Epic Focus

Epic Focus Review

Epic Focus is a nootropic supplement that promises to boost focus and cognition. The product is marketed as a solution that has been personally designed and created by a single inventor, with an ingredient list that is centred around the use of Alpha-GPC.

Epic Focus is produced and sold by Synergenix Labs, a new supplement manufacturer based in the US. The company was launched in 2011, and appears to have only ever sold this one product. It frames the discovery of Epic Focus as the result of years of individual hard work made by its founder, Arash Mossafa, who apparently used himself as a guinea pig in his search for the perfect nootropic. The company can be contacted via the contact form provided on the official website.

What Does Epic Focus Claim To Do?

The official Synergenix Labs website is surprisingly vague about what Epic Focus does and how it works, beyond a sprinkling of mentions about improving ‘cognition’. The Amazon product page is a little more detailed, highlighting the fact that Epic Focus increases both selective and sustained attention, and that it works after just 30 minutes following ingestion. Epic Focus is also said to boost general energy, making it suitable for athletes looking to improve their performance, as well as boost mood and ‘vigour’.

To quote the official FAQ:

Customers have purchased EPIC FOCUS to:

• Increase focus
• Increase vigilance
• Generate faster and clearer flow of thought
• Better general body coordination
• Improve endurance
• Enhance athletic performance.

Does Epic Focus Work?

Epic Focus appears to have a lot of promising ingredients in it but the lack of quantity information makes it impossible to say whether it really works in practice. Buried within the mix are a number of strong inputs that have all been linked with improving cognitive function at one point or another (including Alpha-GPC, Huperzine, L-Tyrosine, Bacopa and the ‘Red Bull’ ingredients like taurine, etc.) but their effectiveness is very dependent on the strength of the dose.

Customer reviews seem to indicate that the product has the desired effect for around 80% of customers, with the rest simply claiming that it does nothing at all.

What Are The Ingredients of Epic Focus?

The ingredients included in Epic Focus are listed below. Readers should note that not all ingredient quantities are listed, which can make it difficult or impossible to estimate how effective the mix is overall. The ingredient quantities that are listed are true for 1 serving of Epic Focus (2 capsules).

• Vitamin B1 1.5 mg
• Vitamin B2 1.7 mg
• Niacin 20 mg
• Vitamin B6 2 mg
• Folate 400 mcg
• Pantothenic Acid 10 mg
• Vitamin B12 250 mcg: Vitamin B12 is naturally present in many foods, primarily meat, fish and dairy products. It has several roles, including aiding in releasing energy from consumed food, and keeping the nervous system healthy. It may be that a deficiency hinders weight loss, but taking excess amounts could be, according to the NHS, potentially harmful. This product contains more than 4000% of the RDA for vitamin B12 per serving.

Cognition Complex 678.2mg

• Taurine: Often used in energy drinks, some studies suggest that this amino acid may play a role in athletic performance. In combination with some of the other ingredients in this product, it has been shown to improve attention and reasoning.
• Guarana Extract 20%: A berry that is naturally high in caffeine, it is often an ingredient in energy drinks and diet pills. Studies are mixed as to whether guarana improves mental performance.
• Caffeine 149 mg: Caffeine stimulates the nervous system and gives the mind and body a boost of energy. It can cause unpleasant effects (such as jitters) if overconsumed.
• Yohimbe Bark Extract 2%: Yohimbe has been associated with fat burning and libido boosting. There is no evidence (and seemingly no claims) that it boosts cognitive processing or acts as a nootropic in any way.
• Alpha-GPC 50%: In Europe, alpha-GPC is a prescription medication for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (whereas in the USA it remains a prescription-free dietary supplement). It appears to have some cognitive-boosting properties, helps to prevent cognitive decline, and may also enhance power output in athletes.
• Glucuronolactone: Commonly found in energy drinks, glucuronolactone is often said to ‘detoxify’ the body, although little to no research exists to prove whether it does anything at all.
• N-Acetyl-Tyrosine: An amino acid that is a building block of protein, this ingredient is found naturally in many foods including meat and dairy products. In existing trials, L-Tyrosine appears to effectively improve cognition and memory during stressful periods.
• L-Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate: AAKG is known to boost Nitric Oxide levels in the liver, which could have positive implications for cognition. Currently, it is most often used by athletes/bodybuilders to help build muscle.
• Yerba Mate: A plant that is typically brewed as a tea, yerba mate is a natural source of caffeine, and has been the subject of several studies on weight loss. Its high caffeine content could mean that it helps boost mental performance.
• Vinpocetine: Because it is an entirely synthetic chemical that requires significant lab work to produce, there is some debate as to whether this ingredient actually qualifies as a supplement under US and FDA guidelines. Vinpocetine may increase blood flow to the brain, and so may help to treat fatigue and improve memory; despite claims about research being extensive, most research is outdated and uses biased research methods.
• Huperzine: Huperzine A is found in Huperzia serrata. Huperzine A is thought to be a cognitive enhancer. Because of the relatively long half-life of this compound, its use should be cycled, with breaks in usage every few weeks.
• CoQ10: Coenzymes assist the digestive system and may protect the heart. This particular coenzyme has been linked to cancer-curing processes and other important effects, although the evidence supporting it is weak.
• Bacopa: Used to reduce anxiety, improve memory, and seems to have a minor ability to treat depression, making it a general mild mood booster. Its effects can take time to achieve a noticeable level, as the effects appear to accumulate with repeated use.

Does Epic Focus Have Any Side Effects?

Epic Focus has quite a few ingredients that could cause side effects. Most importantly, the product has a significant dosage of caffeine, which can cause jitters, sleeplessness, irritability, raised heart rate, tremors, dizziness and nausea in some.

Yohimbe has also been associated with dozens of serious side effects over the years, some of which have resulted in seizures and heart attacks. More minor effects include nausea, tremors, insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure, racing heartbeat, dizziness, headaches, irritability, bloating, rashes, vomiting and drooling. Although rare, a similarly long side effects list has been drawn up for Huperzine, which can also cause increased salivation, an inability to control urination, slurred speech and muscle twitching.

Alpha-GPC, Tyrosine and Vinpocetine can sometimes cause mild side effects, such as flushing, heartburn, headaches, nausea, insomnia, dizziness, joint pain and rashes.

Bacopa sometimes causes stomach upset in certain people, resulting in increased bowel movements, stomach cramps, dry mouth and fatigue.

Are There Any Customer Reviews For Epic Focus?

There are a few customer reviews for Epic Focus on Amazon. Customers seem to generally like the product and its effects, although a minority still maintains that the product didn’t work for them.

Nothing has given me mental focus and overall energy like this product. I recommend it to anyone and everyone. It doesn’t give you the jitters and or make you nervous. If you every saw the move “Limitless” with Bradley Cooper then I can relate this pill to the one in the movie. I love it and will continue to tell everyone I meet about it as well as filling one of these reviews out, I never do this but if it can help me then it can help others get through their busy day as well.

It puts you in the zone for sure! It almost works too well if that makes sense. If this was any better, it would surely be prescription only. For the price, it’s not bad considering that Red Bull is expensive and doesn’t work nearly as well. It definitely gives me focus and energy, though I’m not sure about the memory claim.

It had no mental effect that I could tell. It was purely a physical energy boost… This product felt clean and did not cause a crash when it wore off. It also didn’t make me nervous or “wired” feeling. It just gave me a noticeable increase in physical energy.

I try this product for a week and all it does just give me headaches. It might work for others but not for me.

Does Epic Focus Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

On the official website, Synergenix Labs state that all customers of the website are protected by a full money back guarantee. If dissatisfied, any customer can receive a full refund (less postage) on any opened package within 30 days of delivery. Synergenix Labs require that all products returned to the company must also be accompanied by a full description of the problems associated with product, the schedule the customer used to take the product, etc. (full details on the website). Readers should note that the customers’ answers to these questions do not affect the refund.

Where Can I Buy Epic Focus?

Epic Focus is available to buy from the official Synergenix Labs website and from Amazon. From both outlets, a 30-serving (60 capsules) pack costs $29.99 with free shipping.