Blackcurrants have unusually high levels of antioxidants and polyphenols for a berry fruit, even higher than blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. This has shown to improve reaction speed and accuracy in an athletic population [1]. Blackcurrants also have shown to help with cognitive performance [2].
Enzogenol® is an ultra-pure extract from the bark of New Zealand grown pine trees - a broad-spectrum polyphenol extract. Enzogenol® helps support healthy brain function & performance for all ages with excellent focus, fast response time and great mental energy [3].
L-theanine is a rare amino acid with numerous health benefits. It is isolated from green tea via a fermentation process, allowing it to be caffeine-free. Research suggests that it not only relaxes the mind, but it also does so without causing drowsiness [4]. In a review of five randomized controlled trials that included 104 participants, four trials linked L-theanine with reduced stress and anxiety in people experiencing stressful situations [5].
[1]Improving Mental Performance in an Athletic Population with the Use of Ārepa®, a Blackcurrant Based Nootropic Drink.
[2] Acute supplementation with blackcurrant extracts modulates cognitive functioning and inhibits monoamine oxidase-B in healthy young adults.
[3]Nutrition research has shown that Enzogenol supports healthy brain function, and cognitive performance.
[4] [5]L-Theanine consumption, stress and anxiety in human clinical trials: A systematic review.