Cognitive & Nootropics
Lion's mane, alpha-GPC, bacopa, ginkgo, and brain performance supplements.
Alpha-GPC
Supports cognitive function in age-related decline, increases power output in athletes, and provides a highly bioavailable source of choline that crosses the blood-brain barrier.
Lion's Mane Mushroom
Cognitive support and neuroprotection through nerve growth factor (NGF) stimulation
Magnesium L-Threonate
Brain magnesium levels, cognitive function, memory support
Ginkgo Biloba
Marketed for cognitive enhancement and dementia prevention, but the largest clinical trials have failed to support its most popular claims. Modest evidence exists for peripheral circulation and existing mild cognitive impairment.
Bacopa Monnieri
Memory enhancement, particularly delayed recall and learning rate, with secondary benefits for attention and anxiety reduction
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, cognitive aging support, mitochondrial energy in brain and nerve tissue
Citicoline
Attention, focus, age-related memory support, and cognitive recovery after ischemic insults
Phosphatidylserine
Modest support for age-related memory complaints; cortisol blunting in trained athletes at higher doses
Lemon Balm
Mild stress and anxiety reduction, sleep onset support, acute calmness and cognitive performance
Mucuna Pruriens
Plant source of L-DOPA studied in Parkinson's disease; speculative use for mood, libido, and male fertility
Huperzine A
Cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia via reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibition
Agmatine Sulfate
Sold heavily in pre-workouts for 'pumps' and as a neuropathic pain or mood aid; the marketing is far ahead of the human evidence on every one of those claims
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