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Exposing Ashwagandha | What The Science Really Says

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 Chapters0:00 Introduction - Welcoming Ellie!1:20 Nootropics Depot’s Cell Culture Lab3:25 Taking Shoden Ashwagandha9:27 KSM-66 - What Sets It Apart?16:14 Anhedonia from Ashwagandha23:39 Ellie’s Ashwagandha History26:39 The Science behind KSM-6629:34 Why Do Solvents Matter?44:12 Nootropics Depot’s Ashwagandha Extract52:47 OUR VERY SPECIAL GUEST53:28 Consumer Lab Results58:55 Working with Arjuna to Make the Shoden Method1:05:10 Comparing Nootropics Depot’s Lab Testing vs. Consumer Labs1:12:13 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

The Ultimate Tongkat Ali StackIn 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 Chapters0:00 Introduction6:00 Taking EurycoMAX9:35 What’s Causing the Benefits? Cold water ultrasonic extract17:09 What are the pros and cons of Tongkat Ali?26:00 Why A Single Dose is Enough!27:45 Dopamine, Testosterone30:33 Ingredient Round Up39:52 Checking in On Perceptible Effects45:32 Sex Binding Hormone Globulin - Free Testosterone46:00 Boron Increases Free Testosterone49:40 Iodine Balances the Stack - Thyroid Regulation56:56 Motivation Effects of Eurycomax1:06:29 Balancing Estrogen Synthesis - Tongkat Ali + Icariin1:10:44 Testosterone Benefits of Eurycomax1:14:13 Mucuna Puriens - Testosterone and Dopamine Benefits1:16:00 Icariin Balances Estrogen and Testosterone1:18:00 Dosages of the Eurycomax Stack Ingredients1:19:20 Tongkat Ali of the Highest Quality

It Ain't Easy Being Green... Or Is It?

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?

The First Real Ecklonia Cava on the Market?

NEW PRODUCT! Ecklonia Cava

NEW PRODUCT! Ecklonia CavaNEW 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