Pharmacologist John-Paul Andersen, Ph.D., takes aim at supplement “fairy dusting” and explains why ingredient amounts, not just familiar names, matter when evaluating a formula.

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Yes — with the right documentation, many wellness supplements can be purchased with HSA/FSA pre-tax dollars. Here's exactly how eligibility works, what a Letter of Medical Necessity is, and how to check out with your...

That mid-afternoon mental haze. The difficulty retrieving a familiar word. The struggle to focus despite adequate sleep. Brain fog—that frustrating state of mental cloudiness and reduced cognitive clarity—has become increasingly common in modern life, yet...

By John-Paul Andersen, PhD – Formulation Scientist and Cofounder of &Mind Your Brain Thinks With Your Gut You’ve probably felt it—stress upsetting your stomach, or comfort food lifting your mood. That’s the gut-brain connection at...

By John-Paul Andersen, PhD – Formulation Scientist and Cofounder of &Mind Brain Health Is Built Daily Peak mental performance doesn’t come from a single supplement, one night of good sleep, or a weekend of rest....

By John-Paul Andersen, PhD – Formulation Scientist and Cofounder of &Mind Brain Health Is Built Daily Peak mental performance doesn’t come from a single supplement, one night of good sleep, or a weekend of rest....

By John-Paul Andersen, PhD – Formulation Scientist and Cofounder of &Mind The Illusion of Productivity Many people pride themselves on being great multitaskers—juggling emails during meetings, scrolling through messages while working, or switching between tasks...

By John-Paul Andersen, PhD – Formulation Scientist and Cofounder of &Mind     When Mood Feels Out of Control One day you feel calm and in control, the next you’re irritable, anxious, or overwhelmed. Mood...