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Scientifically proven, natural brainfood. Engineered by a world leading neuroscientist.
- Promote clarity and focus
- Improve performance under mental fatigue
- Support normal neurological function
More is demanded from our brain
We’re Ārepa and we exist to make brains work better. We created Ārepa because more is demanded from our brain than ever before. We all understand our body, but we’re not nearly as engaged with our brain, nor equipped with the tools to improve its health and performance. Ārepa is a natural range of scientifically proven products that increase the health and performance of the brain.
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A Clinical Pipeline Like No Other
Brainwave Measures on Mental Performance
University of Auckland, School of Psychology
Publishing 2023
Sporting Performance Under Effects of Air Pollution
University of Auckland, School of Nutrition
Publishing 2023
MAO-B Inhibition and Neurotransmitter Levels
Plant & Food Research
Publishing 2023
Gut x Brain Axis Measures
University of Auckland, School of Nutrition
Underway
Mild Cognitive Impairment Measures
University of Wollongong
Underway
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Key Benefits
Cognitive Performance [1] [2]
- Improves mental performance
- Fights mental fatigue
- Maintains focus
Mood [3] [4] [5]
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Increases feelings of calm
- Supports sleep
Brain Health [6] [7]
- Improves blood flow to the brain
- Positively affects neurotransmitters involved in motivation and mood
- Increases/maintains dopamine levels for 8 hours
Key Benefits
Cognitive Performance [1] [2]
- Improves mental performance
- Fights mental fatigue
- Maintains focus
Mood [3] [4] [5]
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Increases feelings of calm
- Supports sleep
Brain Health [6] [7]
- Improves blood flow to the brain
- Positively affects neurotransmitters involved in motivation and mood
- Increases/maintains dopamine levels for 8 hours
Our first clinical trial
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Scientists at The University of Auckland found consuming Ārepa (vs placebo) before exercise leads to an improvement in mental performance and reduced fatigue in athletes.
Stroop Test:
Improved accuracy by 700%
Improved cognition by 25%
Peer-reviewed and published in the Journal of Antioxidants, 2020
Our Carefully Selected Functional Ingredients
Neuroberry®
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].
Pine Bark Extract
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
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].
Our world-leading neuroscientist
“I believe Ārepa has something special in the brainfood space. Their commitment to research driven development is really impressive and their drinks are one of a kind. This has potential to make a huge difference in peoples’ lives.”
Andrew Scholey, Chief Science Officer
Professor of Human Psychopharmacology
When To Have Ārepa
Morning
Start your day off right with Ārepa to keep you in the zone throughout the day. Arrive ready to engage.
Important Moment
Take Ārepa 30 minutes before you need to perform or find yourself in a moment of pressure or fatigue.
Afternoon Slump
When you find your mental energy is fading and brain fog is setting in, take Ārepa to get back on task.
Evening Wind Down
After a long and busy day and the mind is still racing, take Ārepa to help calm the mind to aid a restful sleep.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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With over one million bottles sold, people love the taste of Ārepa. Long gone are the days of drinks full of sugar, caffeine and other nasties! - Ārepa is always 100% natural and Caffeine Free.
- Ārepa Performance – Full strength, healthy blackcurrant flavour. Ideal for mental fatigue and brain fog.
- Ārepa Lite + Sparkling – Lite and mellow taste, with most of the blackcurrant juice removed. Perfect for relaxing and calming the mind.
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Ārepa contains only natural plant-based extracts with extensive research behind their safety and efficacy. Our formula has been designed to be food safe our main ingredients have GRAS certification. Ārepa is always 100% Natural and Caffeine free.
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Ārepa Performance and Ārepa Lite+Sparkling formulas have been designed and tested around consuming one full drink (300ml) to get the best results.
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Studies have shown the effects last up to 4 hours.
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Ārepa contains only natural plant-based extracts with extensive research behind their safety and efficacy. We recommend consume a maximum of 4 servings per day. Effects don't accumulate beyond this point.
One serving equals:
Drinks = 300ml (one whole drink) -
How quickly Ārepa® gets you into a peak state depends on a range of factors. This includes your existing physiology, diet, how much sleep you get, and exercise routine. So, while some people may experience benefits almost immediately (20-30mins), for others it may take some time.
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Yes you definitely can, Ārepa won’t keep you up all night. L-theanine is actually great at assisting sleep, particularly if stress or a busy mind is stopping you from nodding off.
References
1. Gibson, N.; Baker, D.; Sharples, A.; Braakhuis, A. Improving Mental Performance in an Athletic Population with the Use of Arepa((R)), a Blackcurrant Based Nootropic Drink: A Randomized Control Trial. Antioxidants (Basel)2020, 9, 316.
2. Watson, A.W.; Okello, E.J.; Brooker, H.J.; Lester, S.; McDougall, G.J.; Wesnes, K.A. The impact of blackcurrant juice on attention, mood and brain wave spectral activity in young healthy volunteers. Nutr Neurosci2019, 22, 596-606.
3. Kimura, K.; Ozeki, M.; Juneja, L.R.; Ohira, H. l-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses. Biological psychology2007, 74, 39-45.
4. Wang, L.; Brennan, M.; Li, S.; Zhao, H.; Lange, K.W.; Brennan, C. How does the tea L-theanine buffer stress and anxiety. Food Science and Human Wellness2022, 11, 467-475.
5. Juneja, L.R.; Chu, D.; Okubo, T.; Nagato, Y.; Yokogoshi, H. L-theanine—a unique amino acid of green tea and its relaxation effect in humans. Trends Food Sci Technol1999, 10, 199-204.
6. Barnes, M.J.; Perry, B.G.; Hurst, R.D.; Lomiwes, D. Anthocyanin-Rich New Zealand Blackcurrant Extract Supports the Maintenance of Forearm Blood-Flow During Prolonged Sedentary Sitting. Front Nutr2020, 7, 74.
7. Watson, A.W.; Haskell-Ramsay, C.F.; Kennedy, D.O.; Cooney, J.M.; Trower, T.; Scheepens, A. Acute supplementation with blackcurrant extracts modulates cognitive functioning and inhibits monoamine oxidase-B in healthy young adults. Journal of Functional Foods2015, 17, 524-539.