Psilocybin is the compound found within magic mushrooms that causes the psychedelic affects. But more recently, it is being studied as something that could potentially help to beat depression. So what does the science say about psilocybin and depression? Let’s take a look
The Keto Diet – just a fad or does it really work? We take a look at the facts and fiction surrounding the Ketogenic diet.
The marketing will tell you that raspberry ketones WILL help you to lose weight. But let’s do away with the marketing talk for a moment and look at the science to find out whether this is actually true.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom has been largely touted as a near magical superfood. But let’s take the hype away and just look at what the science says. We’ve looked at a number of scientific studies to look at the likely health benefits of lion’s mane mushrooms.
Unless you’ve been locked in a cupboard for a few months (or, unlike me, you don’t waste too much time on Tiktok) you’ve not doubt seen viral video after viral video of people claiming that rosemary oil helped improve their hair growth. But what does the SCIENCE say? We looked at some of the key research studies carried out to date to find out whether or not these rosemary oil fuelled hair growth claims have any real basis.
Melatonin is the hormone that our bodies produce that helps us all sleep. In many countries, it’s available over the counter in supplement form to help with insomnia or improved sleep quality. But here in the UK, melatonin is prescription only. So what are the alternatives to melatonin if you’re looking for something natural to help you sleep? Let’s take a look.
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