Commiphora
Lowers fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, insulin levels. Enhances energy and alertness levels when blood sugar is stable. Anti-inflammatory effects, reducing levels of C-reactive protein.
(Study published in JAMA, August 2003)
Huperzine A
Improves memory, cognition, and behavioral functions.
(Zhejiang Medical University study 1995)
Ginko Biloba
Improves attention, short-term memory, and reaction time.
(1998, Barry S. Oken et. al., Oregon Health Sciences University)
Pyroglutamic Acid (PCA)
Improves some verbal memory functions, especially in subjects affected by age-related memory decline.
(Cattedra di Patologia Neurologica II dell'Universita di Catania, Italy. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 1990)
Choline (Dietary CDP)
Can protect against long-term memory impairments.
(Teather, L.A., and R.J. Wurtman. 2003. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry.)
DMAE
Produces increased attention span and decreased irritability.
(Pfeiffer CC. Parasympathetic neurohumors. Possible precursors and effect on behavior. International Review of Neurobiology. 1959)
Green Tea Extract (95% POLY / 35% EGCG)
May reduce age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as AD.
(Neuroprotective effects of green and black teas and their catechin gallate esters against beta-amyloid-induced toxicity.: Eur J Neurosci. 2006 Jan;23(1):55-64 Authors: Bastianetto S, Yao ZX, Papadopoulos V, Quirion R)
Yerba Mate
A rich source of polyphenols and antioxidants comparable to green tea.
(J Altern Complement Med. 2003 Jun;9(3):379-87.)
Ginger Root
May help ease learning. Considered a mild stimulant for the heart and brain.
(Ruth Winter, M.S., author of A Consumer's Dictionary of Medicines)
L Tyrosine
Combats decrements in cognitage performance associated with stress and fatigue.
(Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1999 Nov;64(3):495-500. Tyrosine improves working memory in a multitasking environment. Thomas JR, Lockwood PA, Singh A, Deuster PA.)
Acetyl L Carnitine
A critical factor in youthful cellular function in the brain, heart, liver, peripheral nerve and immune system.
(Saheki T., Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University. [Carnitine as a vitamin-like biofactor]. Nippon Rinsho 1999 Oct;57(10):2270-5.)
Rhodiola Crenula
Alleviates fatique, irritability, distractibility, headache, weakness and other related symptoms.
(Krasik ED, Morozova ES, Petrova KP, Ragulina GA, Shemetova LA, Shuvaev VP. Therapy of asthenic conditions: clinical perspectives of application of Rhodiola rosea extract (golden root). In. Proceedings Modern problems in psycho-pharmacology. Kemerovo-city, Russia: Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences: 1970. p. 298-330.)
Metabromine
Alleviates mental fatigue. Enhances virility. Theobromine is a key constituent found in cacao (chocolate).
(Dillinger TL, Barriga P, Escarcega S, Jimenez M, Salazar Lowe D, Grivetti LE. Food of the gods: cure for humanity? A cultural history of the medicinal and ritual use of chocolate. J Nutr 2000 Aug;130(8S Suppl):2057S-72S. Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis CA 95616, USA.)
Taurine
Improves memory and cognitive function.
(Therapeutic Applications of Taurine [PDF, 53KB] Thorne.com website Birdsall TC.)
Black Strap Molasses
May raise HDL cholesterol levels.
(Institute of Nutritional Sciences, Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg, Emil-Abderhaldenstrasse 26, D-06108 Halle/Saale, Germany.)
Enzyme Blend and Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium
A delivery system that helps ensure that all nutrients are broken down into their most absorbable and usable form to benefit the body's cells.
(Dr. Edward Howell, Enzyme Nutrition: The Food Enzyme Concept)
B Vitamins
Improves mood, memory performance, verbal ability, and information processing and recall.
Bryan J, Calvaresi E, Hughes D. Short-term Folate, Vitamin B-12 or Vitamin B-6 Supplementation Slightly Affects Memory Performance but Not Mood in Women of Various Ages. Journal of Nutrition. 2002;132(6):1345-1356.