Episode #24: Ryan Michael Ballow & Cortex Labs

In this episode of the Supplement Engineer Podcast, I'm joined by Ryan Michael Ballow, a bonafide nootropics expert and founder of Cortex Labs.

This episode goes WAY down the nootropics rabbit hole as Ryan and I discuss a number of topics.

Click below to listen to the interview, or scroll to the bottom of this page to watch the full interview. 

In this episode, Ryan and I discuss: 

• Ryan's military service
• Challenges with entering the nootropics space and starting Cortex Labs
• Perfecting the Cortex Gen. 1 "Workhorse" Stack
• The decision to not include caffeine in the Cortex Stack
• Using lower doses of synergistic compounds
• Ryan's experience with taking 1200mcg of Huperzine A
• Negative effects from overdosing cholinergic and dopaminergic nootropics
• Potential dangers of healthy individuals using huperzine a everyday
• Nootropic effects of yohimbine
• Importance of cycling nootropics
• Underrated / overrated nootropics
• Thoughts on the ketogenic diet in regards to cognitive function
• Ryan's personal experience running keto for months
• Reputable suppliers from which to purchase bulk nootropics
• What's next for Cortex Labs in 2019

Full video interview:

Cortex Labs Website: https://www.livecortex.com

Cortex Labs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7J168KE1v4YBr8H2noeMbQ

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