier and pretty clear when I take these. I stopped taking them for a few days and started getting some painful pimples. Once I took these again, the pimples went away.”

Review #2

Pipsma from United States also enjoys the product, stating “This is one of the few supplements that I have ever reordered. I have noticed a very big difference not only in my skin, but it also really helped with my occasional acid reflux issues…I was pleasantly surprised at the results.”

Review #3

Ximena P from Langley, BC experienced positive results with the product as well, stating “The Skin Squad vitamins…do have a weird smell…but oh boy do they do the job! I’ve been taking these for a little over four weeks and I’ve seen a significant reduction with breakouts specially on my cheeks.”

HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic Alternatives

Zenwise Health Digestive Enzymes

Zenwise Health Digestive Enzymes is formulated with an advanced enzyme/synbiotic system that includes a 10-strain probiotic blend that provides a total of 1 billion CFUs to support regular bowel movement and normal digestion.

The key enzymes included in the product are amylase, bromelain, cellulase, invertase, lactase, bacterial protease, papain, lipase, and maltase.

It also contains various plant extracts known for their powerful enzyme activity, including papaya fruit powder, apple pectin, ginger root powder, sea vegetable complex, bladderwrack extract, fennel seed powder, turmeric root powder, and peppermint leaf extract.

Meanwhile, its traditional blend of probiotics consists of various microorganisms, including:

• Bacillus Subtilis DE111
• lactobacillus acidophilus
• bifidobacterium longum
• Bifidobacterium animalis lactis

It also contains spore-forming bacillus, which means it is resistant to environmental factors for greater shelf stability.

Zenwise Health Digestive Enzymes is beneficial for those seeking a supplement with both prebiotic and probiotic benefits, and that also improves the chemical breakdown of foods, as well as helps remove damaging oxidants from the body.

Zenwise Health Digestive Enzymes vs. Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic

• It is a prebiotic/probiotic blend, but it also includes digestive enzymes to help breakdown carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
• It is also in vegan capsule form.
• Its sea vegetable complex also provides antioxidant benefits.
• It contains shelf stable microorganisms.

MAV Nutrition Probiotics + Prebiotics

MAV Nutrition Probiotics + Prebiotics contains over 20 billion live lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium cells that together promote improved digestion and regularity for overall gut comfort.

It is also formulated in delayed-release capsules, which helps boost the digestion system all day.

This product is ideal for people who want to take just one prebiotic/probiotic capsule a day for around the clock benefits.

MAV Nutrition Probiotics + Prebiotics vs. Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic

• It is also a prebiotic/probiotic product.
• Just one capsule lasts all day.
• The capsules are vegan, and the ingredients are also GMO and gluten-free.
• It contains 20 billion microorganisms as compared to 40 billion.

Earth’s Pearl Probiotic & Prebiotic

Earth’s Pearl Probiotic & Prebiotic features an innovative pearl design that is packed full of live cultures, including lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus plantarum, lactobacillus reuteri, bifidobacterium infantis, bifidobacterium lactis, and fructooligosaccharides.

The unique pearl structure can also simply be dissolved in the mouth a bit and then swallowed with water, which in turn helps deliver fifteen times more microbes right to the intestinal tract for faster and greater effects.

Earth’s Pearl Probiotic & Prebiotic provides an easy solution for those who want to utilize a pre+probiotic supplement but without the hassle of swallowing a full-sized capsule. It can also benefit those who want to experience quicker pre+probiotic effects.

Earth’s Pearl Probiotic & Prebiotic vs.  Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic

• It is also a prebiotic/probiotic formula.
• It has an innovative pearl design, which makes it easier to swallow.
• It only takes one pearl a day.
• It’s also safe for kids.
• It is manufactured at a NSF & GMP certified facility.
• It is third-party tested.

Final Thoughts

Having acne-prone skin doesn’t have to be an issue, provided you are able to treat it from the inside out, which research shows that HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic can help you do.

It also helps remove unwanted toxins from your intestinal tract, which can not only contribute to acne but also decrease your body’s ability to absorb important vitamins, minerals, protein, and more, which it needs to sustain overall health.

So if you are ready to improve your digestive system for better skin and increased well-being, click here to get started with HUM Nutrition Skin Squad Pre+Probiotic for scientifically proven results.