Organic Fermented Natural Nootropic

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Living Nutrition Organic Fermented Herbal Blends are living food complexes, highly bioavailable to the human body and full of key active compounds created only through fermentation. The result is a living synergy of activated polyphenols, micronutrients, enzymes, microbes and various sensory compounds that elevate our organic herbs to the next level of vitality.

Focus and clarity

Mental performance

Cognitive health

Meet the herb

Natural Nootropic is a blend of gingko, bacopa, green tea and lion’s mane; these bio-activated herbs and mushrooms are designed to support clarity and mental performance.

Gingko biloba is a tree native to China that has been grown for thousands of years for a variety of uses. Some Gingko trees in China are thought to be over 2,500 years old. It is rich in compounds to support cognitive function.

Bacopa is a small, succulent herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to enhance memory and as an aphrodisiac and all-round health tonic.

Green tea is made from unfermented tea leaves and is highly valued for its concentration of powerful antioxidants.

Lion’s mane is a powerhouse of nutrients and revered in traditional medicine. Also called ‘the mountain priest mushroom’, in recent years it has been investigated for its beneficial effects on cognitive health, with numerous studies supporting the claims made by traditional medicine.

History

Gingko is revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been used to support alertness, and brain function.

Bacopa is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is sometimes called brahmi, and has traditionally been used for various ailments, but is best known as a neural tonic and memory enhancer (1).

Green tea has been used for medicinal purposes in China and Japan for thousands of years, and valued for its benefits as a stimulant, for heart health, cognitive health and more.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lion’s mane was used as a tonic for supporting overall health and longevity. Buddhist monks were also said to have used it as a tea to enhance brain power and heighten their focus during meditation.

Benefits

Nootropic: Several studies have substantiated bacopa’s nootropic utility in humans (1). Studies have shown the benefits of bacopa in improving speed of processing visual information, learning rate, attention, and memory (2, 3). Gingko has been shown to boost brain function by improving blood circulation in the brain (4). Another study found it improved recall and memory (5) and was linked to improvements in multiple cognitive performance measures (6). Lion’s mane helps to optimise neurogenesis; the creation and growth of new brain cells, making it an ideal nootropic for supporting focus and productivity (7).

Cognitive health: Research has also shown bacopa has cognitive, mood and sleep benefits (8). Gingko also offers protection against cognitive impairment and supports brain function (9). Studies have found that green tea may benefit cognition, mood, and brain function (10, 11, 12).

Key actives

A class of powerful compounds called bacosides in bacopa are believed to be responsible for its neuroprotective and antioxidant benefits (13).

Catechins, which are typical polyphenols contained in green tea, have been reported to have antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects (14).

Lion’s mane fruiting body is rich in hericenones which are believed to contribute to the mushroom’s cognitive-enhancing properties. They help stimulate the generation of nerve growth factor (NGF) which is a neuropeptide that helps to maintain neurons and supports optimal brain functioning.

Gingko contains high levels of flavonoids and terpenoids, which are compounds known for their strong antioxidant effects (15).

Contraindications

There are some groups where caution is required: children and those nursing, pregnant (or considering pregnancy), and on medication or under medical supervision should consult their healthcare practitioner before using our supplements. Specific known contraindications (this list is not exhaustive):

Gingko should not be taken in combination with efavirenz, talinolol, alprazolam, ibuprofen, medication metabolised by cyp450 enzymes, diabetic medication, anticoagulants, seizure medication, trazodone, warfarin, atorvastatin, risperidone, simvastatin, P-glycoprotein substrates, rosiglitazone, sofosbuvir and tacrolimus.

Bacopa should not be taken in combination with anticholinergic medications, cholinergic medications, medications for Alzheimer’s, medication metabolised by cyp450 enzymes and cevimeline.

Green tea should not be taken in combination with ephedrine, nadolol, atorvastatin, adenosine, antibiotics, contraceptive drugs, cimetidine, clozapine, dipyridamole, disulfiram, oestrogens, fluvoxamine, lithium, anticoagulants, pentobarbital, phenylpropanolamine, riluzole, theophylline, verapamil, warfarin, bortezomib, asthma medications, MAOIs, stimulants, rosuvastatin, carbamazepine, ethosuximide, felbamate, flutamide, imatinib, lisinopril, phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproate, diuretics, fexofenadine, nintedanib and pioglitazone.

Lion’s mane should not be taken in combination with anticoagulants, anti-diabetic medication. (Caution with asthma and other allergic conditions. Erinacine E is a potent agonist of the kappa opioid receptor with potential hallucinogenic properties).