Lucidimax | The Quest for Peak Reishi Potency

Learn how Nootropics Depot maximized the benefits of Red Reishi mushroom in a new podcast episode on our bioactive-packed stack, Lucidimax!Red Reishi is the ultimate mushroom for relaxation, sleep, respiration, and inflammation benefits. However, not all Reishi on the market contains the bioactives it claims, so naturally, we decided to test Red Reishi products from other brands to see how ours stacked up. In this podcast, our science director Ellie joins us to share these test results, discuss our methods for identifying important bioactives in Red Reishi, and what we’ve learned about the mushroom industry through years of research and product development!

Peruvian Black Maca | Capturing the Magic of the Andes With Science

Maca has been used as a food source and supplement for thousands of years, but has been steadily gaining popularity amongst fitness enthusiasts and biohackers in recent years. Emiel and Erika take a dose of Nootropics Depot’s new Peruvian Black Maca powder and discuss the mechanisms of action responsible for its calming, mood-lifting, and libido-enhancing effects.

Because of Maca’s growing popularity, sourcing quality Maca is more important than ever! Nootropics Depot has combined high quality gelatinized Maca with our Maca extract (5% macamides) and horseradish root powder, which work synergistically to strengthen the calming benefits of Maca. Emiel discusses the neuroscience behind maca’s effects, including how it works on cannabinoid and TRPA receptors to produce subtle stimulation, as well as how the fibers and starches in maca aid in healthy digestion and satiation. Erika and Emiel mix the Peruvian Black Maca powder with Infinigreens into a daily drink taken after breakfast, which provides them with energy, focus, and genuine fullness for the first half of the day. Want to learn more about our optimized and improved Peruvian Black Maca powder? Tune into the podcast on Tuesday September 2nd at 10:00 AM MST.

Ashwagandha is a trusted botanical for managing stress and promoting healthy sleep, however, not all Ashwagandha extracts on the market actually contain the bioactives they claim. This month, Nootropics Depot owner Paul and Science Director Ellie join Emiel and Erika to discuss the complexities of the Ashwagandha plant, lab testing practices that ensure high quality supplements, and which Ashwagandha extract is the right fit for you. Nootropics Depot tests every Ashwagandha product to ensure that our supplements always contain the beneficial compounds we claim, and in this podcast, you'll learn how easy it is to access the testing data for your supplements on our new website! Click here to watch the podcast premiere on YouTube on August 5th 2025 at 10:00 am MST.

Podcast Chapters

0:00 Introduction - Welcoming Ellie!

1:20 Nootropics Depot’s Cell Culture Lab

3:25 Taking Shoden Ashwagandha

9:27 KSM-66 - What Sets It Apart?

16:14 Anhedonia from Ashwagandha

23:39 Ellie’s Ashwagandha History

26:39 The Science behind KSM-66

29:34 Why Do Solvents Matter?

44:12 Nootropics Depot’s Ashwagandha Extract

52:47 OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST

53:28 Consumer Lab Results

58:55 Working with Arjuna to Make the Shoden Method

1:05:10 Comparing Nootropics Depot’s Lab Testing vs. Consumer Labs

1:12:13 Consistency Is Essential 

1:14:30 The Production Process 

1:19:30 Leading By Example 

1:22:30 Ashwagandha Chromatograms

The Ultimate Tongkat Ali Stack

In this podcast episode, we discuss the role of testosterone in muscle building, why men and women can both benefit from Eurycomax, and the perceptible confidence boosting effects of a single dose of Eurycomax! Emiel and Erika break down the science behind our optimized Tongkat Ali stack and how the combination of Tongkat Ali extracts, Horny Goat weed, Mucuna Puriens, Boron and Iodine can help you reach your fitness goals. If you are serious about reaching your fitness goals with high quality natural supplements, tune into this podcast and learn about the game changing and laser-focused ingredients in the Eurycomax stack.

Podcast Chapters

0:00 Introduction

6:00 Taking EurycoMAX

9:35 What’s Causing the Benefits? Cold water ultrasonic extract

17:09 What are the pros and cons of Tongkat Ali?

26:00 Why A Single Dose is Enough!

27:45 Dopamine, Testosterone

30:33 Ingredient Round Up

39:52 Checking in On Perceptible Effects

45:32 Sex Binding Hormone Globulin - Free Testosterone

46:00 Boron Increases Free Testosterone

49:40 Iodine Balances the Stack - Thyroid Regulation

56:56 Motivation Effects of Eurycomax

1:06:29 Balancing Estrogen Synthesis - Tongkat Ali + Icariin

1:10:44 Testosterone Benefits of Eurycomax

1:14:13 Mucuna Puriens - Testosterone and Dopamine Benefits

1:16:00 Icariin Balances Estrogen and Testosterone

1:18:00 Dosages of the Eurycomax Stack Ingredients

1:19:20 Tongkat Ali of the Highest Quality

INFINIGREENS is finally here, Nootropics Depot's new greens powder! Why take a greens powder when you can simply eat a salad instead? We answer this question in extensive depth in this podcast episode, launching Tuesday June 3rd at 10:00 AM MST. InfiniGreens contains 14 carefully selected ingredients to provide you with the fiber, minerals, and micronutrients that you need in your everyday diet. Most people do not consume enough dark leafy greens in their diet - that's where InfiniGreens comes in!0:00 Introduction9:00 Tasting Infinigreens for the First Time11:19 Price Breakdown12:35 Greens For Lazy People14:11 What is in Infinigreens? Ingredient breakdown16:44 Reddit Parsley Scandal18:02 Why These Greens?22:10 Fiber! 23:35 Fermentable Fibers - Prebiotic27:25 Potassium Benefits29:36 Perceptible Effects!32:30 The Pump!40:49 Getting Deeper Into the Ingredients

The First Real Ecklonia Cava on the Market?

NEW PRODUCT! Ecklonia Cava

NEW PRODUCT! Ecklonia CavaTry Ecklonia Cava from Nootropics Depot!

https://link.nootropicsdepot.com/GL0chEl⁠Join our product specialist, Emiel, and podcast host, Erika, as they unveil our brand-new Ecklonia cava release. After six years of meticulous development, we’re thrilled to bring this rare and protected seaweed to market. Learn about the unique challenges of sourcing Ecklonia cava, which can only be collected when it naturally washes ashore during typhoons, and how we partnered with experts in Korea to create the first-ever validated reference material for this marine treasure.In this video, Emiel and Ericka dive into what makes our Ecklonia cava so special. Whether you’re curious about its potential benefits for sleep, stress support, or metabolic health—or just want a behind-the-scenes look at how we bring innovation to life. Don’t miss this exciting introduction to one of nature’s rarest gifts!Shop Nootropics Depot's Ecklonia cava: https://link.nootropicsdepot.com/GL0chEl

Time for a Big Change...

Emiel and Erika take you on a journey through temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, exploring the nootropic, spiritual, culinary, and medicinal uses of Lion’s Mane mushroom through time! Tune into the podcast and learn more about:

✔️ Monks in Japan that have been using Lion’s Mane for centuries

✔️ Relaxing and neuroprotective benefits of fruiting body and mycelium extracts

✔️ Erinamax, the first lab-test verified liquid culture mycelium to contain 

Erinacine A

✔️ New Directions in Erinacine and Lion’s Mane research

Podcast Chapters

0:00 Lion’s Mane Use in Japan, China, Northern Hemisphere

6:32 Hericium Erinaceus - Comparing Erinaceus to other Species

7:30 Hericium Corraloides

11:00 Tasting Lion’s Mane Mushroom RAW

12:20 Southwest Mushrooms

19:00 The Premium Price of Lion’s Mane

23:43 Saprophyte - how does a Lion’s Mane mushroom grow?

26:55 Forest Farming

29:33 Fruiting Body vs. Mycelium Lion’s Mane

37:41 I’m Feeling Something! Perceptible benefits of RAW Lion’s Mane

46:31 Want to add Lion’s Mane to your Daily life?

49:50 Amsterdam’s Noordermarkt

51:47 Mushroom Magic Coffee Latte

53:07 Ancient Wisdom - Feeling Perceptible Benefits

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Jungle To The Lab | The Ethnobotanist Life w/ Kerry Hughes "Ethnobotany is the study of the relationship between humans and plants." - Kerry Hughes Meet Kerry Hughes, ethnobotanist and author, and an inspiring member of Nootropics Depot's scientific advisory board. Kerry joins the podcast to discuss her background and passions as an ethnobotanist, and to share practical tips for connecting with the healing power of plants in our everyday lives, through supplements, food, incense, and spending time in nature. Chapters 0:00 Introducing Kerry Hughes, Ethnobotanist 1:17 What is an Ethnobotanist? 3:08 Taking Erinamax, Tiger Milk + Cognance from the ND Catalogue 4:21 Popping Pills - Ethnobotany style 5:55 Effectiveness of Quick-Dissolve Cognance vs. Cognizance capsules 10:14 The Lack of Bitter Compounds in Our Foods 12:18 Bitter Sensors in Our Digestive Tract 18:03 Madronho 20:41 Herbaviore - ?? 23:30 Bitter Compounds Regulate Blood Sugar - GLP1 Agonism 25:35 Biodiversity - We Don’t Save What We Don’t Value 27:45 California - LA Fires, Climate Crisis, Land Management 28:13 Cattle Grass 31:38 Gulf of Mexico - Hating on Swamps 35:25 Rewilding 37:05 Effects of Erinamax and Cognance 38:15 Experiential Accounts of Supplements 44:50 Being Mindful of Safety with Extracts - Purity 46:17 The Dose is the Poison 51:25 What’s In Your Garden? 51:45 The Squarest Ethnobotanist You’ll Ever Meet 55:55 Biodiversity 58:40 Regenerative Certification 1:01:55 Natural Wineries 1:02:17 Wild Yeast in Geuze and Lambiek 1:03:42 Plants are Sentient Beings 1:05:15 A World without Opiates 1:07:25 Use of plants, music, nature 1:10:25 Connection - Essential for Human Health

At Nootropics Depot, we're committed to raising the standards of the supplement industry through rigorous lab testing and transparency. This month, we spoke with Greg Doucette, IFBB Pro bodybuilder and founder of HTLT supplements, about the Turkesterone controversy that raised significant concerns within the bodybuilding community in 2022. Greg is known for his impressive YouTube following and bold personality - not to mention his physique. When Nootropics Depot tested Greg’s product, Turk Builder, and found it didn’t meet its claimed Turkesterone content, Greg chose to address the issue and take corrective action. In this podcast, we share lab results from Turkesterone products across the market, including those from HTLT's Turk Builder Max. Join us as we discuss the importance of integrity and quality in the supplement industry and explore the science behind these findings. This is an important step towards greater transparency—tune in to learn more! Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:22 Turkesterone - Nootropics Depot Starts Asking Questions 4:30 HTLT - Fails Turkesterone Testing, Scandal Insues 5:45 Nootropics Depot Wants To Help Companies Improve 6:39 Turkbuilder Was a Fraud?! 7:50 FINALLY Greg Feels Vindicated 9:28 HTLT Thought They Were Doing The Right Thing 12:22 HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography 15:34 TurkMax and TurkBuilder are VERIFIED PURE 19:18 Companies are Buying Fake Turkesterone and Profiting 21:55 How Did Greg Discover Turkesterone? Greg Meets Marwan 25:50 Difference Between Chinese and Uzbek Turkesterone 28:00 Turk Allows You To Feel More Aggression and Train Harder 28:39 Reselling Turkbuilder - A Second Chance 30:24 Everyone Wants A Mechanism of Action?! 34:24 Ecdysterone vs. Turkesterone Ratio 38:10 Ensuring Product Quality - For the Meatheads 38:28 Turkesterone is a Product that Can Make You Better 43:00 Researchers Aren’t Always Transparent 44:30 Quoting Bad Studies - How To Prove Identity and Purity? 49:00 TurkBuilder Uses Turkesterone as a Quality Control Point 51:45 Comparing TurkBuilder, TurkMax, and Beta Ecdysterone ND 55:58 Suppliers Lying and Spiking Products 57:30 Do It Right TWICE 59:50 Expedition to Uzbekistan 1:03:27 Terroir within Supplements - Ingredients and The Elements 1:08:30 Tasting Compounds - Can You Eat Ajuca Turkistanica Raw? 1:09:55 - Other Ecdysterone Compounds 1:12:14 Thank You To HTLT Partners in Uzbekistan 1:18:55 Snake Oil - The Real Story 1:20:00 What’s your favorite exercise in the gym? 1:27:25 Mr. Happy Stack 1:33:50 Requiem For A Dream? 1:38:06 I Feel Vindicated

Identity Crisis | Adulteration In The Supplement Industry In this new episode, Emiel u/Pretty-Chill and Erika welcome Ellie, Nootropics Depot’s new Science Director. Emiel, Ellie, and Erika discuss why it's essential to lab test supplements for identity and purity, and what this means for consumers. There are way too many products on the market that don’t contain the ingredients they claim to, and this is a serious problem. In this podcast, you’ll learn about how identity testing works, why Nootropics Depot is so passionate about quality, and why Ellie is thrilled to be a part of our lab and marketing team at Nootropics Depot! Happy listening! Chapters 00:00 Introduction

1:39 Benefits of Stacking Mushroom Magic Matcha & Cognance

12:00 Botanical Origin Story

17:13 Identity Testing - Watercress

27:00 HPLC Plates for Identity Testing

31:40 Testing for Erinacine A

36:00 Science Communication

50:46 Reference Standards for Erinacine A

RELIEVEX | A Vendetta Against Pain This month’s podcast is all about pain - and our new pain management stack, Relievex! Buy Relievex from Nootropics Depot https://nootropicsdepot.com/relievex-capsules/ We at Nootropics Depot have a vendetta against pain, and Relievex is our secret weapon that provides physical and mental relief from pain. In this podcast, product specialist Emiel and podcast host Erika discuss the question “What is pain?” and what we can do to address it. Naturally, we discuss why taking Relievex is a great way to manage pain as needed, or on a daily basis.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction 1:05 Taking a Full Dose of Relievex - what are the benefits? 5:48 Why take Relievex? Inspiration behind the product 10:26 The difference between perception of pain vs. healing the source 16:04 Discussing the source of Pain (injury, inflammation, stress, lack of sleep) 20:08 Breaking Down the Ingredients of Relievex 22:49 Ingredients & Effects - Kava 26:41 Ingredients & Effects - Lemon Balm 27:54 Ingredients & Effects - Maca 33:32 Ingredients & Effects - Tetrahydromagnolol 35:25 Ingredients & Effects - Palmitoylethanolomide 38:05 Ingredients & Effects - Supercritical Boswelia 40:22 Ingredients & Effects - Ginger

Episode #37 of In Search of Insight is an in-depth conversation about hydration, electrolytes, and our new electrolyte powder, InfiniLyte. Emiel and Erika discuss why electrolytes are essential for athletes, when to take your electrolyte for the best hydration benefits, and which electrolytes are included in our unique formulation for Infinilyte. 

The podcast begins by covering the basics of hydration, including how much water and minerals we actually lose during exercise. We continue with discussing the specific minerals involved in transmitting electricity in the body, the electrolytes. Emiel breaks down each ingredient in the InfiniLyte formula, and what role this plays in our body’s cellular systems.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

3:00 Dosing InfiniLyte 

12:50 How Does Hydration Work?

22:00 What Is Osmolerity - Why Do We Have It?

28:09 Electrolytes transmit electricity - Don’t Try This at Home

43:40 How Much Water and Electrolyte Should I Drink Per Day?

44:15 Ingredients of InfiniLyte

58:00 The Sensation of Hydration

NEW PRODUCTS! InfiniLyte & BerbeLean

Learn about Nootropics Depot's new fitness supplements, InfiniLYTE and BerbeLEAN in this video! Our product specialist Emiel and In Search of Insight podcast host Erika break down the benefits, ingredients, and inspiration behind our two newest supplements.

00:00 Introduction

00:27 InfiniLyte - Comprehensive Electrolyte

42:20 BerbeLean - Berberine Stack

From Stardust to Soil: How Cosmic Origins Enriched Us with MAGNESIUM This podcast is all about Magnesium, and why everyone should include a Magnesium supplement in their daily stack. Nowadays, due to water and soil quality, we don’t get enough Magnesium from our diet, which can result in more stress, physical tension, gastrointestinal issues and sleep issues. In this podcast, Emiel and Erika discuss where magnesium comes from, the biological processes that require magnesium, and why Magnesium supplements are complexed with other compounds. Buy Magnesium from Nootropics Depot https://nootropicsdepot.com/mineral-supplements/ Magnesium Status and Stress: The Vicious Circle Concept Revisited Study https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3672#B42-nutrients-12-03672 Nootropics Depot carries a variety of different forms of Magnesium, which means that you can choose the best complex for your health needs. Are you seeking a mood-boost, physical relaxation, sleep benefits, or a cognitive edge in your everyday life? Listen to this podcast to learn about Magnesium complexes, and how to determine which one is right for you. Podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction - Magnesium Supplementation 1:29 Dosing Tauromag, Magnesium Pidolate, Magnesium Glycerophosphate powder 8:00 Where Magnesium Comes From 10:50 Elemental Magnesium 17:50 Why We Should Suppement Magnesium 26:25 Magnesium Complexes 31:30 Neutral Magnesium forms 41:30 Nootropic Magnesium forms 57:00 Conclusion

Video Episode | BERBERINE | Live Leaner, Happier, Longer

This podcast episode is about Berberine, the most effective supplement for weight loss and body recomposition. In this new episode you’ll learn how Berberine supports glucose metabolism, gut health, and our daily energy levels! Try Berberine from Nootropics Depot! https://nootropicsdepot.com/berberine-hcl-silymarin-tablets/ https://nootropicsdepot.com/berberine-phytosome-capsules-550mg/ Chapters 0:00 Introduction - Berberine Helps Manage Glucose Metabolism 3:00 Glucose Metabolism 5:20 Visceral Adipose Tissue & Testosterone 7:20 Berberine + Silymarin versus Berbevis (Berberine Phytosome) 8:45 Dosing Berberine + Silymarin After a Light Lunch 10:30 Sigma 1 - Stimulation and Energy Benefits from Berberine 12:50 Dosing Berberine + Silymarin versus Berberine Phytosome 13:45 GLP1 and Hunger Satiety 18:26 How does GLP1 Work? 19:22 How Berberine Supports Healthy Bacteria - Akkermansia muciniphila 20:25 Bioavailability Concerns - Berberine Silymarin vs. Berberine Phytosome 32:25 Berberine and Curcumin as Biofilm Disruptors 37:49 Berberine & AMPK Activation 45:58 Why Berberine vs. C3G or Black Ginger? 53:11 Mind + Body Connection - Gut Health + Mood 56:02 AMPK Activation + Mood 58:45 Berberine’s Effects on Neurotransmitters

NEW PRODUCTS! ReDaxin, DHEA, TauroMag, Magnesium Pidolate, Magnesium Glycerophosphate

Chapters 0:00 Introduction

1:42 TauroMag - Sleep Benefits, Relaxation, Mood

11:41 Magnesium Pidolate - Nootropic

14:00 Magnesium Glycerophosphate - Fitness

19:25 DHEA - Hormone precursor

24:26 ReDaxin - Recovery, oxidation and inflammation support

45:30 Recap

Video Episode | BLACK GINGER | Bigger, Harder, Happier

A new podcast episode from In Search of Insight is here! This podcast episode is about our new Black Ginger extract. Black Ginger is a game-changing supplement for burning fat, achieving your fitness goals, boosting libido and sexual performance, increasing motivation and lifting mood. In this podcast, Product Specialist Emiel and podcast host Erika discuss the science behind Black Ginger’s fat-burning and libido-boosting qualities. We explain key mechanisms for Black Ginger’s benefits including thermogenesis, body recomposition, and the role of brown fat cells. We also explore the sexual function benefits of Black Ginger, namely its PDE5 inhibition which increases blood flow, which allows for better erections and arousal. Adding to these benefits, Black Ginger has a unique method of lifting our mood and motivation through it’s modulation of neurotransmitter release and processing. Buy Black Ginger from Nootropics Depot https://nootropicsdepot.com/black-ginger-extract-capsules/ Podcast Chapters

0:00 Introduction + Double Dose of Black Ginger

4:34 Black Ginger Benefits

5:00 Fitness + Endurance Benefits of Black Ginger

10:47 Fat Burning + Body Recomposition Benefits

19:21 Muscle Protein Synthesis Pathways

23:11 Sitruin 1 Activation 

28:45 Summary of Fitness Benefits + Pathways

30:30 Sexual Function + Libido Benefits

31:59  PDE5 Inhibition

39:25 Neurotransmitter Release Process

43:42 Summary of Libido Benefits

49:12 Perceptible Benefits of Black Ginger

53:15 Stacking Black Ginger

Mr. Happy | The Next Generation - Part 2

Tune into the second half of our fascinating conversation with Joshua, A.K.A. Mr. Happy from the famous Mr. Happy Stack. We discuss more insight on how the microbiome, immune system, hormones and neurotransmitters are connected. These systems rely on us to exercise, to eat well, and to be able to recover. However, our lifestyle, food supply, and other factors can make it difficult to maintain a healthy baseline. And further, how do supplements play a part in all of this?

Part 2 of the podcast is an activating deep-dive that motivates us to take our health seriously, and better understand the main factors that allow us to live long, healthy and happy lives. These are the immune system, the microbiome, the hormone biosynthesis system, and our diets.

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1:20 In Vivo vs. In Vitro

5:20 The Importance of the Micro-Biome

14:55 Mineral Deficiencies 

18:00 Dietary Minerals

23:30 Bio-films and the Immune System

28:00 Dopamine Synthesis and Nootropics

35:00 Hormone Biosynthesis

42:00 Testing Our Microbiome + Bacterias

44:40 Getting to the Root of Hormonal Imbalance

47:00 Are Male Testosterone Levels Dropping?

50:00 NADH Supplementation

56:00 The Importance of Exercise

57:00 The Importance of Libido

1:03:00 Which Tests Work Best for Microbiome

1:05:30 Understanding Our Microbiome

1:11:00 Conclusion

Mr. Happy | The Next Generation

1:27 Longecity Forum - Early Nootropics Community

3:20 Foundations of Supplement Experimentation

7:50 Shifting Towards Minerals and Micronutrients

15:30 Origins of Nootropics Depot + Our Purity Standards

18:31 Vendors and Sourcing

26:30 Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Mushroom Research

28:20 Cultivating Lion’s Mane

35:50 Reishi + Immune Response

39:40 Joshua’s Immune System Research - Biofilms 

51:05 Future of Accessible Research Studies

55:00 Citizen Scientists