11 products
11 products
Brain Gains
Brain Gains: Nootropic Brain Fuel
Regular price $79.50SWITCH ON with Nootropic Brain Fuel.
Brain Gains is the ultimate Caffeine Free, Zero Sugar mind-boosting energy supplement that can be taken throughout the day to boost productivity, physical performance, energy and focus... without the Caffeine Crash!
Packing a whole lot of action, Brain Gains is certainly a complex formula...but boy do you get gram-for-gram value! The end result? A true stack of Nootropic Brain Fuel that synergises for excellent performance.
Per 2 scoops(13g) of Brain Gains:
The Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin C (250mg), Vitamin B3 (20mg), Vitamin B6 (10mg), Vitamin B2 (4mg), Vitamin B12 (1.5ug), Zinc (30mg), Electrolyte Blend (108.5mg)
Nootropics, Botanicals & Mushroom Extracts: L-Tyrosine (2g), Taurine (1.5g), N-Acetyl L-Carnitine (1.5g), Alpha-GPC (800mg), Ashwaganda KSM-66 (600mg), Lion’s Mane (600mg), Panax Ginseng Extract (400mg), Ginsenoside (16mg), Bacoppa Monnieri - Whole plant extract standardised to 55% Bacosides (300mg), Phosphatidylserine (250mg), L-Theanine (200mg), Teacrine (100mg).
Includes: Sucralose as a sweetener, colours and flavouring.
40 scoops per tub.
0% Sugar, Caffeine Free, No Jitters, No Crash.
FOUR Flavours.... which will you choose?
The STACK3D Review
"Brain Gains Nootropic Brain Fuel is one of the best focus products we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing. Not only does it very noticeably work, but it comes through with a complete focus experience like no other. It elevates your mental game better than almost every other competitor in the category and is well worth picking up."
- STACK3D (See the full Review here.)
KeaLad Recommendations for Usage
As you can see above, most of the nootropic dosages are quite generous, and it is for this reason that the VitaKea Team would recommend using only one scoop at a time. Best enjoyed with ~350ml water + ice. It won't keep you up at night, so afternoon usage is fine, though for maximal gains, sip on it sometime in the morning. Not about that luxurious water and ice life? Well rest assured... Brain Gains is dry-scoop-to-the-dome approved by Lloyd @thecavenutritionstore! 🤣 Flavour wise, Mango, Watermelon and Strawberry Kiwi are all absolutely stellar.
On the One or Two scoop debate:
From our own usage we find that the noticeable cognitive value seems to be nearly equal when we supplement a single scoop as opposed to two, and this way you'll get more Gains for your dollar... doubling the number of servings per tub (20 serves @2Scoops; 40 Serves @1Scoop). IF you are really keen to take it up a notch, you can also try splitting your servings across the day. Eg. One in the morning, One in the afternoon.
And as per usual, remember that you are a unique human being, with any supplement we recommend you experiment to find your own personal sweet spot dosage and go with that!
Want to try-before-you-buy? We're always happy to send a sample out with any order, so just leave a comment in your order notes and we'll sling one in for you!
If you have any questions at all, or would like some links to resources to learn more about the ingredients, just shoot us a question via the submit form below, or send an email directly to yours truly at: thomas@vitakea.co.nz. Note in advance... I bloody love this supplement, so brace yourself for excitement! 🤓
Your KeaLad, Thomas (VitaKea Caretaker)🌿
Brain Gains
Brain Gains: BLACK EDITION Nootropic Brain Fuel
Regular price $89.50SWITCH ON with BLACK EDITION.
***NOTE: SOME LABELS CONTAIN AESTHETIC BLEMISHES FROM SHIPMENT***
Brain Gains BLACK EDITION is all of the glory of standard edition Brain Gains, but stacked up with generous additions of 200mg PurCaf (a non-GMO green coffee bean caffeine extract), 150mg Dynamine, and additional 50mg of TeaCrine. Providing a smooth but stimulatory stack.
Per 2 scoops(13g) of Brain Gains BLACK EDITION:
The Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin C (250mg), Vitamin B3 (20mg), Vitamin B6 (10mg), Vitamin B2 (4mg), Vitamin B12 (1.5ug), Zinc (30mg).
Nootropics, Botanicals & Mushroom Extracts: L-Tyrosine (2g), Taurine (1.5g), N-Acetyl L-Carnitine (1.5g), Electrolyte Blend (1g), AlphaSize Alpha-GPC (800mg), Ashwaganda KSM-66 (600mg), Lion’s Mane (600mg), Panax Ginseng Extract (400mg), Ginsenoside (16mg), Bacoppa Monnieri - Whole plant extract standardised to 55% Bacosides (300mg), SerenAid Phosphatidylserine (250mg), L-Theanine (200mg), PurCaf (200mg), Teacrine (150mg), Dynamine (150mg).
Includes: Sucralose as a sweetener, colours and flavouring.
40 scoops per tub.
STIMMED UP BRAIN GAINS.
FOUR Flavours.... which will you choose?
KeaLad Recommendations for Usage
As with the Standard Edition Brain Gains, the nootropic dosages are quite generous, and it is for this reason that the VitaKea Team would recommend using only one scoop at a time. Best enjoyed with ~350ml water + ice. This formula does come with a notable stack of PurCaf Caffeine and Dynamine which should provide moderate stimulation, so best taken at least 6 hours away from bed time. Flavour wise, Mango, Watermelon and Strawberry Kiwi are all absolutely stellar.
On the One or Two scoops:
While for the standard edition we generally discourage two scoops, from experience, the second scoop seems to provide minimal value. However with BLACK EDITION the target is a more stimulated focus, which could quite potentially have more returned gains when dosing the second scoop. The stimulants present will also make the abundance of other supporting ingredients more useful as well.
So in the case of BLACK EDITION, supplementing with a second scoop a few hours after the first could provide value.
And as per usual, remember that you are a unique human being, with any supplement we recommend you experiment to find your own personal sweet spot dosage and go with that!
Want to try-before-you-buy? We're always happy to send a sample with any order, so just leave a comment in your order notes and we'll sling one in for you!
If you have any questions at all, or would like some links to resources to learn more about the ingredients, just shoot us a question via the submit form below, or send an email directly to yours truly at: thomas@vitakea.co.nz.
Your KeaLad,
Thomas (VitaKea Caretaker)🌿
Strom
SupportMAX Neuro
Regular price $79.50Support yourself to the MAX.
When it comes to what we look for at VitaKea, Strom has hit it right on the bullseye with this anti-stress and nerve growth formula. It is truly a valuable support stack for all living - great to get your body and mind back on a healthy track.
Well studied, well-supported ingredients. Targetted and synergistic combinations that consider how to get their very best usefulness. And finally, clinically relevant dosages, and well, in this case… it’s POTENT dosages!
1000mg Choline - Though not absorbed into the brain as efficiently as some other choline sources, Strom have made up for this with a top-notch dose. Choline is used in the brain most significantly for the production of the essential neurotransmitter ‘Acetylcholine’, which improves cognition through its critical role in neuron function. Additionally, cholines has value to a range of other organs and tissues, which this form is very well suited for.
800mg KSM66 Ashwagandha - KSM-66 is the king of Ashwagandha extracts! It has an incredible number of clinical studies behind it, and 22 of those even being of a clinical “Gold Standard”. With this extract you can be absolutely sure of the quality, and relevance of clinical research to your applications. Ashwagandha is shown to be an excellent modulator of cortisol and testosterone, decreasing feelings of stress, mood volatility and all-round improving feelings of calm and well-being. At VitaKea, this herb is our No.1 recommended, which has value for just about every human.
500mg Phosphatidylserine (PS) - A key nutrient and fat-soluble amino acid for the building of cell walls and various cognitive processes, phosphatidylserine is another “excellent for everyone” sort of ingredient. It has also been shown to have cortisol decreasing effects, complimenting the Ashwagandha well.
500mg Lions Mane - A popular fungi of late, this magnificent mushroom has been shown to increase Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). These brothers in the neurotrophic factor family have well studied effects in increasing nerve cell growth and repair. BDNF particularly working within the hippocampus improving memory functions, and NGF promoting nerve cell insulation and anti-inflammatory actions. *** CAPSULE FORM HAS DOUBLE DOSE LIONS MANE! (1000mg per serve).
10mg Bioperine - A particularly anti-inflammatory ingredient, Bioperine is a black pepper extract utilised by many well-formulated nootropic stacks to aid the absorption (a bioavailability enhancer) of other nutrients, in this case providing particular value to the other herbal extracts in SupportMAX Neuro. This is one ingredient we are always pleased to see, given the excellent value to consumer it provides.
Available in Capsule form, and Mango, Pineapple and Lime flavoured powder beverage. SUGAR FREE.
VITAKEA SERVING RECCOMENDATIONS:
Our main suggestion is to use this stack as part of your evening wind-down routine. Particularly with KSM-66 Ashwagandha, we find a calming effect very notable, and at this dose in the stack, it makes for a superb sleep promoter.
Use one serving daily, 1 hour before bed.
NOTE: The researched benefits of this stack are mainly demonstrated with consistent use, and so we do highly recommend utilizing this daily for at least 3 to 4 weeks.
Cortisol spikes in the morning are actually very valuable to assist you with feelings to “get-up-and-go”, so we don’t recommend this for a morning routine. However, if you are finding yourself overstressed or anxious, half serve dosages may be of value throughout the day. This situation is more of a “test to see what works for you”, even trying lower doses if you feel sleepy.
Brain Gains
Brain Gains: Nootropic Sleep Aid
Regular price $79.50SWITCH OFF with the Nootropic Sleep Aid.
Brain Gains Sleep Aid was created as the night-time compliment to the Switch ON Nootropic Brain Fuel Supplement. While it is also an excellent standalone formula, this sleep aid will also add well to the benefits of improving your brain function for memory, creativity, mood and motivation... but this time tackling it from the lever of top quality sleep.
The Nootropic Sleep Aid formula is designed to support a feeling of calm and promote a relaxed mind and body. Also and help you refuel and repair your brain cells with the necessary building blocks to support an optimally restorative sleep.
Per 3 Capsules (1 serve):
The Vitamins & Minerals: ZMA: Vitamin B6 (10mg); Zinc (30mg); Magnesium (500mg).
Nootropics, Botanicals & Mushroom Extracts: KSM-66 Ashwagandha (800mg), Lions Mane (600mg), Bacopa Extract (55% Bacosides - 300mg), Phosphatidylserine (250mg), L-theanine (200mg).
40 Servings / 120 Capsules.
Gelatin Capsule. Made in the EU. GMP Certified.
KeaLad Recommendations for Usage
First time Users: Due to quite generous dosages, at VitaKea we recommend starting with just 2 capsule serves, rather than the specified 3 capsules.
Want to try-before-you-buy? We're always happy to send a sample out with any order, so just leave a comment in your order notes and we'll sling one in for you!
If you have any questions at all, or would like some links to resources to learn more about the ingredients, just shoot us a question via the submit form below, or send an email directly to yours truly at: thomas@vitakea.co.nz.
Primal Herb
Neuro Shroom
Regular price $64.90Elevate your mind with Primal Herb's Neuro Shroom stack!
Underlying all the frills of this Primal Herbs formula , every ingredient Neuro Shroom has been selected for two powerful traits: neuroprotection and neuro-regeneration. While there are real benefits for both young and old, this would be a great go-to supplement to stave off age associated cognitive decline. Keep that noggin feeling fresh and spritely!
Per Serving: (1/2 tsp - 82 Serves)
Lions Mane Extract 30% Polysaccharides (572mg) - Shown to regenerate damaged nerves and stimulate new cell growth in the nervous system.
Cordyceps Militaris Extract 30% Polysaccharides (320mg) - Acknowledged to have an anti-depressant effect, as well as forestall fatigue and boost natural energy levels.
Reishi Spore - Cracked Shell (256mg) - Most famous for its interactions with the immune system to help modulate inflammation, this same effect may extend to the brain and nervous system as well.
Huperzia A (64mg) - A herb which demonstrates neuroprotective, and neuro-regenerative capabilities, not unlike lion’s mane, reishi, and cordyceps.
Bacopa Monnieri Extract - 20% Bacosides (64mg) - Derived from a perennial creeping herb leaf and used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Shown to improve memory, mood and attention with long term supplementation.
Black Pepper Fruit Extract (3mg) - Yeilding 10% Piperines, this extract aids absorption of the other good stuff going down your gullet, getting you more out of each serving.
No Fillers, No Dying Agents, No Additives, Just 100% Pure Extracts.
Vegan Friendly!
Check out what Primal Herb has to say about Neuro Shroom here.
FORMULATED TO SUPPORT MEMORY, AND MENTAL HEALTH*
EACH INGREDIENT HAS HISTORICAL USE & INDEPENDENT STUDIES!
Of all the fungi being studied for beneficial health effects, three have continually risen to the top, both regarding their supporting research and long-standing traditional uses.
Lion’s Mane (Hericium Erinaceum)
Also known as the deer’s tail mushroom, hedgehog mushroom, lion’s mane has garnered more attention and research than all other fungi, particularly for its neuroprotective and neuro-regenerative properties.*
Studies have shown that daily use may regenerate damaged nerves, stimulate new cell growth in the nervous system, and as a result improve cognitive abilities in those with mild struggles – while having a noticeable impact on the disastrous effects of neurological disorders.*
Cordyceps (Cordyceps Militaris)
A recorded remedy from ancient Thai medicine traditions and TCM, Cordyceps has a strong reputation for being an energy-enhancing adaptogen for beating the effects of stress on the body – and protecting it from further stress in the future.*
Recent studies show that this unique, one-of-a-kind species may have an anti-depressant effect, as well as forestall fatigue and boost natural energy levels, especially in the face of external stress to the nervous system.*
Reishi Spores (Ganoderma Lucidum)
Reishi, a hardy woodland mushroom, is one of the most researched and all-hailed immune-boosting adaptogens.* Though it is more famous for its interactions with the immune system to help modulate inflammation, this same effect may extend to the brain and nervous system as well.*
Studies have found compounds in reishi actually may protect neurons from specific kinds of damage.* Further, the fungus appears to empower the nervous system altogether, helping to alleviate depression and may even help reduce the occurrence of seizures in those with epilepsy.*
Huperzia A (Huperzia Serrata)
While not a mushroom, we’ve also added extract of a fascinating Japanese botanical, Huperzia Serrata, to our mix for supplementing these fantastic brain-boosting fungi. Known by its English name toothed clubmoss, this unique plant is a useful remedy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and native to many parts of Asia.
Studies show it may indeed have its own neuroprotective, and neuro-regenerative capabilities, not unlike lion’s mane, reishi, and cordyceps.* We specifically extract and include its active ingredient, Huperzine A, which research strongly suggests can reduce the chances of memory deficits in animals, thereby reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive dysfunction.*
Bacopa (Bacopa Monnieri)
Another non-fungus, Bacopa monnieri, goes by the English name waterhyssop, though it is more widely recognized as simply “bacopa” in the health world. In times long past and into modern-day, bacopa remains a potent healing remedy in Ayurvedic teachings and practice.
Plenty of research has been undertaken on this Indian plant, showing that it could be beneficial for cognitive function, mood improvement, and better memory.* Evidence from bacopa’s use is most hopeful for better focus especially, with some implications that it could be helpful for distracted minds and ADHD—though more research is needed to solidify this.*
Neuro Shroom also includes the addition of piperine, the active alkaloid chemical found in black pepper. It immediately increases the bioavailability of the potent compounds in these mushrooms so that you can feel the difference!*
NEURO SHROOM’S PRINCIPAL EFFECT, NEUROPROTECTION: WHAT IS IT?
Underlying all the frill and fantastic feats our formula lists above, everything Neuro Shroom could be capable of comes down to two dominant traits in its ingredients: neuroprotection and neuroregeneration.
But what are these, and what do they do?
To put it simply, all of Neuro Shroom’s ingredients contain potent and unique antioxidants.
What’s more, research and studies have shown that these antioxidants—more noticeably and remarkably compared to the antioxidants we’re used to hearing about, such as from green tea, dark berries, and dark leafy greens—specifically target the nervous system.
In short, the antioxidants in our herbal and fungal ingredients are better at targeting inflammation and oxidative damage in the brain, nerves, and neurons than any other food or supplement.
The result of these antioxidant actions? Neuroprotection.
By blocking the wear-and-tear that free radicals and inflammation cause as antioxidants, these botanicals in effect protect the nervous system.*
NEURO SHROOM’S OTHER PRIMARY FEATURE: NEUROREGENERATION
Even better? Neuro Shroom’s antioxidant ingredients don’t just have the potential to protect the nerves.
They also help encourage nerves and neurons to regenerate, heal, and grow anew.*
This means that nerves that are already compromised, damaged, and underperforming can experience a regrowth and renaissance with the help of Neuro Shroom.*
Though this sounds like a very basic feat, what this means for the rest of the body and brain is quite exciting.
- Neuroprotection & Neuroregeneration Enhances Thinking Ability
Protection and healing of the nerves and nervous system means at the very least one main benefit: the brain works better, faster, and stronger.
This means better cognition, better ability to focus, less distracted tendencies, less brain fog, and also the improved ability to multi-task and tackle many different goals, projects, and to-do lists at the same time.
- Neuroprotection & Neuroregeneration Means Less Mental Fatigue
Stronger, less-frayed, repaired, and nourished nerves mean better energy, especially in the mental faculties. Who would have thought?
Many of us have faced physical fatigue, though mental fatigue is a whole different animal. It can be hard to figure out how to fix it (or know how to fix it or where the problem even comes from), though studies show that nerve damage and inflammation can be one of the leading causes of issues like chronic fatigue or brain fog.
Thankfully, nerve-targeted antioxidants can protect this, thereby restoring energy.
- Neuroprotection & Neuroregeneration May Help with Mood & Stress
Another perk of a fortified, renewed, and protected nervous system: improvements in mood and the ability to deal with mental stress.
Healing the nerves has a way of smoothing over symptoms of stress, which all too often also branches out into the territory of causing mental fatigue and focus problems.
But these functions can also help us deal with stress better.
By extension, people struggling with anxiety and depression can look to Neuro Shroom’s ingredients as a helpful tonic, making life less of an emotional and stressful roller coaster ride.
- Neuroprotection & Neuroregeneration Could Support Cognitive, and Neurological, and Autoimmune Disorders
People experiencing struggles and disorders of the mind and nervous system could also possibly experience a boost and improvement to the quality of life and wellbeing with the help of neuro-regenerative antioxidants.
This includes conditions that impact memory, focus, and cognition, such as Alzheimer’s disease.* Similarly, they could bring benefits to nerve-based chronic illnesses like Parkinson’s.*
About Primal Herb
Primal Herb is bringing the best of botanical supplements through the meeting of modern science and ancient practices.
Founded by Sean Landry and Michael Mueller, Primal Herb is on a mission to inspire and provide a natural path to Balance, Restore and Optimize the body. They work toward this through the dispersal of actionable information and their own botanical formulations which are devised from historical learning and the latest scientific studies.
Ambrosia
Mental Jewels
Regular price $89.50Run the Jewels for that smooth Mental Flow.
*** FLAVOUR JUST REFORMULATED AND NEW CAPSULE VERSION NOW IN STOCK ***
Mental Jewels is the go-to beverage for when your looking for some extra pep in your cognitive function, providing on-demand focus. It’s the ideal nootropic to have on hand for that big study session, technically demanding design work, or before meeting an important client.
This is one of the top picks among the VitaKea product testing lads, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy it also.
9 Nootropic Ingredients:
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Siberian Ginseng Extract (800mg)
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Cordyceps Mushroom (600mg)
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Bacognize™ Bacopa Monnieri Extract (250mg)
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Alphasize™ AlphaGPC (100mg 50%)
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Glucuronolactone (100mg)
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Infinergy™ Dicaffeine Malate (73% Caffeine) (100mg)
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NeuroFactor™ (Cofea Arabica Whole Fruit Brain-Derived-Neurotrophic-Factor Extract) (100mg)
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SerinAid 50P™ (Phosphatidylserine Powder 50%) (50mg)
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Huperzia Serrrata Extract (1% Huperzine A) (10mg)
30 Scoops OR 120 Capsules/ 30 Serves
Vegan Friendly!
Vegan Friendly!
Check out what the Ambrosia crew has to say about Mental Jewels here.
Directions for Use:
Mix 1 scoop with 250ml to 350ml of cold water for preferred taste concentration and drink 20 minutes before the most mentally demanding part of your day. If desired, an additional 1/2 scoop to 1 scoop can be taken 4 hours or more apart from your first dosage. Do not consume more than 2 servings per day.
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Take 4 Capsules with water 30 minutes prior to the most mentally demanding part of your day. If desired, an additional 2 to 4 capsules can be taken 4 hours or more apart from your first dosage. Do not consume more than 2 servings per day.
WHO WE ARE
Ambrosia Nutraceuticals is a collective effort formed in 2015 by three respected industry leaders of the health and fitness industry; Marc Lobliner, Mike Rashid, and Sean Torbati. The three founders of Ambrosia represent professional athletes, professional body builders, and an expertise in everything health and fitness related. Ambrosia is propelled by the spirit of innovation and progression. Marc Lobliner popularized the category of BCAA with his breakout product Xtend. Sean Torbati similarly created the category of NAD+ supplementation by being the first to commercialize a brand new ingredient, Nicotinamide Riboside. Mike Rashid pioneered the concept of "Overtraining" and "Mental Jewels" making him perhaps the only wellness/fitness expert to focus nearly entirely on the mental aspect of physical training and personal development. Collectively, all of this experience has come together to form a new entity. Ambrosia is greater than any individual member, and is poised to change our entire approach to health, wellness, and mental growth.
WHAT WE DO
Ambrosia is a solution based company that is founded on a very unique and purposeful concept. That concept is known as bio-hacking. This is a term that is relatively new to the mainstream - but is well known to the elite of the business world - especially executives in Silicon Valley and other tech hotspots. Bio-hacking in our sense is the exploration and pursuit of obtaining more from our brains and our bodies through the usage of novel and innovative nutraceutical compounds and self-growth techniques. Ambrosia aims to develop products and simultaneously educate about all approaches and ideas related to unlocking our highest potential.
WHY WE DO IT
We do this because of passion. We have a passion for unlocking the absolute limits of the human body; and we fully believe we can produce breakthrough natural products that allow us to get more out of our minds and bodies than we ever previously thought possible. Ambrosia Nutraceuticals was formed to take the human body to the next level using real science and independently researched ingredients. This is not your normal supplementation, but an approach to unlocking the most out of your potential.
- Ambrosia Collective
Wise Ape Tea Co.
Chocolate Hustle Nootropic Tea
Regular price $25.00Yo, what’s this Fancy-pants Nootropic Tea about?
“A powerful blend of roasted yerba mate tea with hints of chocolate and mint, combined with adaptogenic super-herbs to support your brain naturally. This unique elixir is designed to heighten your focus, energy, and clarity. “
- Wise Ape Tea Co.
Chocolate Hustle is a Yerba Mate based tea concoction which has been slam-packed with popular adaptogenic herbs.
Enjoy some of the anti-stress benefits of Ashwagandha, and the holy basil - Tulsi, along with the memory supporting Bacopa, you can be sure that every sip is packed with goodness!
20 Serves, each tea bag including:
Organic Roasted Yerba Mate, Organic Bacopa, Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Ashwagandha, Organic Peppermint Leaf, Organic Natural Chocolate and Vanilla Flavors, Organic Chicory, Organic Tulsi, Organic Stevia. - and that’s it!
Each tea bag contains approximately ~45mg Caffiene from the Yerba Matte tea leaves.
Vegan, Kosher, Paleo, Keto Friendly & All Natural ingredients!
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FUELED BY ADAPTOGENSTeas blended with specially selected adaptogenic herbs to support your brain and body naturally. |
STEEPED IN ALTRUISM
Each tea blend partnered with a non-profit to donate 10% and raise awareness for an impactful cause.
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MADE FROM NATURE
Premium, organic, whole leaf tea blends in the convenience of a biodegradable pyramid tea bag.
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The Charity Cause
10% of the profits Wise Ape Tea Co. makes from Chocolate Hustle are donated to the National Brain Tumor Society!"They are fiercely committed to finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for people living with a brain tumor today and anyone who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This means effecting change in the system at all levels."
About Wise Ape
"Wise Ape is more than just a tea, it’s a tribe of like minded individuals who are focused on self-evolution with and altruistic attitude.”
Wise Ape was founded to help provide products to those that push forward on a quest of wellness, knowledge, and productivity. The mission is designed to be altruistic at its core, with each of our tea blends raising funds for a unique charitable cause. They aim to empower the tribe members to find balance between mind and body, evolve consistently, and together become a tribe of Wise Apes.
The A.P.E. Mission
Altruism: Wise Ape believes in giving back to the world and inspiring others to do the same. Each performance tea blend donates 10% of its profits to a unique charitable cause.
Performance: Wise Ape is committed to providing excellence in products and powerful information to help you feel your best and perform your best. Wise Ape's performance tea blends are designed with this purpose, for your mind and body.
Evolution: This journey is about evolution, as individuals and as a company. Wise Ape is dedicated to the process of helping their tribe members evolve into better versions of themselves.
Primal Herb
Neuro Regen
Regular price $64.90SUPPORT NERVES AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
What exactly goes into the Neuro Regen formula?
Primal Herb has chosen each fungi and herbal extract for its proven effectiveness, safety, research, and historical use.*
Lion’s Mane (Hericeum erinaceus)
An unforgettable-looking mushroom that has garnered way too many animalistic titles to count, including deer’s tail, monkey head, and hedgehog mushroom.
Today, the name lion’s mane has stuck. It is one of the most-researched mushrooms in the world for its exciting potential to protect nerves, heal nerves, stimulate nerve re-growth, and reduce the risk of nerve-related conditions.*
Epimedium
We include an herb that earned its captivating name by the kick of energy it would give livestock.
Humans, too, get a real energy boost from this invigorating plant and ancient medicine. Today, studies reveal and suggest that this has to do with its nerve regenerating and protective properties.
Mucuna pruriens (Velvet Bean)
In ancient times, this bean-like plant was remarkable for the way it made both people and animals itch when they came into contact with it.
Ancient healers long ago—in addition to scientists today—have found that this itchiness is owed to plant compounds that act similar to neurotransmitters, which in turn can help bring balance to nerves and the nervous system.*
Sulforaphane
Arguably the healthiest benefits to eating kale, broccoli, and even kohlrabi are all due to some wondrous phytochemicals found in all these members of the Brassica family.
Known as sulforaphane, these compounds are considerably powerful antioxidants—so powerful that they could curb inflammation of nerves, which in turn may help the nerves and nervous system regenerate.*
Neuro Regen also includes the addition of piperine, the active alkaloid chemical found in black pepper. It immediately increases the bioavailability of the powerful compounds in these mushrooms so that you can feel the difference!*
No Fillers, No Dying Agents, No Additives, Just 100% Pure Extracts.
Vegan Friendly!
HOW AND WHEN TO USE NEURO REGEN- Add a half teaspoon to hot water, coffee, tea, or smoothie 1 to 2 times daily... or even integrate into some food dishes!
- Neuro Regen can be taken day or night – with or without food. :)
PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS FOR NERVE SUPPORT, STRENGTH & RECOVERY*
How does our Neuro-Regen formula accomplish all the amazing feats above?
That’s easy: through the careful selection of scientifically-supported herbs, plant-based ingredients, and fungi also used for their research-proven benefits over thousands of years.*
The natural world has a lot to offer in nerve and nervous system support—but we’ve decided to only choose among the very best botanicals to include in our blend.
Centuries (if not millennia) ago, ancestors of ours from all over the world discovered and tested the uses of many different herbs and fungi for their healing properties. Expert herbalists and healers of all kinds mastered their uses.
Looking at what they have discovered and accomplished, we’ve learned a lot about what specific plant-based ingredients, herbs, and mushrooms can do for the brain, nerves, neurons, and overall nervous system health.
Today, research and traditional use have together hand-in-hand narrowed the best botanical uses down to a select few species, each with impressive reputations both in their body and field of traditional use—and scientific studies to boot.
These include:
LION’S MANE (HERICEUM ERINACEUS)
None of our ingredients roar quite so loudly in the world of nerve recovery as the lordly lion’s mane. Along with other widely popular medicinal mushrooms like reishi and cordyceps, lion’s mane has been a go-to remedy in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Originally, lion’s mane was a simple tonic that visibly improved overall health—though healers noticed it had an especially strong impact on the brain, nerves, mood, and much more.
Researchers today are noticing similar results. A 2017 review dubbed lion’s mane a neuroprotector and neuro-regenerative, meaning that it both helped protect and stimulate the growth of nerves and neurons.* It’s also shown great promise for reducing the risk of a wide range of neurological diseases.*
EPIMEDIUM
Hearing the name of this herb is sure to intrigue. Scientifically known as epimedium, its more common names reveal more than enough about its benefits in the realm of energy, vitality, and the reproductive system.
But Epimedium has another trick up its sleeve: it helps heal and protect nerves, much like lion’s mane does.
This, of course, accounts for some of its energizing properties. Yet studies have also shown that it could boost cognitive abilities, improve nervous motor function, and even help nerves grow back through neurogenesis.*
VELVET BEAN (MUCUNA PRURIENS)
Many of us may not recognize this herb in the Western world. It looks somewhat like a vanilla bean, though it’s unrelated to the culinary spice.
In Eastern and Asian healing practices, however, the reputation of the herb mucuna pruriens is only preceded by very few others.
What was once appreciated as a faultless nerve tonic now has science and research to back those claims and uses today.
More specifically: a 2014 review shows that the plant contains a precursor to dopamine, which is responsible for supporting mood and reducing one’s risk of Parkinson’s disease.* Another study in 2011 shows that the compounds in mucuna pruriens have such strong nerve functions, they could forestall seizures and epilepsy.*
SULFORAPHANE
Beyond the astounding nerve tonic potential hidden in a small handful of healing herbs, apparently, there is impressive healing potential to be found in our everyday plant foods as well.
Sulforaphane, compounds found in vegetables of the brassica family, are a great example of this.
These sulfur-like phytochemicals can be experienced when eating and enjoying veggies such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, radishes, turnips, mustard, kohlrabi, and many others besides.
What’s more, they have purported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
So antioxidant, in fact, that in a 2011 review, sulforaphane was named a potential therapy for neurodegenerative diseases related to damaged nerves and neurons.*
A 2017 study also found that sulforaphane could help relieve neuropathic pain (Natural Nerve Pain Relief)where mainstream medicine has failed to find a successful pain reliever for such conditions.*
THE SCIENCE OF THE NERVES AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
Why focus on the nerves and the nervous system? Why are they so important, and how (and why) do they play such an important role in health and wellness?
More importantly: what are nerves?
Making up the bulk and the majority of our nervous systems, nerves are basically bundles of cable-like tissues that branch out through practically every surface and organ of our bodies.
We need nerves to feel and sense pain, as well as many other sensations.
Nerves also transport certain messages between far-flung and distant areas of the body that need to communicate with one another.
Without them, the entire body would be disassociated, disconnected, and out-of-sync. Without sensation perception of pain, for example, the body would become damaged without any knowledge of when (or how) to protect itself and heal itself.
In short, nerves and the nervous system are the pathways between which we communicate with our own bodies.
Nerves let us know if we are experiencing too much pain or damage, or too much stress, depression, and anxiety. As a less obvious or known benefit, they are also great gauges for how much energy we have.
This is all the more reason to focus on and take care of the nervous system—including with the help of botanicals and other natural means.
WHY WOULD I NEED EXTRA NERVE SUPPORT?
When mixed all together, these favorite formula herbs for nerve support cover all the bases one could possibly imagine when working to strengthen the nervous system.
At their basic foundation, each herb, mushroom, or plant-based ingredient supports the nerves and neurons, old and new.
Branching out from these benefits, however, there’s far more to Neuro Regen’s ingredients than meets the eye.
Why pursue better healthiness and support for the nervous system with the use of botanicals?
Some of the following reasons may convince.
TO IMPROVE MOOD
It’s one of the elemental basics of the nervous system: nerves tie into mood. The majority of us know that.
But this also has huge implications for dealing with mood states like stress, depression, and even anxiety.
And not just as simple mood states, but for the benefit of more major conditions as well.
Plenty of studies suggest that herbs that help regenerate the nerves and neurons can also have an enormous impact on moods and mood disorders, with herbs and fungi like lion’s mane and mucuna pruriens being great examples.
TO IMPROVE ENERGY
It may surprise some to hear that the well-being of the nervous system and nerves also has a strong connection to energy levels.
The central nervous system, for example—referring to the brain and spinal cord—is responsible for the creation and circulation of many neurotransmitters.
Serotonin, dopamine, and many others among these neurotransmitters govern the body’s energy levels in a variety of shocking ways.
When the nerves and nervous system suffer or get out of whack, there’s a sure bet that energy levels will be impacted or involved.
Investigating the help and support of various botanicals and plant-based ingredients to improve nerve health and the nervous system can have some interesting (and energizing) benefits, too.
TO IMPROVE MENTAL FOCUS, CONCENTRATION, AND MEMORY
Numbering among the most likely reasons someone may take interest in neuro-regenerative herbs is to experience cognition, focus, and memory-boosting effects—also known as nootropic effects.
One of the most immediate effects of trying neuro-boosting herbs is overall better brain function.
Strengthening the nerves and nervous system helps with all this, whether the brain is stressed or if one is experiencing a dip in cognitive function as a telltale sign of aging.
Healers of the past have caught onto this benefit, and even today, athletes and health experts can vouch for this link, too—which can be strengthened with the help of neuro-regenerative herbs.
TO SUPPORT OR REDUCE THE RISK OF NERVE-RELATED CONDITIONS
It might be the biggest benefit of nerve-supporting herbs of all.
Taking care of the nerves equates to a healthy nervous system and can also form a wellness shield against illnesses and disorders that are involved with or caused by nerve damage, imbalance, or other nerve-related factors.*
In addition to reducing risk, it can also form support for people already experiencing these imbalances.
SIGNS NEURO REGEN COULD BE HELPFUL
Far beyond looking to these ingredients for specific nerve support, there are a few not-so-obvious—and in fact subtle—signs that one’s nervous system could need a little boost.
In such instances, some of the ingredients in this powerful formula might just come in handy.
Even if there’s no condition involved or of concern, the herbs, mushrooms, and plant-based phytochemicals can still be turned to for a little health boost.
This applies even if a person doesn’t have a diagnosed disorder, but is experiencing nerve-related challenges nonetheless.
About Primal Herb
Primal Herb is bringing the best of botanical supplements through the meeting of modern science and ancient practices.
Founded by Sean Landry and Michael Mueller, Primal Herb is on a mission to inspire and provide a natural path to Balance, Restore and Optimize the body. They work toward this through the dispersal of actionable information and their own botanical formulations which are devised from historical learning and the latest scientific studies.
Neuratech
Enhance: Brain Health NeuroVitamin
Regular price $89.50Your daily NeuroVitamin for Brain Health.
Engineered to support your memory and brain function for a healthy, high performing brain, for life.
Enhance™ is your daily nootropic, developed to support the health of your brain over the long term. This is the flagship product of the new Neuratech range used as the foundation for optimal health and peak brain performance.
60 Capsules / 30 Serves
Vegan, No Artificial Flavours or Colours.
Check out what the Neuratech team has to say about Enhance here.
The Formula
Specific ingredients have been selected to target memory and learning, including Bacopa Monnieri (SynapsaTM) and Citicoline. Bacopa Monnieri has been shown to reliable improve both short and long term memory in healthy individuals as well as reverse age related memory decline.
Citicoline is a highly bioavailable form of dietary choline known to support focus and memory. Choline is the precursor to acetylcholine, one of the key neurotransmitters responsible for neural signalling. Maintaining the correct levels of acetylcholine is essential for sustained focus and memory formation in cognitively demanding situations.
Lions mane mushroom and Neurofactor (a unique form of whole coffee fruit extract) have been included to support memory and accelerate learning by up regulating the production of the neurotrophins, Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). Both Lions mane and Neurofactor have been clinically shown to increase levels of NGF and BDNF. These neurotrophins are naturally occurring proteins responsible for the repair, function and growth of neurons, or whats known as "neurogenesis".
Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid and key component of cell membranes. It plays an important role in cell signalling, and is required for healthy nerve cell membranes and myelin (the fatty sheath that surrounds and protects neurons, providing insulation and allowing electrical impulses to travel between them). Phosphatidylserine plays a huge role in staving off neurodegeneration, as well as supporting short and long term memory formation.
Acteolin is a proprietary acteoside extracted from Osmanthus fragrans flower. Studies have shown that this extract is able to support cognitive function by reducing β-amyloid peptide (Aβ) accumulation and abnormal tau protein phosphorylation which are hallmarks of cognitive decline and key factors in Alzheimer's and Dementia.
To ensure that the brain can make full use of everything in Enhance we have included B-vitamins and Cellcharge (Fulvic mineral supplement). B-vitamins have been included as they are essential for many bodily processes and are considered one of the most common deficiencies in the modern world. The fulvic minerals in Cellcharge help to maximise nutrient absorption throughout the body.
If you're interested in taking a look at some of the research behind the ingredients, just click through here.
About Neuratech
"Neuratech is Neural Enhancement Nutrition." - The Founders, Filip Saric & Daniel Stone
Neuratech is a Brisbane based startup pioneering the nootropic supplement category in Australia. Neuratech was born from the iLab Accelerator at the University of Queensland, where founders Filip Saric and Daniel Stone realised the potential of these cognitive enhancing substances, and the opportunity that existed within Australia in 2017.
Neuratech aims to develop the highest quality neuro-nutrition products across Australia and world-wide. The goal is to be at the forefront of this new cognitive revolution, and help their customers support their most important asset, their brains.
THEIR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
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Provide only extensively researched ingredients, that are proven to be both safe and effective.
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Utilise the proper, clinically validated dosages for each ingredient for the most effective results.
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Less is more. To use a smaller number of ingredients for our formulas, but ensure each ingredient is potent in its efficacy, and is supplied at the correct dose. Also using ingredients which only specifically contribute to the goals of each product (e.g. Enhance = Memory, Learning, Neuroprotection)
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No proprietary blends. Full label disclosure.
MANUFACTURING QUALITY
To ensure that the Neuratech products are effective, safe, and consistent they follow three key principles:
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Source, test, and use only the highest quality ingredients from the best suppliers who comply with all Australian production and testing requirements.
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Products are only produced by the best manufactures who exceed the Australian manufacturing requirements (FSANZ & TGA approved) and provide continued, safe, and reliable manufacturing capabilities.
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The ingredients and products are independently assessed to ensure safety and consistently at two key points throughout the production process. Firstly, all ingredients are analysed for quality upon delivery and secondly, a representative sample is taken of the final product prior to release to the public..
