BrainPlus IQ is a cognitive supplement that was recently released as part of an exclusive online deal. Here’s our BrainPlus IQ review.
What is BrainPlus IQ?
BrainPlus IQ is a nootropic that promises to support healthy brain function. The supplement is specifically targeted towards people 30 years of age and older, many of whom have difficulty concentrating or forming memories as they age.
Unfortunately, these problems don’t get better as you grow older, which is why BrainPlus IQ promises to reverse the effects of aging and help you regain your brain strength.
In order to do that, BrainPlus IQ uses just a single ingredient: phosphatidylserine. BrainPlus IQ claims that this is an all-natural ingredient. We’ll find out how – and if – BrainPlus IQ really works down below.
How Does BrainPlus IQ Work?
Phosphatidylserine is a mouthful of an ingredient, but it can actually be found in numerous nootropic smart drug supplements.
In a small number of studies (many of which involved rats and not humans), phosphatidylserine showed that it may improve memory and learning ability, among other cognitive abilities.
The drug has shown particular promise at reducing the risk of cognitive dysfunction in the elderly. However, the FDA still believes there is “little scientific evidence” supporting this claim, and that the research performed thus far is “very limited and preliminary”. Thus, phosphatidylserine is far from a sure way to improve brain function.
Despite the fact that the manufacturer never explains how BrainPlus IQ works, they still claim that you will feel the effects within 30 minutes of taking the supplement.
BrainPlus IQ Ingredients
BrainPlus IQ makes a few bold claims about its ingredients. First, it claims that the ingredients are all natural. Second, it claims that the ingredients are made up of a 100% phosphatidylserine complex.
We never actually learn how much phosphatidylserine is included in each capsule of BrainPlus IQ. It could be a pharmaceutical strength dose. Or, more likely, it’s a lower dose.
Typically, a manufacturer likes to show off their dosage information with nootropics. The fact that BrainPlus IQ doesn’t list its exact dosage information seems to suggest it’s not a very powerful nootropic.
All we do know about the BrainPlus IQ ingredients is that they’re assembled in an FDA GMP facility and a certified laboratory environment – at least, that’s where the manufacturer claims they’re manufactured.
When a formula calls itself a phosphatidylserine “complex”, it typically means that it includes phosphatidylserine and a bunch of other ingredients. We never learn what those ingredients are.
The fact that the manufacturer of BrainPlus HQ is so secretive and shady about its ingredients suggests that it’s hiding something – like low dosages or low-quality ingredients.
Scientific Evidence for BrainPlus IQ
The manufacturer of BrainPlus IQ claims that the supplement has undergone “clinical trials” which have demonstrated some powerful results.
Those clinical trials reportedly compared BrainPlus IQ to a placebo. Compared to the placebo, BrainPlus IQ boosted brain power by “up to 89.2%” while also increasing focus “by up to 121%”.
Nevertheless, the company never lists any link to this clinical trial. There are also no studies listed on any major academic journal search engine for “BrainPlus IQ”.
If these studies were performed, they were performed by a small, independent organization and not a major, reputable scientific body.
I mean, the study doesn’t even mention how participants measured “focus” and “brain power”. It just tosses around these words and hopes you’ll trust their research.
Ultimately, it doesn’t appear that the ingredients within BrainPlus IQ have undergone any type of research.
How to Buy BrainPlus IQ
Buying BrainPlus IQ is relatively straightforward. Currently, you can only buy the supplement from BrainPlusIQ.com. It’s not sold on Amazon or other online retailers. You also won’t find it at brick-and-mortar retailers like Walmart.
The supplement also appears to only be available in a certain number of countries, including: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
As you can see, the United States is not on this list. At the time of writing, the supplement was only available in the above countries and not available for American residents.
Here’s how much you can expect to pay for BrainPlus IQ in Canada:
— 1 Bottle: $64.95 CAD + Free shipping
— 3 Bottles: $137.85 CAD + Free shipping
— 5 Bottles: $174.75 CAD+ Free shipping
*Prices are very similar for United States customers.
As you can see, the price per bottle drops significantly when you order more bottles. At the 5 bottle package, you’re paying $34.95 per bottle.
When you go through the BrainPlus IQ ordering form, you’ll see plenty of claims stating that the supplement will be sold out by midnight tonight. Don’t worry: the website says this every day. They’re just pressuring you into making a sale today.
BrainPlus IQ’s Marketing Claims
One of the problems I have with BrainPlus IQ is that the company makes some surprisingly bold marketing claims.
First, the supplement claims to have been featured in several major media outlets, including The New York Times, NBC, The Daily News, CNN Health, and the Chicago Tribune.
We looked for any evidence of BrainPlus IQ being featured on any of these media outlets and we found absolutely nothing. So that appears to be a totally bogus claim with no evidence.
Another problem is that BrainPlus IQ uses the images of several major entrepreneurs under the banner “These elites have an edge!”. The site appears to be insinuating that these elites use BrainPlus IQ or some other nootropic supplement.
The entrepreneurs featured on the page include Tim Cook, Marissa Mayer, Mark Cuban, and Elon Musk – none of whom have any affiliation with BrainPlus IQ.
I’m guessing Mark Cuban doesn’t know that his likeness is being used to sell some scammy, low-quality nootropic online.
In any case, when a supplement makes claims like this that turn out to be 100% false, it makes me suspicious about all of the other claims made by the supplement.
Who Makes BrainPlus IQ?
BrainPlus IQ is made by a Singapore-based company that calls itself Biotrim Labs. That company can be reached toll-free at 1-647-556-5993 or by email at [email protected].
The company lists its address in Singapore as the following:
Biotrim LabsPO Box 1201
Singapore, 918118, SG
At the official BioTrim Labs website [BiotrimLabs.com], you’ll discover that the company manufactures a wide range of bodybuilding supplements, diet pills, cleansing supplements, and nootropics.
Many of these supplements feature trendy ingredients. The diet pills include ingredients like garcinia cambogia, for example, while the bodybuilding supplements promise to raise nitric oxide (NO) levels.
If you want to see more about Brain Plus IQ, you can head to their official website and find out if you want to take a step forward and try it or keep moving on.
I ordered a supply for 3 months and apart from taking a little longer than expected, it arrived. I have been trialling this for 2 weeks and I have found that it does indeed help “sharpen” the mind. I have found that my memory is a lot better and it seems to have “woken” my brain up.
Don’t expect miracles but you will notice the difference. It does seem to give you better cognitive skills, a little more energy and makes you feel more “awake”.
I am unsure of any side effects and hope there is a lot more research into this product
I am using brainplus IQ for three months.
Before telling everyone about the effects of the product let me tell you all, please be carefull. I ordered this product for the first time and I have not received any product. I made the payment for the second time when I received it.
Lets talk about the effects.
I Started using this product Jan 2016. For the first week there was no effect of the product. I thought I wasted my money, but since I purchased it, I decided to finish those tablets by eating one tablet everyday. So I continued to consume this product. At the end of the month I realized that I am really feeling very energitic. I started working in overtime, my decisions were accurate, my performance improved.
At the end of the second month it was still the same, I was still feeling great. Multi tasking with the brain became a game for me. My speaking skills improved, mind became focused and sharp.
At the end of the third month I got a heart attack. Last week I got discharge from the hospital.
So guys, I request you all to please don’t be fool like me and waste your money for such products. For them It’s a business. So be careful.
Thanks & Regards
We’re you over weight before you took the pills? And don’t lie, be honest.
You could have overworked yourself as well, overtiming and multitasking so much. The body will respond negatively if not given proper rest Just because you feel great doesn’t mean you should keep pushing your body past it’s limit.
So here’s my quick feedback.
Day 1:
Aproximately 30 minutes after first capsel I feel something happening. Something with my eyes. It is really hard to explain. I’d compare it to vizuals when on LSD trip but much much weaker. Nothing extraordinary haven’t happened. I’m waiting for the kick in but it doesn’t seem to happen. I’m sitting on my computer doing my work stuff, writing. I’ve been trying to write the same thing few days but unsuccessfully. Now, after capsel, it’s different, it feels like my spirit is pushing me. Words are just coming out. I seem consentraded but doesn’t feel like I’m really in it. I crab for headphones and start listening music on the same time. Now suddenly I feel very energized and feel like I want to dance. Cuz it’s late already, I decide to go to sleep.
Day 2:
I start my day with the pill. Again, nothing extraordinary seems to happen. Same old me. I’m at work and looking at some machine that broke down. I don’t know anything about this machine but I really get what’s happening (employees fixing it). It seems like I’m one step ahead. I caught a thought, had few seconds to think about it and others reacted to it without me saying it out.
I also feel like I can follow everyone on any topic. In english, however it is not my native language.
After 12 hours working day I don’t feel tired. I could work few more hours if needed. Usually I’m tired for last hours but not this time, having mentioned that it is my 10th day in row (12hours shifts).
During the day I learned new information from book (150 pages) and wrote 400 hundred words blog post to my phone. And again, listening to music makes me very energized and jumping around.
Conclusion: It seems to work more when you need to use your brain. I assume it takes time to kick in and it won’t be as hard as common drugs (exctazy, lsd, mdma etc). Looking forward to see what happens on the next days.
Ordered and delivered as promised to SA. Have started using yesterday. Holding my breath to see visible results
Keen to know about your experience. Please post review….
I have placed an order and I have received my order though but if not used the product yet but they do delive the product as the promised
I placed an order last Feb 18 and was billed in the amount of Php5,400.98 plus shipping charges in the amount of Php429.25. My doctor advised me not to take it as it may have an adverse effect on my heart condition. Immediately thereafter on the same day, I cancelled my order via email to Biotrrim and Livefit1st.com. Despite this, I was still billed the said amounts and still have to hear from these email addresses. I don’t even know if they really exist as I have repeatedly resent them my letter of cancellation. Now, I ask you to please reverse the billing since I have not received any of your product anyway. It will be unethical for you to conduct your business practice this way. Should you have difficulty in reversing the order, just deliver what I paid for so I can salvage something out of this. I expect to hear from you the soonest as it has been 3 months since. Please give this matter your preferential attention.
BENEDICTO I. PIMENTEL
31 Panorama St. SSS Village , Concepcion 2, Marikina City, Philippines 1800
It has piracetam, soy lecithin, and caffeine from Guarana, which releases slower than coffee caffeine.
I agree that the BrainPlusIQ website looks extremely fishy, however I started checking this out because our son in Australia has been taking it for over a month now, and swears it has turned his life around. He says he is happier, more energetic and far more focused than ever before. Sooo .. big dilemma – trust this review and ignore the suspect nature of the site, or try the product anyway?
What annoys me is that you have to fill in a form with name, adress, telephone number, etc before they tell you the price of the product. They sure succeed in looking suspicious.
This company is a scam,as they take your money and never deliver the product.Numerous complaints about product never delivered and no reply from them on any email
i know a person that order that, well they deliver the item to him. he just tried them last week.
May we get a feedback on the person who tried this product?
to support the CNN Health claims, this company has created false CNN web pages using their logo