Dimethylaminoethanol

Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) is thought to support acetylcholine, an integral neurotransmitter in the brain involved in memory and learning. DMAE is a precursor for choline, and choline is used by the body to make acetylcholine.

Glutamic acid

Glutamic acid is an amino acid that works as a neurotransmitter in the nervous system. It’s also a precursor for the synthesis of another neurotransmitter, GABA, which is responsible for muscle tone.

L-Tyrosine

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that is the precursor to (is used to make) the well-known motivational neurotransmitter Dopamine. L-Tyrosine is also a precursor to adrenaline and its cousin norepinephrine.

Trace Minerals

Calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium and zinc are all important in a healthy, normally functioning brain. Calcium supports synaptic plasticity, iron is required for synthesizing many neurotransmitters,18 selenium is a specialized antioxidant, and zinc has a role in neurotransmission related to glutamate and GABA.

Vitamin B3 – Niacin

Vitamin B3, otherwise known as Niacin, is involved in a comprehensive array of brain cell functions, including as an antioxidant. Your body can’t produce vitamin B3 and so you must obtain it from your diet.

Vitamin B5 – Pantothenic Acid

Another key brain vitamin, pantothenic acid is involved in the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA), amino acids, phospholipids and fatty acids. Most relevantly, pantothenic acid is involved in the synthesis of multiple neurotransmitters.

Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxal Phosphate

Vitamin B6 is a rate-limiting cofactor in the synthesis of many neurotransmitters. Dopamine, serotonin, GABA, noradrenaline and melatonin are all dependent on it. Like vitamin B3, it’s not able to be made in the body, so we need to obtain it from nutritional sources.

Bacopa Extract

Bacopa extract is widely used in nootropic formulas, and there is evidence to suggest it can support attention and information processing.