Eva pauline
Biopsychologist
EVIA Psychological counselling
Education
MSc Biopsychology, MSc Psychology
Expertise
About
Eva holds master's degrees in Psychology and Biopsychology, along with training in systemic psychotherapy. Since 2020, she has practised counselling and now serves as brain feed’s research lead. Focusing on how nutrition impacts brain function and mental health, she brings evidence-based insights to every article.
Articles
Studies Show Alpha GPC Boosts Workout Performance
if you are looking for a way to elevate growth hormone levels, you may be interested in the clinical evidence of an isolated nutrient called Alpha GPC
tryptophan, tyrosine & SSRI’s on cognition + reward
SSRI drugs can impact dopamine. A new study reveals that tyrosine and tryptophan play a role in reward processing and a set of cognitive skills.
10 facts about dopamine
Studies have shown that dopamine is released when you derive pleasure from rewards such as food, sex, and a sense of accomplishment but did you know this 10 interesting fact about it?
"L-tyrosine changed my life" 3 viral benefits dissected by science
L-tyrosine is a building block to dopamine. Dopamine is released when you derive pleasure from sex, great food & sense of accomplishment.
How does theanine help you to relax?
L-theanine constitutes 1-2% of the dry weight of green tea and it has been shown to promote relaxation without sedation.
5-htp, Antidepressants & St John's Wort - do they work?
5-htp and St. John's Wort have been used for years for variety of mental health and sleeping conditions. However St. John's Wort is a bit of a myth.
5-htp and social anxiety
Social anxiety is a wide-ranging and hard to diagnose condition affecting difficulties in social situations. Can 5-htp help to people affected by anxiety?
Do you know where 5-HTP comes from? – The Griffonia seed
5-htp is a natural extract from the Griffonia simplicifolia seed. Learn where it's from, how it's extracted & the science behind it's benefits
Jim Carrey & depression: Healing through 5-HTP, art, and humour
The famous actor Jim Carrey speaks up about how he deals with feeling down. Learn about is mental health and how he holistically manages it.