The Nootropic
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Boosts nerve growth factors that are responsible for brain cell growth and rebuilding, and optimizes neurotransmitters like acetylcholine.

L-Tyrosine’s effects are the most noticeable when taken before an acute stressor – exercise, public speech, multitasking activity, or during sleep deprivation.

Has shown to reduce reaction time, reduce response time and increase incidences of correct responses in this study on mental performance.

Studies have shown that low boron levels result in significantly poorer performance in attention, perception manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination.

An adaptogenic herb shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Studies demonstrate that ashwagandha extract can significantly reduce levels of primary stress hormone cortisol by up to 30% and improve self-assessed quality of life.

Ginseng has shown an ability to improve responses to stressful envrionments by regulating the function of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis.

Beneficial effects of vitamin D3 have been widely publicized in relation to Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Zinc deficiency been shown in studies to induce depression-like and anxiety-like behaviors, supplementation has been used as a prescribed treatment.

It has been shown to be effective at reducing stress, and lifting mood.

Shown to boost dopamine levels. Studies have shown mucuna pruriens supplementation can impart mood boosting properties.

In studies has shown to be significantly associated with reduced presence of depressive symptoms, and has demonstrated an ability to help prevent development of anxiety.

Shown in studies to be effective at reducing mental fatigue in stressful situations.

The actoprotective properties of ginseng have been shown in studies to increase intellectual work capacities.

L-Tyrosine works to recharge dopamine and the remaining two catecholamine neurotransmitters to keep you mentally sharp and energised in stressful situations.

Has been shown to improve the memory function of older subjects with memory complaints.

Studies have shown modest boron supplementation can improve memory and hand-eye coordination relative to people with low boron levels.

Dietary vitamin K intake has been associated in studies with fewer and less severe subjective memory complaint.

A 2017 long term study found that healthy adults low levels of B6 had higher than expected cognitive decline. A Canadian study found evidence that Homocysteine, which relies on B6 for production, helps prevent dementia and cognitive decline.

PS is the only nootropic with an FDA-qualified claim for reducing cognitive decline risk - "consumption of phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive dysfunction in the elderly."

Vitamin K participates in the synthesis of sphingolipids, and studies have shown sphingolipid metabolism chnages affect age-related cognitive decline.

Has demonstrated neuroprotective properties in trials under trade names as well as generic pine bark extract. A potent source of antioxidants which can slow cell damage.

An adaptogen which can help to reduce the stress hormone cortisol and mitigate stress induced degeneration.