Lithium Orotate: Miracle Mineral or Subtle Sabotage? (Potential Side Effects)

Lithium orotate is having a moment. If you’ve spent more than five minutes browsing nootropic forums, Reddit threads, or biohacking subcultures, you’ve probably seen it mentioned—sometimes with cult-like enthusiasm. People swear by it for lifting their mood, calming anxiety, helping them sleep, or just taking the edge off a rough day. It’s marketed as a … Read more

Vitamin D3 and the Silent Epidemic: How Gary Brecka Connects Deficiency to Chronic Illness

sketch of a low energy man

We all know that vitamin D is important. It’s one of the few nutrients our body can produce on its own—just step outside and soak in some sunlight, right? But what if there’s more to the story? What if your low energy, bad sleep, stubborn weight, and dark moods weren’t just “personality quirks” or signs … Read more

Berberine or Why My 70-Year-Old Uncle Eats Italian Pastries—and Still Has Abs

Illustration of an old man in good shape eating pastries and sipping coffee.

Last year, I spent a week with my 70-year-old uncle. We were on vacation, and while I was already mentally preparing to offset the damage of buttery croissants and rich Italian pastries with protein shakes and intermittent fasting, he was… not. He ate everything.He savored dessert.He looked amazing. And I don’t mean “good for his … Read more

Protein Powder With Caffeine?

Life today isn’t a chill Sunday brunch, it’s more like a breakneck 100-meter dash against Usain Bolt. We’re all sprinting, whether it’s to hit that deadline, crush that workout, or just somehow manage to adult for another day. You’re juggling 17 things, I get it. And sometimes, we wish we had a little “edge” to … Read more

Hydrolyzed Whey vs. Regular Whey: The Ultimate Showdown

Picture this—you’re standing in the protein powder aisle, staring at an overwhelming array of tubs and pouches. It’s like a Marvel vs. DC showdown, but for your muscles. The question is, are you Team Hydrolyzed Whey or Team Regular Whey? In one corner, we have Hydrolyzed Whey, the high-tech, fast-absorbing protein that’s like the Tesla … Read more

Can Creatine Cause Kidney Stones?

athletic man drinking creatine shake

Look, every few months, some headline screams that creatine is the devil’s powder, destined to turn your kidneys into a geological exhibit. It’s like a bad movie sequel that nobody asked for but keeps getting made. So, let’s set the record straight: Creatine does not cause kidney stones. Period. In this article, we’re not just … Read more

Valine

Valine (not Vaseline) is the third musketeer in the branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) trio, along with leucine and isoleucine. Valine is another essential amino acid, which means your body can’t make it. You’ve got to get it from your diet or supplements. It’s like the Wi-Fi of amino acids; you don’t really notice it until … Read more

Isoleucine

Isoleucine is the lesser-known cousin of leucine but equally important in the grand scheme of things. Isoleucine is one of the nine essential amino acids, which means your body can’t produce it on its own. You’ve got to get it from your diet or supplements. It’s also one of the three branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), … Read more