Life Extension Quick Brain Nootropic

Life Extension · Quick Brain Nootropic

Life Extension

Quick Brain Nootropic

Botanical

Looks good our read

All 1 actives we can check reach a studied dose.

No dose reference yet for Gotu Kola extract, FloraGLO Marigold extract, Marigold extract (scoped out of the answer, not counted against it).

Dose 1 of 1 reach a studied dose

How to takeRead the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

  • Gluten Free
Quality

How it scores

Overall

B

Evidence

B

Dose

A

Formulation

C

Brand

90/100

Dose check

Does the dose do anything?

Plus 3 more ingredients with no clinical range or Daily Value to check against, listed in the full label below.

What it's studied for

  • Mental speedC

    Increase mental speed

    Attention & executive function

  • Reaction timeD

    Speed up reactions

    Attention & executive function

  • Working memoryC

    Hold more in mind

    Memory & learning

The label

What's in it

Serving size 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)

IngredientAmount%DV

Other ingredients

A few additives worth noting in the inactive ingredients.

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose: bulking agent
  • Vegetable Cellulose
  • Maltodextrin: cheap filler; ok in probiotics
  • Starch-modified: binder; benign
  • Starch
  • Silica: flow agent; inert but filler

Reported interactions

Interacts with:
Digoxin ·Risperidone ·Valproic acid ·Fluorouracil ·Doxorubicin
Side effects:
Nausea ·Headache ·Gastrointestinal discomfort ·Decreased appetite ·Diarrhoea ·Insomnia

From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.

The brand

Life Extension

90/100

Life Extension's quality posture is strong on testing and transparency, but a 2017 FDA warning letter limits a full trust endorsement.

Quality 91
Formulation 94
Safety 79
Transparency 84
Value 96
  • ✓ NSF certified
  • ✓ Third-party tested
  • ✓ Effective dosing
  • ✓ Premium ingredients
  • ✓ Research-backed
Read the full Life Extension investigation →

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