Caffeine + Yerba Mate

Yerba mate is a South American plant that is rapidly gaining popularity and recognition as a powerful and natural energy booster. It contains natural caffeine like coffee or cacao, but comes with more health benefits. Besides giving you a clean boost of energy, yerba mate contains essential plant nutrients and antioxidants including xanthines, caffeyol derivatives, saponins, and polyphenols. Yerba mate also contains 7 out of the 9 essential amino acids which are essential to nearly all functions of the body. Also included in our brain blend is natural caffeine to add an additional jolt of energy. 

Adaptogens

Herbs that have been shown to help strengthen the immune system, adaptogens were added to help the body handle and adapt to emotional, mental, and physical stress. Tru Focus contains rhodiola rosea, an adaptogen which may help improve brain function, especially when combined with nootropics. Some studies have also demonstrated that rhodiola rosea may reduce stress and stress-related fatigue to promote better mental performance.

Nootropics

Infused with L-Theanine, Acetyl L-Carnitine, and Choline Bitartrate, Tru Focus was developed to help attack the task at hand.

L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea that has been shown in some studies to increase one’s ability to focus, especially when paired with caffeine. A 2013 study tested the cognitive functions of a group of adults who consumed just 97 mg of L-theanine and 40 mg of caffeine vs. a placebo group. The test group had significant improvement in accuracy when switching from one task to another, and they reported being more alert and less tired than the placebo group. Our Tru Focus drink contains a 2:1 nootropic stack of 300mg of L-theanine and 150mg of natural caffeine, over three times as much as the amount used in the study.

Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is made naturally in the body from the amino acid L-carnitine and helps produce energy. When taken as a supplement, ALCAR has been shown in some research to support the health and functions of the brain. The nootropic may boosts acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is involved in memory and other functions of the brain. For that reason, ALCAR is sometimes given to Alzheimer’s patients in the hopes of helping to reduce the effects of neurodegeneration. It also produces energy for the brain by providing fatty acids to help power the mitochondria in the brain.

Choline Bitartrate is a cholinergic. This means that it donates choline to create acetylcholine and phosphatidylcholine which may boost focus and promote brain health.