5 NATURAL NOOTROPICS
Cognizin®
Cognizin® is a patented form of citicoline, a substance found in every cell of the body and especially vital to brain
health. It has several mechanisms of action that provide multiple brain health benefits. The brain needs fuel to function at its best. Citicoline is one such brain nutrient. It supports levels of several important neurotransmitters that regulate cognitive function and has been shown to support the activity of nerves that respond to these neurotransmitters, helping to support memory, cognitive function, focus and attention.
Magtein®
Magtein® is a unique magnesium supplement that has been shown to increase
brain magnesium levels, which is required for the production of serotonin in the brain.
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GABA + 6 PRECURSOR AMINO ACIDS
GABA
a calming neurotransmitter, officially called gamma-aminobutyric acid, which helps regulate stress, tension, fear and anxiety.
L-Glutamine
an amino acid which the body readily converts into glutamate, a precursor for the neurotransmitter GABA
L-Theanine
naturally found in green tea, L-theanine supports GABA and influences dopamine and serotonin
activity.
Phenylalanine
an essential
amino acid only obtainable through the diet, which gets converted into tyrosine
on the dopamine pathway.
N-acetyl-tyrosine
a stable and highly absorbable form of tyrosine which gets converted into L-dopa on the
dopamine pathway.
Taurine
influences the release of glutamate, serotonin and dopamine and supports the activity of GABA receptor sites.
6 COFACTOR NUTRIENTS
Vitamin C
Present in the form of ascorbic acid. Vitamin C is a cofactor for the enzyme which converts dopamine to norepinephrine. Vitamin C also reduces tiredness and fatigue and contributes to energy and metabolism.
Vitamin B3
Present in the bioactive form of niacinamide. Vitamin B3 plays a role in redox reactions that support the synthesis and of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. Vitamin B3 is also a key nutrient for energy, metabolism, reducing tiredness and fatigue, psychological function and supporting the nervous system.
Vitamin B5
Present as the bioavailable form of calcium-D-pantothenate. Vitamin B5 plays a key role in mental performance, reducing tiredness and fatigue, energy, metabolism.
Vitamin B6
Present as the bioavailable form pyridoxal-5-phosphate. Vitamin B6 is a key cofactor nutrient for enzymes involved in the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin, L-DOPA to dopamine and glutamate to GABA. Vitamin B6 reduce tiredness and fatigue and supports energy, metabolism, nervous system function, and normal psychological function.
Magnesium
Present as highly absorbable magnesium l-threonate. Magnesium is a cofactor nutrient for tyrosine hydroxylase, the enzyme that converts tyrosine to L-DOPA, a precursor to dopamine. Magnesium reduces tiredness and fatigue, assists electrolyte balance, relaxes muscles, eases tension and aids stress resilience.
Zinc
Present as zinc gluconate. Zinc is a key nutrient for cognitive function, has neuroprotective properties and helps protect cells from oxidative stress. Zinc acts as a cofactor nutrient to several enzymes in the serotonin, dopamine and GABA pathways. Zinc also has a role to play in neurotransmitter receptor site activity.
3 Botanical Extracts
Mucuna pruriens extract
Mucuna pruriens also known as velvet bean is a tropical legume native to Africa and Asia and used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Mucuna is one of the few plants to contain a natural source of L-DOPA, the precursor to dopamine. Some studies indicate that Mucuna may have adaptogenic properties helping the body become more resilient to stress.
Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract
Griffonia simplicifolia is a plant native to West and Central Africa, particularly in countries like Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Togo. Its seeds contain high concentrations of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), which is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter known for its role in mood regulation, sleep, appetite, and an overall sense of wellbeing.
Bioperine - black pepper extract
BioPerine® is a patented extract obtained from black pepper fruits (Piper nigrum) standardized to contain a minimum of 95% piperine, known for its ability to enhance nutrient absorption and bioavailability. Bioperine® increases the absorption of vitamin B6 (150%), vitamin C (52%), niacinamide (vitamin B3), magnesium, zinc, and the amino acids, phenylalanine, threonine and tryptophan. Bioperine® may also improve blood flow and circulation, and potentially increase thermogenesis.