What's actually inside.

How it works

A precision-dosed extract made only from mushroom fruiting bodies, no mycelium or grain filler. Every batch is third-party tested and the certificate of analysis is public.

What the research found

Proprietary formula. Rather than borrow claims, we publish the lab results. Tap the COA links on the Focus and Bliss product pages.

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How it works

Contains hericenones and erinacines, compounds shown in lab research to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein that helps neurons grow and maintain connections.

What the research found

In a 16-week placebo-controlled trial, older adults taking Lion's Mane scored higher on cognitive tests than placebo. A 2023 trial in healthy young adults found faster performance on a demanding task after a single dose, and a trend toward lower stress with daily use.

Sources

1. Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trialMori K, et al. Phytother Res. 2009;23(3):367-372.
2. The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion's Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young AdultsDocherty S, et al. Nutrients. 2023;15(22):4842.

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How it works

Thought to support how cells produce ATP (their energy currency) and how efficiently the body uses oxygen.

What the research found

In a 12-week double-blind trial, healthy older adults taking a Cordyceps extract improved metabolic threshold and ventilatory threshold during exercise versus placebo.

Sources

1. Effect of Cs-4 (Cordyceps sinensis) on exercise performance in healthy older subjects: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trialChen S, et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2010;16(5):585-590.

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How it works

Phosphatidylserine is concentrated in neuron membranes, where it helps signals pass between cells. Supplementing it tops up what the brain uses.

What the research found

In a 6-month placebo-controlled study of older adults with memory complaints, soy-derived phosphatidylserine improved memory scores, especially in those who started lower.

Sources

1. Soybean-derived phosphatidylserine improves memory function of the elderly Japanese subjects with memory complaintsKato-Kataoka A, et al. J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2010;47(3):246-255.

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How it works

Its active bacosides are studied for supporting communication between neurons and protecting brain cells from oxidative stress. Effects build with consistent use.

What the research found

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found Bacopa improved attention speed and choice reaction time compared with placebo.

Sources

1. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extractKongkeaw C, et al. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014;151(1):528-535.

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How it works

Adaptogens are thought to help the body's stress-response system (the HPA axis) return to balance. Schisandra's lignans are the compounds most studied.

What the research found

Decades of Russian research, reviewed in 2008, describe improved endurance and mental performance under fatigue. Much of it predates modern trial standards.

Sources

1. Pharmacology of Schisandra chinensis Bail.: an overview of Russian research and uses in medicinePanossian A, Wikman G. J Ethnopharmacol. 2008;118(2):183-212.

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How it works

Ginsenosides, its active compounds, appear to influence blood glucose use and neurotransmitter activity.

What the research found

In a double-blind crossover trial, single doses of Panax ginseng improved performance and reduced mental fatigue during sustained, demanding mental work.

Sources

1. Single doses of Panax ginseng (G115) reduce blood glucose levels and improve cognitive performance during sustained mental activityReay JL, Kennedy DO, Scholey AB. J Psychopharmacol. 2005;19(4):357-365.

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How it works

Its triterpenes (like asiaticoside) are studied for antioxidant effects and support of healthy circulation.

What the research found

A 2017 systematic review found possible benefits for alertness and mood, but called for larger, better trials before firm conclusions.

Sources

1. Effects of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. on cognitive function and mood related outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisPuttarak P, et al. Sci Rep. 2017;7:10646.

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How it works

Rosemary contains carnosic acid and 1,8-cineole, compounds studied for supporting acetylcholine, a key memory neurotransmitter.

What the research found

A small controlled study in older adults found a low dose of dried rosemary powder improved speed of memory compared with placebo.

Sources

1. Short-term study on the effects of rosemary on cognitive function in an elderly populationPengelly A, et al. J Med Food. 2012;15(1):10-17.

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How it works

Contains the alkaloids aporphine and nuciferine, which interact with dopamine and serotonin receptors in lab studies.

What the research found

Used ceremonially for thousands of years and depicted throughout Egyptian art. Controlled human trials have not been done yet, and we'd rather tell you that than overstate it.

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How it works

Its alkaloid mesembrine gently slows serotonin reuptake and inhibits PDE4, an enzyme linked to mood and thinking.

What the research found

A brain-imaging trial showed a single dose reduced the amygdala's reactivity to fearful faces. A separate placebo-controlled trial found improved executive function and cognitive flexibility.

Sources

1. Acute effects of Sceletium tortuosum (Zembrin), a dual 5-HT reuptake and PDE4 inhibitor, in the human amygdala and its connection to the hypothalamusTerburg D, et al. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2013;38(13):2708-2716.
2. Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Study of Cognition Effects of the Proprietary Extract Sceletium tortuosum (Zembrin) Targeting Phosphodiesterase-4 in Cognitively Healthy SubjectsChiu S, et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:682079.

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How it works

Your brain turns tyrosine into dopamine and norepinephrine. Under stress those run low, and tyrosine helps replenish them.

What the research found

A review of human studies concluded tyrosine helps maintain working memory and cognitive performance in demanding or stressful situations.

Sources

1. Effect of tyrosine supplementation on clinical and healthy populations under stress or cognitive demands--A reviewJongkees BJ, et al. J Psychiatr Res. 2015;70:50-57.

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Rich in procyanidins, antioxidants that support blood vessel function, including flow to the brain.

What the research found

In a 3-month placebo-controlled trial in older adults, pine bark extract improved spatial working memory and lowered a marker of oxidative stress.

Sources

1. An examination of the effects of the antioxidant Pycnogenol on cognitive performance, serum lipid profile, endocrinological and oxidative stress biomarkers in an elderly populationRyan J, et al. J Psychopharmacol. 2008;22(5):553-562.

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How it works

Its flavonoids and terpene lactones support blood flow and protect cells from oxidative stress.

What the research found

A double-blind trial in healthy young adults found dose-dependent improvements in attention speed after single doses of ginkgo.

Sources

1. The dose-dependent cognitive effects of acute administration of Ginkgo biloba to healthy young volunteersKennedy DO, Scholey AB, Wesnes KA. Psychopharmacology. 2000;151(4):416-423.

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A mild stimulant from cacao that acts on adenosine receptors more softly and for longer than caffeine.

What the research found

A controlled study in healthy volunteers found theobromine had subtler, milder effects on mood and alertness than caffeine.

Sources

1. Psychopharmacology of theobromine in healthy volunteersBaggott MJ, et al. Psychopharmacology. 2013;228(1):109-118.

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How it works

Huperzine A slows acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, so more of it stays available.

What the research found

Randomized trials, pooled in a 2013 meta-analysis, found improvements on cognitive measures. Most were in older adults with memory decline, not healthy people.

Sources

1. Huperzine A for Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trialsYang G, et al. PLoS One. 2013;8(9):e74916.

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These B vitamins are required to make serotonin and dopamine and to recycle homocysteine. We use the active forms your body can use directly.

What the research found

A comprehensive review of B vitamins and brain function describes their essential roles and when topping them up helps.

Sources

1. B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dose and Efficacy--A ReviewKennedy DO. Nutrients. 2016;8(2):68.

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Its triterpenes and beta-glucans are studied for supporting a balanced immune response and a calmer nervous system.

What the research found

Used in East Asian tradition for over 2,000 years. A major scientific review summarises promising lab data and a smaller body of human studies.

Sources

1. Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi): A Medicinal MushroomWachtel-Galor S, et al. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd ed. 2011; ch. 9.

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How it works

Chaga is rich in polyphenols, melanin and betulinic acid from the birch trees it grows on, giving it very high antioxidant activity.

What the research found

A long history of use in Siberia and Northern Europe. Research is mostly laboratory work so far.

Sources

1. Review on Chaga Medicinal Mushroom, Inonotus obliquus (Higher Basidiomycetes): Realm of Medicinal Applications and Approaches on Estimating its Resource PotentialBalandaykin ME, Zmitrovich IV. Int J Med Mushrooms. 2015;17(2):95-104.

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Its withanolides help regulate the HPA axis, the system that releases cortisol when you are stressed.

What the research found

In randomized placebo-controlled trials, adults taking ashwagandha reported lower stress and had lower cortisol levels than those on placebo.

Sources

1. A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adultsChandrasekhar K, et al. Indian J Psychol Med. 2012;34(3):255-262.
2. An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studyLopresti AL, et al. Medicine. 2019;98(37):e17186.

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How it works

Thought to work through the GABA system, the brain's main "slow down" signal.

What the research found

In a double-blind placebo-controlled study, a week of passionflower tea improved subjective sleep quality in healthy adults.

Sources

1. A double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of Passiflora incarnata (passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep qualityNgan A, Conduit R. Phytother Res. 2011;25(8):1153-1159.

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How it works

Theanine crosses into the brain and promotes alpha brain waves, associated with relaxed, wakeful attention.

What the research found

In a 4-week randomized controlled trial of healthy adults, L-theanine reduced stress-related symptoms and improved sleep quality and some cognitive scores.

Sources

1. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled TrialHidese S, et al. Nutrients. 2019;11(10):2362.

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How it works

Melatonin tells your internal clock that it is time to wind down. Low doses mimic what your body naturally makes.

What the research found

A meta-analysis found melatonin shortens the time it takes to fall asleep. Research on low doses around 0.3 mg found they can work as well as much larger ones.

Sources

1. Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disordersFerracioli-Oda E, Qawasmi A, Bloch MH. PLoS One. 2013;8(5):e63773.
2. Melatonin treatment for age-related insomniaZhdanova IV, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2001;86(10):4727-4730.

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How it works

Its crocins and safranal are thought to act on serotonin and other mood-related pathways.

What the research found

In a randomized double-blind trial of adults with self-reported poor sleep, a saffron extract improved sleep quality versus placebo.

Sources

1. Effects of saffron on sleep quality in healthy adults with self-reported poor sleep: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialLopresti AL, et al. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020;16(6):937-947.

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Contains jujubosides and flavonoids thought to interact with calming GABA pathways.

What the research found

Used for centuries for restful sleep. Controlled human trials on the seed alone are still limited.

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How it works

Apigenin, a flavonoid in chamomile, binds the same brain receptors that calming medications target, just far more gently.

What the research found

A small randomized pilot study found modest improvements in daytime functioning with a chamomile extract.

Sources

1. Preliminary examination of the efficacy and safety of a standardized chamomile extract for chronic primary insomnia: a randomized placebo-controlled pilot studyZick SM, et al. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2011;11:78.

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How it works

Rosmarinic acid in lemon balm slows the breakdown of GABA, keeping more of that calming signal around.

What the research found

In a double-blind crossover study, lemon balm reduced the negative mood effects of a lab stress test and improved calmness.

Sources

1. Attenuation of laboratory-induced stress in humans after acute administration of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)Kennedy DO, et al. Psychosom Med. 2004;66(4):607-613.

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How it works

GABA is the primary calming neurotransmitter. How much oral GABA reaches the brain is still debated.

What the research found

A systematic review found limited but encouraging evidence for stress and sleep benefits from oral GABA.

Sources

1. Effects of Oral Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Administration on Stress and Sleep in Humans: A Systematic ReviewHepsomali P, et al. Front Neurosci. 2020;14:923.

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Glycine lowers core body temperature slightly, one of the body's cues to fall asleep.

What the research found

In a human study, glycine before bed improved subjective sleep quality, with matching changes on sleep recordings.

Sources

1. Glycine ingestion improves subjective sleep quality in human volunteers, correlating with polysomnographic changesYamadera W, et al. Sleep Biol Rhythms. 2007;5(2):126-131.

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Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are absorbed and appear to signal skin cells to make more of their own collagen.

What the research found

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found hydrolyzed collagen improved skin hydration and elasticity. Contains fish.

Sources

1. Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysisde Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC. Int J Dermatol. 2021;60(12):1449-1461.

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Hyaluronan is a natural part of skin that holds water. Oral forms are studied for supporting skin moisture from the inside.

What the research found

In a double-blind placebo-controlled study, oral hyaluronan improved skin moisture in people with dry skin.

Sources

1. Ingested hyaluronan moisturizes dry skinKawada C, et al. Nutr J. 2014;13:70.

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How it works

Its polysaccharides hold water in a way similar to hyaluronic acid.

What the research found

Long used as a beauty food. Most research so far is laboratory work.

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Your skin can't make stable collagen without vitamin C. It also acts as a major antioxidant.

What the research found

A review of vitamin C and skin health details its essential role in collagen formation and protection from oxidative damage.

Sources

1. The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin HealthPullar JM, Carr AC, Vissers MCM. Nutrients. 2017;9(8):866.

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Phycocyanin, the blue pigment in spirulina, is studied as an antioxidant.

What the research found

A scientific overview summarises antioxidant and immune-supporting activity, largely from laboratory and animal studies.

Sources

1. The antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities of Spirulina: an overviewWu Q, et al. Arch Toxicol. 2016;90(8):1817-1840.

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Elderberry anthocyanins are antioxidants studied for how they support the immune system.

What the research found

Most human research has looked at seasonal immune support. Amounts here are not listed on the label.

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Rosehip provides vitamin C and carotenoids, both involved in skin health.

What the research found

Long used in European herbal traditions. Amount not listed on the label.

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Amla is rich in vitamin C and polyphenols with antioxidant activity.

What the research found

Used for centuries in Ayurveda. Amount not listed on the label.

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Sea moss provides trace minerals and carrageenan, a natural gel.

What the research found

A traditional food in Ireland and the Caribbean. Amount not listed on the label.

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Rich in beta-glucans (PSK and PSP), studied for how they interact with the immune system.

What the research found

Widely researched in Japan and China. We make no medical claims about it.

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A dietary source of ergothioneine, an antioxidant your body actively transports into tissues.

What the research found

Research interest in ergothioneine is growing; direct human trials on this extract are limited.

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Your body converts dietary nitrate into nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and improves oxygen delivery.

What the research found

A review of dietary nitrate research found it can improve exercise efficiency and endurance. Studied amounts are well above what a gummy holds.

Sources

1. Dietary nitrate supplementation and exercise performanceJones AM. Sports Med. 2014;44(Suppl 1):S35-S45.

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Contains ecdysteroids and saponins traditionally used for vitality.

What the research found

A long history of Amazonian use. Controlled human research is limited.

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Maca contains macamides and glucosinolates. Black maca in particular has been studied for memory and energy in lab work.

What the research found

A comprehensive review covers its traditional use in the Peruvian highlands and early clinical studies on energy and mood.

Sources

1. Ethnobiology and Ethnopharmacology of Lepidium meyenii (Maca), a Plant from the Peruvian HighlandsGonzales GF. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:193496.

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How it works

Guarana naturally contains caffeine along with tannins that may slow its release.

What the research found

In a double-blind study, guarana extract improved memory and attention task performance in healthy volunteers. Note: this means Eternity is not caffeine-free.

Sources

1. Improved cognitive performance in human volunteers following administration of guarana (Paullinia cupana) extract: comparison and interaction with Panax ginsengKennedy DO, et al. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2004;79(3):401-411.

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Rich in Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, zeaxanthin and antioxidants.

What the research found

A randomized placebo-controlled study of goji juice found improvements in self-reported energy, mood and wellbeing over two weeks.

Sources

1. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study of the general effects of a standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChiAmagase H, Nance DM. J Altern Complement Med. 2008;14(4):403-412.

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