Popular Supplement Fails in New Study!

Brad Stanfield

Oct 4, 2025

Episode description

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Timestamps:
00:00 The New Study
02:06 Previous Research & Wider Context
04:21 Effects on the Stress Response
05:53 Choosing the Right Supplement
06:20 Supplement for Brain Health
07:51 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12244407/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2996571/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7230697/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8006238/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7230697/
https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12986-025-00902-7
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2729375/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11402924/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39348746/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8912287/
https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/advance-article/doi/10.1093/nutrit/nuac064/6671817
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11275561/

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Leverage creatine to boost brain energy and memory

Beyond muscle, creatine acts like a backup battery for the brain, supporting critical processes like memory and thinking by delivering energy when demand spikes.

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Select high-quality Ashwagandha supplements for effectiveness

Many Ashwagandha brands fail quality testing, with a ConsumerLab.com report showing only 5 out of 13 products passed due to low levels of the active compound.

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Reevaluate Ashwagandha's athletic benefits due to flawed research

Previous positive meta-analyses on Ashwagandha's athletic benefits are questionable due to small study sizes, unreliable measurements, and low overall evidence quality.

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Lower cortisol levels with ashwagandha to manage stress

Ashwagandha appears to lower cortisol by affecting the HPA axis (the body's stress response system), turning down the volume on stress and anxiety.

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Incorporate Microbitamin plus powder for creatine benefits

The speaker mentions taking creatine as part of a specific supplement powder called Microbitamin plus powder.

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Leverage creatine to enhance memory and attention in women

Contrary to popular belief, recent research indicates that creatine supplements are particularly beneficial for females, improving memory, attention, and processing speed.

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Reevaluate Ashwagandha's effectiveness for aerobic capacity and muscle oxygenation

A brand new clinical study found that 600mg of Ashwagandha daily provided no benefit to aerobic capacity, muscle oxygenation, or blood parameters in healthy men.