Performance Brain AVD Reform

Helps to improve memory and concentration and optimises cognitive performance

HEALTH BENEFITS:
Food supplement containing Reishi, Cognivia™ and Bacopin® helps to improve memory and concentration, optimises cognitive performance and reduces the perception of stress during performance.
Performance Brain is a ‘nootropic’ synergy of ingredients created to optimise the cognitive functions and physical and mental performance of people under physical and mental stress who need to improve their attention, concentration and focus in order to achieve optimal performance, with particular reference to elite and master athletes.

PROPERTIES OF THE INGREDIENTS:

  • Organically-grown Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum): one of the mushrooms most commonly used by sports people, it boosts energy levels, improves cellular respiration, protects the mitochondrial function from oxidative stress, reduces chronic low-grade inflammation, fights mental and physical fatigue and improves memory and focus. Thanks to its high triterpene content, it modulates the stress axis, supports the adrenal glands and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, reduces the feeling of fatigue and regulates sleep rhythms
  • Cognivia™: it combines the properties of two species of sage, Salvia officinalis, which improves cognitive performance by increasing the focus on achieving goals, and the essential oils of Salvia lavandulifolia, which enhances memory processes. Studies show improvements in cognitive function and in long-term memory and executive processes, even after one single dose.
  • Bacopin®: (standardised extract of Bacopa monnieri titrated at 20% in Bacosides): helps boost memory, concentration and cognitive functions. On the physical level, Bacopa helps improve sports performance, alleviates muscle fatigue and increases muscle glycogen reserves. On a cognitive level, it helps to improve reaction speed, focus and spatial and working memory, thus increasing quickness of reflexes.
  • Newcaff® (Microencapsulated caffeine): caffeine is an ergogenic substance and microencapsulation improves its bioavailability by providing controlled and sustained release over 4 hours. Its effectiveness has been demonstrated in both athletes under prolonged exertion, with intermittent sprints, and in endurance athletes, as well as in power and strength sports, without producing any change in the insulin and blood glucose levels.

HOW TO USE:
It is recommended to take 1 capsule a day as a maintenance dose, then to increase the dose to 2 capsules a day starting two days before the competition, and to 4 capsules on the day of the competition

PACK:
60 capsules
vegetable cellulose capsules

NOTES:
Gluten Free
Play Sure-Doping Free certified product

AVERAGE INGREDIENT CONTENT PER DAILY DOSE (3 CAPSULES)
Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) 565 mg
Cognivia® (Salvia officinalis e Salvia lavandulifolia) 500 mg
Bacopin® (Bacopa monnieri) titrated at 20% 372 mg
Bacoside content 75 mg
Caffeine 75 mg

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