NOOTROPICS

Ashwagandha 5% Withanolides

• What is Ashwagandha 5% Withanolides?

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a popular Ayurvedic herb used as a general tonic. The “5% withanolides” refers to a standardized extract where withanolides—steroidal lactones and key active compounds—make up at least 5% of the content, enhancing its potency.

• How Ashwagandha 5% Withanolides is Produced

Ashwagandha is derived from the roots and leaves of the Withania somnifera plant, native to India, Africa, and the Middle East. Standardized extracts like 5% withanolides are produced through solvent extraction (e.g., water or alcohol) to isolate and concentrate the withanolides, ensuring consistent bioactive levels for therapeutic use.  

• How Ashwagandha 5% Withanolides is Used in Products

Commonly found in supplements as capsules or powders (300-600 mg daily); often combined with other ingredients. 

Natural Caffeine

• What is Natural Caffeine?

Natural caffeine is a stimulant alkaloid found in over 60 plants, such as coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa, guarana, and yerba mate. It blocks adenosine receptors.

• How Natural Caffeine is Produced

Extracted from natural sources like coffee beans or tea leaves through processes such as water extraction, solvent use, or supercritical CO2 to isolate the compound without synthetic additives.  

• How Natural Caffeine is Used in Products

Incorporated into beverages like coffee, tea, energy drinks, (50-200 mg per serving); also in pre-workout formulas or nootropics. 

Citicoline

• What is Citicoline?

Citicoline (CDP-choline) is a naturally occurring compound and nootropic that serves as a prodrug for choline and uridine. 

• How Citicoline is Produced

Synthetically manufactured since the 1970s, often through chemical synthesis to produce a stable form for oral use.  

• How Citicoline is Used in Products

Available as capsules or tablets (250-500 mg daily) in nootropic products.

COQ10

• What is CoQ10?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone, is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like antioxidant naturally present in every cell.

• How CoQ10 is Produced

Naturally synthesized in the body, but supplements are produced via bacterial fermentation or chemical synthesis from yeast or tobacco derivatives to create ubiquinol or ubiquinone forms. 

• How CoQ10 is Used in Products

In supplements as capsules (100-200 mg daily); Gummies, teas and often in creams.

Melatonin

• What is Melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland.

• How Melatonin is Produced

Naturally synthesized in the body from serotonin; supplements are lab-made through chemical synthesis for consistent dosing.  

• How Melatonin is Used in Products

In supplements as pills, capsules, or gummies (0.5-5 mg nightly); also in time-release forms or combined with herbs.  

Trans-Resveratrol

• What is Trans-Resveratrol?

Trans-Resveratrol is the active isomer of resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red grapes, berries, and peanuts, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential health-protective properties.  

• How Trans-Resveratrol is Produced

Naturally extracted from plant sources like grape skins or Japanese knotweed; supplements are often synthesized or purified to isolate the trans form for stability and bioavailability.  

• How Trans-Resveratrol is Used in Products

In capsules (50-500 mg daily); gummies, skincare or wines naturally.  

Sunflower Lecithin

• What is Sunflower Lecithin?

Sunflower lecithin is a phospholipid mixture derived from sunflower seeds, rich in choline and used as an emulsifier.

• How Sunflower Lecithin is Produced

Extracted from sunflower seeds through mechanical pressing or solvent methods, then purified to remove oils, resulting in a soy-free alternative to traditional lecithin. 

Effects of Sunflower Lecithin

• How Sunflower Lecithin is Used in Products

As an emulsifier in foods like chocolates and baked goods; in supplements (1-5 grams daily) or as a choline source in products.