Puracy Natural Dishwasher Detergent Packs are one of the most popular natural dishwasher detergent options out there. Here I review its features and my experience with the product.
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Puracy has a solid line of natural home products – hand soap, laundry detergent, dish soap, and more.
In my opinion, Puracy’s line – especially these dishwasher packs – is superior to Seventh Generation, Method, and others.
These dishwasher packs leave dishes sparkling clean with no residue.
I think these dishwasher packs clean better than even “normal” brands like Cascade and Finish.
Puracy will give you a full refund if you’re not 100% satisfied with their products.
Puracy Natural Dishwasher Detergent Packs – Product Information
Puracy is known for its solid line of natural products – hand soap, laundry detergent, dish soap, and more. The natural dishwasher detergent packs are one of Puracy’s newer product offerings. Features of the product are as follows:
Spotless, sparkling, squeaky-clean dishes, no matter how hard your water is
50 dishwasher loads per 50 pack pouch
Unmatched research and development: 3rd generation formula developed by a chemist with more than 20 years in dishwasher detergent formulation experience
Independently tested by Puracy customers who expressed concern about the performance of our Gen 1 and 2 detergent packs
Enzyme-powered efficacy: Advanced plant-derived enzymes quickly target and break down stubborn foods and stains without the need to pre-soak or pre-rinse (scrape, don’t rinse)
Zero water spots, smells, or residue; mineral-based water softeners leave glasses crystal clear and dishes squeaky clean, even in hard water
Use on all dishwasher safe items; clear results on ceramic, baby bottles, toys, pots, pans, casserole dishes, glass, plastic, silicone, crystal, porcelain, metals, and any surface safe to be cleaned in the dishwasher
No harsh chemicals; free from phosphates, SLES, parabens, chlorine bleach, petrochemicals, animal by-products, dyes, perfumes, phthalates, caustics, and other harsh ingredients
Developed by doctors, trusted by families everywhere
Naturally derived, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, gluten-free, vegan, and biodegradable
Safe for gray water and septic systems
Never tested on animals; Certified Cruelty Free
The original hand-drawn artwork on this pouch helps support local artists
Puracy Natural Dishwasher Detergent Packs – My Review
In short, these things are great. I’ve been using dishwasher pods for years. I’ve always found them to be a little easier and quicker than liquid detergent. Powder should actually be preferable anyway. Liquid detergents tend to be mostly water, so you’re getting less bang for your buck, and with powder, more cleaning power can be concentrated in a smaller area.
In making the switch to natural home products, there are only a handful of choices for dishwasher packs – Puracy, Seventh Generation, Ecover, Lemi Shine, Method, etc. I’ve tried them all, and I definitely like the Puracy ones the best.
I’ll be the first to admit the first 2 iterations of this product weren’t great. They had problems with getting things clean and leaving residue in some cases. Puracy listened to the people and went back to the drawing board, hiring a chemist with 20+ years experience to help develop the 3rd generation of the product.
With most natural cleaning products, you usually go into it expecting the tradeoff of having to give up some effectiveness for the sake of using natural ingredients. This is also usually accompanied by weird smells. Surprisingly, neither of these is the case with the Puracy Natural Dishwasher Detergent Packs. I can honestly say these things somehow actually clean better than even the “normal” dishwasher pods like Cascade and Finish. These actually have a pleasant, clean, fresh scent too.
It’s also nice to know that these dishwasher packs – and all of Puracy’s products – are truly natural. Read about what that means on Puracy’s website here.
My dishes come out clean, shiny, and with no residue, even with glass and silicone. You don’t even need to do any pre-washing with these, as you would with other natural dishwasher packs.
Best of all, if for any reason you’re left unsatisfied with the product, Puracy will give you a full refund.
DynaMAX Enhanced Caffeine is a nootropic supplement from Natrium Health, the sister company of Nootropics Depot. It uses the popular caffeine+theanine stack, a novel purine alkaloid called Dynamine, and delayed and extended release caffeine to produce a smooth, all-day energy and focus. Here we’ll examine its ingredients, properties, effects, and applications.
Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are referral links. At no additional cost to you, if you choose to make a purchase after clicking through those links, I will receive a small commission. This allows me to continue producing high-quality, ad-free content on this site and pays for the occasional cup of coffee. I have first-hand experience with every product or service I recommend, and I recommend them because I genuinely believe they are useful, not because of the commission I get if you decide to purchase through my links. Read more here.
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DynaMAX Enhanced Caffeine is a nootropic supplement from Natrium Health, the sister company of Nootropics Depot.
DynaMAX utilizes Dynamine®, theanine, and instant-release, delayed-release, and extended-release caffeine
DynaMAX produces a smooth, all-day energy and focus that lasts up to 8 hours, with no crash.
DynaMAX is made in the USA and is natural, gluten-free, and non-GMO.
DynaMAX Enhanced Caffeine is a unique, specialized caffeine supplement from Natrium Health, the sister company of Nootropics Depot. It is designed to provide all-day energy, motivation, and focus without the crash usually associated with caffeine. Here’s the nutrition label:
DynaMAX Timeline of Effects
About DynaMAX’s Ingredients
Let’s dive into each of DynaMAX’s ingredients.
Dynamine® (Methylliberine)
I’ve delved into Dynamine® already in a separate post. It is a patented version of an isolated purine alkaloid called methylliberine found naturally in the kucha tea leaf. Dynamine® is essentially a shorter-acting TeaCrine®. It does not have the cardiovascular, tolerance, and withdrawal effects usually seen with caffeine. A significant factor at play is the fact that Dynamine® is synergistic with caffeine, increasing its exposure and half-life approximately two-fold.
ZümXR® Delayed Release Caffeine
DynaMAX employs a delayed-release caffeine from ZümXR®. This caffeine has an onset around the 70 minute mark.
ZümXR® Extended Release Caffeine
DynaMAX also contains an extended-release caffeine from ZümXR®. This patented caffeine has a sustained release profile of about 5 hours.
“Normal” Anhydrous Caffeine
This is the “normal,” instant-release caffeine we’re familiar with. Nothing interesting here.
Theanine
L-theanine is a calming amino acid that augments both dopamine and serotonin levels, among other things. It has recently become popular as a perfect pairing with caffeine to “smooth” and balance it out and to help eliminate the jitters that usually accompany high doses of caffeine.
DynaMAX Dosage and Timing
The suggested dosage for DynaMAX is 1 capsule 1-2 times daily. Because of the nature of its effects, I’d only take it early in the morning, unless you plan to use rutaecarpine later in the day to flush caffeine from your system.
Do not combine DynaMAX with other caffeine sources.
Do not take more than 2 capsules per day.
DynaMAX Enhanced Caffeine Reviews
Here are some reviews of DynaMAX from Natrium’s website and Amazon:
Where to Buy DynaMAX Enhanced Caffeine
You can find DynaMAX Enhanced Caffeine capsules on the Nootropics Depot website here.
Medical Disclaimer: While I love diving into and extracting useful information from clinical research related to health, fitness, supplements, and more, I am in no way a medical expert. The content on this website is for informational purposes only; it is not professional medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice. None of the statements on this website have been evaluated by the FDA. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Read my lengthier medical disclaimer here.
LucidiSPORE™ is a supercritical CO2 extracted Red Reishi spore oil supplement from Natrium Health, the sister company of Nootropics Depot. Here we’ll examine its properties and benefits.
Disclosure: Some of the links on this page are referral links. At no additional cost to you, if you choose to make a purchase after clicking through those links, I will receive a small commission. This allows me to continue producing high-quality, ad-free content on this site and pays for the occasional cup of coffee. I have first-hand experience with every product or service I recommend, and I recommend them because I genuinely believe they are useful, not because of the commission I get if you decide to purchase through my links. Read more here.
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LucidiSPORE™ is a supercritical CO2 extracted Red Reishi spore oil supplement from Natrium Health, the sister company of Nootropics Depot.
LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi spore oil has been analytically tested and verified to contain 30% triterpenoids.
LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi spore oil should possess the same properties that have been clinically proven of Reishi mushrooms: free radical reduction, immunomodulatory, and GABAergic1–11.
Find LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi spore oil softgels at Nootropics Depot here.
What are Mushroom Spores?
Mushroom spores are essentially seeds produced by whole fruiting body mushrooms that will grow into new mushrooms. The interest in harvesting mushroom spores for the purpose of supplementation is the spores’ high concentration of polysaccharides and triterpenoids, the bioactive compounds in mushrooms responsible for their myriad health benefits.
What is Reishi Spore Oil?
The problem with mushroom spores is that they are well shielded, so simply consuming raw spores wouldn’t really do much, since the body can’t access the compounds inside. To get around that, the oil inside the spores is extracted. This oil contains high concentrations of the aforementioned bioactive compounds.
Sometimes harsh chemicals are used for that extraction process. Natrium Health has instead chosen to go with a solventless extracting process called supercritical CO2. This process extracts the spore oil in a clean, efficient, healthy way.
The Reishi spore oil in LucidiSPORE™ has been analytically tested and verified to contain 30% triterpenoids, which is huge compared to most mushroom supplements.
LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi Spore Oil Benefits
Red Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is referred to as “the mushroom of immortality.” It has mounds of scientific evidence for its ability to reduce free radicals and its immunomodulatory and GABAergic effects1–11. As such, supplementation of Red Reishi spore oil may:
Improve immune function
Improve sleep
Reduce oxidative free radicals
LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi Spore Oil Reviews
Here are some reviews of LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi spore oil from Natrium’s website:
Where to Buy LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi Spore Oil
You can find LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi Spore Oil softgels on Nootropics Depot’s website here.
You can get LucidiSPORE™ Red Reishi Spore Oil in solution form on Nootropics Depot’s website here.
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Medical Disclaimer: While I love diving into and extracting useful information from clinical research related to health, fitness, supplements, and more, I am in no way a medical expert. The content on this website is for informational purposes only; it is not professional medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical advice. None of the statements on this website have been evaluated by the FDA. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Read my lengthier medical disclaimer here.