Cognitive performance
Compounds studied for focus, memory, and mental clarity.
13 compounds
Alprazolam
Alprazolam (Xanax) is one of the most widely prescribed anti-anxiety medications in the United States — a fast-acting benzodiazepine that reduces anxiety and panic…
View detailsAshwagandha
Ashwagandha is one of the most widely used adaptogenic herbs in Ayurvedic medicine — an ancient Indian tradition — and it's become popular in the modern wellness…
View detailsBuspirone
Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medication that works differently from benzodiazepines — it's not sedating, not habit-forming, and doesn't cause the same dependence…
View detailsCaffeine
Caffeine is the world's most widely used stimulant — found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and countless supplements — and it is one of the more extensively studied…
View detailsL-theanine
L-theanine is an amino acid found naturally in green tea that has been studied for effects on stress and attention; some research reports modest anxiolytic effects…
View detailsMagnesium
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body — from muscle contraction and nerve signaling to energy production and sleep regulation. It's one of the…
View detailsMethylene blue
Methylene blue is a century-old compound with a striking dual identity: it's an FDA-approved intravenous treatment for a specific blood emergency…
View detailsNAD+
NAD+ is a molecule found in every cell in your body that's essential for producing energy and repairing DNA. Levels decline significantly as you age, which is why…
View detailsOmega-3 fish oil (EPA/DHA)
Omega-3 fatty acids — found in fatty fish and fish oil supplements — are best known for supporting heart and cardiovascular health, and they're among the most…
View detailsRizatriptan
Rizatriptan (Maxalt) is a triptan — a class of medications specifically designed to stop a migraine attack that has already started rather than prevent migraines…
View detailsSertraline
Sertraline (Zoloft) is one of the most prescribed antidepressants in the world — an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) used for depression, anxiety…
View detailsTrazodone
Trazodone has a split personality in clinical practice — it was originally developed as an antidepressant, but today it's prescribed far more often as a sleep aid,…
View detailsVitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is essential for making red blood cells, maintaining the nervous system, and converting food into energy — yet many people, especially vegans, older…
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