The Science of Smarter Energy

Nootropics: Brain Boosters Backed by Science

Forget the hype. Real nootropics aren’t magic pills. They’re science-backed compounds that help your brain perform at its best.

  • Nootropics are ingredients that support focus, memory, motivation, and mental energy without overstimulating your system.

  • There are many mechanisms and pathways nootropics target to enhance brain function. Some increase neurotransmitters like dopamine and acetylcholine. Others improve blood flow or reduce mental fog by calming overactive neural activity.

  • There are a lot of trendy buzzwords out there. We stick with ingredients backed by robust science, not online hype.

Science You Can Feel - Backed by Studies You Can Read

We don’t do proprietary fluff or megadose chaos. Every ingredient in FocusQuest Max™ and CogniQuest™ is formulated at clinically studied levels, with mechanisms rooted in neuroscience, pharmacology, and real human clinical trials. This isn’t “energy” you’ll crash from. It’s science-backed support for brains and bodies doing the most.

How FocusQuest Max™ Works

  • Mechanism of Action: Adenosine Receptor Antagonist

    Xtenergy® is a patented, extended-release form of caffeine that delivers smooth, long-lasting energy over 8 hours. Unlike regular caffeine that spikes and crashes, Xtenergy® is designed to release gradually, avoiding overstimulation, jitters, or afternoon burnout. It works by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, the neurotransmitter that makes you feel sleepy, while promoting increased alertness and concentration. This makes it ideal for professionals, parents, and students who need sustained mental energy without mid-day slumps.

    Most caffeine gives you a quick jolt, then leaves you crashing. But in a double-blind, active-controlled clinical trial, Xtenergy® delivered long-lasting energy, improved alertness, and sharper focus for up to 8 hours. All without the typical crash.

    The study showed that participants who took Xtenergy® experienced:

    • More consistent energy throughout the day

    • Better cognitive performance, especially in attention and focus

    • No spike-and-crash effect like traditional caffeine

    That means you stay sharp, steady, and clear-headed - whether you’re handling deadlines, long shifts, or non-stop parenting. It’s the kind of caffeine you actually feel good about.

  • Mechanism of Action: Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor

    enXtra® is a clinically studied extract from Alpinia galanga (a type of Thai ginger) that’s been clinically studied to boost alertness, sharpen focus, and support mental energy for hours.

    In multiple human clinical trials, participants taking enXtra® experienced:

    • Improved attention and focus

    • Faster response times and better accuracy on cognitive tests

    • Enhanced alertness without overstimulation, even under pressure

    It works by supporting dopamine activity and protecting acetylcholine, two key neurotransmitters that regulate motivation, memory, and mental performance. When combined with caffeine, enXtra® helps extend and smooth out your energy, making it the perfect teammate for calm, focused productivity.

  • Mechanism of Action: Modulates GABA and Glutamate Pathways

    When your brain feels overwhelmed, scattered, or anxious, AlphaWave® L-Theanine helps you regain calm, focused control, without drowsiness or sedation.

    In multiple clinical studies, a single 200 mg dose of AlphaWave®:

    • Reduced levels of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone

    • Increased alpha brain wave activity, linked to alert relaxation and mental clarity

    • Improved physiological stress markers like heart rate and blood pressure

    • Fast-acting, and non-sedating

    AlphaWave® L-Theanine supports the brain’s GABA and glutamate pathways, helping reduce overstimulation while keeping you sharp. Whether you’re tackling a big project, under pressure at work, or just trying to stay patient with life’s chaos, AlphaWave® helps bring calm clarity to high-stress moments.

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