Both caffeine and theobromine are very similar molecules. But they only differ by a single methyl group! Theobromine, which mainly comes from the cacao tree, has two methyl groups attached to the nitrogen atoms in its original xanthine skeleton (an oxidized purine molecule much like guanosine). Caffeine comes from the coffee plant, or Coffea arabica, […]
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Guidelines for avoiding Rancid, Spoiled, or Perished Coffee & Hot Cocoa
So I am writing this article just to remind myself and you, that keeping your stomach healthy is very important for cognitive function. No matter how much you exercise or the kind of Nootropic you take, you won’t be able to think properly if your stomach is constantly sick. Even exercise becomes harder to perform […]
My Signature Tulsi Tea Combo for Mental Clarity, Energy, and Productive Focus
Have you ever tried drinking Tulsi tea? Well let me tell you, it is absolutely awesome! Tulsi is one of my favorite teas, along with Taaza and Japanese Green. Tulsi has a sweet taste to it that I would visually describe as “pink” like fruit taste that dances on my tongue. Tulsi tea reminds me […]
Personal Insights
This page I am devoting to understanding & improving myself, a type of introspection on how my body works, what benefits or harms my body, and the how the health of the body affects the mind. Feel free to take a look. Benefits me Exercise Exercise is especially beneficial to the body, with virtually no […]
The Bialetti Moka Pot – A Review & Coffee Brewing Instructions Guide
So I’ve been a coffee drinker for about 10 years, at this point. Coffee has become a significant part of my life, whether to help me wake up in the morning, to bring pleasure to my taste buds, to help me pull all-nighters studying for my exams, among other things. That’s why I want to […]
