DMAE has been shown to boost alertness, focus, memory, and mental clarity. DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol, Deanol, Deaner) has two methyl groups and is structurally similar to choline, which is a direct precursor to the synthesis of acetylcholine (ACh). ACh is a critical neurotransmitter that influences everything from memory to muscle control. And it is the relationship… [Read More]

Lithium helps prevent mood swings, is anti-anxiety and antidepressant, promotes neurogenesis, protects from neurodegenerative disease, and is anti-aging Lithium is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal so reactive (it sparks when it touches water) that it’s not found in nature. Instead, it’s found in mineral compounds and in mineral water. Cosmologists believe that lithium was one of… [Read More]

N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine (NALT) enhances working memory, executive function, creative flow states, stress reduction, better mood, anti-anxiety and lessens symptoms of ADHD  N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine (NALT or NAT) is a highly bio-available form of the amino acid L-Tyrosine. Your brain uses the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase to convert L-Tyrosine into L-DOPA. Decarboxylation of L-DOPA results in synthesis of… [Read More]

Coluracetam has been shown to boost long-term & working memory, relieve depression & anxiety, and enhance color & sound perception Coluracetam (BCI-540, or MKC-231) is a fat-soluble nootropic in the racetam-class of compounds. Coluracetam is much more potent than the original racetam, Piracetam. Coluracetam was patented by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma of Japan in 2005. Making… [Read More]

Turmeric has been shown to increase Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, fight depression, improve cognition, focus and libido, and protect the brain from inflammation. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is one of the most studied herbs in Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Chinese healing. Turmeric has remarkable nootropic properties. And stands far above many modern medicines used to treat neurodegenerative… [Read More]

Pterostilbene is a very potent antioxidant, stimulates Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, promotes neuroplasticity, is anti-anxiety, boosts dopamine, and helps cognition, learning and memory Pterostilbene (trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene, PTE) is a naturally derived polyphenol antioxidant found in blueberries, grapes, and in the bark of the Indian Kino Tree. Pterostilbene, a naturally occurring dimethylether analog of resveratrol, is a phytoalexin… [Read More]

Ever wonder why you get butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous? Or cramps in your gut when struggling with some monumental life decision?You experience these sensations because of what’s happening in your gut. And the connection between your brain and your gut.More and more people are becoming aware of the health benefits that come… [Read More]

HVMN started out as Nootrobox, a nootropics company founded by Stanford students Geoffrey Woo and Michael Brandt in 2014.The company was renamed HVMN in 2017 and has venture capital backing by Andreessen Horowitz, Marissa Mayer, Tony Hsieh, Joe Montana, and Alex Krongard.The company is based in San Francisco, California and produces the Nootrobox line of… [Read More]

Choline Citrate is known to increase cognition and brain function, improve focus and motivation, and reduce fatigue Choline Citrate is choline combined with citrate which is an ester of citric acid. Binding choline to citrate contributes to the synthesis of acetylcholine (ACh) in your brain. The two precursors required for acetylcholine (ACh) synthesis are Choline… [Read More]

About Alpha BrainOnnit Labs of Austin, TX was founded by Aubrey Marcus in July 2011 with the launch of his first product, the nootropic stack Alpha Brain.The seed of an idea that eventually ended up as Alpha Brain started out as a stack to cure hangovers.  But an extensive brain scan in 2010 put Marcus… [Read More]