Collective Insights Blog by Sara Adães, Ph.D.

Best Time to Take Probiotics

The best time to take probiotics can depend on product label recommendations. Some can be taken with or without food either before or after meals. 

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How 15-Minutes of Mindfulness Meditation Significantly Lowers Stress

Just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation like mindful breathing, body scans, mindful walking and loving-kindness meditation can lower stress levels in a meaningful way. Here’s what you need to know.

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How Magnesium Bisglycinate Benefits Your Health and Wellness

Discover how magnesium bisglycinate benefits your health, including muscle & nerve function, blood sugar & pressure control, and bone & protein synthesis.

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Qualia Mind® 2.0 - What's Changed? How's It Different?

Find out what happened when we set out to make a great nootropic even better. Learn the differences between Qualia Mind 1.0 and Qualia Mind 2.0.

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Magnesium Glycinate: Benefits, Uses, and More

Explore the benefits and uses of magnesium glycinate: from health benefits to natural food sources and more.

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Benefits of Magnesium Citrate

Regularly taking magnesium supplements is beneficial for your health, especially if they contain magnesium citrate. Learn more with Qualia.

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What is Magnesium Chelate? 5 Key Benefits

Chelated magnesium is a mineral supplement designed to improve magnesium absorption and support overall health.

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Why Do We Need Magnesium? 7 Key Benefits

Magnesium is essential for overall health. Learn about its benefits, sources, and impact on aging.

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What is Breathwork?

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are four of the best breathwork techniques to reset your nervous system and access a calm state of mind.

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10 Magnesium Rich Foods For Your Diet

Magnesium is essential for enhancing both heart and bone health. Discover ten magnesium-rich foods to incorporate into your diet.

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What is Mental Acuity? Your Guide to Staying Sharp

Learn what mental acuity is and science-backed ways to maintain mental sharpness and clarity as you age.

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Magnesium and Aging: Can Low Magnesium Levels Impact Aging?

Magnesium is an essential nutrient required for the healthy function of every organ in the human body. Learn how magnesium impacts the 12 hallmarks of aging.

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What are Postbiotics?

Postbiotics, prebiotics, and probiotics all have different mechanisms essential to gut health. Here's everything you need to know about postbiotics.

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Your Guide to Brain Supplements

Brain supplements (nootropics) can support the many dimensions of brain activity. This is an ultimate guide to the top researched brain supplements. 

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L-Theanine: Understanding Its Benefits & Origin

Learn the science behind using L-theanine as a natural way to support a calm state, mental clarity and relaxation.

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NAD Supplement: Importance & Function

Current research suggests that NAD+ levels can be raised by taking NAD+ precursors or boosters. Here's the science behind NAD+ and its importance in maintaining optimal cellular function.

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The 12 Hallmarks of Aging

Aging research has expanded significantly, and in 2023, the hallmarks of aging were extended to twelve. Here's what you need to know. 

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Research Shows Your Brain Works Differently When You Take Breaks. Here’s Why.

A new study shows back-to-back meetings increase stress, but short breaks between meetings allows the brain to reset and relax. Here's what you need to know. 

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Akkermansia For Gut Health

Discover how akkermansia is beneficial for gut bacterium improves health and metabolism and why it's a vital supplement in your diet.

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How to Slow Aging

Can aging really be slowed or is that simply line being sold to health optimizers? Science doesn't lie. Here's what you need to know.

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Do Brain Supplements Work?

Do brain supplements actually work? What do studies show? Learn the truth about nootropics and how they can enhance your everyday life.

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Fisetin Benefits and How it Works

Explore the science-backed benefits of the senolytic fisetin and how to use it to boost longevity.

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Zombie Cells: Everything You Need To Know For Healthy Aging

Learn everything you need to know about how zombie cells contribute to aging and effective ways to eliminate them for healthier aging and well-being.

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Magnesium For Brain Health: Why Magnesium is Crucial

New studies show magnesium supplementation can help maintain healthy brain volume and cognition. Here's what you need to know. 

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The Vagus Nerve: What It Is and How to Stimulate It for Increased Stress Resilience

It's no wonder the Vagus nerve has been called the ‘great wandering protector’ of the body. Learn why healthy vagal tone is a key health metric and science-backed ways to stimulate the vagus nerve for increased stress resilience.

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