The Dopamine Driver

L-Tyrosine is found in foods like chicken, turkey, fish, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and soy. It helps support cognitive function by serving as a precursor to key neurotransmitters like dopamine, which are also important for mood, motivation, and focus. Ensuring adequate tyrosine intake can help preserve these neurotransmitters during stress, and therefore support mental performance and mood stability in demanding situations.

Here's what other experts say:

• Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention (Huberman)
• Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination (Huberman)

Academic Papers

• Effect of tyrosine supplementation on clinical and healthy populations under stress or cognitive demands--A review
• Behavioral and cognitive effects of tyrosine intake in healthy human adults
• Dopamine precursor depletion affects performance and confidence judgements when events are timed from an explicit, but not an implicit onset

The Mental Energy Catalyst

Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is naturally present in foods such as red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products, and is synthesized in the body from L-carnitine, which is found in various plant-based foods. Unlike L-carnitine, ALCAR crosses the blood-brain barrier more effectively due to its acetyl group, improving the impact it can have on brain function. It can also help provide building blocks for the production of acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter involved in memory and learning, as well as support optimal mitochondrial function for better cellular energy. Research suggests is can help with cognition by supporting focus, memory, mental clarity, and reducing mental fatigue, making it a potent ally in maintaining optimal cognitive health.

Here's what other experts say:

• Understanding & Controlling Aggression (Huberman)
• Unveiling Carnitine Benefits (Paul Saladino MD)

Academic Papers:

• Carnitine and ADHD paper
• L-Carnitine: Nutrition, pathology, and health benefits
• L-Carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine roles and neuroprotection in developing brain

The Brain’s Signal Booster

Choline is naturally found in foods such as eggs, liver, chicken, fish, and soybeans. It is a vital nutrient that plays a crucial role in synthesising acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for memory, mood, and cognitive function. By contributing to acetylcholine production, choline helps facilitate better communication between brain cells, which supports memory, focus, and overall mental clarity. Recent research has linked adequate choline intake to reduced risk of cognitive decline and healthy brain development.

Here's what other experts say:

• Dr. Rhonda Patrick on choline supplementation
• Choline's Role in Health ( Dr. Andy Galpin)
• Choline and Brain Health (Sal Di Stefano)

Academic Papers:

• The Role of Choline in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Choline and phosphatidylcholine may maintain cognitive performance by multiple mechanisms
• Chronic choline supplementation improves cognitive and motor performance
• Choline supplements: An update

The Next-Gen Natural Energy Booster

Mango leaf (Mangifera indica) extract mimics caffeine without the habit-forming side-effects. Under stressful cognitive conditions, mango leaf extract has been shown to adjust neurotransmitter activity, thereby improving attention, reaction speed, and reducing mental fatigue during tasks, without affecting heart rate and blood pressure.

Academic Papers:

• Acute Effects Mangifera indica on Cognitive Function in Healthy Adults
• Central nervous system activities of extract Mangifera indica L

Fuel for Dopamine Production

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid found in foods like meat, fish, eggs, dairy, soy, and some nuts and seeds. It is involved in producing neurotransmitters such as dopamine, which is important for brain function and mood regulation. Phenylalanine’s role in supporting these neurotransmitters may contribute to maintaining focus, mental clarity, and a balanced mood.

Here's what other experts say:

• Boosting Endorphins Naturally
• Brain Chemistry and Anabolic Effects

Enhanced Blood Flow to Your Brain

Ginkgo Biloba is derived from the leaves of the Ginkgo tree, one of the oldest living tree species, primarily found in China. It is believed to work by improving blood circulation, particularly to the brain, which may enhance cognitive function. Ginkgo is often claimed to support memory, focus, and mental clarity, and is sometimes used to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and age-related cognitive decline.

Here's what other experts say:

• Dr Amen on Ginkgo Biloba and blood flow to the brain
• Brain Health Essentials
• Herbal Remedies for Focus

Academic Papers

• The benefit of Ginkgo biloba

The Probiotic Powerhouse

Bacillus coagulans is a probiotic, a type of beneficial bacteria found in the digestive tract. It supports gut health and overall well-being by balancing the microbiome. Our strain is notable for its extended shelf-life stability of over 24 months and its high resistance to stomach acid, ensuring effective delivery to the intestines.

Here's what other experts say:

• The resilience of Bacillus coagulans (Tina Anderson, Probiotic Expert)

Academic Papers

• Probiotic Bacillus coagulans Improves Protein Absorption and Utilization
• Protective Effects of Bacillus coagulans against stress and inflammation

The Key Cognitive Micronutrient 

Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in numerous bodily functions. It is vital for brain function, immune support, and hormone production, influencing everything from cognitive processes to mood regulation. You can obtain zinc naturally from foods such as meat, shellfish, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

Academic Papers:

• Zinc and cognitive development
• Zinc Supplementation on Inflammatory and Cognitive Parameters

The Macronutrient Metaboliser

Chromium is a trace mineral essential for maintaining overall health. It can be naturally sourced from foods such as broccoli, green beans, potatoes, beef, poultry, whole grains, some fruits and vegetables, and spices. Chromium plays a crucial role in normal macronutrient metabolism and helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels, supporting balanced energy and metabolic function.

Academic Papers:

• Chromium Picolante for Depression

Essential B Vitamins for Cognition 

Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, and B12, each play a unique role in supporting brain health. These vitamins are found in a variety of natural sources: B1 in whole grains and legumes, B2 in dairy products and eggs, B3 in meat and fish, B6 in bananas and chickpeas, B9 in leafy greens and beans, and B12 in animal products like meat and dairy. Together, they contribute to cognitive function by supporting energy production, neurotransmitter synthesis, and brain cell maintenance. For individuals who consume little or no meat, or are on vegan diets, supplementing these B vitamins can be particularly beneficial in ensuring adequate intake and supporting overall cognitive health.

Academic Papers:

• B Vitamins, Cognition, and Aging: A Review
• Efficacy of Vitamins on Cognitive Function 
• B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dose and Efficacy