God Mode

God Mode Review

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.

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.

What Does God Mode Claim To Do?

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:

• Enhance your learning, memory & recall
• Legitimately quicker reactions, studies show 6-10% faster
• Attack mental tasks with vigilance & determination
• Your creativity will be unleashed
• Maintain your cool under pressure
• Triple-A focus: Alertness, Attention, Awareness
• Spock-like logic and reasoning

We’ve all used energy shots for our body―GodMode is the world’s first energy shot for your brain.”

Does God Mode Work?

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.

What Are The Ingredients of God Mode?

The ingredients found in God Mode are detailed below. The ingredient quantities provided are per serving of two capsules.

• Yamabushitake 200 mg: Also known as Lion’s Mane mushroom. It has only been studied once in humans when looking specifically at cognitive decline; the study found that taking 3 grams per day caused significant improvements on a rating scale of dementia in persons suffering from general cognitive decline. It has never been studied in cognitively healthy humans. Source
• Theobromine 200 mg: Theobromine, extracted from Theobroma Cocoa, is a mild stimulant that is similar in structure to caffeine. Theobromine is thought to be a much milder stimulant than caffeine. Source
• Artichoke 4:1 extract 200 mg (contains naturally occurring Lutolein): Artichoke Extract (Luteolin) is a natural PDE4 inhibitor in the brain. Excess PDE4 degrades cAMP. cAMP is important for neural signalling within brain cells. Source
• Bacosides A & B (from Bacopa 50% Extract) (200 mg) 100 mg: Bacopa Monnieri is used to reduce anxiety, improve memory, and seems to have a minor ability to treat depression, making it a general mild mood booster. The standard dose is around 300 mg per day. Effects can take time to achieve a noticeable level, as the effects appear to accumulate with repeated use. Source
• Acetyl-L-Carnitine (as Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCI) 100 mg: Acetyl-L-Carnitine can boost energy levels, and is used to treat fatigue. As an amino acid, it is also often used by bodybuilders. Typically this ingredient is supplemented in large doses. Source
• L-Theanine 100 mg: This amino acid is 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
• Beet Powder containing naturally occurring Betalains 100 mg: Betalains are the reddish pigments that give beetroot and some fruits their vivid colour, but they are also high in nitrates. It is theorised that beets help to increase nitrogen in the body, which increases blood flow including to the brain. Source
• Citicholine Monosodium (CDP Choline) 100 mg: Choline supplementation appears to improve attention, and could improve memory, although the dose was much higher than appears to be used here, and the relevant study focused upon the elderly. Choline is required to make increased levels of acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which is linked with improved learning, memory retention, and recall. Source
• Caffeine (as Caffeine Anhydrous) 75 mg: Not strictly a nootropic ingredient. Numerous studies have shown that caffeine boosts energy levels and alertness, as well as mildly boosting the metabolism. The effects shown in studies are small, and some studies are inconclusive. Source
• Pterostilbene 12:1 Extract 40 mg: a derivative of Resveratrol that appears to be more potent. There is less clinical research for Pterostilbene than Resveratrol, but the research that does exist suggests that potentially it could improve memory and cognitive function slightly. Source
• Coleus Forskohlii Extract (std. to 10% Forskolin) 20 mg: We were unable to find evidence that Coleus Forskohlii acts as a nootropic. In one study that was looking at its potential link with weight loss, participants taking Coleus reported less fatigue. In general, Coleus is thought to boost the metabolism. However, the clinical trials performed using this ingredient have shown no weight loss, even when the participants’ lean muscle mass increased and fat mass decreased. Source
• Bioperine Black Pepper Extract 5 mg: Bioperine is a patented black pepper extract which increases the bioavailability of some compounds and medications, including caffeine, increasing their absorption rate. This makes them more effective, but also increases the chances of accidental overdose and the potential for side effects. Source
• Lithium (as Lithium Orotate) 500 mcg: Lithium can be used to treat certain mental illnesses, and is believed to be useful as a preventative treatment for Alzheimer’s. Source
• Huperzine A (Huperzia Serrata) 40 mcg: Huperzine-A is found in a plant called 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. Source

Does God Mode Have Any Side Effects?

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.

Are There Any Customer Reviews For God Mode?

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!

Does God Mode Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

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.”

Where Can I Buy God Mode?

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.