Cognition Boost
Targeted nootropics for memory, clarity, and long-term brain health
30 Servings·$0.75/serving
Per Serving
- ■Memory: Supports short- and long-term memory formation
- ■Mental Clarity: Promotes clear, focused thinking throughout the day
- ■Neuroprotection: Antioxidant compounds that support long-term brain health
- ■Cognitive Performance: Enhances processing speed and mental agility
What's Inside
Ingredients are the natural sources in this product. Compounds are the bioactive molecules within each ingredient that provide specific health benefits.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Why This Product
Ingredient synergies are benefits from combining specific ingredients within this product.
Smart Cycling Protocol
Huperzine A is a potent, reversible acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an unusually long half-life (~24 hours) for a natural compound. Sustained AChE inhibition causes compensatory upregulation of AChE enzyme synthesis and muscarinic receptor desensitization, reducing cholinergic benefit within 5–7 days of continuous use.
Mechanism Diagrams
Cognition Boost
Niacin + Vitamin B6 + Gaba
Cognition Boost follows a 5 days on, 2 days off weekly rhythm. Long half-life AChE inhibitor (~24h). 5-on/2-off prevents acetylcholinesterase over-inhibition.
During rest days
During the 2-day off window, newly synthesized AChE enzymes normalize to baseline expression levels while muscarinic M1 receptor sensitivity recovers — resetting the cholinergic system for full response on resumption.
Recovery timeline
~48 hours
Compensatory AChE enzyme synthesis normalizes to baseline expression levels
clinicalCycling threshold
≥50mcg/day
AChE inhibition with 10–14hr half-life causes ACh accumulation. Even 50mcg produces clinically meaningful AChE blockade comparable to prescription inhibitors.
Research
Systematic review of 14 placebo-controlled human trials examining oral GABA supplementation for stress and sleep. Found limited evidence supporting stress reduction (including EEG alpha-wave increases and salivary IgA maintenance) and very limited evidence for sleep benefits. Doses ranged from 100-300 mg.
Human crossover study (n=13) found that a single oral dose of GABA (100 mg) significantly increased alpha waves and decreased beta waves on EEG within 60 minutes, indicating enhanced relaxation and reduced anxiety. A second study (n=8) showed GABA maintained salivary IgA levels under acute stress versus placebo.
A meta-analysis of 9 clinical trials found that Bacopa monnieri significantly improved attention speed and cognitive processing after 12 weeks of supplementation. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine as a 'brain tonic,' modern research supports Bacopa's role in memory and mental performance.
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From the Journal
Alpha-GPC: The Choline Source That Actually Reaches Your Brain
Not all choline sources cross the blood-brain barrier equally. Choline bitartrate mostly feeds the liver. CDP-choline is better. Alpha-GPC bypasses the saturable choline transporter entirely by entering the brain via the phospholipid transport system — a different, higher-capacity pathway. This article maps the choline source hierarchy, the ACh synthesis cycle, and why pairing Alpha-GPC with Huperzine A creates one of the most mechanistically complete nootropic stacks available.
Huperzine A: The Precision Cholinergic You Need to Cycle
Huperzine A targets a single enzyme — acetylcholinesterase — with pharmaceutical-grade specificity, producing a measurable increase in the neurotransmitter most directly tied to memory and attention. But its long half-life and receptor adaptation profile make daily use counterproductive. This article breaks down the cholinergic memory circuit, explains why cycling is non-negotiable, and outlines the protocol that keeps the mechanism working without eroding the system it enhances.
Bacopa Monnieri: The Ayurvedic Nootropic With 12 Weeks of Patience Required
Most nootropics sell speed. Bacopa sells something slower and more durable — structural synaptic remodeling that takes 12 weeks to matter and compounds from there. Here's the mechanism and why the timeline is the point.
What to Expect
This shows how the product's benefits typically develop over time — from fast-acting acute effects to steady foundational support.
Targeted support for specific functions, often noticed within shorter timeframes.
Illustrative only — not a medical claim. Individual results may vary.
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Alpha-GPC: The Choline Source That Actually Reaches Your Brain
Not all choline sources cross the blood-brain barrier equally. Choline bitartrate mostly feeds the liver. CDP-choline is better. Alpha-GPC bypasses the saturable choline transporter entirely by entering the brain via the phospholipid transport system — a different, higher-capacity pathway. This article maps the choline source hierarchy, the ACh synthesis cycle, and why pairing Alpha-GPC with Huperzine A creates one of the most mechanistically complete nootropic stacks available.
Huperzine A: The Precision Cholinergic You Need to Cycle
Huperzine A targets a single enzyme — acetylcholinesterase — with pharmaceutical-grade specificity, producing a measurable increase in the neurotransmitter most directly tied to memory and attention. But its long half-life and receptor adaptation profile make daily use counterproductive. This article breaks down the cholinergic memory circuit, explains why cycling is non-negotiable, and outlines the protocol that keeps the mechanism working without eroding the system it enhances.
Bacopa Monnieri: The Ayurvedic Nootropic With 12 Weeks of Patience Required
Most nootropics sell speed. Bacopa sells something slower and more durable — structural synaptic remodeling that takes 12 weeks to matter and compounds from there. Here's the mechanism and why the timeline is the point.
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