Focus Factor Supplement Review

Focus Factor calls itself “America’s #1 brain supplement.” Like many nootropics, Focus Factor promises to improve your memory, concentration and focus.

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Focus Factor is packed with over 40 active ingredients, with about half of those ingredients being vitamins and minerals. In total, Focus Factor has more ingredients than virtually any other nootropic supplement on the market today.

But do all of those ingredients actually make a difference? Is Focus Factor as powerful as it claims to be? Can it actually be used as a replacement for Adderall? Today, we’re answering all of those questions in our Focus Factor review.

What Are the Active Ingredients in Focus Factor?

Focus Factor contains a blend of 40 different vitamins, minerals, herbs, and omega-3 fatty acids. Some of these compounds have been linked to nootropic benefits, while others just improve your overall health.

Instead of individually listing each and every ingredient in Focus Factor, I’m going to break down all of the ingredients into four different categories:

Vitamins

Focus Factor contains vitamins A, C, D, E, B6, B12, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, biotin, and pantothenic acid. These vitamins act as cofactors for various enzymes within the body and play an essential role in physical and mental activity.

Vitamin A, for example, improves your vision while also acting as an antioxidant. Vitamin C – found in citrus fruits – is also a powerful antioxidant, and has the added benefit of fighting oxidative stress, which reduces brain cell degeneration and eliminates free radicals. Vitamin E also acts as an antioxidant but has limited other effects.

Vitamin D has been linked to significant cognitive benefits. That’s because vitamin D inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is the brain’s neurotransmitter responsible for new memory formation and memory storage. Oh, and your brain cannot synthesize neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine without vitamin D, so it’s pretty important for your overall mood and cognition.

The two B vitamins, B6, B12, and Folic Acid, all play a role in cellular metabolism, DNA repair, and blood glucose levels. They also enhance the production of various neurotransmitters and hormones within the brain. All three of these vitamins are considered to be essential for overall brain health, and are often taken on their own as powerful nootropic supplements.

Minerals

There are thirteen different minerals in Focus Factor. Those minerals include calcium, iron, iodine, selenium, magnesium, zinc, copper, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, vanadium, and boron. These minerals have a diverse range of effects on our physical and mental health.

Iron, for example, actually reinforces the strength of the blood-brain barrier and reduces the transmission of heavy metals into the brain. Every day, our bodies are exposed to dangerous toxins in our foods, including heavy metals. When these heavy metals enter the bloodstream and brain, it creates a chemical imbalance thought to be responsible for illness, disease, and many other physiological problems.

Zinc, on the other hand, enhances the production of certain neurotransmitters. It also raises melatonin levels, which encourages a natural sleep cycle and improves the quality of sleep.

Iodine is one of the most under-appreciated compounds in the human body. Iodine is essential because it prevents hypothyroidism and is used in the synthesis of various thyroid hormones. Without thyroid hormones, the cells in our body cannot grow.

Selenium exhibits anti-stress effects and, like iron, protects the brain against heavy metals like mercury. Potassium and calcium facilitate the signal and release of neurotransmitters.

Magnesium on the other hand, has been shown to raise levels of serotonin in the brain, which can help improve our mood and can even treat depression.

Manganese and Copper are both required for the production and activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase. They indirectly reduce free radical levels in the brain while also providing anti-aging effects throughout the body and mind.

Herbs

The “herbs” category is where things get interesting. Focus Factor contains six different herbs and herbal formulas, including Bacopin, bilberry fruit extract, Grape Skin Extract, Activin, Vinpocetine, and Huperzine A.

Bacopin is simply a registered trademark formula produced by the manufacturers of Focus Factor. It’s an extract of Bacopa monnieri, which is a leaf that grows naturally in the wetlands of India, Australia, and Asia. A simple Google search turns up hundreds of results and scientific studies regarding the cognitive benefits of Bacopa monnieri. Since Bacopin is the extracted, purified form of Bacopa monnieri, it makes sense that the memory-boosting, brain-health boosting effects of the herb are magnified.

The Bilberry Fruit Extract in Focus Factor contains 25% anthocyanosides. The primary advantage of this fruit extract is its ability to deliver high levels of antioxidants – which, if you’ve been paying attention, are found in almost every ingredient in Focus Factor.

Grape Skin Extract and Activin are very similar. In fact, Activin is simply a trademarked formula which is made primarily from grape seed extract. So it’s understandable that the results are very similar. Both of these compounds contain high levels of valuable antioxidants like anthocyanins and resveratrol.

Grape Skin and Grape Seeds have also each been linked to powerful anti-aging effects. Recent research has shown that grape extract can reduce the damage done by degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s while also enhancing overall cognition. It can even reduce the occurrence of wrinkles on your face.

Vinpocetine, on the other hand, may have a funny name but it plays a critical role in cognitive functionality. Chemically speaking, it’s a semisynthetic derivative of vincamine, which is the primary phytochemical in periwinkle plant extract. Phytochemicals are powerful plant compounds which enhance cellular growth and energy.

Huperzine A is another chemical compound with a funny name, but nevertheless has powerful effects on the brain. It improves overall memory, cognition and neuroprotectivity and has also been studied as a cure for Alzheimer’s, where it’s shown a remarkable ability to slow brain degeneration.

Ultimately, the herbal mixtures within Focus Factor provide alkaloids, flavonoids, and other compounds which have been intimately linked to valuable scientific benefits.

Others

There are a number of other valuable compounds that don’t fall into any of the listed categories, including amino acids, fatty acids, choline derivatives, and more. Focus Factor includes ingredients like Dimethylaminoethanol, L-glutamine, L-pyroglutamic acid, Phosphatidylserine, docosahexaenoic acid concentrate, choline, inositol, N-acetyltyrosine, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and a branded electrolyte concentrate called Trace-Lyte.

Dimethylaminoethanol may have a complex name, but it’s often shortened to the much more marketable “DMAE”. In Focus Factor, it’s most important role is to act as a precursor for choline and, by extension, acetylcholine. As you learned above, acetylcholine is one of the brain’s primary memory-forming neurotransmitters. DMAE actually crosses the blood-brain barrier more effectively than a choline supplement, which makes it superior to many other nootropics on its own.

Of course, to enhance cognitive effects even further, Focus Factor includes choline as choline bitartrate, which also acts as a precursor to acetylcholine.

L-Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that is popular among bodybuilders because it encourages protein synthesis. It also enhances cellular energy. These are great benefits if you’re spending a lot of time at the gym, but they’re also valuable benefits for those seeking cognitive effects.

Next on our list we have L-Pyroglutamic Acid, which is another amino acid. It’s an acid that we know little about, and it’s one of the few ingredients in Focus Factor that doesn’t have a lot of science reinforcing its cognitive effects. That being said, there is some evidence that it improves memory, so take that however you want.

Phosphatidylserine is often called “brain food” and is made from an amino acid. It’s been linked to higher levels of dopamine and acetylcholine and also increases the use of glucose in brain cells. Ultimately, this has been shown to boost mood, cognition, and focus.

Docosahexaenoic Acid concentrate is yet another fatty acid and is one of the most important omega-3 fatty acids your body can get. Commonly shortened to DHA, this powerful acid is found in fish oil. It encourages neurogenesis (the growth of new brain cells) and can reduce the damaging effects of free radicals in the brain.

Inositol is one of the most unique ingredients in Focus Factor. Unlike anything else in this nootropic supplement, Inositol is a carbohydrate, which means it gives your body energy. Various studies have indicated that Inositol may have a positive effect on the brain. Today, some doctors use this compound to treat psychological conditions.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid is better known as GABA and is the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. You may know it as the neurotransmitter most responsible for a relaxed state of mind. It helps reduce stress and encourage a natural sleep cycle.

Does Focus Factor Actually Work?

Okay, so it’s obvious that Focus Factor has a ridiculous number of ingredients. But do any of these ingredients actually work? Are the ingredients available in high enough dosages to affect your brain?

The main problem with Focus Factor is that it hasn’t really been studied. You have to rely on anecdotal evidence from previous users.

Most of the ingredients in Focus Factor have been subjected to rigorous scientific studies over the years. They’ve undergone extensive clinical research that has verified their benefits, side-effects, dosages, and other valuable information.

However, Focus Factor itself hasn’t been studied on its own. No clinical studies have yet been done on the effectiveness of Focus Factor, and no independent investigations have yet been conducted.

That means you only have one source of information about Focus Factor, and that’s from users like me and others.

My Personal Experience With Focus Factor

Focus Factor is kind of like taking a multivitamin supplement: you hope that most of the ingredients are working, even though you can’t necessarily feel them working all the time.

There are lots of powerful ingredients here. Some of these ingredients are found in other nootropics, while others are found in multivitamins. Since Focus Factor includes over 40 different ingredients, many people will make this their one and only multivitamin supplement.

Ultimately, there are no racetams on smart drug-like compounds in Focus Factor. That means it won’t be nearly as powerful as some of the other powerful nootropics on the market today.

I was able to feel the effects of Focus Factor when taking the recommended daily dose. Increasing the dose didn’t seem to help much, which suggests to me that this is primarily a cholinergic supplement: it raises acetylcholine levels in the brain.

Higher acetylcholine levels are linked to increased memory retention and a better ability to learn new materials. These effects were noticeable within 5 to 7 days of taking Focus Factor, and they stayed active for about 10 days after I ended my cycle.

Conclusion: Is It The Right Choice For You?

Focus Factor is an excellent multivitamin supplement and a decent nootropic. However, it’s way better at being a multivitamin than it is at being a nootropic.

I recommend stacking Focus Factor with a racetam or smart drug (if you can afford it). That way, your brain is getting all of the vitamins, nutrients, and herbal remedies it needs to stay healthy. In fact, it’s getting more than enough of virtually every important vitamin and nutrient.

By stacking Focus Factor with a smart drug, you’re getting the nutritional benefits of a multivitamin with the mind-boosting power of a racetam. And that’s virtually guaranteed to make you feel smarter than you’ve ever felt in your life.