BRAINO® — Professional-Strength Brain Supplement — Comprehensive Formula — High-Dose Premium Active Ingredients — 3,320mg per Serving — 120 Veggie Caps

It’s hard for people to believe, but I haven’t always been so good-looking and smart. I used to be just a regular person.One day, I began taking expensive nootropics like piracetam and deprenyl, along with state-of-the-art brain drink products from Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw. I tried one brain supplement brand after another. Then for years, I mixed and encapsulated my own awesome brain formulas with bulk powders from B-A-C. This let me experiment with a lot of brain supplements at a reasonable price without taking a ton of filler ingredients. This DIY approach was a huge hassle, and it was hard to buy the micro-dose ingredients without fillers. Plus, high-quality ingredients could be hard to find in bulk powders without having to buy huge quantities.Then I discovered the amazing Braino! Braino combined many supplements that I had previously been taking separately (or in my DIY mix). It has a huge assortment of quality active ingredients crammed into a small-ish dose. It is obviously made for label-readers who know about brain supplements. Braino lets me take a better product than I can make myself, but without the hassle.PROS• holistic blend of synergistic ingredients• premium ingredients• no fillers• no window dressing• full doses of many active ingredients• no "bad" ingredients or excipients• small-ish dosage (compared to taking multiple products with fillers)• great value vs other ready-made products• superior quality vs other ready-made products• ease-of-use compared to do-it-yourself• well-established brand and product• ability to take a half-size dose, and still get a big benefit• the ingredients are fully disclosed on the label (no proprietary secret formula)CONS• large-ish dosage (if you are expecting a 1-a-day)• natural discoloration/speckling (semi-perishable product)• more expensive vs do-it-yourself blends• more expensive vs lower-quality products (but you get what you pay for)• you should avoid taking it near bedtime or it could keep you alert• you cannot tweak the formula the way you can with do-it-yourself blendsRANDOM DETAILS/TIPS/WARNINGSBraino has been around for many years, and the formula has been upgraded multiple times. As of this writing, the current version of Braino (updated in 2015) eliminates l-glycine and some of the vitamin C, but they crammed in 120mg of standardized Ginkgo and increased the B-Vitamins and Vinpocetine, which is a great improvement.Because the product is potent, you can get away with taking a half dose, especially for kids. Then you can take a full dose only on days that you really need your brain to be at 110%.It is normal for natural products to be splotchy (speckled), especially with herbs. But let me warn you: After you open the bottle, Braino capsules will start to absorb moisture from the air and will start to discolor and get really dark and splotchy. The discoloration will not impact the effectiveness whatsoever, but be sure to keep the lid tightly closed. After you open a bottle, you should probably take it all within a year.In holistic/natural medicine, it is superior to take a blend of supplements with broad spectrum activity instead of a single-ingredient product. Also the ingredients should be wide-spectrum standardized, not isolated super-purified "active" ingredients. This holistic theory is clearly applied in the formulation of Braino.Beware of supplements with proprietary formulas. If the ingredients and dosages are good, then why do some companies keep them secret? I really like that Braino lists all the ingredient amounts, so you know that you are getting a good deal.The instructions say to take Braino on an empty stomach. This pretty much means to take it first thing in the morning, 20 to 30 minutes before food. (That is the only time of the day I have an empty stomach.) But you can have juice, tea, or coffee. Mainly, you have to avoid protein for 30 minutes.KEY INGREDIENTSIngredient activity depends on the source, quality, extraction method, etc. Supplement labels do not tell the whole story, but Braino is a premium quality product so the following are likely the main activities of the ingredients.• Choline -- This is a type of B vitamin found in eggs. Most brain supplement blends have some form of choline to support production of the learning/memory neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. There are more compact versions of choline, but they would increase the price a lot. The version in Braino does not cause fishy body odor.• Tyrosine -- This free-form amino acid supports production of the brain energy neurotransmitter, noradrenaline. Protects against stress. If you drink caffeine, Tyrosine will give an extra kick because caffeine depletes noradrenaline. Tyrosine is also a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is important for the reward-behavior system.• D/L-Phenylalanine (DLPA) -- This free-form amino acid supports production of neurotransmitters noradrenaline and dopamine. It is also a precursor to the neurotransmitter Phenethylamine (PEA), which is the “feel-good” ingredient in chocolate that makes it oh so good. DLPA is traditionally used as an antidepressant, and it has been considered a nootropic (smart drug).• PhosphatidylSerine -- This is a type of fat that supports the structure of brain cells (the myelin sheath) and, therefore, appears to have many types of brain benefits. It is considered a nootropic. It boosts attention, it protects against dementia, it supports memory, it reduces stress, and it enhances the effect of Ginkgo.• DMAE (Deanol) -- Found in sardines and anchovies. Used to be sold as a smart drug (nootropic) for general brain-boosting (memory, creativity, problem-solving). It protects brain cells against oxidation. It flushes lipofuscin (age pigment, like liver spots) from the brain and improves synapse ability to transmit neurotransmitters.• Acetyl-l-Carnitine (ALCAR) -- Supports cell energy production in the mitochondria. It is used to protect against memory disorders. It enhances visual memory. It protects against brain disorders.• Taurine -- This free-form amino acid is a main ingredient in RedBull drinks (thus, the name). Supports brain energy without jitters. It is reported to have many good effects on the brain, including cell membrane stabilization, neurotransmitter support, and protection against excitotoxins.• Ginkgo extract -- Supports brain blood circulation. Pairs well with PhosphatidylSerine. Ginkgo is reputed to help against dementia.• Bacopa extract -- Traditional Ayurvedic nootropic herb used to improve mental function in general, to improve anxiety and to boost memory.• Club Moss extract (natural source of Huperzine) -- Traditional Chinese herb to inhibit breakdown of learning/memory neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. Pairs well with choline. Huperzine protects against lipofuscin, protects against excitotoxins, and promotes production of new brain cells by increasing neural stem cells.• Vinpocetine -- This nootropic periwinkle extract supports blood flow and oxygen to the brain, so it complements Ginkgo. It protects against hypoxia and improves breathing. It is used for tinnitus (ringing in the ears).• B vitamins -- Support for nerve health in general. Cofactors for the main active ingredients.You can learn more about these ingredients on Wikipedia, PubMed, and all over the internet.CONCLUDING THOUGHTSTwo thumbs way up! I love this product because the manufacturer clearly knew what they are doing and put a lot of thought into the formula. The name is little goofy, but this is a serious product. I have used a ton of different brain supplements and blends, and this one is clearly the best by far--even better than my home brew, which was pretty fantastic.Based on my experience, you should stick with established brands. Especially on Amazon. A lot of the Amazon-only best sellers (even with thousands of reviews!) appear to be low-quality private label, and some of them are obviously the same identical product being sold under multiple different brands.If you are looking for just a pep pill, then Braino is overkill -- especially for the price -- and you would be better off with caffeine pills (or better, caffeine plus tyrosine). If you want quality comprehensive brain support, then Braino is by far the best choice.

I have a very fast paced stressful job that requires a lot of multitasking. This product has helped me stay focused and clear minded. Since I started taking it three weeks ago I have become much more organized and meet and exceed goals and deadlines. I will definitely continue using this product.

It Works Great!I bought this after researching some of the ingredients for brain fog and after trying some other products. I am very skeptical about supplement claims in general, because most products seem not to do anything at all. At first I thought, this is kind of expensive, but it has a huge amount of excellent ingredients so it is worth a try.When I first started taking it, it was like Wow! I was very clear-minded and felt fantastic right away. I don't know why, but it felt like an anti-inflammatory and a hormone booster, and I just felt really really good and alive. I think neurotransmitters are essentially brain hormones. In my opinion, brain fog can be related to inflammation, but that is just my own theory. I noticed at work that I was suddenly remembering long sequences of numbers without making any deliberate attempt to do so. I also felt like it was easier to breath, or like I was breathing more oxygen or cleaner air (probably the vinpocetine). There was no weird buzz and no crash later in the day. I kept taking it for several weeks, and while I still felt great, I did not notice any additional remarkable improvements. I just got used to having it. Then I stopped taking it for a while and realized, I need my Braino!I think you can get used to feeling so much better and smarter and you do not notice it is working until you stop using it. It is much more effective than other brain supplements I have taken. I feel really on top of things since I have been taking it, and it seems to be good for long-term use as a brain-focused multivitamin. I plan to keep using this as a must-have everyday supplement to keep my brain young and healthy.Hope this review helps!

I'm sorry they did not work for me at all in fact the only thing I noticed is a mild headache all day. I will continue to look for product that works if anybody has any suggestion please let me know

Braino is the perfect supplement for those of us who suffer from autoimmune disorders which cause brain fog. In addition to clearing the cobwebs out of your brain, it seems to give me an extra boost of energy! The capsules are easy to swallow. I received my Braino fast and in perfect condition. I will continue to use this excellent supplement. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my unbiased review.

I just finished my first 1-month regimen of Braino. I started on Dec 1st, just coming out of the Thanksgiving holiday. I expected my first days back at work to be tiring, but I had a clear mind and good energy. In fact, the whole second half of the month of December is normally a trying time for me - working while getting ready for the holidays, and staying up late, and non-stop action. I normally get exhausted by New Year's Eve. But I have to say that I have felt great, with mental clarity and focus when I need it, and general energy throughout the month. I haven't felt like I was supercharged on a caffeine high or anything like that, and that's not what I was looking for. So, I recommend this supplement to anyone.

Like this product. I find that it helps with my memory and gives me a boost of energy too.

The first day I took this product, I felt like my brain woke up however by the third day everything was back to normal.