Below we take an in-depth look at God Mode to see what benefits this nootropic really offers.
God Mode is a nootropic supplement that is supposedly designed to boost memory, thinking, learning, reflex speed, creativity, and focus.
Boss Level Labs state that there are 847 published studies that support the ingredients used in the supplement, but it appears that some of these studies are irrelevant, with some looking at the non-nootropic properties of the active ingredients.
God Mode is the first product launched by Boss Level Labs, a company founded by Scott Miller, a video game developer whose previous companies created many famous games including Duke Nukem and Max Payne.
There are numerous ingredients in God Mode that could potentially cause a range of side effects.
Yamabushitake can cause mild stomach discomfort, and could lower blood sugar levels.
Potential side effects of L-Carnitine include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhoea, and seizures. It can also cause the urine, breath, and sweat to have a “fishy” odour.
Studies have shown that Bacopa leaf causes upset stomachs in participants much more than placebos. This has led to the recommendation that this ingredient be taken with a meal, rather than on an empty stomach, as this will minimize the chances of getting an upset stomach. It may also cause nausea, cramping, bloating, and diarrhoea.
Side effects of caffeine can include headaches, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, increased urination, dehydration, jitteriness, dizziness, and insomnia. Theanine causes a state of relaxation without drowsiness, and may help to counteract some of the potential side effects of caffeine, such as jitteriness. Consumers should still ensure that they do not consume caffeine within 5 hours of bedtime, as caffeine can interfere with sleep cycles.
Bioperine increases the absorption of some compounds and drugs, increasing the chances of side effects caused by the other compounds, including caffeine. It can also increase the chances of accidental overdose, so if you are taking any prescription medications, check with your doctor that a supplement containing bioperine is suitable for you.
Huperzine A can cause some side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, sweating, blurred vision, slurred speech, restlessness, loss of appetite, contraction and twitching of muscle fibres, cramping, increased saliva and urine, inability to control urination, high blood pressure, and slowed heart rate.
God Mode can only be purchased on Boss Level Labs’ official website, Boss Level Labs. At the time of writing, one bottle costs $34.95, plus delivery charges, which is a discount from the full price of $49.95 plus delivery charges. It is unclear whether this price will increase again, or if it is a permanent price cut.
There is also a Subscribe and Save option available, which offers customers a 10% discount when they sign up for regular repeated deliveries. Customers can choose between deliveries every month, every 2 months, or every 3 months. In general, we advise our readers to avoid auto-ship programs such as this, as they are easy to forget about and can easily cost more in the long term. Some can also be difficult to cancel, but this varies hugely between companies.
Each bottle of God Mode contains 60 capsules, and so offers a 30 day supply. Whilst this cannot be considered a cheap nootropic supplement, it is far from the most expensive we have ever seen on the market.
If the manufacturers own hype about God Mode is to be believed, it is not only the best nootropic available, but also the first of its kind, designed for professional gamers, and described as “the world’s first energy shot for your brain” and “The World’s First Memory & Mind Accelerator For Gamers and Achievers!”. However, we don’t believe that God Mode is as incredible and unique as Boss Level Labs claim; many of the ingredients are commonly found in nootropic supplements, and none are unique to this supplement alone. We have also previously seen and reviewed supplements marketed towards gamers, including some that now even sponsor esports (professional video gaming) teams.
Some of the ingredients found in God Mode such as Huperzine A, Bacopa Monnieri, and Pterostilbene do have clinical support to suggest that they could boost cognitive function, and improve memory and recall. Other ingredients, however, have less support or none at all. Yamabushitake for example only has one supporting study, performed on participants who had general cognitive decline, and the doses used were far higher than the doses found in God Mode. Coleus Forskohlii is not known to act as a nootropic at all, but one study noted that it reduced fatigue.
Boss Level Labs do not offer a money back guarantee, despite the claim on the official Boss Level Labs website that they offer an “Empty Bottle Guarantee” (which they do not elaborate on). Customers cannot get refunds on opened or used products. We believe that by putting that they offer an “Empty Bottle Guarantee” on the main page of their website, they are misleading customers who do not check the actual returns policy before purchase.
The pricing of God Mode appears to be fairly mid-range for nootropic supplements; whilst it is not cheap, there are many other nootropic supplements that are far more expensive.
Overall, we do not recommend God Mode to our readers.
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God Mode is a nootropic supplement that is supposedly designed to boost memory, thinking, learning, reflex speed, creativity, and focus. More specifically, Boss Level Labs claim that their supplement can boost reaction speed by 6-10%, and describe the nootropic as “The World’s First Memory & Mind Accelerator For Gamers and Achievers!”
The manufacturers of God Mode state that there are 847 published studies that support the ingredients used in the supplement, but it appears that some of these studies are irrelevant, with some looking at the non-nootropic properties of the active ingredients.
Directions for use are as follows: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules once daily.
God Mode is the first product launched by Boss Level Labs, a company founded by Scott Miller, a video game developer whose previous companies created many famous games, including Duke Nukem and Max Payne. Boss Level Labs can be contacted using the information provided on their official website. The company are based in Texas, and their full address is provided on the official website. Customers who want to return products to the company need to obtain an RMA code from Boss Level Labs’ customer service team.
Boss Level Labs provide the following description of the product and its benefits:
“GodMode is a mold-breaking nutritional support to boost memory, thinking, learning, reflex speed, creativity and focus.
GodMode is a nootropic formulation unlike anything on the market, setting a new standard boss level brain hacking. If winning is your game, GodMode may be your best play.
Talent + Effort = Hope for the best!
Talent + Effort + GodMode = Success
GodMode’s smart-stack includes these benefits:
We’ve all used energy shots for our body―GodMode is the world’s first energy shot for your brain.”
God Mode contains a mixture of ingredients, with some having clinical support for their use as nootropics, whilst others have less clinical support or none at all. Some ingredients, including Beet powder, appear to increase nitric oxide production, which may improve blood flow around the body, including to the brain.
Bacopa Monnieri needs to be taken daily for an effect to build up over time, but some of the other ingredients could cause a general improvement in energy levels and mental clarity shortly after taking the supplement.
Bacopa Monnieri reduces anxiety and improves memory. Acetyl-L-Carnitine does have several benefits, including treating fatigue. However, typical daily doses of Acetyl-L-Carnitine range between 630 mg and 2,500 mg, and so the smaller dose of 100 mg per serving of God Mode is unlikely to have a huge effect.
Huperzine A appears to improve cognition in general, whilst Choline could improve memory and cognitive function, depending upon the doses used.
Yamabushitake has never been studied for cognitive benefits or boosts in cognitively healthy people, but a preliminary study suggests that it could offer improvements for people with general age-associated cognitive decline. However, the amounts used in that study were far higher than the amounts found in God Mode.
Overall it appears that God Mode could offer noticeable cognitive improvements in theory, but the formula is weakened by the unnecessary addition of some ingredients that are insufficiently dosed or lacking clinical support for their use as nootropics.
The ingredients found in God Mode are detailed below. The ingredient quantities provided are per serving of two capsules.
There are numerous ingredients in God Mode that could potentially cause a range of side effects.
Yamabushitake can cause mild stomach discomfort, and could lower blood sugar levels.
Artichoke can cause a range of side effects, including gas, stomach upset, and diarrhoea. It is also possible to be allergic to artichoke; if you have a known allergy to marigolds, ragweed, daisies and similar herbs, you have a higher chance of also being allergic to artichoke.
Potential side effects of L-Carnitine include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhoea, and seizures. It can also cause the urine, breath, and sweat to have a “fishy” odour.
Studies have shown that Bacopa leaf causes upset stomachs in participants much more than placebos. This has led to the recommendation that this ingredient be taken with a meal, rather than on an empty stomach, as this will minimize the chances of getting an upset stomach. It may also cause nausea, cramping, bloating, and diarrhoea.
Side effects of caffeine can include headaches, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, increased urination, dehydration, jitteriness, dizziness, and insomnia. Theanine causes a state of relaxation without drowsiness, and may help to counteract some of the potential side effects of caffeine, such as jitteriness. Consumers should still ensure that they do not consume caffeine within 5 hours of bedtime, as caffeine can interfere with sleep cycles.
Bioperine increases the absorption of some compounds and drugs, increasing the chances of side effects caused by the other compounds, including caffeine. It can also increase the chances of accidental overdose, so if you are taking any prescription medications, check with your doctor that a supplement containing bioperine is suitable for you.
Huperzine A can cause some side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, sweating, blurred vision, slurred speech, restlessness, loss of appetite, contraction and twitching of muscle fibres, cramping, increased saliva and urine, inability to control urination, high blood pressure, and slowed heart rate.
Caution:
Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. Consult a health care professional prior to consumption if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or are taking any prescription medication. Do not consume with any caffeine or stimulants. Improper use of this product will not improve results and is potentially hazardous to a person’s health. Use only as directed. Not suitable for anyone who has any heart related health issues, including but not limited to high blood pressure. If you are unsure about the suitability of this nootropic supplement, or any other supplement, consult your doctor before purchase.
There are numerous customer reviews for God Mode on the official sales website. Although the customer reviews appear to be authentic at first glance, the dates that they have been left on appears to be slightly suspicious; for a three month period starting just after the product’s release, a new review has been uploaded to the website every three to four days without fail. Whilst it is possible that all of these are real reviews, the spacing feels a little too good-to-be-true.
Below are a selection of the available customer reviews.
Good stuff. Didn’t feel any crash after taking it.
I felt exhilarating everytime I took godmode!
Improved my reaction/awareness tremendously!
Mind Blowing Nootropics!
I feel the intensity of this product, the great energy it gives and i feel like my brain is more active.
I was having trouble focusing at work until I bought GodMode. I was having a hard time keeping up at work with other co-workers. oh man this is by far the best product to help me focus and have so much energy. I see so much improvement so far, I’m able to keep up with my work now! Thanks to GodMode!
Great Focus & Alertness!
I work at a hospital long hours as an RN so it can be very tiring and exhausting. I decided to try out godmode and i love how it keeps me focus and energized through my long shift. It has caffeine so that’s a plus! Amazing product! love it!
Boss Level Labs do not offer a money back guarantee. They offer a 30 day returns policy on unopened and unused products. Rather confusingly, however, they state on their home page that they offer an “Empty Bottle Guarantee”, which they describe as “our promise that you will have zero regrets. Try risk free to see how powerful it is.” We were unable to find any other reference to this Empty Bottle Guarantee on the website.
Boss Level Labs state:
“Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
REFUNDS (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. To begin your refund for your returned item, please complete the RMA form.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
To return your product, you should mail your product to the return address provided by BossLevelLabs.com. To begin the process of your returning your product, please use the RMA form.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.”
God Mode can only be purchased from Boss Level Labs’ official website, Boss Level Labs. At the time of writing, a single bottle cost $34.95, plus delivery charges, which is a discount from the full price of $49.95 plus delivery charges. It is unclear whether this price will increase again, or if it is a permanent price cut.
There is also a Subscribe and Save option available, which offers customers a 10% discount when they sign up for regular repeated deliveries. Customers can choose between deliveries every month, every 2 months, or every 3 months. In general, we advise our readers to avoid auto-ship programs such as this, as they are easy to forget about and can easily cost more in the long term. Some can also be difficult to cancel, but this varies hugely between companies.
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