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Selegiline

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A selective MAO-B inhibitor (Deprenyl/Emsam) used for Parkinson's disease and depression that doubles as a neuroprotective nootropic - boosting dopamine, phenylethylamine, and neurotrophic factors whilst increasing antioxidant enzyme activity and potentially extending lifespan.

🎯 Focus ☀️ Mood 🧠 Cognitive Enhancement +4 more

Mucuna Pruriens

3.7

Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean) is a tropical legume containing L-DOPA, the direct precursor to dopamine. It is used to enhance mood, motivation, libido, and stress resilience - with traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine spanning thousands of years.

🎯 Focus 🍃 Anxiety & Calm ☀️ Mood +4 more

Ashwagandha

3.7

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an ancient Ayurvedic adaptogenic herb renowned for its stress-reducing and neuroprotective properties. Widely used as a nootropic supplement, it helps enhance cognitive function, reduce anxiety, and improve overall mental resilience.

🎯 Focus 🍃 Anxiety & Calm 🌙 Sleep +6 more

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)

3.4

The most abundant neurosteroid in the human brain - a precursor to testosterone and oestrogen that declines sharply with age, supporting mood, memory, neuroprotection, and cognitive vitality when supplemented.

☀️ Mood ⚡ Energy 💾 Memory +3 more

Shilajit

3.4

Shilajit is a mineral-rich resin formed over centuries in Himalayan rock that enhances mitochondrial energy, supports cognitive function, and boosts testosterone levels through its primary bioactive component, fulvic acid.

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Tongkat Ali

3.4

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a traditional Southeast Asian herb known for supporting healthy testosterone levels, reducing stress hormones, and enhancing energy and libido. Research shows it can significantly improve the cortisol-to-testosterone ratio.

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Saffron (Crocus sativus)

3.3

The world's most expensive spice, saffron contains crocin and safranal - bioactive compounds with robust clinical evidence for improving mood, reducing anxiety, and supporting cognitive function.

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Maca Root

3.3

Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii) is a Peruvian adaptogenic plant traditionally used to enhance energy, stamina, and libido. Modern research supports its benefits for hormonal balance, cognitive function, and sexual health in both men and women.

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Catuaba

3.3

Catuaba is a traditional Brazilian bark herb with emerging neuroprotective and mood-enhancing properties. Early research suggests it protects neurons from oxidative damage, supports dopaminergic function, and may help with memory, alertness, and libido.

☀️ Mood ⚡ Energy 💾 Memory +3 more

Rhodiola Rosea

3.2

Rhodiola Rosea is a potent adaptogenic herb used for centuries in Scandinavian and Russian medicine to combat fatigue, enhance mental performance, and improve stress resilience. EMA-approved for temporary relief of stress symptoms.

🎯 Focus 🍃 Anxiety & Calm ☀️ Mood +6 more

Panax Ginseng

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Panax Ginseng (Korean/Asian Ginseng) is one of the most extensively researched adaptogenic herbs. Its active compounds, ginsenosides, support cognitive function, reduce fatigue, modulate the stress response, and may enhance sexual health.

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Zinc

3

Zinc is an essential trace mineral critical for neurotransmitter function, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive development. It acts as a neuromodulator in the brain, supporting memory, mood regulation, and immune defence.

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Fenugreek

2.7

A traditional herb increasingly used to support healthy testosterone levels, sexual function, and blood sugar control. Fenugreek seeds contain unique compounds that may enhance libido, improve insulin sensitivity, and provide cognitive benefits through dopaminergic mechanisms.

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