BrainExcell Focus

BrainExcell Focus Review

BrainExcell Focus is described as a natural premium nootropics supplement that enhances your creativity and concentration, and elevates your ability to learn and perform. It does contain many natural ingredients, but unfortunately, the majority of them are underdosed or ineffective.

L-Tyrosine and L-Theanine are listed in the ingredients together, but it is clear that they are both present in tiny servings so they are unlikely to have any of their positive effects.

Ginkgo Biloba is present in good amounts, however it’s positive effects on brain health have not been found to be reliable, other than in older populations. There are good levels of Korean panax ginseng which is supposed to improve mental health, but studies to determine its efficacy are low quality and contradictory.

Phosphatidylserine is an important chemical made by the body. It maintains and repairs cells, and because of this can help brain function – scientific evidence suggests it is effective for alleviating some of the symptoms of age-related conditions, such as loss of memory. However, all evidence is based on taking this ingredient for months rather than weeks, and it appears here in really low doses of 40mg daily – the suggested dose is 300mg per day.

Choline and Nicotinamide are also present in doses much lower than required. Black pepper is included in the supplement to increase the amounts of the other compounds absorbed into the body, but again the levels are too low to be effective. A daily serving of two capsules provides 6mg and the advised dose is 20mg.

BrainExcell Focus claims to help because of its high-quality and effective ingredients, but there is not enough of these ingredients in each serving, and many lack the scientific evidence to support them. Moreover, the price of this supplement is also on the high side and it also does not come with a money-back guarantee.

What Does BrainExcell Focus Claim To Do?

BrainExcell Focus claims to improve your mental, psychological, and physical well-being with the best natural brain supplements. They suggest it will enhance your creativity and concentration as well as elevating your ability to learn and perform. BrainExcell Focus also claims that it boosts metabolism and helps you unlock your true potential and access your mind’s deepest, most potent superpowers.

Does BrainExcell Focus Work?

BrainExcell Focus is unlikely to work because most of the ingredients are present in very low doses and the rest mostly lack scientific evidence.

Again, there are good levels of Korean panax ginseng extract which is supposed to improve mental health by working as a stimulant, but studies to determine its efficacy are low quality and have contradicted each other.

The Korean panax ginseng extract could possibly help to improve mental health but as the studies are contradictory, it is hard to know whether it will do anything at all. Bacopa Mannieri could provide a mood boost but the effects can take time to achieve a noticeable level.

The supplement could provide a metabolism boost because of the high caffeine content – but you could increase your daily caffeine dose in much cheaper ways!

What Are The Ingredients of BrainExcell Focus?

• Ashwagandha Extract (5:1 Extract 20mg) 100mg: An Indian herb that can help with anxiety, and is known to relieve stress and improve mood. Source
• Citrus Aurantium Wholefruit 80mg: Also known as bitter orange peel. Proven to raise the metabolism and aid weight loss. It contains numerous stimulant compounds, including synephrine. However, there are some concerns about its safety being under-researched and the numerous side effects that have been associated with it. Source
• Caffeine Anhydrous 50mg: Numerous studies have shown that caffeine boosts energy levels and alertness, as well as mildly boosting the metabolism, causing a small increase in the number of calories used by the body. Source
• L-Tyrosine and L-Theanine 50mg: L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that is a building block of protein. Large doses of tyrosine may be useful for increasing alertness, especially in people who are sleep deprived (Source). L-Theanine is also an amino acid, found in green tea, and may increase feelings of relaxation. It may also reduce the negative side effects of caffeine, although there is seemingly no clinical evidence to support this claim. Source
• Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (Contains Lactose) 25mg: Essential for the brains health and function. Source
• Phosphatidylserine 20% (Contains Soybeans) 20mg: Several studies indicate improved cognitive abilities and behaviours, but they focused on Alzheimer’s patients; it is possible that these effects could also benefit consumers in general, but there is no real clinical support to support this. Source
• Korean Panax Ginseng Extract (40:1 Extract 6mg) 240mg: Associated with improved cognition in fatigued subjects and slight decreases in muscle damage after exercise. It also appears to reduce fatigue, and consumers report feeling calmer after consumption. Source
• Guarana Extract (22% Caffeine) (4:1 Extract 50mg) 200mg: Provides you with caffeine that improves focus and boosts metabolism to some extent. There may be side effects as well.
• Bacopa Monnieri Extract (10:1 Extract 15mg) 150mg: Herbal extract used to improve memory, reduce anxiety, and seems to have a minor ability to treat depression, making it a general mild mood booster. The effects can take time to achieve a noticeable level, as the effects appear to accumulate with repeated use. Source
• Phosphatidylcholine 30% (Contains Soybeans) 20mg: The body makes a brain chemical called acetylcholine from phosphatidylcholine. Acetylcholine is important for memory and other bodily functions, so there is interest in using it for improving memory and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
• Choline 18.45mg: Supplementation appears to improve attention, and could improve memory. It’s required to make increased levels of acetylcholine in the brain, a neurotransmitter which is linked with improved learning, memory retention, and recall. Source
• L-Phenylalanine 15mg: Existing research suggests that ADHD-sufferers are deficient in phenylalanine, leading some to believe that supplementing this amino acid could reduce the symptoms of ADHD. More recent studies have shown that taking l-phenylalanine orally, unfortunately, has no effect on ADHD symptoms. It is not often linked with athletic performance. Source
• Black Pepper Extract 3mg: Used for increasing the bioavailability of nutritional compounds. It may also increase the absorption of various drugs, which may lead to potential side effects. Source
• Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (50:1 Extract 3mg) (Contains Starch) 150mg: May improve blood circulation. Source
• Nicotinamide (Vit B3) 7.5mg:
• Panthothenic Acid (Vit B5) 4mg:
• Vitamin B12 200mcg
• Folic Acid 100mcg
• Other Ingredients: Capsule Shell (Hypromellose), Brown Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate.

Does BrainExcell Focus Have Any Side Effects?

There are potential side effects from the Citrus Aurantium. It can be particularly problematic when taken in combination with caffeine, as it is here.

These include:

• Increased heart rate
• Raised blood pressure
• Headaches/migraines
• Nausea
• Dizziness

There are also potential side effects from the caffeine:

• High blood pressure
• Insomnia
• Nervousness
• Increased heart rate
• Restlessness
• Nausea

Phosphatidylcholine can cause:

• Excessive sweating
• Stomach upset
• Diarrhea

Are There Any Customer Reviews For BrainExcell Focus?

We couldn’t find any independent reviews.

The BrainExcell website contains a few positive reviews that rave about the product and appear to be written in the same style. They are incredibly frustrating to read as they move across the page before you have time to read them.

An example includes:

This is the best Nootropics combo on the market for my needs. In all my endeavors BrainExcell FOCUS helps optimize my thought processes and creativity while keeping my focus steady and self-assured.

Does BrainExcell Focus Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

BrainExcell Focus does not offer a money-back guarantee.

Where Can I Buy BrainExcell Focus?

You can buy it from the BrainExcell website for £40.00 or £35.64 on a monthly ‘subscribe and save’ subscription for 60 capsules. It is also available as a multi-buy product with the brand’s other product BrainExcell Sleep for £66.00 or £55.00 for a monthly subscription.