Dr. Gregory Kelly: Nootropic Deep Dive & The Secrets Behind Optimal Brain Focus & Energy

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In this episode of The Art of Being Well, I sit down with Dr. Gregory Kelly, naturopathic physician and SVP of Product Development at Qualia Life, to discuss the science behind mental energy, neuroinflammation, and how to optimize cognitive health. Dr. Kelly explains why mental energy is a finite resource and how modern challenges like neuroinflammation are contributing to cognitive depletion. He dives deep into the benefits of nootropics and the research-backed ingredients that can help restore mental vitality. From the crash after caffeine to the science of stacking nootropic ingredients, Dr. Kelly provides practical tips to enhance focus and performance. Plus, he shares the results from Dr. Heather Sandison’s cognitive health study and what’s next for Qualia Life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to boost their brain health and improve mental clarity.

Gregory Kelly is SVP of Product Development at Qualia Life, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly has published hundreds of articles on natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has more than 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep and the chronobiology of performance and health.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

  • Overview of mental energy and why it's a finite resource that can become depleted
  • Exploring the rise of chronic inflammatory problems like neuroinflammation and whether these issues are more prevalent today or simply better understood
  • Signs that mental energy or cognitive resources have been depleted
  • Strategies to replenish mental energy and restore cognitive vitality
  • Understanding nootropics and how they support brain health and mental performance
  • Research-backed nootropic ingredients and their benefits
  • Why caffeine crashes happen and how they affect mental energy
  • The role of phosphatidylserine in brain health and cognitive performance
  • The science behind stacking nootropic ingredients for optimal results
  • Specific protocols for maximizing benefits from products like Qualia Mind
  • Insights from Dr. Heather Sandison’s study on cognitive health, which included Qualia Mind as part of the intervention
  • Future directions for Qualia and upcoming innovations

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