Does Citicoline Improve Cognitive Performance? The Evidence
Citicoline supports memory in older adults with age-related decline. For young, healthy brains, the data is less convincing.
The Gate
What makes it past the noise.
New: Achievements, Personal Bests, and Redesigned Supplements
12 badges that reward consistency over perfection. Personal bests that require proof. A supplements screen that actually helps.
28 Database Versions in 9 Days
What 28 schema migrations reveal about building a cognitive testing app. Each version is a lesson learned.
Why I Built Thalen
Years of supplements. Thousands of dollars. Zero proof any of it worked. There had to be a better way.
Your Supplements Aren't Average. Neither Is Your Response.
How Thalen blends clinical trial data with your personal results to estimate what nootropics actually do for you.
Welcome to the Thalen Blog
Research breakdowns, product updates, and practical guides for tracking cognitive performance. No fluff.
Does Pine Bark Extract Improve Cognitive Performance? The Evidence
Pine bark extract shows real cognitive benefits in clinical trials. But effects depend on age, baseline stress, and what you measure.
Cross-Device Sync: Your Data, Your Devices, Your Control
Thalen now syncs your cognitive data across devices. Opt-in, encrypted, and deletable anytime.