THE DEFINITIVE COGNITIVE HEALTH SUPPLEMENT

What is it?

ALCAR is made from L-carnitine a naturally occurring amino acid produced in the body. A number of recent clinical trials and case studies have generated considerable interest in ALCAR’s therapeutic potential for neuroprotection.

The benefits

ALCAR exerts neuroprotective effects on the central nervous system and protects against neurotoxins.

What is it?

Theobroma cacao, also called the cacao tree, is a small evergreen tree native to the Americas. It was highly valued by the earliest South American cultures and has a rich history of human use througout the ages.

Cocoa beans are produced in tropical zones around the Equator, where climate conditions are well suited for growing cocoa trees. About 70 percent of the world’s cocoa beans come from four West African countries: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon.

While Cocoa is often heavily processed and used in the chocolate production process, we use unprocessed cocoa extract straight from the cocoa seed, this ensures that we maintain as much of the beneficial flavanols as possible.

The benefits

Cocoa is at the forefront of ongoing research investigating its benefits on the human brain. Certain compounds found within cocoa, known as flavanols demonstrate immense promise for supporting healthy brain function.

Emerging research is demonstrating that flavanols in cocoa support healthy blood flow to the brain and cognitive performance in young, healthy adults and that these benefits are apparent even after a single dose.

Research concluded in December 2020, discovered that regular consumption of cocoa flavanols improves mental agility. Participants in the study were able to complete complex tasks more efficiently and experienced improved levels of blood oxygenation in the frontal cortex, a brain region that plays a key role in planning, regulating behaviour and decision making.

Subsequent studies have found that cocoa flavanols can triple the maximal oxygenation of the brain.

What is it?

Found growing in parts of Africa, India and the Middle East, Ashwaghanda is an ancient adaptogenic herb coveted for its medicinal properties. Adaptogens assist the body’s natural defences in resisting stressors of all kinds, whether physical, chemical or biological.

Despite having been revered as the King of the Ayurvedic Herbs for thousands of years, science is now able to quantify and collate the tangible effects Ashwagandha has on Cognitive Function as a potent anti-stress agent.

The benefits

Ashwagandha root extract safely and effectively improves an individual’s resistance towards stress and anxiety, improves self-assessed quality of life, improves mental well-being and reduces cortisol levels (“the stress hormone”).

Ashwagandha can cross the blood-brain barrier, lower inflammation in the brain, reduce brain aging and induce memory enhancing effects which help in regeneration of neural tissues.

Ashwagandha consistently demonstrates extensive utility as a neuroprotector.

Neura products only use the premium patented form of Ashwagandha, known as KSM-66. KSM-66 is a full-spectrum extract, with the highest concentration of all major root only extracts available on the market today.

KSM 66 is clinically proven to promote enhanced memory and cognitive function.

What is it?

Lion’s Mane is an edible, medicinal mushroom native to North America, Europe and Asia. It is typically found growing on hardwood trees and is characterised by its distinctive dangling spines. Lion’s Mane may improve the development and function of nerves, while also protecting neurons from being damaged as we age.

The benefits

Lion’s Mane has become a well-established candidate in promoting positive brain and nerve health.

Data strongly suggests that Lion’s Mane offers much-needed neuroprotective applications. Subjects treated with a daily dose of Lion’s Mane demonstrated significantly increased scores for cognitive function and these scores continued to increase with the duration of intake.

Lion’s Mane supplementation over a period of 8 weeks was able to decrease symptoms associated with anxiety, stress and sleep disorders; while improving working memory.

Lion’s Mane has been used to promote neurotrophic factors in the brain. Neurotrophic factors support the growth and survival of both developing and mature neurons.

What is it?

Lecithin is a fatty substance that is found in your body as well as a multitude of plant and animal sources.

Sunflower lecithin is a great source of choline, an essential nutrient that is necessary for several different aspects of health. Choline is especially important when it comes to brain health because it’s the precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory.

The benefits

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published research concluding that a higher intake of choline is associated with improved cognitive function.

A follow-on study conducted by the Clinical Research Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology demonstrated that choline supplementation helped improve memory function in adults.

Natural lecithin is also rich in various fatty acids that have been shown to support nervous system function and structure by enhancing neuronal development.

What is it?

Bacopa Monnieri is a perennial, creeping herb which tends to grow in the wet, tropical environments of India and Australia. Records of the human use of Bacopa Monnieri, can be found in Indian scriptures dating back to 5000 BC.

The benefits

There is increasing scientific evidence supporting the cognitive enhancement effects of Bacopa Monnieri in humans and it demonstrates immense potential in the improvement of cognitive disorders and Cognitive Enhancement in healthy people.

Bacopa Monnieri’s bioactive components protect the brain against oxidative damage and age-related cognitive deterioration. Clinical studies have demonstrated that oral treatment with Bacopa Monnieri is able to enhance memory in both adults and children.

Bacopa significantly improved the speed of information processing, learning rate, memory consolidation and decreased anxiety with maximal effects experienced after 6 weeks of administration.

Neura products use only the highest quality Bacopa Monnieri, clinically proven to support cognitive health, memory, focus and mood.

What is it?

Guayusa is a type of holly tree and has long been consumed by Amazonian Indigenous tribes for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and mood improving properties. It is known locally as the “Night Watchman,” due to its awakening ability and used in much the same way as coffee is in the Northern Hemisphere.

Guayusa is an incredibly exciting plant ingredient and is the subject of a huge amount of clinical research in regards to its beneficial effets on cognitve function.

The benefits

Guayusa provides a smooth boost in energy and alertness, it contains theobromine, an alkaloid that is linked to mood enhancement.

Guayusa contains substantial amounts of antioxidants and exhibits strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity. Most importantly Guayusa is rich in polyphenols, which are powerful brain-protective antioxidants.

What is it?

The Gingko Biloba tree is native to China, often referred to as the living fossil, instances of the tree have been found in nature to be over 1000 years old and reach a height of 40 m. The living fossil reference is particularly appropriate as Ginkgo has been discovered in fossils dating back 270 million years.

The benefits

Ginkgo assists in the maintenance of cognitive function by ensuring healthy blood circulation to the brain.

Ginkgo Biloba treatment improves cognitive function, particularly in relation to memory retention.

Certain extracts of Ginkgo Biloba have the ability to produce neuroprotection (preservation of neuronal structure and/or function) due to its chemical composition and the synergy of its components.

Ginkgo biloba is increasingly used in Europe and the United States of America to alleviate symptoms associated with age-related cognitive impairment. Recent studies appear to indicate Ginkgo Biloba enhances a number of cognitive processes in healthy individuals.

A recent study involving a 30-day administration of 120 mg of Ginkgo Biloba in healthy volunteers resulted in significant improvements in working memory speed.

What is it?

A naturally occurring amino acid most commonly found in green tea leaves. L-theanine is an amino acid that is found in tea leaves. It was identified in tea by Japanese scientists in 1949. While tea is the most common dietary source for L-theanine, this compound is also found in some types of mushrooms.

The benefits

L-theanine has the potential to promote mental health in the general population.

L-theanine promotes relaxation without drowsiness; it induces high quality sleep without being a sedative.

Clinical studies have demonstrated that L-theanine is proven to reduce stress-related symptoms (i.e., depression and anxiety) and improve Cognitive Function.

L-theanine improves relaxation and calmness whilst reducing tension.

What is it?

Vitamin B5 is a water-soluble vitamin from the B group of vitamins. Vitamin B5 is also known as Pantothenic Acid, or Pantothenate. The word pantothenic comes from the Greek “pantou,” meaning everywhere. Nearly all foods contain small quantities of pantothenic acid.

The benefits

Pantothenic Acid or Vitamin B5 offers numerous benefits for cognitive health. B5 contributes to energy production, brain function and fat metabolism. It also helps to boost memory and regulate the nervous system through the production of neurotransmitters like acetylcholine.

What is it?

Zinc Bisglycinate is comprised of one Zinc molecule bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine. This bonding process is called chelation and it significantly increases the bioavailabity of Zinc.

Bioavailability is critically important when assessing the quality of Zinc within a product. Zinc Bisgycinate has a high bioavailability and thus it is easily absorbed and used by the body.

The benefits

Zinc contributes to healthy cognitve function

What is it?

Deemed the “king of spices” and used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years due to its high concentration of potent, beneficial plant compounds.

The benefits

Black Pepper Extract has demonstrated potential benefits for symptoms related to degenerative brain conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

However the main reason we include Black Pepper Extract within our Clarity formula is because it boosts the absorption of the other ingredients within Clarity, particularly some of our botanical/plant based ingredients.

What is it?

Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is part of the vitamin B group of essential nutrients. All the B vitamins are water-soluble, meaning the body does not store them.

The benefits

Vitamin B6 is required for the healthy growth, function and development of the brain and nervous system.

B6 assists the body in the production of serotonin (which regulates mood), norepinephrine (which helps your body cope with stress) and melatonin, which regulates the bodies internal clock and sleep cycle.

What is it?

Vitamin B9, also called folate or folic acid, is one of 8 B vitamins.

The benefits

Folic acid is crucial for proper brain function and plays an important role in mental and emotional health.

What is it?

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential vitamin that your body needs but cannot produce.

The benefits

Vitamin B12 deficiency has been associated with memory loss in adults.

The vitamin may play a role in preventing brain atrophy, which is the loss of neurons in the brain and often associated with memory loss or dementia.