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Acetyl-L-Carnitine has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and act as an
antioxidant. Acetyl-L-Carnitine is one of a number of nutrients that has an energetic
effect on your brain cells. In the face of stress, Acetyl-L-Carnitine helps to maintain
your brain’s energy supply. More about Acetyl-L-Carnitine.
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Unlike other antioxidants, Alpha Lipoic Acid’s broader spectrum of antioxidant action
results from its ability to function in both water and fat. In addition, alpha lipoic
acid may be able to do the work of other antioxidants when the body is deficient
in them. More about Alpha Lipoic Acid.
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Studies suggest Bacopa Monnieri may improve intellectual activity. For example,
in an Australian study of healthy adults, the group that took Bacopa Monnieri had
a 13% improvement in learning and memory rates when compared to the placebo group. More about Bacopa Monnieri.
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Biotin – a member of the Vitamin B-Complex –is an important ingredient in essential
metabolic reactions, energy release and is crucial to normal brain and hearth function. More about Biotin (Vitamin B7)
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Coenzyme Q10 is found in virtually all cell membranes, and is a component of the
electron transport chain and participates in aerobic cellular respiration, helping
to generate 95% of the human body’s energy in the form of ATP. More about
Coenzyme Q10 (Co Q10).
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Folate is a water-soluble member of the Vitamin B-Complex that helps the body to
synthesize DNA, to act as a cofactor in biological reactions, and to help produce
and maintain new cells. More about Folic Acid (Vitamin B9).
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Studies have found Ginkgo Biloba can not only improve attention in healthy individuals,
but may also have free radical scavenging abilities. More about Ginkgo Biloba.
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Gotu Kola is a mild adaptogen and antioxidant that has been used to increase concentration
and support brain health. More about Gotu Kola.
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Guarana is native to the Amazon basin and is an effective stimulant – it contains
about twice the caffeine found in coffee beans. More about Guarana Seed
Extract.
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Huperzine A is an Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which breaks down acetylcholine,
a substance that plays an important role in mental function. More about Huperzine
A. More about Huperzine A.
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L-Theanine is an amino acid derivative commonly found in green tea that has been
shown to not only reduce mental and physical stress, but to also improve cognition
in a synergistic manner with caffeine. More about L-Theanine.
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Tyrosine is a precursor to neurotransmitters, and has been found in studies to be
useful during conditions of fatigue and sleep deprivation, with reductions in stress
hormone levels and improvements in cognitive performance. More about L-Tyrosine.
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Niacin is a water-soluble member of the Vitamin B-Complex whose coenzymes function
in energy producing reactions involving carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as well
as in biosynthetic reactions, like the synthesis of macromolecules such as fatty
acids and cholesterol. More about Niacin (Vitamin B3).
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Panax Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years
to primarily treat weakness and fatigue; and was more recently found in a study
to improve cognitive performance. More about Panax Ginseng.
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Pantothenic Acid is a water-soluble member of the Vitamin B-Complex, and is considered
a "stress vitamin" because it is thought to support the body’s ability to handle
stressors, both emotional and physical. More about Pantothenic Acid.
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Phosphatidylserine is a component of the cerebral cortex’s neuronal membrane that
helps restore the brain's supply and output of dopamine, which is essential to memory,
attention and problem-solvings. More about Phosphatidylserine.
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Riboflavin is a water-soluble member of the Vitamin B-Complex whose coenzymes participate
in oxidation-reduction (redox) reactions – which living organisms use to derive
most of their energy – in numerous metabolic pathways. More about Riboflavin
(Vitamin B2).
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Rhodiola Rosea is considered an adaptogen, and in a study of the fatigue and stress
experienced by young, healthy physicians on night duty helped improve associative
thinking, short-term memory, and concentration by statistically significant amounts
after two weeks of supplementation. More about Rhodiola Rosea.
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Thiamine is a water-soluble member of the Vitamin B-Complex, has a key role in energy
metabolism, and is required for the synthesis of the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA. More about Thiamine (Vitamin B1).
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Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble member of the Vitamin B-Complex that is involved in
the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.More about Vitamin
B6.
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Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble member of the Vitamin B-Complex that plays an important
role in normal brain and nervous system function and blood formation. More
about Vitamin B12.
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