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Support for focus and clarity – sans stress response.
Supercharge your focus and crush your to-do list, with 5 different nootropics and adaptogens that help you achieve a flow state no matter the setting.*
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GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter (read: calm-down chemical) produced in the body. It’s also an essential amino acid as well as a nootropic. GABA works by reducing the ‘noise’ of overthinking and allows the brain to relax. However, unlike the signals that tell the brain "I’M TIRED", GABA works in tandem with glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter. This results in a calm concentration that doesn’t come with fog or fatigue.
GABA is regularly used for its cognitive- and mood-supporting actions, and for its support to sleep. Research demonstrates that GABA can have a positive influence on an individual’s ability to perform mental tasks that require significant concentration. ⁵
A naturally-occurring amino acid first discovered in green tea, l-theanine is another nootropic key in MTE’s greens powder formula, and is likely most of the reason green tea is so healthy, according to 20th century Japanese researchers. L-theanine demonstrates an ability to at once improve alertness, focus and cognition while reducing the effects of stress.
L-theanine has been studied to help focus and attention when paired with low level amounts of caffeine.⁶ Recent research points to its ability to reduce resting heart rate and increase alpha brain wave activity as additional reasons why it can be effective at promoting relaxation and clarity at the same time.
Affron® is a natural extract of the nootropic saffron. Everyone knows saffron as one of the most expensive herbs in the world, but 6000 years of use for everything from paints to pastes to teas would argue it’s much more. Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), whose main bioactive components are crocins and safranal, has been shown to have a beneficial impact on learning, concentration, memory and even age-related mental impairment.⁷
The positive effects of saffron supplements observed in research include protective effects on brain and eye function, including specific actions on the stress response system, improvement in memory and cognition, antioxidant and free-radical scavenging. Analysis also indicated a significant decrease in negative mood and symptoms related to stress.
When we consume caffeine, our bodies break it down into three metabolites: theobromine, theophylline, and paraxanthine. Most of them are converted to paraxanthine, which is the safest metabolite responsible for clean, sustained energy without side effects.
Enfinity® is a branded, purified form of paraxanthine thatoffers a consistent energy and focus boost while skipping the jitters, anxiety, and energy crashes. It provides a steady release of energy, sparing your body from the over-stimulation of adrenaline.
Studies indicate that araxanthine may also reduce feelings of fatigue, improve physical performance, and support mood and focus without elevating heart rate or blood pressure.
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Also known as Siberian ginseng, this cousin of the OG ginseng offers many of the same adaptogenic benefits with some extras. Used medicinally for centuries, eleuthero was “rediscovered” by Russian scientists in the mid-20th century when they were searching for an alternative to ginseng as a focus and stamina booster for soldiers.
Eleuthero has been shown to potentially combat an overactive stress response, which can contribute to more sustained focus. ⁹