HOW IT HELPS YOU
Caffeine’s main effect is on the brain (central nervous system) and once consumed, it’s quickly absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream and it travels to the liver where it’s broken down and the effects start to kick in. Caffeine blocks the effects of adenosine, the neurotransmitter that relaxes the brain and makes you feel tired. It drastically improves your physical and mental performance, decreases fatigue and tiredness, improves reaction times and short-term memory, and even burns fat.

What is it
L-Theanine is an amino acid found in green and black teas that have been shown to increase the feeling of relaxation as well as reduce stress and improve attention.

HOW IT HELPS YOU
L-theanine helps you feel both calmer and more alert by raising the levels of GABA, serotonin and dopamine in your brain. The naturally-derived amino acid also boosts brain alpha waves, which have the power to unlock your imagination. This makes L-theanine ideal for those times when you need to get ‘into the zone’ to find new and creative answers. Its powerful properties also help ease stress and anxiety, increase your alpha-wave function, decrease reaction times and improve your focus. It may also protect neurons from damage, potentially helping to maintain clear thinking during the aging process.

What is it
N-acetyl-L-tyrosine (NALT) is an easily-absorbed amino acid that your brain uses to produce key neurotransmitters: dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. As three of the most important neurotransmitters, they are the building blocks of mood, memory, focus and motivation.

HOW IT HELPS YOU
Research have demonstrated that L-tyrosine supplements can contribute to cognitive flexibility and swift comprehension – vital skills in helping you reach your full potential. It is suggested that L-Tyrosine may counter the impact of brain stress, potentially helping to support synthesis of neurotransmitters that are depleted by high-pressure thinking. In addition to its reputation as a nootropic for maintaining mental performance under stress L-Tyrosine has recently drawn academic interest for its nootropic ability to optimize attention and focus.

What is it
Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALCAR) is an acetylated variant of the non-essential amino acid l-carnitine, which more easily crosses the blood-brain barrier. The amino acid l-carnitine transports fatty acids to the mitochondria in the nerve cells, where it is used as an energy source.

HOW IT HELPS YOU
Acetyl-L-carnitine can be especially useful for improving cognitive function, aiding in the lessening of mental fatigue. According to studies, acetyl-l-carnitine contributes to the synthesis of acetylcholine, possesses strong antioxidant properties that can help protect cells against oxidative stress. As an athletic performance-enhancer, ALCAR is crucial for muscle performance – it helps preserve energy stored in muscle while encouraging the use of energy stored in fat.

What is it
The root of this amazing plant contains more than 140 active ingredients known to fight fatigue and decrease stress. Rhodiola Rosea is traditionally used to enhance mental processing and memory, attention span, mood and work capacity. Rhodiola Rosea standardized for 3% rosavins and 1% salidrosides, as the one used in Ignition, is a dosage and potency selected to most closely match the most promising studies available, ensuring effective levels of active nootropics.

HOW IT HELPS YOU
Studies have shown that Rhodiola Rosea improves your brain function, can help reduce symptoms of depression, and can improve exercise performance. It is is believed to stimulate and sustain cognition-critical neurotransmitters – including norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Rhodiola rosea has acetylcholine-protective and antioxidant properties that may help with age-related decline. Most notably, Rhodiola Rosea strengthens mental resistance to stress by blocking the release of stress hormones including cortisol. As a herbal Adaptogen, Rhodiola rosea helps strengthen mental and physical stress resistance while supporting brain energy – promoting clear, calm thinking under taxing conditions.

What is it
Panax Ginseng is a millennia-old root, used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, the beneficial effect of which is primarily due to the ginsenosides (or also panaxosides) that it contains. The increase in cognition, as well as other health benefits of Panax Ginseng is believed to be due to the ginseng’s antioxidant properties.

HOW IT HELPS YOU
Going back to ancient times, Panax ginseng was used to increase energy and stamina and to give the immune system a boost, improve cognitive performance (mainly the short-term, working memory) and help manage certain health conditions. Studies have found that supplementing with ginseng for five or more years had a beneficial impact on cognition for older adults.