Magnesium oxide is generally considered to be one of the safer and more effective forms of dietary magnesium, but it has its downsides. Magnesium citrate, on the other hand, belongs to a new class of supplements that use either citric acid or glycine as bases for essential minerals. Rab. I 17, 1441 AH Read More

Avoid magnesium oxide, which is a stool softener and probably much less helpful for your insomnia. Dr. Umeda recommends taking the supplement about 30 minutes before bedtime. While magnesium might improve your slumber, it's no substitute for a good sleep routine, Dr. Dhuʻl-Q. 19, 1442 AH Read More

There is no official consensus on whether it's best to take curcumin or turmeric supplements. Most studies use extracted turmeric with a high concentration of curcumin or curcumin alone. Both turmeric and curcumin can reduce joint inflammation, cholesterol, blood sugar, as well as tumor, fungal and bacterial growth. Shaw. 28, 1439 AH Read More

Relatively safe and widely available. Ashwagandha is a safe supplement for most people, although its long-term effects are unknown. A review of 69 studies found that ashwagandha root appears to be safe and effective for managing certain health conditions, including stress, anxiety, and insomnia ( 1 ). Read More

An older 2003 study of 46 adults found that magnesium citrate absorbed better than magnesium oxide and magnesium chelate. However, doctors also use magnesium citrate to treat constipation. For some people, this may mean it causes unwanted digestive side effects, such as diarrhea. Sha. 9, 1442 AH Read More

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a role in more than 300 functions in your body, many related to the way you metabolize energy. As a mineral, it has no calories and can't directly cause you to gain weight. Read More

Another type of prescription nootropic is modafinil (Provigil). It's FDA-approved to treat narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work disorder, but some studies suggest that it may help with learning and memory in healthy people. Modafinil appears to be safer than other types of stimulants, but more research is needed. Dhuʻl-Q. 21, 1440 AH Read More

Black seed oil can be helpful to liver function, but taking too much black seed oil can also be harmful to your liver and kidneys. If you have problems with either of these organs, talk to your doctor to determine a safe dose (if any). Also, topical black seed oil can cause allergic reactions. Read More

A traditional way of taking lion's mane is in the form of tea. This is because hot water helps to extract the healthy nutrients from the mushroom. This is also the case for many other medicinal mushrooms such as reishi, cordyceps and turkey tail. Ram. 4, 1442 AH Read More

Lion's Mane is an anti-inflammatory powerhouse. For your brain, this can mean reduced anxiety and calming feelings might be headed your way. While clinical anxiety and depression should be addressed by a professional, Lion's Mane may offer some people relief from low-grade symptoms. Dhuʻl-H. 11, 1440 AH Read More