NuMind

NuMind births the era of a new way of thinking and supplementing the brain.

NuMind 

NuMind was developed with the modern era in mind. NuMind is the culmination of many years of clinical experience  and research with people of all ages with mind related issues. These issues include stress, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, Insomnia, depression, memory related problems, brain degeneration and offers possible positive effect on neuroplasticity.


A well directed Symphony of brain nutrients

NuMind is a unique and complex formulation of natural ingredients to protect and enhance the brain from many different angles. NuMind offers both short term relief and long term rebuilding possibilities. This means that when NuMind is taken, the positive effects on anxiety, ADD, ADHD and  Insomnia becomes apparent  rather quickly, sometimes within 45 minutes. The longer NuMind is used, the more pronounced the positive effects on depression, memory and other degenerative conditions becomes noticeable. NuMind also contains a unique combination of vitamins and herbs called “nootropics”  - to enhance brain and memory functions.


Dosage

Amongst many other ingredients,  NuMind contains amino-acids, and for this reason it’s advisable to take it away from protein consumption. NuMind has a more pronounced effect when taken on an empty stomach or with carbohydrates.


We recommend that you take 1 to 2 Capsules immediately when waking up and 1 to 2 later in the day around 16:00.


Ingredients

Gamma-aminobutyric acid

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, also known as GABA, is a neurotransmitter that helps send messages between the brain and the nervous system. Its main function is to calming the activity of nerve cells in the nervous system. A good amount of emerging research has found that it could play a role in many conditions, including depression, anxiety and stress, by decreasing neuronal excitability. 

GABA has been found to; Relieve anxiety, Improve sleep, reduces depression symptoms, relieve symptoms of PMS, Decrease Inflammation, Improve Focus in ADHD

Increases Levels of Growth Hormone


L-glutamine

Improves gastrointestinal health

L-glutamine benefits your health if you have any type of digestive issue, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, leaky gut or any of the issues associated with leaky gut (like joint pain, rosacea or any type of autoimmune response). Because it’s a vital nutrient for the intestines to rebuild and repair, you need this amino acid in your diet on a regular basis. Consider that 90+% of serotonin is produced in the gut, you will begin to understand why a healthy gut lining is paramount to brain function.

Boosts brain health

A precursor to the neurotransmitter glutamate in your brain, glutamine is key to boosting your brain health. A disruption of the glutamine-glutamate cycle can result in all kinds of brain problems, including Reye’s Syndrome, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression and alcohol addiction.

Glutamine can also help stall brain ageing. Mitochondrial dysfunction causes abnormal increases in the neurotransmitter glutamate and, again, puts the brain at risk for developing the above problems. A study conducted at the New York University School of Medicine showed that even mild traumatic brain injury caused brain atrophy, and most of this damage was due to the disrupted glutamine-glutamate cycle and an abnormal increase in glutamate levels.


L-Theanine

L-Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in green tea, with the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.

L-theanine and the amino acid glutamine are structurally similar but have different effects and benefits. Both can be supportive of overall mental health and energy levels, but theanine is more capable of acting as a natural stress-reliever.

Theanine has been shown to be responsible for the calmative effects of Green Tea, that are known to induce a relaxed but alert state. This resulting calmative state without sedation is what makes L-Theanine such a popular nootropic to combine with stimulants due to the "flow-state" that results. 

L-Theanine has been shown to assist with the following: Anxiety, Focus, Learning, Mood

Additionally, L-theanine has been shown to have positive effects on stress levels as well as various neurotransmitters in the brain. 

L-theanine (also called theanine, or sometimes r-glutamylethylamide) is an amino acid that impacts nerve impulses in the brain and the release of neurotransmitters, including GABA. It is known as natural ananxiolytic because it can have a calming, sedative effect on the body and mind without making you feel drowsy — which is why it’s often used to reduce anxiety, hyperactivity and sleep-related problems.

One of the most well-researched L-theanine benefits is its ability to promote relaxation and fight stress. It is said to be “a relaxing agent without causing sedation,” meaning it can help improve your ability to deal with stress without making you feel lethargic or tired.



Tyrosine

Tyrosine helps the brain produce certain stimulating and “feel good” neurotransmitters.

Tyrosine is an important precursor to neurotransmitters and substances like epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine, which means it helps the body produce chemicals that support your thyroid, energy and mood.

Tyrosine increases both dopamine and norepinephrine (also called noradrenaline).

Taking a combination of tyrosine, tryptophan, phosphatidylcholine and L-glutamine seems to have the most effects on improving moods and the ability to sleep in adults addicted to heroin and alcohol, likely because it helps balance levels of catecholamines.


Phosphatidylcholine

Phosphatidylcholine has many vital functions throughout the body’s tissues and organs, but most importantly, it’s a key building block for the billions of cells in your brain.

Apart from its role in maintaining cell structure, phosphatidylcholine, shields the nerves by increasing choline and acetylcholine levels in the brain.

Multiple reviews of human and animal trials have proclaimed choline a vital nutrient for foetal brain development. Optimal choline intake during pregnancy and  ensures proper brain structure and functioning, may enhance memory and cognition, may prevent birth defects and mental illnesses.


Taurine

Studies indicate that taurine may help with the regeneration of brain cells, which could be beneficial for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease.

Taurine may heighten and mimic GABA activity in the brain. It can calm the brain and nervous system in patients with epilepsy and seizures.

In a study of 121 young adults with psychosis, taurine supplementation alongside conventional antipsychotic medication produced fewer pathological symptoms than medication alone.

Autism is associated with increased oxidative stress to the brain and nervous system. Taurine is believed to have the potential to improve symptoms of autism due to its anti-oxidative properties .

Children with autism have low taurine levels. Taurine supplementation may, help elevate levels of taurine.

Alzheimer’s disease is associated with over-excitation of neurons due to the action of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Taurine has the ability to block some of these excitatory signals in the brain and treat Alzheimer’s, by its GABA-like action in calming the nervous system.

In human cells, taurine reduced the neurotoxicity of glutamate.

Due to the ageing process, the brain becomes less efficient at producing and responding to GABA (a neurotransmitter).

Since taurine functions similarly to GABA in the brain, taurine supplementation may reverse some of these effects.


Niacinamide B3

Studies have shown that vitamin B3 benefits brain health and may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related brain disorders linked to cognitive decline.

Niacinamide is also used for treating and preventing schizophrenia and hallucinations. Plus, some studies and case reports have found therapeutic effects of niacin for depression, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric disorders as well.


Pantothenic acid B5

The energy that vitamin B5  helps to produce, is what fires the neurotransmitters in your brain. 

Vitamin B5 is responsible for helping with nerve function, specifically for creating an important molecule called acetylcholine. The nervous system is dependent upon acetylcholine; this is the primary chemical that allows your nervous system to communicate back and forth with your organs.

Acetylcholine makes it possible for your brain and spinal-cord to send nerve signals to our immune system, heart, lungs, kidneys, spleen, liver and more. It is also used to send nerve signals to muscles, so without enough vitamin B5, nerve damage and impairment in movement can develop.

These neurotransmitters  carry chemical signals throughout our entire body to keep every system functioning properly. Because of this role, B5 vitamins are crucial for maintaining the health of the nervous system.

Vitamin B5 also plays a part in producing sex and stress-related hormones produced in the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are small glands which sit atop the kidneys and control numerous important functions in the body.

Obtaining proper amounts of vitamin B5 may be able to help prevent memory loss, migraine headaches, chronic brain syndrome, depression, motion sickness, insomnia, and even alcohol dependence.


Pyridoxine B6

Vitamin B6 is often considered a top brain vitamin because it helps promote the proper function and development of the brain and nervous system. Studies have shown that a vitamin B6 deficiency could influence memory and contribute to cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s and dementia with advanced age.

Much like vitamin B6, some prescription antidepressant medications work to increase levels of serotonin. Research has shown that vitamin B6 has a significant impact on the central production of both serotonin and GABA neurotransmitters in the brain. These are important compounds that control mood and are needed to prevent depression, pain, fatigue and anxiety.


Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 benefits your mood, energy level, memory, heart, skin, hair, digestion and more. It is also an essential vitamin for addressing adrenal fatigue, multiple metabolic functions — including enzyme production, DNA synthesis and hormonal balance — and maintaining healthy nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Vitamin B12 benefits the central nervous system in many important ways: It helps maintain the health of nerve cells — including those needed for neurotransmitter signalling — and helps form the protective covering of nerves, called the cell’s myelin sheath. This means that when vitamin B12 levels are low, almost every cognitive function can suffer.

Vitamin B12 is also needed for concentration and cognitive processes, such as learning, so a vitamin B12 deficiency can result in difficulty focusing and an increased risk for attention disorders.


Inositol

Inositol is used in the body a few different ways. For one, it’s essential in the process of building cell membranes. It’s also a “secondary messenger” in your central nervous system, which is one reason it’s known to increase the impact of neurotransmitters in your brain and, maybe, why it causes some mood-boosting effects.

Because of its interaction with the central nervous system and neurotransmitter pathways, inositol has demonstrated possible effectiveness against certain types of mental illness, such as, Depression, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and Anxiety.

Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium Glycinate is a unique form of magnesium which has increased bioavailability and is absorbed throughout the body for many cellular processes. This mineral is imperative for preserving neuronal function and supplementation can improve sleep quality, improve attention, and has a host of other benefits. 

Studies and reports indicate that Magnesium Glycinate may: Restore Normal Sleep Patterns, , Assist Functional Restoration In Ageing Neurons, Have Anti-Anxiety, Anti-Depressive & Mood Stabilising Effects, efficiently elevate levels of magnesium within the body.

Magnesium L-Threonate.

It has now been established that magnesium is a critical player in the activation of nerve channels that are involved in the generation of new synapses, as well as synaptic plasticity which is the core process behind learning and memory. As reported in the journal Neuron, researchers demonstrated actual enhancement in the learning abilities, working memory, as well as short as well as long-term memory and even quality of sleep. Additionally, it appears that this specific form of magnesium, may in fact be the only form that significantly increases the levels of magnesium within the brain.


One major benefit of magnesium L-Threonate is, absorption. Given there are half a dozen different types of magnesium, including some that are almost completely non-bioavailable, this is a rare and useful characteristic.

Once the magnesium has crossed the blood-brain barrier, it goes to work enhancing memory formation in both long and short-terms. Because magnesium is involved with enzymes that speed up synaptic pathways (connections in the brain), the mineral aids in not only forming memories faster, but also preserving them in old age.

Another benefit of magnesium L-Threonate is better sleep quality. According to a 2002 study in the journal of Pharmacopsychiatry, magnesium L-Threonate modulates certain receptors and transmission called GABAergic and glutamatergic. Scientists measured via EEG tests on the brain to find magnesium L-Threonate aided in sleep quality.


Rhodiola

Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), also known as “golden root,” is an adaptogenic herb with tremendous fat-burning, energy-enhancing and brain-boosting power. Adaptogens including rhodiola are a group of plants that can help your body adapt to physical, chemical, and environmental stress. Rhodiola is one of the most effective in this family, due to containing active compounds like rosoavin that have the ability to help balance the stress hormone, cortisol.

Rhodiola help reduce physical fatigue, but it may also decrease mental fatigue and symptoms like brain fog or lack of concentration.

Another amazing benefit of rhodiola is that it’s been shown to help improve cognitive functioning and to help as a depression natural remedy.

Rhodiola may help to increase the sensitivity of your neurons (cells of your brain and nervous system), including the two neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. 


Gotu kola

One of the most well-known gotu kola benefits is its potential to improve cognition and sharpen memory.

A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease revealed that gotu kola extract may be able to improve memory at the molecular level by enhancing the activity of a pathway that is associated with long-term memory formation.

Gotu kola possesses anxiolytic and antidepressant properties. This  means it can naturally inhibit anxiety, help treat depression, calm nerves and even act as a sedative to promote better sleep. 


Lion’s Mane

Lion’s Mane is an ancient medicinal mushroom with powerful properties. It is a proven neuro-protectant that may also enhance brain function, fight anxiety and depression, and even promote neurogenesis.

Aside from anxiety, lion’s mane can improve the cognitive performance of those who are already in decline. A 16 week trial of 50 – 80 year olds showed improvements in their cognitive abilities with lion’s mane mushroom.

Lion’s mane mushroom can increase the expression of nerve-growth factor (NGF) in some regions of the brain (such as the hippocampus, but not the cortex)


Ashwagandha

Studies and reports indicate that Ashwagandha may: Reduce Anxiety & Depression, Have Cognitive Enhancing Effects.

Ashwagandha is valued for its thyroid-modulating, neuroprotective, anti-anxiety, antidepressant and anti-inflammatory properties, which are just some of its many benefits.


One of the most well-known ashwagandha benefits is its ability to work as a natural remedy for anxiety. 

Emotional, physical and chemical stress can have damaging effects to the brain and nervous system. Recent research shows that ashwagandha is more than a stress reliever — it also protects the brain from cell degeneration, which can lead to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.


Moringa

A 2011 study tested Moringa as a treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease, and found that its high vitamin C and E content help it to combat oxidative stress. This in turn enhances memory from nootropic activity—it modifies norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin. While the study looked specifically at neurodegenerative diseases, this may have benefits for mental health in general as Moringa has also been shown to boost feel-good hormone serotonin. Furthermore, various mood disorders, like anxiety and depression, have been linked to inflammation in the brain, which is precisely what Moringa has been shown to reduce.


Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) & Bacopin

Bacopa is used to treat a broad range of mind-related health concerns, including Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, anxiety, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, epilepsy and as a general tonic to fight stress. People also take the nootropic bacopa to treat backache, joint pain and sexual performance problems in both men and women.


Research published by the University of Michigan Health System shows the positive brain effects of bacopa, including reduction of both depression and anxiety. These very positive effects on the nervous system have biochemically been attributed to an enhancement of the effects of the neurotransmitters acetylcholine and, possibly, serotonin or GABA.


The bacosides in Bacopa monnieri are said to sharpen cognitive function by improving transmission of nerve impulses, which makes it promising for the treatment of ADHD. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often begins in childhood and is a chronic condition that involves attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.


In a 12-week, double-blind, randomised clinical trial, children with ADHD who took 50 milligrams twice a day showed significant improvement over children receiving a placebo in tests of mental control, logical memory and paired associated learning. Evaluation of study subjects did not occur until four weeks after stopping bacopa usage, indicating that the supplementation had a lasting effect.


Overall, it makes sense why it would be helpful for the symptoms of ADHD. Bacopa creates a sense of calm and peace, which is very helpful for the hyperactive and impulsive tendencies of those with ADHD. It also has a unique ability to invigorate mental processes while reducing the effects of stress and nervous anxiety, which is a perfect combination for an ADHD sufferer’s attention difficulties


Bacopa is one supplement in a long list hopeful to reduce symptoms of schizophrenia, although no human research has yet been completed. It may be able to protect against the cognitive impairments frequently seen in schizophrenia.

Side effects:

When taking a new natural supplement, it is bound to detoxify a unique area of your body (the brain in this case) which may lead to slight headache or nausea in the first week of usage. This should pass in about a week after the supplement is first used, and is considdered a normal detox reaction of the body. Should the detox effect be to severe, discontinue for a day or two after reintroducing - this gives the body time to process the toxins. 

Do not use this supplement if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

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