Mind Lab Pro review: Not your typical nootropic!
Tested and written by Martin Ebner, Head Personal Trainer and sports nutrition specialist at Ebylife.
I review Mind Lab Pro v4.0 by Opti-Nutra. The scientifically-backed and No.1 rated all-natural and stimulant-free Nootropic for focus, clarity, memory, mood, and improved long-range brain health.
I don’t want to get you overexcited but if you haven’t seen the film Limitless with Bradly Cooper, I highly recommend you check it out. “I was blind but now I see”!
Before we get stuck in, I’d like to point out that I am not a Neuropsychologist or brain surgeon. I am a personal trainer and sports nutrition specialist. I am what many would consider an expert in my field of nutrition for improved athletic and sporting performance. I have been experimenting with and have taken some form of performance-enhancing supplementation for the past 20 years. This however is my first experience taking a Nootropic and I can tell you right away, I was incredibly impressed.
In This Review:
Mind Lab Pro v4.0 overview
The Pros
The cons
The Ingredients
How to take (dosage)
My own experience
Why Stimulant-free important
Should you try mind Lab Pro
The Overall score (spoiler alert, it’s top marks!)
Mind Lab Pro v4.0 Overview
Mind Lab Pro is the world’s first Universal Nootropic™ and it’s their fourth generation. What is a universal nootropic you ask? Well… Nootropics are drugs or supplements that aim to improve cognitive functions like memory, creativity, or motivation. They can also be referred to as smart drugs, memory enhancers, neuroenhancers, cognitive enhancers, and intelligence enhancers. Not only can they help improve your focus, processing speed, energy, memory, ability to multitask, and boost motivation, they can help nourish and protect the brain for long-term healthy function. A “Universal Nootropic™” aims to achieve all aspects of cognition in all types of people, especially those with active lifestyles.
Mind Lab Pro v4.0 uses 11 premium-quality ingredients in clinical range doses to target and optimize the brain’s 6 bio-pathways (Chemistry, energy, regeneration, circulation, protection and brain waves).
Mind Lab Pro is safe, clean, vegan, stimulant-free and even uses nature-identical B-Vitamins and 100% natural vegan NutriCaps®, which are made from tapioca. Without blowing their trumpet for them, the lengths they seem to have gone to developing this supplement is far beyond what currently exists on the market. Having also been subjected to stringent double-blind, placebo-controlled trials by Dr Andrea Utley BA (Hons), PGCE, PhD. Reader in Motor Control and Development at the University of Leeds, it is also now backed by science. Might explain the price!
The Pros
Let’s start with the positives! Of which, there are many!!
It actually works! Read My own experience below.
Mind Lab Pro® Is stimulant-free which for me, is really important. There are no “artificial” highs followed by jitters and energy crashes. Instead, what it offers is a sustained, reliable, holistic brain boost that can help you to feel sharper and more energized. It did for me!
Mind Lab Pro has no side effects and is safe to be taken every day. In fact, the results improve over time.
Mind Lab Pro is clean, vegan, and uses 11 all-natural ingredients.
Mind Lab Pro has been specifically designed and tested to complement all lifestyles, especially those with active and demanding lifestyles (students, working professionals, active adults, athletes and competitors).
Version 4.0 Is now backed by science!
BULK discounts are available.
You can test Mind Lab Pro for a full 30 days and if you don’t see results, they will refund your money.
It’s delivered in recyclable shipping boxes and biodegradable packaging.
Is available for purchase internationally with safe, secure, and fast shipping.
Great customer service. I was in touch, as I always am when I review a supplement with their customer service. They were always on hand to respond to any questions that I had regarding the supplement.
Millions of bottles sold worldwide and thousands of 5-star customer reviews.
Made in the USA.
Every batch is third-party tested to validate purity and potency.
The Cons
I am genuinely a little stumped when it comes to the cons but here are a few:
It’s very expensive! A 1 month supply will set you back a hefty $69/€59/£49. While bulk discounts are available, it’s still at the upper end of what I’d be willing to pay for a nootropic. That said, the quality of the ingredients and the research that was required to develop this product, for me, justifies the high costs. As does the efficacy.
As with most supplements, it can be difficult to gauge their true efficacy. However, as somebody that is very in tune with my body, I did feel the benefits almost immediately. Mind Lab Pro promises measurable results that accumulate subtly over time.
Only available for purchase on the Mind Lab Pro website.
The Ingredients
Mind Lab Pro uses 11 all-natural cognitive-boosting ingredients. It contains NO soy, egg, fish, shellfish, dairy, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, or other allergens. It is free from caffeine and all other stimulants that only deliver short-term energy. Each serving is encapsulated in a 100% NutriCaps plant-based capsule made from pullulan (fermented tapioca). It is Vegan approved.
CITICOLINE COGNIZIN® 250 mg / +
Citicoline helps energize brain cells while optimizing the neural electrical impulses that power our thoughts. Cognizin® citicoline has been shown in human research to promote mood balance, memory, attention, focus and concentration. Long-term, it may help maintain healthy brain function against age-related structural changes and mental decline. I’m already sold!
SOY-FREE PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE (SHARP-PS® GREEN) 100 mg / +
PS is a phospholipid compound that comprises 15% of the brain’s fats. It is concentrated in brain cell membranes, where it helps maintain fluidity, optimizes receptors and promotes neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and dopamine. PS is the only nootropic with an FDA-qualified claim for reducing cognitive decline risk.
BACOPA MONNIERI 150 mg / +
Bacopa Monnieri is an antioxidant-rich perennial, creeping herb. Bacopa has strong ties to memory performance and a long association with new learning and retention. Human research shows Bacopa may slow the rate of forgetting newly acquired knowledge. Researchers have also suggested it may help accelerate mental processing, optimize cognition under stress and promote relaxation.
ORGANIC LION’S MANE MUSHROOM EXTRACT 500 mg / +
Clinical research suggests that the Lion’s Mane Mushroom stimulates Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) production, which may help with neural regeneration and myelin nerve sheath synthesis. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial linked Lion’s Mane Mushroom to significant cognitive improvements in adults aged 50-80 with mild cognitive impairment. Clinical trial researchers have also suggested that Lion’s Mane may help to maintain mood balance. Who doesn’t love a good mushroom!?
L-TYROSINE (AJIPURE®) 175 mg / +
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid compound used to synthesize catecholamine neurotransmitters involved in memory, mood, and mental processing. L-Tyrosine may help to promote working memory under multitasking conditions and optimize mental performance under high stress, fatigue, and sleep deprivation.
MARITIME PINE BARK EXTRACT (95% PROANTHOCYANIDINS) 75 mg / +
Mind Lab Pro’s pine bark extract is the most potent nootropic pine bark extract on the market. Pine bark extract’s proanthocyanidin compounds are suggested to enhance mental energy, attention, learning, and focus in the short-term; as well as maintain memory, mental clarity, and brain health in later years.
L-THEANINE 100 mg / +
L-theanine is an amino acid found primarily in green and black tea. L-Theanine may instill a state of calm, relaxed tranquillity while simultaneously sharpening attention, alertness, and focus. It is used for studying, new learning, creative problem solving, art, and other tasks that require quiet contemplation. L-Theanine also helps to reduce the harsh jittery side effects of caffeine.
RHODIOLA ROSEA 50 mg / +
Rhodiola Rosea, a flowering plant, helps strengthen mental and physical stress resistance while supporting brain energy – promoting clear, calm thinking under taxing conditions. Rhodiola Rosea is traditionally used to enhance mental processing, memory, learning, attention span, mood, and work capacity.
B-VITAMINS - Vitamin B6: 2.5 mg / 55 - Vitamin B9: 100 mcg / 50 Vitamin B12: 7.5 mcg / 160
Mind Lab Pro’s B6 + B9 + B12 targets homocysteine as a synergistic trio, helping with mental performance concerns related to cognitive decline, brain aging, and poor blood flow to the brain. They have also been shown to promote mood balance, mental energy, information storage and long-range brain health.
Amount per serving / % daily value (+ daily value not established)
How to Take
Mind Lab Pro recommends taking 2-4 capsules daily with liquid whenever you like.
However, for best results, take 2 capsules in the morning before food. You can also take a further 2 capsules around lunchtime. Something I did on occasion when I had a heavier than usual workday or felt a little foggy.
Do not take more than 4 capsules within a 24-hour period.
Why Is Stimulant-free Important?
A stimulant is a substance that temporarily raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body. In other words, it feels good but the effects are very short-term. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love coffee and yes, caffeine and other stimulants can temporarily provide an increase in activity, interest, or enthusiasm but the initial benefits are often followed by jitters, anxiety and energy crashes. What goes up must come down, right!? One study titled is caffeine a cognitive enhancer? concluded that caffeine cannot be considered a ‘pure' cognitive enhancer and therefore the benefits on performance are only temporary. My point is this. If you’re looking for a quick fix for a poor night’s sleep and you don’t mind feeling a little wired, just have a strong cup of coffee. If however, you’re looking for long-term cognitive improvements that will steadily increase over time, this could be a great all-natural solution.
My Own Experience
I would like to reiterate again before I share my own experience that I am not a scientist. I am for all intensive purposes, a pretty average person with a very active lifestyle. I work long hours both as a personal trainer and business owner and I love to exercise every day.
I don’t believe that supplements should ever be used as a replacement for a healthy diet and balanced lifestyle. Supplements should be complementary, not a replacement for or an excuse to make poor lifestyle choices. With that said, I do appreciate a great supplement when I find one, and while I’ve been taking dietary supplements for most of my adult life, primarily for sporting performance (Protein, BCAAs, fat burners, etc) this was my first experience taking a Nootropic. I can tell you straight away, it certainly won’t be my last.
As someone that carries quite a lot of stress, often having to multitask and running between clients and working long hours on a computer, while the effects of Mind Lab Pro were quite subtle (which I prefer) I felt the benefits almost immediately. I was more focused, energized, and surprisingly, calmer. While I likely won’t be taking Mind Lab Pro indefinitely (mainly as I can't afford to), I will most definitely use it when I have big projects coming up that require more time, effort, energy, and focus.
Trust me when I say, there are lots of questionable supplements out there. Mind Lab Pro® however, isn’t one of them! I am genuinely blown away by their efforts to create such a high-quality and science-backed Nootropic. While we know so much about our bodies, research into our brain’s potential is relatively new. In fact, the human brain is the most complex object in the known universe. Capable of incredible things that we’re only just beginning to discover. If universal nootropic supplements such as Mind Lab Pro can give us an opportunity to improve cognitive function and performance, I’m all for it!
Should You Try Mind Lab Pro?
According to Mind Lab Pro, It’s an ideal brain-boosting supplement for students, professionals, competitive individuals, and anyone seeking to gain a mental edge. While supplements should never replace a healthy and balanced diet and lifestyle, if you are looking for a wide array of long-term improved cognitive functions, Mind Lab Pro is unquestionably one of the best and only Universal nootropic supplements currently available.
Mind Lab Pro is a healthy and safe supplement that can help to improve focus, clarity, multitasking, motivation, and more. Every ingredient is potent and powerful so they work harder for you - even their active ingredient capsules! This product is a testament to the quality and results you can expect from the Lab Pro range by Opti-Nutra.
Mind Lab Pro is so confident that you’ll agree that it offers a money-back guarantee if you aren’t happy with the product.
My overall score: 10/10
References
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324044
https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/flexjobs-mha-mental-health-workplace-pandemic/
https://www.cmich.edu/ess/oss/documents/prepare%20for%20success%20d4.pdf
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20182035/
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