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Science Behind Noo Fuzion

September 8, 2020September 24, 2020greeneyedguide

The makers of Bang Energy are at it again, this time with a drink that blurs the lines between energy drink, pre-workout supplement, and nootropic. But is it really “Cognitive Candy” as the label says? Let’s review the Science behind Noo Fuzion. What makes Noo Fuzion special and how does this drink compare to an energy drink like Red Bull? Or to a nootropic like Qualia Mind?

Science Behind Noo Fuzion - In This Post:

Key Ingredients
Caffeine in Noo Fuzion – Comparison
Noo Fuzion vs Qualia Mind Nootropic Supplement
Noo Fuzion vs Red Bull
Bottom Line and Final Recommendations

Hi there, I research caffeine, energy drinks, and fatigue in the workplace.

I’ve been passionate about the science behind energy drinks since 2003. After getting my degrees in biochemistry and food science, I wrote a book all about energy drink ingredients and safety concerns.

I’ve always been fascinated by caffeinated beverages, and by some of the energy drink stereotypes and caffeine misconceptions that just won’t go away. As a result, my mission as the “GreenEyedGuide” is to help people who deal with caffeine and fatigue on a regular basis.

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Are Nootropics Safe?

August 24, 2020September 17, 2020greeneyedguide

You’ve probably heard that energy drinks are dangerous. But are nootropics safer than energy drinks?

This is part of a series on nootropics versus energy drinks. In this post, we’ll discuss how energy drinks and nootropics are regulated. Specifically, I’ll show you why these regulations matter when it comes to nootropics, energy drinks, and your health and safety.

Finally, I’ll give you 5 secrets to picking a safe nootropic.

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This blog post is also available as a podcast!

Listen on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Nootropic Ingredients in Energy Drinks

August 10, 2020September 17, 2020greeneyedguide

Welcome to the GreenEyedGuide Quick Tips to Start Your Week series!

Should you even bother with nootropic drinks if you already drink energy drinks? While the term “nootropic” isn’t new, marketing something as a nootropic is a new, growing trend. As a result, let’s look at five of the top” nootropic ingredients which are also found in energy drinks. Are they safe? Do they even work?

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According to Caffeine Informer, “Nootropics are one of the fastest-growing supplement categories and these products are flooding the marketplace.”

What is a nootropic?

According to Webster’s dictionary, the word means “a substance that enhances cognition, memory, and facilitates learning.”

Therefore, nootropic supplements contain a blend of herbs and other ingredients believed to promote optimal brain function.

[Source: Caffeine Informer, “Nootropics: Caffeine, Ingredients, and Warnings”]

Sleep Tips for Newborns and Toddlers – More Sleep, Less Caffeine

July 20, 2020July 21, 2020greeneyedguide

I’m an expert when it comes to caffeine science and energy drink safety. With my expertise, I help people survive sleep-deprivation. However, it’s also important to treat the root cause. Have you ever tried to convince a toddler that, yes, in fact, it is Bed Time? Do you dread waking up at midnight and 3 am to take care of a newborn? Getting better sleep means needing less caffeine. This is why I decided to team up with a fellow Mompreneur for some sleep tips for newborns and toddlers.

Meet Erin Meinel, Sleep Consultant

As the wife of a first responder, I have been no stranger to struggles with sleep…and having to stay awake when fatigued. Early in our marriage, my husband worked third shift and got plenty of overtime. Between working and trying to sleep, there wasn’t much time for anything else. We tried all the tips and tricks in the book. He’s now working second shift, still gets a TON of overtime, but now also has to wake up earlier than he’d prefer to help care for our two little boys. We are now part of the “2 Under 2” Club, having both a 22-month-old and a 4 ½-month-old. I thought our schedules before kids were crazy; fast forward a few years. We NEEDED to make sleep a priority so we could function during the day, both to make a living and to care for our children.

Sleep tips for newborn and toddler from Lake Country Sleep

Between prioritizing sleep in our household and utilizing some of Danielle’s caffeine hacks to maximize our efficiency and energy when we are awake, I guess you could say we have gotten pretty good at juggling all the things!

I thought that having a background in early childhood development and education would serve me well when I became a mom. It did, and has, with many things…just not sleep! I had no idea there was so much science behind newborn and infant sleep, nor was I aware this was something I needed to learn about when I became a parent…until I was in the thick of it. After the birth of my first son and experiencing the sleep deprivation that accompanies life with a newborn, I became motivated, wait, let’s find a better word – INSPIRED – to help other new parents find their way out of this form of torture.

Building a Healthy Sleep Foundation

Get Better Sleep While Traveling

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020greeneyedguide

Do you have trouble getting good sleep while traveling? Do you spend the night tossing and turning? Struggling to silence your thoughts? Staring at the ceiling counting the hours til your alarm goes off?

I’m an expert at helping you survive the day after a night of sleep deprivation. If you need help picking the best energy drinks for working the night shift, I’m your girl.

But managing fatigue is complicated. And figuring out WHY we can’t sleep (when it’s NOT due to excess caffeine) is tricky.

This is why I’m happy to be partnering with Clinton Marquardt, Sleep and Fatigue Specialist. In this post, Clint shares some interesting science behind why it’s so darn hard to get that precious sleep, even when do make it a priority.