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Decision summary
CONSIDERSOLID OPTION
A middling option. It may be usable, but weaker dosing makes better alternatives worth comparing.
People prioritizing high absorption and overall formula quality.
Consider another option if
You care a lot about label clarity and want fewer unknowns.
Score breakdown
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Dosage quality
4.0/10
Dosing looks weaker than ideal
Checks whether labeled ingredient amounts fall within clinically studied ranges (not just regulatory minimums). Low/0 can reflect under-dosing or missing amounts (e.g., proprietary blends).
Theanine: high-bioavailability form declared (L Theanine). The main limitation is that phosphatidylserine: chemical form not specified on label.
Strengths
Theanine: high-bioavailability form declared (L Theanine)
Weaknesses
Phosphatidylserine: chemical form not specified on label
Final verdict
A middling option. It may be usable, but weaker dosing makes better alternatives worth comparing.
Ingredient Analysis & Evidence
A closer look at the main ingredients, how they influence the score, and the supporting evidence when available. Tap any ingredient to expand.
⚠ Moderate evidence exists, but dose is above the upper dose range
Dose is above the upper dose range. This is a limiting factor: Dose is higher than typically recommended ranges. The declared form supports strong absorption.
Scientific evidence
RCT
Owen et al. RCT theanine and caffeine on cognitive performance
ℹ At the minimum effective range, but below the optimal dose with moderate supporting evidence
Dose meets the minimum effective range, but is below the optimal dose used for stronger effects. This is a limiting factor: Dose is below the ranges usually used for stronger effects. The label does not specify the form, so absorption quality cannot be verified.
Scientific evidence
Meta-analysis
Richter et al. meta-analysis PS supplementation and cognition in older adults
Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition • 2013
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