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Feeling The Effects Of Stress? L-Tyrosine Can Support Focus And The Brain

Spencer Brooks — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:47:42 +0000

L-tyrosine is an amino acid (the building block of a protein) with science-backed benefits for your brain, focus, stress management and more. Getting adequate amounts of tyrosine, either through diet or from a supplement, can help support your brain function. Keep reading to learn how it works, how to take it and all the potential […]

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What Is Serrapeptase? What to Know Before Trying It

Spencer Brooks — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:17:44 +0000

Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks proteins in the body into amino acids. Originally isolated from a bacteria in silkworms, serrapeptase is taken as a natural dietary supplement to help decrease inflammation and pain. Also known as serratiopeptidase, this enzyme has been used in various medical specialties, from surgery and orthopedics to dentistry and […]

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The Ultimate Digestive Enzymes Guide

Emma Rose — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:03 +0000

Digestive enzymes break down food into the nutritional building blocks that your body needs. Digestive enzymes are naturally released to assist the digestive process. But in some instances, your body might not produce enough of a specific enzyme or enzymes. If you experience occasional digestive issues like bloating, indigestion or gas after eating certain foods […]

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How Acetyl-L-Carnitine Burns Fat and Powers the Brain

Spencer Brooks — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:26:17 +0000

Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR) is a powerful addition to your supplement toolbox. This valuable little molecule has been a staple in the bodybuilding and brain-hacking communities for years now, thanks to its ability to help you lose weight and power up your brain. Read on to learn more about the benefits of acetyl-L-carnitine, plus side effects, safety […]

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Hyaluronic Acid: The Anti-Aging Elixir That Keeps Skin Smooth & Supple

Mary Squillace — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:21:40 +0000

Hyaluronic acid probably isn’t what you think it is. After all, when you hear the word “acid” in the context of skin care, you think of products that chemically slough off skin, leaving you raw and red before you see any sign of their anti-aging benefits. Hyaluronic acid is different. Think of it as the […]

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Conjugated Linoleic Acid: How CLA Burns Fat and Boosts Your Immune System

Emma Rose — Thu, 31 May 2018 10:30:46 +0000

If you’ve been following the Bulletproof Diet, or looking for a way to burn more fat on a healthy, whole food diet, you may have come across CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid. It’s one of the magic ingredients that make grass-fed butter and meat so incredible for boosting your physical performance. As one of the […]

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The Bulletproof Guide to Omega 3 Vs. Omega 6 Fats

Bulletproof Staff — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:00:14 +0000

The type of fat you eat is key to your performance — that’s why the Bulletproof Diet suggests eating 50-70% of your calories from fat every day. With that in mind, here’s a quick primer on different types of fat, with a particular focus on Omega 3s, Omega 6s, and how you can balance the […]

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