Episode #131: Personalized Nootropic Stack for Your Bio-Individuality
My guest this week is Mark “Mr. Noots” Effinger.
In this episode, Mark and I discuss nootropics! Do you want to level up and hack your brain power? How does bio-individuality affect which nootropics to take? Can nootropics help with addiction? Are there contraindications with SSRIs and other medications? What can nootropics help with and how do you use Nootopia’s customized stacks? Oh, those are all great loaded questions we discuss! Mark has had quite the life that has led to this wild Nootopia ride that he shares about resolving his personal mental health struggles and optimizing his performance cognitively and physically. His familial health struggles have also fueled the evolution of Nootopia’s mission to support better brain function (#NoBadDays). Another key feature about Nootopia’s suite of products is that they are all focused on providing the body with the necessary precursors rather than a bandaid approach (IYKYK), so there’s no biological deficit if you were to stop or pause the supplement. This one is a must listen if you are interested in cutting edge nootropics formulas or curious how to improve cognitive function.
Psst… A new sleep formula is being rolled out too!
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GUEST BIO
Mark “Mr. Noots” Effinger created his first vacuum extraction and hydrogen electrolysis before the age of 7. By the time his clock turned 10, he had created a helium neon laser from scratch. Science, chemistry and pattern recognition are in his DNA. Fast forward to 2008, and he watched his former wife end her life from an intentional oxycodone overdose. The impact of that event put him on track to develop nutrient blends to help improve the potential of the mind. To address all kinds of neurological conditions, with an emphasis on programming states: The tools to help individuals better reach and sustain the mental states most important to us. From optimism to focus. Motivation to endurance. BiOptimizers created Nootopia to provide Mr. Noots with the tools, technology, scientists and reach to “Create a Monumental Improvement in Every Life We Touch.”
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EPISODE TAKEAWAYS
[08:45] Personalization of nootropic stack design from Nootopia…
[24:00] Cognitive performance: What are the neurochemicals involved and what are the precursors?..
[28:50] How to use Nootopia stacks…
[30:30] The importance of keeping neurochemicals in balance…
[33:00] Atrophy–The importance of letting precursors and signaling molecules create the chemicals in your brain…
[38:30] BDNF and neurogenesis. What do we need to do to keep new neurons?..
[42:00] The long term benefits of well designed nootropic stacks…
[56:30] How to help addicts with nootropics…
[01:00:00] How Nootopia works, services offered, and new updates!…
[01:09:55] Diet and brain health…
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Disclaimer: This podcast and the information presented are for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose or treat disease. Before making any changes to your nutrition or supplementation please check with your physician or health provider.