EZ Melts Health Blog

Read Time: 4 minutes Nootropics are on a fast rise in health & wellness, and for a good reason. Besides just being fun to say, nootropics are a family of natural or synthetic substances which enhance cognitive and physical functioning.  The first nootropic was developed in 1960 by a chemist and psychologist to address motion sickness. From there, so many new cognitive enhancers have been discovered.  You might be taking one every day and not know it. For example, caffeine is a nootropic that improves physical and mental performance for short periods of time.  Nootropics, like L-theanine, SAM-e, citicoline, and B-complex vitamins, support healthy blood circulation and cognitive functioning through neural pathways in the brain.   Nootropics are beneficial when you take them regularly and sometimes in combination with one another and are safely available over-the-counter.    The Main Benefits of Taking Nootropics Nootropics have so many great benefits. Here are just a few: Supports brain function and anti-aging processes Enhances focus and short-term memory  Promotes feelings of calm, ease, and motivation Optimizes brain cells for healthy production of energy Promotes healthy blood flow to the brain Improves attention performance on tasks Supports faster cognition speed Each nootropic is unique and has different properties. Check out our four favorites below.   L-Theanine Amino acids are often found in natural sources like matcha and supplements. Studies have shown many benefits to taking L-theanine, such as immune system support, clarity of mind, and lower levels of mental strain.  The best part is that L-theanine is a safe way to support relaxation and ease of mind without drowsiness—a bonus if you take it during the day.   Citicoline Citicoline is being studied for its potential as a better, non-toxic alternative to choline. It was originally used in Europe and Japan to support memory, brain function, and help people who had experienced strokes.  It may support cognitive function because it encourages the production of phosphatidylcholine, a brain chemical important for cognitive function.    SAM-e SAM-e has neuroprotective qualities that may support mental wellness and clarity. This is because SAM-e helps the body to make chemicals and neurotransmitters that may help with moderating symptoms of stress. It’s approved in Spain, Germany, and Italy as a prescription drug for depression and anxiety. However, it can also interact with other antidepressants and medical conditions, so talk to a medical professional before taking it if you have mental health disorders.    B-Complex B vitamins are vital for many reasons, especially in supporting cognitive health and brain function—memory, emotions, energy levels, stress, mental clarity, and more.  Unfortunately, many people are deficient in B vitamins, especially vitamins B1, B6, and B12, three vitamins in B-complex. This is in part because B-complex (a combination of all the B vitamins) has to be consumed on a daily basis through our diets. The US diet often lacks nutrients, so a supplement is often needed.  Taking B-complex supplements can encourage the production of neurotransmitters and red blood cells. Researchers believe it may even lessen the risk of severe conditions like dementia and memory loss.    The EZ Melts Difference While you may be able to find nootropics elsewhere, it’s finding quality products that matters when it comes to your health. Make sure you choose a brand that cares about what they put into their supplements as much as you care about what goes into your body! EZ Melts tablets are all zero-sugar, vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, so you know that you are getting effective supplements that won’t cause you harm. Try our supplements here today. Thank you for being a part of the EZ Melts community!  ___ Written by Annie-Eliza Stevens

Read time: 4 minutes Life requires a lot of us—with errands, work, home life, and everything in between. It can be hard to juggle all your roles and responsibilities. And after a long winter (and a long year), it’s hard to get back into the swing of daily life. You may find yourself sluggish after the holidays and adjusting to the idea of everything being back in full swing. People are going back to offices and school in person, and it can be a big adjustment after the turmoil of the pandemic. If you are feeling exhausted from stress, facing sleepless nights, and have difficulty concentrating and performing everyday tasks, you are not alone. According to reports, people are feeling strained, drained, and on the verge of burnout from 2020—just as the world is starting to expect us to “go back to normal”. It’s important more than ever to focus on taking care of our physical and emotional needs as we process it all, but at EZ Melts, we recognize that it is vital to keep performing and being present for work, family, friends, and life as we try to find balance in this ever-changing world. So here are some tips for supporting your mood, performance, and energy levels as we navigate this together. Keeping a Calm Mindset It’s important to process our emotions and maintain a sense of balance and calm, not only for our emotional health but our physical health too, as stress impacts not only our minds but our bodies too. Here are some things you can try: Meditation and yoga; even five minutes of sitting still and practicing makes a difference Deep breathing in moments of high tension Exercise regularly doing something you enjoy—try to get a combination of anaerobic and aerobic workouts Make a point to spend quality time with friends and family, or call people you can’t come into contact with right now Find a hobby that distracts your mind and makes you feel accomplished Journal and keep track of moods and what caused them Keeping Sharp The parts of our brain that affect our recall and response time can be impacted by many environmental factors, including lack of physical health, mental strain, and even disease. With the stress of the past year, it’s important to keep sharp and supporting brain health with a variety of techniques aimed to keep us centered and focused, regardless of where we are or what we are dealing with. Try: Practicing with word games, sudoku, a jigsaw puzzle or other brain teasers helps keep your mind active and processing Adequate, quality REM sleep every night Shut off distractions while working  Keeping your mind concentrating on one thing at a time in order to give it all your focus Good nutrition—antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals impact your brain health and promote anti-aging benefits Keeping Steady Energy Levels How often do we feel tired and ready for a nap by mid-afternoon, or drained on the weekends so much that zoning out in front of the T.V. seems like the only thing we feel like doing? Most likely too much. Grabbing your third coffee of the day or downing a sugar-filled energy drink may seem like the solution, but it will cause a crash and leave you in an even worse position than you were before. Plus, the amount of energy you have in your reserves also affects your ability to perform your best, recall information, and deal with life’s stressors. It’s all connected! If dragging yourself to a vending machine or taking constant naps sounds like you, a lifestyle adjustment might be in order. Try these tips: Taking melatonin at night to wind your body down and prepare you for a full night’s rest Turning off electronics at night so you can get quality sleep Exercise in the morning to amp your energy levels Eating a high-fiber, high-protein breakfast with minimal sugar will keep you at even levels of energy Stretching and moving your body every hour for 5-10 minutes Dialing back on caffeine If you’re finding all three of these areas of your health being impacted by stress, poor sleep, and nutrition habits, don’t get overwhelmed! Starting with little changes to your lifestyle that feel achievable will help you stay committed to improving your physical and mental wellness. Our health is all connected and impacted by other parts of our body; when one part is off, your system can’t operate in synergy, so it’s best to think about health holistically. A quick and effortless way to support your performance, motivation, and wellness is to consider a supplement in addition to a healthy, well-rounded diet. Consider adding the EZ Melts’ Energy, Memory, and Mood Enhancer supplement to your daily routine. It aids in all of this without harmful chemicals or negative side effects. Our vitamins are fast melting and have a delicious customer-approved flavor. Unlike many major vitamin brands, our tablets are vegan and do not include harmful toxic ingredients, artificial flavors, or GMOs. Try us out and see the difference!  ___ Written by Annie-Eliza Stevens

Feeling that 2pm nap calling your name? Finding it hard to motivate yourself, or remember everything on your to-do list? Especially right now, it is important to support optimal health and well-being. We have a solution to support your brain, body, and mental health: EZ Melts Energy, Memory, and Mood supplement. Read on to discover all the vitamins packed into this powerful, all-natural supplement--you’ll never forget to take it once you try it! That’s because we included everything you need to B yourself: it’s packed with all the vitamin Bs you need if you’re lagging behind, no caffeine or artificial chemicals included! In a recent article we spoke about all the B vitamins and why they are essential for your body to function. But there are four specific Bs out of eight that are especially helpful to mood, energy and memory recall: vitamins B6, B7, and B9, and B12. Unfortunately, many people are deficient in B vitamins, especially out of these four B6 and B12 [1]. This is because during human evolution we have lost a lot of our abilities to synthesize vitamins in the body itself [2]. Here’s the low-down on the B benefits and deficiency symptoms:   Vitamin B6: Also called pyridoxine, it is vital for over 100 reactions in the body having to do with metabolism. Symptoms of deficiency include itchy rashes, a swollen tongue, cracks in the lips, depression, confusion, and seizures in infants. It has a vital role in creating neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine [3].   Vitamin B7: Also known as biotin, helps turn carbs, fat, and protein into energy and nutrition your body needs to function. A shortage of biotin could include symptoms of hair loss, rashes, pink eye, high levels of acid in urine, and development delays in infants, among others.   Vitamin B9: Also known as folate, this vitamin helps make DNA and other genetic material. Low amounts can lead to weakness, fatigue, mood swings, heart palpitations and shortness of breath, and developmental disorders in infants.   Vitamin B12: This vitamin keeps the nerve and blood cells healthy and helps with DNA production. A deficiency includes symptoms like loss of appetite, weakness and fatigue, severe anemia as well as poor memory and dementia.   Conclusion While it is rare for some of these to be found as deficient in the human body today, it still helps to consult with a medical professional to see if you could benefit from more B vitamins. Too little or too much can potentially harm your long-term health, so make sure to get the right amounts your body needs! In terms of performance, memory, and motivation, a lot of people try a quick fix like caffeine pills or beverages. However EZ Melts’ Energy, Memory, and Mood Enhancer supplement aids in all of this without the harmful chemicals or negative side effects. Get the Bs without the buzz or jitters! If you do try B supplements, see why EZ Melts is better--Our vitamins are fast melting and have a delicious customer approved flavor. Unlike many major vitamin brands, our tablets are vegan and do not include harmful toxic ingredients, artificial flavors, or GMOs. Try us out and see the difference!   Sources https://www.cover-tek.com/which-supplement-do-you-need-b12-vs-b-complex/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4772032/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2880949/ ___ Written by Annie-Eliza Stevens