31 Aug 2023
Coffee made from mushrooms which won backing on TV’s Dragons Den, and essential oils featured in Tatler and Vogue are both being officially stocked by a St Albans therapists.
Nadya Giffen Therapies in The Quadrant, Marshalswick, are now selling London Nootropics and Lock & Latch.
Established in March 2020, London Nootropics offers innovative adaptogenic coffee blends that enhance cognitive function and manage stress.
Founders Shez Shaikh and Zain Peer gained major recognition and support after a successful Dragons’ Den appearance in 2022, where offers were secured from Dragons Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies.
Their subsequent quest for excellence led them to the Kaapa mushroom farm in Finland, where they explored extraction processes resulting in potent mushroom extracts.
Lock & Latch was inspired by a significant event in 2017 when a family member faced adrenal fatigue breakdown. Their journey toward healing led them to craft essential oil blends that eased symptoms like anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and insomnia. Recognising the effectiveness of their creations, they expanded to offer a diverse line of products promoting tranquillity and renewal.
Nadya explained why she is so excited about stocking these products: “I am passionate about health and well being and I have made a real point of stocking UK brands which are 100% natural, free from parabens, free from synthetic fragrances and are sustainable.
“I wanted to stock these two products as their ethos around wellbeing and taking a holistic approach aligns with ours.
“I have tried the flow blend of adaptogenic coffee which is good for clarity of mind, concentration and brain fog. Being a perimenopausal woman, I experience brain fog and I have to say this blend really works for me. London Nootropics make a point of saying that their blends help people through ADHD, menopause and caffeine sensitivity.
“Anyone wanting to try any of our Lock & Latch wax melts, diffusers or London Nootropics adaptogenic blends can expect a very high end product without a high price tag.”
