Is Onnit Alpha BRAIN good?

Our verdict on Onnit Alpha BRAIN: Dialed-in. Strong nootropic core with premium branded forms (Cognizin citicoline, SerinAid PS, Lutemax 2020). Citicoline at 250mg hits minimum effective. Phosphatidylserine at 200mg is 67% of optimal. Lion's Mane at 500mg is at minimum effective. L-Theanine at 100mg is at minimum but low. Caffeine is very modest at 25mg. The Velvet Bean (Mucuna) at 1000mg is a good addition for dopamine support.

What ingredients are in Onnit Alpha BRAIN?

Onnit Alpha BRAIN contains 15 ingredients including: Velvet Bean, Lion's Mane, Citicoline, Phosphatidylserine, L-Theanine and 10 more.

Onnit, Cognitive, analyzed by IngredientMD

Alpha BRAIN

Name: Onnit Alpha BRAIN
Brand: Onnit

9 ingredients documented, every dose read against the trials. The verdict set below is generated by the engine. Onnit can't edit it, and neither can we.

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The verdict

Dialed-in.

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Also earned

Works with contextPremium branded ingredients like Cognizin, SerinAid, and Lutemax 2020 are used.Several ingredients are at clinical doses, including Citicoline, Phosphatidylserine, L-Theanine, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin.The L-Theanine and low-dose Caffeine combination provides excellent calm focus.It offers a comprehensive approach, including benefits for eye health.

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The read

Onnit Alpha BRAIN: the formulation holds up. Lead: Velvet Bean at 1000 mg. Strong nootropic core with premium branded forms (Cognizin citicoline, SerinAid PS, Lutemax 2020). Clinical dose on the primary, and the panel holds together.

Cognitive enhancement, focus, memory, eye health, and mild energy.. The product features several premium, clinically dosed ingredients for cognitive function and eye health. While some ingredients like Lion's Mane are slightly underdosed and others lack standardization, the overall formulation provides good synergy and a broad spectrum of benefits. It's a solid choice for general cognitive support.

What's in this, per 4 capsules

✓ dose matches what trials used

Velvet Bean1000 mg

Lion's Mane500 mg

CiticolineCognizin250 mg

PhosphatidylserineSerinAid200 mg✓

L-Theanine100 mg

Caffeine Anhydrous25 mg

Toothed Clubmoss Extract20 mg

LuteinLutemax 202020 mg

8 of 9 shown, 1 dose at what the trials used

Also on the label (inactive): Vegetarian Capsule (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose), Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine, Maltodextrin, Silica, Sucrose

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What we analyzed

This read comes from the product's own supplement facts panel. Every dose was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to see whether it matches what the studies actually used.

9 ingredients read1 at trial doses

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