John O'Connor's Latest Articles - Page 5
Probiotics aren’t the only way to restore healthy gut bacteria
Ahh, the microbiome. That mystery world of gut bacteria that helps us do everything from digest food, to regulate mood. We’ve all read about its importance, and some of us… Read More
iPhone Addiction is Real and it’s Bad for Your Health
A few years ago now, an episode of 60 minutes documented just how anxious people become when they’re separated from their phones. In one experiment, Anderson Cooper’s cortisol levels spiked… Read More
I took 10mg of PQQ: here’s what happened
Part of my job here at Gene Food is playing guinea pig with new supplements. As I’d yet to try the much heralded pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), I figured it was past… Read More
The Best Fish Oil Supplements for 2021
The supplement world can be a tricky place to navigate. You want to do the right thing for your health, but who can you trust? We covered the issue in… Read More
Is Curcumin and Black Pepper Really the Best Combination for Absorption?
Curcumin is all the rage in the supplement world, but Houston, we have a problem. Curcumin is poorly absorbed and quickly metabolized, so supplement manufacturers are always looking for ways… Read More
Micro-dosing berberine: good idea? bad idea?
Relevant podcast: Dissenting opinions on popular supplements, peptides, collagen, metformin, omega-3 and more with our industry insider. Does taking small doses of berberine, even below the 500 mg dose offered… Read More
10 Things I Learned Going Vegan for a Week
Ok, I know what you’re thinking. In fact, I can see your eyes rolling from here. Here we go again with another “going vegan changed my life” post. Just what… Read More
Do pollen allergies cause anxiety?
Feeling anxious? You’re not alone. The NY Times ran a story about a year ago titled “Prozac nation is now the United States of Xanax.” Why is everyone anxious? If… Read More
My Experience With Nootropic Mushrooms
I have a confession to make. I’ve been experimenting with mushrooms. That sounds bad, I know, but it’s not what you think. These mushrooms are perfectly legal and have been… Read More
Don’t fear the fridge! Histamine intolerance is bigger than food
Histamine intolerance. A real condition with a very unfortunate name. No one is actually “histamine intolerant,” we all need histamine, it’s an essential neurotransmitter. However, as with anything, too much… Read More
My experience with L-theanine: dose, benefits, side effects
If you’re researching L-theanine, also known as theanine, you may already know that it’s an amino acid found in green and black tea, that boosts mood, and promotes a sense… Read More
Why Some People Thrive on High Protein Diets (And Why Some Get Sick)
How much protein is too much? It depends on who you ask, on how much you train, and also on your age. I’ve heard Dr. Peter Attia say to only… Read More