• Beta-Alanine, often associated with athletic performance, is used in our nootropic formula due to its various benefits for cognitive enhancement.
• One of Beta-Alanine's key benefits is its ability to reduce fatigue and enhance mental endurance. It achieves this by increasing the body's levels of carnosine. Carnosine is a dipeptide that acts as a buffer against acidic waste products. By buffering these waste products, Beta-Alanine helps sustain mental energy and focus during challenging tasks for your brain.
• Furthermore, Beta-Alanine is known to elevate focus, concentration, and cognitive clarity. It does so by modulating the levels of neurotransmitters like gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and serotonin, which are crucial mental clarity and mood regulation.
• Beyond its immediate cognitive benefits, Beta-Alanine may also support neuroprotection and brain health. Some research suggests that it has antioxidant properties, potentially shielding the brain from oxidative stress and age-related cognitive decline.
• Additionally, Beta-Alanine's influence on muscle endurance and physical performance indirectly contributes to cognitive enhancement. By enhancing physical vitality, it ensures that the brain receives more oxygen and nutrients.

Carnosine is linked to the Latin word "carnis," meaning "flesh" or "meat." This connection to meat is interesting because carnosine, which contains beta-alanine, is naturally found in higher concentrations in the muscles of animals, making it somewhat fitting that beta-alanine has a role in muscle performance enhancement.

• CDP-Choline (also known as Citicoline) is a naturally occurring source of choline present in every cell in the body that easily crosses the blood-brain barrier.
• What makes Citicoline special is that once it's digested, it separates into cytidine and choline.
• The choline is needed to synthesize acetylcholine (ACh). ACh is a primary neurotransmitter in our brain. In the central nervous system, ACh has a variety of effects on adaptability, arousal and reward. ACh has an important role in the enhancement of alertness when we wake up, in sustaining attention and in learning and memory.
• The cytidine, on the other hand, is converted to uridine once it gets to the brain.
  When neurons communicate and choline is scarce, they often extract choline from cell membranes. This is where uridine comes into play; it repairs these same cell membranes, ensuring the neurons remain intact.

Even attempting to reach a meaningful amount of citicoline through your diet would mean you'd have to only eat organ meat like liver and brain. Unfortunately, even if you're willing to do that, the result would be poisoning yourself by overdosing with Vitamin A and heavy metals, before you reach any effective doses. You can only reap the benefits of citicoline through supplementation and even then, most companies skimp on the doses and purity to keep costs low. Fortunately, each NeuroShot has the optimal dose of highest purity citicoline for maximizing its nootropic benefits.🍽️

Alpha GPC, like citicoline, is a source of choline that easily crosses the blood-brain barrier. Alpha GPC is naturally occurring in the brain as a byproduct of PC (phosphatidylcholine). When choline (to learn about choline see our post on citicoline) is running low and your brain needs more, it breaks down PC from cell membranes, which is later turned into Alpha GPC.
This is one of the reasons Alpha GPC supplementation stands out from other sources of choline. Instead of forcing your brain to scavenge its own membranes for choline, you are supplementing it exactly with the type it needs.

Both Citicoline and Alpha GPC are sources of choline. However, the reason we decided to include both in NeuroShot is that they both have unique additional benefits. Using both not only offers a more comprehensive approach, but also some people absorb one form of choline better than the other. Including both makes NeuroShot more universally effective.✅

Lion’s Mane is a medical mushroom native to North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. Most of Lion’s Mane nootropic effects come from it stimulating Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the brain. NGF is a complex of proteins primarily involved in growth, maintenance, proliferation, and survival of neurons.
Lion’s Mane has two unique NGF stimulants - hericenones and erinacines which easily cross the blood-brain barrier.
Also, Lion’s Mane contains high amounts of the antioxidant beta-glucoxylan and other polysaccharides and polypeptides, making it significantly beneficial to our immune system.

Did you know that it is said to be used by Buddhist monks in the form of tea🌱 for thousands of years to heighten their ability to focus during meditation.

NALT is the more bioavailable form of the amino acid L-Tyrosine. Once inside the brain, it is transformed by enzymes into another amino acid called L-DOPA (L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine).
After that, L-DOPA is used to synthesize dopamine, part of which is also converted into norepinephrine and epinephrine, by the enzyme dopamine-beta-hydroxylase.

Dopamine (known as the hormone of happiness for a reason) enhances our mood, motivation, and attention, acting as a foundation for reward-driven learning.
Norepinephrine, on the other hand, heightens alertness, bolsters memory functions, and is integral to our body's stress response.
Epinephrine is our body's natural energizer, priming us for quick reactions and sharpening our focus in high-stress situations.

N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine (NALT) is like a backstage generator during challenges for your brain. When we're under stress, our brain's demand for neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine increases. NALT ensures that the brain has the necessary building blocks to produce these neurotransmitters efficiently. This can lead to enhanced mental clarity, improved focus, and resilience against the mental fatigue that often accompanies prolonged stress and work. Our highest quality NALT inside NeuroShot will give your brain its turbo boost needed in those prolonged work sessions.⚡

Bacopa Monnieri is a herb naturally found in India and Southeast Asia. It increases brain health and function in several ways. The two main ones are through the effects of bacosides A and B, which improve the signaling of electrical impulses while also repairing damaged neurons, and the regulation of stress related enzymes and proteins (namely Hsp70, PROD, and EROD).

Did you know that the nootropic benefits of Bacopa Monnieri were also found in ancient Ayurvedic texts. It was recommended to devotees to help them memorize long passages of texts.

Magnesium is essential for our cognitive health, but Magnesium-L-Threonate is especially effective as a nootropic. Unlike other forms, it's specifically designed to cross the blood-brain barrier, ensuring the brain receives the magnesium it truly needs. This unique ability makes it a standout in the world of nootropics. Once inside the brain, magnesium has the vital role of maintaining neuroplasticity, which is the forming and reforming of neural connections (basically how you learn things and form memories). Magnesium controls the ion channels, or the electrical switches for signaling.

Magnesium is also vital for ATP synthesis. 20% of your body’s total ATP is located in your brain. For ATP to be biologically active it needs to be bound to a magnesium ion and turned into Mg-ATP. Most of the ATP in the brain is used to send signals between neurons while the rest is used for cellular maintenance. Without the proper amount of magnesium, your brain cannot produce ATP and all brain functions begin to break down.

While magnesium is found in foods like green leafy vegetables and nuts. Not all magnesium is equal. Magnesium-L-Threonate is the only type of Mg that crosses the blood-brain barrier and therefore, has a nootropic effect. It's not just about having magnesium; it's about having the best magnesium for the job. 🌱

L-Theanine is one of the few nootropics known to impact brain waves. It easily crosses the blood-brain barrier, reaching your brain 30-45 minutes after consumption. Once there it boosts alpha brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, and theta brain waves associated with creativity and relief from trauma. Other than its effect on brain waves, L-Theanine also impacts the release of neurotransmitters. Research shows L-Theanine increases serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, while reducing glutamine, which is associated with stress and tension.

L-Theanine is naturally found in green tea. However, traditional green tea may contain as low as 5 mg of L-Theanine per cup, meaning you would have to drink a total of 30 cups of green tea in order to consume the amount in a single NeuroShot.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin bring a remarkable synergy to the table when it comes to preserving and enhancing your vision.

Their primary role is in protecting against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. These carotenoids form a natural shield in the macula, where they filter out harmful high-energy light (like blue light or ultraviolet light) and reduce glare. This selective filtration not only safeguards the retina but also enhances visual acuity and contrast sensitivity.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are also potent antioxidants that shield the eyes from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. This protection extends to the lens, reducing the risk of cataracts.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are responsible for the vibrant colors in some butterfly wings. These pigments are found in the scales of their wings and create the striking yellows and oranges in various butterfly species.

Pyridoxal 5′-Phosphate (P-5-P) is the active form of Vitamin B6. It’s a vital cofactor in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, with even mild deficiencies leading to down-regulation of GABA and serotonin synthesis. P-5-P is also said to be one of the most versatile cofactors in the body. More than 140 distinct enzyme activities in your body and brain depend on it.

Furthermore, P-5-P regulates homocysteine levels, which, when elevated, can lead to vascular and neuronal damage. By facilitating these biochemical processes, P-5-P ensures the brain's health and functionality.

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P) is the bioactive coenzyme form of vitamin B6. Unlike other forms of vitamin B6, which require metabolic conversion in the liver to become physiologically active, P-5-P is directly utilized by the body, ensuring a more efficient uptake and involvement in biochemical pathways.

 L-Methylfolate is the metabolite of Vitamin B9 (also known as folate). When you consume folate (or folic acid) your body uses an enzyme called MTHFR to metabolize it into l-methylfolate. The problem is that up to 60% of the population has a genetic mutation of the MTHFR gene reducing its effectiveness anywhere from 30-70%, causing folate deficiency in the process.

5-MTHF not only crosses the blood-brain barrier easily, but also bypasses the need for the MTHFR enzyme, giving you the form that can be used right away. 

5-MTHF is needed to convert homocysteine to methionine, which is needed to produce SAMe, a compound involved in various biochemical reactions, including neurotransmitter formation. Without 5-MTHF, levels of SAMe and neurotransmitters decrease, potentially contributing to depression. Furthermore, l-methylfolate is essential for one-carbon metabolism in the brain, synthesizing methyl groups in the process which are used for methylation reactions involving important nucleoproteins, proteins, phospholipids, neurotransmitters and monoamines.

Some doctors report that nearly every patient in their practice has at least one MTHFR mutation. The fact that so many people have such mutations makes L-methylfolate one of the most effective forms of Vitamin B9 you can consume.

Methylcobalamin is a metabolized form of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), which stands out as a crucial element in maintaining your overall well-being, with a particular focus on cognitive health.

Methylcobalamin is easily absorbed by the body and is needed in several vital processes, including DNA and RNA synthesis. It is also utilized in the production of neurotransmitters like acetylcholine, dopamine, GABA, norepinephrine, and serotonin, all of which contribute to enhanced cognitive function.

One of its standout functions is its involvement in myelin sheath protection. Myelin acts as a protective shield around nerve fibers, ensuring proper nerve function. This makes methylcobalamin very effective when dealing with nerve-related issues.

Moreover, Methylcobalamin supports mood enhancement by assisting the production of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters are associated with reducing anxiety, depression, and enhancing your overall well-being.

Did you know that Methylcobalamin is the better choice of vitamin B12 if you are deficient, or have the MTHFR genetic defect which reduces your ability to methylate the vitamin. Studies show that up to 60% of the population has the MTHFR mutation.