Orb Mental Focus

Orb Mental Focus Review

Orb Mental Focus, also known as Mental Focus + Mood, is a nootropic supplement that supposedly “supports an alert yet calm mental state” and “sharpens your focus”. The product contains fish oil and numerous nootropic ingredients. Orb Wellness, the manufacturers of this supplement, use a two-part delivery system that they claim increases the absorption and effectiveness of their ingredients; ingredients that have better absorption as a liquid are in oil form, whilst ingredients that are better absorbed from a dry state are enclosed in little blue “beadlettes”.

Orb Mental Focus is manufactured by Orb Wellness. The company can be contacted using the information provided on their official website, or through their Social Media pages.

What Does Orb Mental Focus Claim To Do?

The manufacturers provide the following description of the product’s benefits:

“ORB Mental Focus + Mood is designed to fine-tune your focus. Caffeine and L-Theanine help support a calm but alert mental state, providing a smooth, time-released energy that you can actually feel working. This formula helps support memory and cognition in synergy with fish oil. When you need to be at your best, know that ORB Mental Focus + Mood is working for you.”

Does Orb Mental Focus Work?

Orb Mental Focus combines theanine and caffeine; numerous clinical studies suggest that this combination does have mild cognitive benefits. In one study, participants performed better on “cognitively demanding tasks” including memory tasks and “attention switching” tasks (multi-tasking) when taking a caffeine-theanine blend than without, but the differences in scores were not made clear.

Caffeine also boosts alertness and energy levels, both physical and mental. Alpha-GPC may help to boost cognition, whilst Citicholine might help to support Acetylcholine levels in the brain. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter which is linked with improved learning, memory retention, and recall.

Ashwagandha may help to reduce perception of stress and anxiety. Theoretically, this could have a beneficial effect upon focus, but it is not a direct link.

Because no individual ingredient quantities are provided, it is not possible to determine how strong Orb Mental Focus will actually be in practice. It is clear that some ingredients such as fish oil are under-dosed, and that others such as Bacopa are quite possibly under-dosed as well. Orb Mental Focus appears to be mild nootropic at best.

What Are The Ingredients of Orb Mental Focus?

The ingredients found in Orb Mental Focus are detailed below. The individual ingredient quantities are not provided. Each serving of two capsules contains 1165 mg of the proprietary formula.

Orb Terra Cognitive Matrix 1165 mg

Brain Energy Matrix

• Medium Chain Triglycerides: Athletes sometimes use MCTs for nutritional support during training, as well as for decreasing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass. However, scientifically speaking, there is not enough evidence to say that MCTs are effective in decreasing fat mass or increasing muscle mass. Source
• Fish Oil (18% EPA 12% DHA): Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two different types of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease, but that also have numerous other benefits. Findings show omega-3 fatty acids may help to improve skin and hair quality, help to protect against cognitive decline, lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, slow the development of plaque in the arteries, reduce the chance of abnormal heart rhythm, reduce the likelihood of heart attack and stroke, and lessen the chance of sudden cardiac death in people with heart disease. Source
• Caffeine Anhydrous 175 mg: 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
• Theanine: This amino acid is found in green tea, and may increase feelings of relaxation. It may also reduce the negative side effects of caffeine; there is seemingly no strong clinical evidence to support this claim, but there is a lot of anecdotal support. Source
• Theacrine (Teacrine): TeaCrine is a branded form of Theacrine. It appears to work in a similar way to caffeine. Early research suggests that it may help to boost mental and physical performance (like caffeine), but a little more research is needed to confirm this effect. Source
• Huperzine A (Huperzia serrata) extract (whole herb) std. to 1% Huperzine: Huperzine-A is found in Huperzia serrata, and is thought to be a cognitive enhancer. Previous studies have found it to be effective as a memory enhancer for adults suffering with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Because of the relatively long half-life of this compound, its use should be cycled, with breaks in usage every few weeks. Source

Brain Focus Matrix

• Sensoril Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract (roof/leaf) [std. 8% Withanolides]: This Indian herb has a deserved reputation for combating anxiety, and is known to relieve stress and improve mood in a general sense. It is not thought to be more effective than a placebo at combating erectile dysfunction. It may provide a testosterone boost for infertile men but is otherwise not thought to boost testosterone levels significantly. Source
• Mucuna pruriens extract (seed) [std. 40% L-Dopa]: A bean like plant that has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is used for treating anxiety, amongst other things. However, there is little clinical evidence to support its use: the active ingredient is levodopa (l-dopa), which can affect the levels of dopamine in the brain. However, most L-dopa is broken down in the body before it can reach the brain, unless combined with specific chemicals that are not present in Mucuna Pruriens. Source
• Cognizin Citicoline: 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
• Bacopa Monnieri extract (whole herb) [std. 20% Bacosides]: Used to reduce anxiety, improve memory, 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
• Alpha-glycerophophocholine (Alpha GPC): In Europe alpha-GPC is a prescription medication for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, but in the USA it is 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 when taken regularly. Source

Does Orb Mental Focus Have Any Side Effects?

The ingredients found in Orb Mental Focus could potentially cause a range of side effects.

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. Side effects of caffeine can include headaches, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, increased urination, dehydration, jitteriness, dizziness and insomnia.

A-GPC can cause side effects in some people including heartburn, headache, insomnia, dizziness, skin rash, and confusion.

Potential side effects of Citicholine include stomach pain and diarrhoea. Ashwagandha supplementation might cause stomach upset, diarrhoea, and vomiting, especially when taken in large doses.

Huperzine A can cause a range of side effects including digestive issues, stomach issues, blurred vision, loss of appetite, sweating, cramping, high blood pressure, and other issues. The likelihood of side effects occurring increases when the supplement is taken for a prolonged period of time, and cycling the product (with a break in use every four weeks or so) is recommended to reduce the chances of side effects occurring.

Studies have shown that Bacopa leaf, also known as Bacopin, 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 may cause nausea, cramping, bloating, and diarrhoea.

Are There Any Customer Reviews For Orb Mental Focus?

There are numerous customer reviews for Orb Mental Focus on the Amazon sales page for the product.

I took it one day got nauses so I tried it again the next day and same thing. So I didn’t take it but those two days. And I drink coffee twice a day so not sure if it was too much caffeine.

I’m very sensitive to caffeine, still didn’t feel a change when taking these. Didn’t work for me.

Those pills gave me horrible headache. The first hour you take them, you burp and it smells like fish.

These are okay, not as good as their Energy or Sleep supplements I use. I just don’t feel 100% as focused as I would like on them. I will continue to use them a few more times before I give up on them. But for a week I’m not seeing a huge difference in my focus yet.

This stuff actually works. Even though the directions say to take 2 at once, I split that into 2 doses instead by taking one in the morning after breakfast and one in the afternoon after lunch to get through the afternoon. I find this works for me & would recommend to anyone!

I was looking forward to using these vitamins, but I was so disappointed with how little oil they give you in each pill. There is clearly more room and the photos in the advertisement clearly show there being a small pocket of air. I expected much more from this company based on the price per bottle. How about they spend a little less on their packaging (cylinder cardboard can with 2 special inserts to hold the “orb” pill bottle) and more on the quality of their product?

Does Orb Mental Focus Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

The manufacturers of Orb Mental Focus do not offer a money-back guarantee.

They state:

“If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return or exchange the item in its original, unused condition (including all original packaging) within 30 days for a full refund, less shipping and handling charges.

To start a return, email [email protected] with your full name, phone number, and order confirmation number, as well as a brief description of the reason as to why you are returning your item. A customer service representative from ORB will contact you within 48-72 hrs with an RMA # (Return Merchandise Authorization Number) as well as a packing slip that must be included with the package. Mail the package to the specified address provided via a trackable shipping method. Customer is responsible for paying all return shipping fees.

If a package is returned with no return label and/or RMA #, you may experience delays with the return or it may not be authorized.

Returns only apply to product that has been purchased from our online store. We do not accept returns for purchases made from any other retailer. Please be advised that your refund will be calculated using any promotion or discount that was applied during original purchase.”

Where Can I Buy Orb Mental Focus?

Orb Mental Focus can be purchased from the official Orb Wellness website. A small bottle containing 30 capsules costs $19.99, whilst a large bottle containing 60 capsules costs $39.99. Delivery charges may also apply. Customers can sign up for the company’s subscribe and save program, which offers customers a 10% discount and delivers a new bottle of the supplement every month. In general we advise our readers to avoid auto-ship programs such as this, as they can be difficult to cancel, and are easy to forget about over time. This combination often means that signing up for an auto-ship program costs customers more in the long run, even with the discounts offered.

The product is also available from GNC.com (and selected GNC stores); a bottle of 60 capsules costs $39.99 plus delivery charges. From Amazon, a single bottle of 60 capsules costs $39.99, or a bottle of 30 capsules costs $19.99. Delivery charges may apply.