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Teacrine is a pure extract of the nootropic theacrine, a caffeine-like compound green and kucha tea plants. Unlike one-off energy boosts achieved via typical stimulants, theacrine is thought to modulate levels and activity of adenosine, norepinephrine and dopamine, providing an energy boost that comes with a calming effect. 

Data indicates this nootropic outperforms caffeine in productive energy while also scoring way lower than caffeine in jitters and lethargy. This motivational form of energy spares the overworking of our adrenals while increasing mental focus, promoting calm awareness and an overall sense of mental well-being. ¹

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A powerhouse in traditional medicines for at least 6000 years, ashwagandha is an adaptogen with myriad bioactive abilities. In Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, it was used in immunity and energy tonics as a cure-all that supports health and vitality. Today, clinical research suggests this multitalented green is useful for stress, immunity, physical performance, and more.

Studies indicate this multi-talented adaptogen helps keep our cortisol levels in the optimal range by attenuating the response of the HPA axis to stressors. Lower reactivity and cortisol levels means less strain on the body from fighting stress, leaving us free to produce natural energy reserves during the day and get better quality recovery at night. ²

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Maca is an adaptogen that supports your body’s ability to adapt to or resist what's going on in and around it, like physical and mental stress. A cruciferous vegetable native to South America, maca is also a superfood that’s been used in Peruvian societies for up to 6000 years, and was domesticated over 2000 years ago. Traditionally, maca has been used for nutrition, energy, fertility, and was so valuable it was even used as a currency in some Pre-Columbian societies.

In the West, maca became a popular adaptogen in the early aughts for its energy-boosting and libido-boosting effects. Clinical research supports both these uses, and also indicates that maca may boost the body’s stress response and immune system, improve physical performance, and support mood. ³

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Green tea is one of the world’s best-known nootropics. InnovaTea®, a natural green tea extract, standardized to 98% caffeine, activates noradrenaline neurons, which seems to affect the local release of dopamine. This triggers a range of performance-specific benefits, including improved focus, elevated alertness, faster reaction time, reduced fatigue, and increased endurance. 

Natural caffeine may offer longer-lasting, more sustainable energy boosts than synthetic caffeine while also supporting mood and cognition more effectively. MTE’s formulation contains only 50mg of caffeine, and instead relies on the health-boosting effects of the supporting adaptogens, nootropics and superfoods in our green energy powder to achieve that sustainable, tranquil energy you’re looking for.

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Also known as Siberian ginseng, eleuthero is a cousin of Panax ginseng, which is the standard ginseng we know. Eleuthero has been used for centuries, but was rediscovered in modern times when ginseng started to become scarce. Russian scientists searching for a vitality booster that acted like ginseng fell upon its just-as-talented relative: eleuthero.

Studies have shown this adaptogenic herb can boost energy, metabolism, and physical performance while also having a positive effect on cardiovascular health. In fact, the clinical support for eleuthero is so solid that the WHO recognizes its usefulness: “As a prophylactic and restorative tonic for enhancement of mental and physical capacities in cases of weakness, exhaustion and tiredness, and during convalescence.” ⁴

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Dynamine™ is a pure extract of a nootropic compound called methylliberine, an alkaloid derived from the kucha tea plant. Methylliberine offers energizing effects similar to caffeine, but without the nasty side effects, and with a few other benefits. As opposed to caffeine, which produces energy by creating a false stress response, methylliberine balances the activity of dopamine and adenosine, resulting in gentler, sustainable effects without the jitters and crash.

Dynamine™ is said to help improve focus, mental clarity and energy levels. In clinical studies, methylliberine supplements have shown an ability energize without increasing heart rate or blood pressure. In research settings, it has improved mood, reduced fatigue, and improved cognitive performance.

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