Collective Insights Blog by Sara Adães, Ph.D.

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: Learn Why it 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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Can Your Eyesight Affect Your Brain? An Exploration of the Visual System And Cognitive Health

A very significant part of the human brain is involved with analyzing the visual world. Learn how our eyesight affects the brain.

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What is Vision?

Vision is the process through which light stimuli received through the eyes are transformed into a mental image by the brain. It is our sense of sight. This process is accomplished by the visual system, the sensory system that enables vision, which includes the eyes—the sensory organ for vision—and the neuronal visual pathways of the brain, from the retinas to the cerebral cortex.

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What is Neurogenesis? Definition, Mechanisms, and its Role in Brain Plasticity

Neuroplasticity, the nervous system's adaptive capabilities to change itself over a lifetime, is a fascinating subject. This and many other aspects of cognitive function inspired our science team formulate Qualia Mind, and provide the most broad support for human brain health in a once-a-day vegan formula. The science behind neuroplasticity, and the role environment and behavior plays in it, warrant a closer look, so we can support the biochemical processes that drive neurogenesis.

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