Sharpen your mind with function brainiac. Based on targeted antioxidant synergy, Function Brainiac promotes mental acuity and improved mood and boosts your memory, all without the use of any stimulants.

function brainiac contains soy phosphatidylserine (PS), gingko biloba, and other lipid-soluble antioxidants in a patented system that delivers the formula directly to the brain. Recharge your intelligence, memory, and mood.

Memory, mood, and cognitive function are complex multifactorial processes of the central nervous system. These processes are diverse and involve many different centers within the human brain. Age, stress, fatigue, pollutants, and disease affect these processes. Under stressful and fatigue conditions, the ratios of neurotransmitters change in response to hormonal variations. With increasing age, the actual architecture of relevant brain centers changes. This process is often sped up in the setting of chronic fatigue, toxic pollutants, and certain diseases linked to dementia (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, etc.) often through a free radical oxidative mechanism.

When it comes to neuroscience, educated attempts at mechanistically explaining observations is based largely on theories and our understanding of neurophysiology. For instance, it is known that in Alzheimer.s disease and aging there is a reduction in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the hippocampus (which is the brain center integral in memory and cognitive function). It is believed that this is due to age-dependent dendritic spine loss of pyramidal neurons. Studies have linked phosphatidylserine supplementation with increased dendritic density in the hippocampus and increased acetycholine levels. Therefore, some theorize that phosphatidylserine increases cognitive function through its effect on pyramidal neurons which in turn leads to increased acetylcholine levels.

Through observation many theorize that anti-oxidants which exert an effect on the CNS (cross the blood-brain barrier) play a positive role in memory, cognitive function, and mood. It is theorized that gingko biloba exerts in part an antioxidant effect on the brain. Some recent studies have illustrated the importance of anti-oxidant synergy. That is delivering several anti-oxidants with similar bioavailability (gingko, vitamin E, zinc) to their target tissues at the same time. In this way, the anti-oxidant emulsion is stable and arrives in the central nervous system in a potent state.

We all have a unique genetic predisposition for our baseline mood and cognitive function which is then affected by our health and environment. By making smart choices we can maximize our potential.

Select Ingredients

Soy Phosphatidylserine

Soy Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a phospholipid cephalin that is a structural component of biological membranes of plants and animals. It is found in high concentrations in the brain where PS comprises roughly 10% of the phospholipid membrane. Originally derived from cow brain cortex (which is considered dangerous in the setting of increased concern for mad cow disease), PS is now safely and naturally obtained from soy. Studies have linked PS supplementation with improved mood and cognitive function in animal models and humans. PS has also played a role in anti-Alzheimer's therapies for its role in increasing dendritic densities in pyramidal cells of the hippocampus.

N-acetylcysteine

A 'nuclear' antioxidant with diverse bioavailabilities that increases delivery of potent anti-oxidants in a stable form to the CNS.

Gingko Biloba

Gingko is a natural plant extract with diverse functionalities. Studies have linked gingko supplementation to improved cognitive function. These affects are magnified when employed in an antioxidant synergistic emulsion.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a lipophilic (fat soluble) antioxidant with a high bioavailability in the CNS. Vitamin E also plays a large roll in stabilizing other antioxidants and therefore is a key ingredient for an antioxidant synergy emulsion. When delivered with other stabilizing antioxidants, studies have linked vitamin E with improved mood, cognitive function, and CNS protection in the setting of oxidative stress.

Zinc

Zinc is a mineral antioxidant that has a high bioavailability in the CNS. Studies have linked zinc with CNS protection in the setting of oxidative stress.

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