FOCUS BRAINBERRY®
The benefits
Chronic stress causes stress hormones to rise above normal levels unique to each individual. This elevation disrupts memory capacity because stress affects the same structures responsible for forming memories.
Our FOCUS Brainberry® gummies will minimize the impact of stress on memory and concentration.
Indeed, they help maintain working memory and brain performance , improve concentration and support learning and memory abilities while helping to relax .
Ingredients
BACOPA
It has been widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its mental and cognitive health benefits. Bacopa is reputed to improve memory, concentration and learning.
BRAINBERRY® ARONIA
Is a fruit derived from aronia, also known as chokeberry. It is renowned for being rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making it a superfood for brain health.
VITAMIN B5
Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, plays an essential role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is necessary for the production of energy.
Brainberry® Aronia
The objective ingredient
Aronia, an ingredient objectified under the name of Brainberry®, has many benefits for focus and concentration. This berry is rich in antioxidants that help protect brain cells from oxidative damage.
Thanks to its unique composition of flavonoids, aronia promotes blood circulation to the brain, which improves the supply of oxygen and essential nutrients for cognitive functions. This results in increased mental clarity, focus, and cognitive performance.
Additionally, chokeberry is also associated with anti-inflammatory effects and reduced oxidative stress, which contributes to better overall brain health. By including aronia in your diet or by consuming it as a dietary supplement, you will benefit from its positive effects on focus and concentration.
What is an objectified ingredient?
Objectified ingredients are components used in skin care products, cosmetics and dietary supplements. They have undergone rigorous scientific testing and evaluation to demonstrate their effectiveness and health benefits. The objectification of ingredients generally involves clinical or in vitro studies aimed at evaluating their effects on the body. These studies measure specific parameters which are then used to support claims about the benefits of the ingredient.
The presence of objective ingredients in a product indicates its effectiveness, as there is strong scientific evidence to back up claims made about them.
Analysis of the objectified ingredient
Two clinical studies have been carried out to demonstrate the effectiveness of Brainberry® Aronia.
The first, in 2022, an open clinical study was carried out on a group of 35 professional basketball players (men and women). For 7 days, the athletes took 65 mg of BRAINBERRY®.
The results showed an improvement in cognitive functions, including attention, responsiveness and coordination. The data also indicated specific improvement in basketball-related cognitive abilities, such as shooting, dribbling and rebounding. Additionally, taking BRAINBERRY® had no negative effect on sleep quality.*
The second, more recent, clinical study on the ingredient BRAINBERRY® was conducted on 96 volunteers over a period of 12 weeks. These participants consumed 65 mg of BRAINBERRY® and were evaluated after these 12 weeks using three cognitive performance tests: concentration/attention (Fig.1), psychomotor speed (Fig.2) and mental flexibility (Fig. 3).
The results revealed a significant improvement of +43% in concentration/attention (Strike-out test), an improvement of +5.8% in psychomotor speed (Grooved pegboard test) as well as an improvement in +17% in mental flexibility (Stroop test) after this 12-week period.**
*Bioactor white paper study, Brainberry improves concentration, psychomotor control & problem solving.
**BA22-Cosimo study. New Open Label Study: Brainberry® shows cognitive and performance benefits in professional basketball players. BioActor. 2022. Available at: https://bioactor.com/new-open-label-study-brainberry-improves-cognitive-and-performance-benefits-in-professional-basketball-players/
Focus / Attention
+43%
Psychomotor speed
+5.8%
mental flexibility
+17%
bacopa
The adaptogenic plant
Bacopa, an adaptogenic herb known for its mental health benefits, is used to improve focus and concentration. It works by promoting mental clarity and boosting cognitive function. Thanks to its anxiolytic properties, bacopa helps reduce stress and anxiety, making it easier to focus on a specific task.
Bacopa is also known to increase alertness and attention. By improving blood circulation to the brain, it promotes better oxygenation and nutrition of brain cells, which contributes to better concentration and clearer thinking.
Additionally, bacopa is often recommended for students or people who need to stay alert for long periods of time. It helps prolong attention span and reduce mental fatigue, which is essential for maintaining optimal concentration.
Finally, bacopa also improves memory and learning abilities. It helps to strengthen neuronal connections and promotes the formation of new synapses, which facilitates the acquisition and retention of information.
What is an adaptogenic herb?
Adaptogenic herbs contain natural compounds that support the body's ability to adapt and cope with physical, emotional and environmental stress.
The concept of adaptogen was originally formulated by Russian scientist Nikolai Lazarev in the 1940s to describe plants that seemed to have beneficial effects by increasing the body's resistance to stress.
These herbs are often used in traditional and alternative medicine to promote overall health, balance the body, regulate the hormonal system, strengthen the immune system, improve physical and mental endurance, reduce fatigue, and aid recovery. Each adaptogenic herb has its own specific properties and may offer potential health benefits.
Analysis of the adaptogenic plant
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri) contains bacosides, secondary compounds known for their beneficial action on the body. These bacosides are non-polar metabolites that have the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, allowing them to act directly in the brain. Thanks to this property, bacopa has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on brain cells.*
Bacosides play a role in repairing damage to neurons and synapses. In addition, bacopa increases the secretion of serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in relaxation.**
*Study Lewis JE, Poles J, Shaw DP, Karhu E, Khan SA, Lyons AE, et al. The effects of twenty-one nutrients and phytonutrients on cognitive function: A narrative review. Journal of Clinical and Translational Research. :46.
**Study Kumar N, Abichandani LG, Thawani V, Gharpure KJ, Naidu MUR, Venkat Ramana G. Efficacy of Standardized Extract of Bacopa monnieri (Bacognize®) on Cognitive Functions of Medical Students: A Six-Week, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial . Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016;2016:1-8.
