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by Thomas (Nice Supplement Co.)

Welcome to Making Synapses with Thomas, Co-Founder of Nice Supplement Co.; where we take on an enthusiasts deep dive into neuroscience, looking into how our brains work, and experiment with how to modulate them.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Ep.2: Caffeine: History, Pharmacology, & Day-to-Day Use

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    Ep.2: Caffeine: History, Pharmacology, & Day-to-Day Use

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    In the second instalment of Making Synapses we discuss Caffeine, Historical use, Pharmacology of Caffeine - including what your body does with caffeine, and what caffeine does to your body. Following this, we talk tolerance and withdrawal considerations, then finishing off with some Day-to-Day chat and tips for using caffeine effectively as a tool in life and preventing dependency. Here is the book mentioned, This Is Your Mind On Plants by Michael Pollan. Click here for a roadmap of topics discussed and links for further learning.

  • Ep.1: A Mechanistic look at Carbohydrates and their Mental Performance Impacts

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    Ep.1: A Mechanistic look at Carbohydrates and their Mental Performance Impacts

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    In the inaugural episode of Making Synapses we discuss different carbohydrates and their impacts on cognitive factors including mood, motivation and energy through the lens of biochemical changes, specifically talking the neurotransmitters and hormones: serotonin, dopamine, cortisol, and insulin. Here is the Nature article mentioned, and here is more info on Glycemic Index. Click here for a roadmap of topics discussed and links for further learning.

  • Nice Supplement Co. Q&A + Updates #3

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    Nice Supplement Co. Q&A + Updates #3

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    Talking over the applications and mechanisms of significance in the Nice Supplement Co. Cistanche, Horny Goat Weed, and Bulbine. Each has their own role in libido or blood flow helping support strong erectile function. Probably under-discussed with the good antioxidant function the Icariin metabolites also play in leydig cell health and the downstream effects that has appears multifaceted much like Cistanche is. Any questions or feedback on the products, always keen to hear it! #nicesupplementco #bulbine #cistanche #hornygoatweed

  • Nice Supplement Co. Q&A + Updates #2

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    Nice Supplement Co. Q&A + Updates #2

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    Talking anti-aging supplements, primarily how “Life Extension” isn’t really a statement that can be made around them but why “anti-aging” still seems valid in my judgement.You can be young in aged-ness in many regards and still die. Some things that are “healthy” for you may in fact promote a poor behaviour for staying alive depending on context etc.And a bit of q&a.Chopping sticks in the wind and rain as we do.

  • Nice Supplement Co. Q&A + Updates #1

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    Nice Supplement Co. Q&A + Updates #1

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    Casual update on what’s going on behind the scenes with NSC, label updates on pine bark, fresh batch uridine on its way to the uk now, Berberine hcl 85% herbal extract coming may, formulas for a potent bedroom stack (very unique formula not just another run of the mill test booster) and just a few other comments.Just a prepping some recycled wood while I talk so there is some background scraping. Enjoy 😉Appreciation to the #huberman podcast episode on hydration (will add the number in promptly)Any questions or requests to explain products or anything in the future just shoot in a dm @nicesupplementco or @_thomas_kirk