Performance Lab® is performance nutrition. And when it comes to performance, make no mistake: Whoever you are and whatever you're doing, sharp cognitive function helps you be your best. That's why our product line emphasizes brain-boosting cognitive enhancers called nootropics. Because the road to peak life performance is paved with brainpower. In this article, we'll give you the details behind 10 Performance Lab formulas that can help your brain health and cognitive function in many different ways. But first a little more about Performance Lab and what we stand for. What is Performance Lab? O ..read more

Have you ever walked into a room intending to get something, but by the time you get there, you have no idea what you went for? We’re all forgetful sometimes, but keeping your memory sharp takes constant exercise (yes, you need to exercise your brain just like your muscles) and a curated stack of brain-boosting nutrients. Memory loss and cognitive decline are two conditions that are challenging to reverse, so staying on top of them is essential—and what better way to do that than through nutrition? This article breaks down what you need to know about brain-boosting nutrients and gives you the ..read more

We’ve all been there before. Waking up for work and wallowing through the day yawning, just waiting for the clock to tick home-time so you can hit the sheets. Fatigue is something that most of us struggle with at some point in our day, whether it’s mental or physical. For some people, fatigue can simply be a subjective symptom of malaise or impaired performance, while for others it can take on the form of aversion to activity or extreme sleepiness. In any case, fatigue has both physical and mental components that can heavily interfere with daily functions and it’s estimated that anywhere from ..read more

We’ve all been there before. Whether it’s after a night out with friends or a bad night's sleep, brain fog is real and it can be a real pain in the butt. You can’t focus, you can’t think clearly, your attention is all over the place, your memory isn’t working well, and you just feel downright off. While there’s no official diagnosis for brain fog, it’s a super common “condition” that a good chunk of the population experiences. And depending on the severity of it, it can cause some major interference with daily activities. But the good news is that getting rid of brain fog and keeping it away ..read more

Take a look at any health store supplement shelf, and you’ll see all sorts of things catered towards performance. From pre-workout and post-workout nutrition, to amino acids, electrolytes, stimulants, and, of course, weight loss pills. When you’re trying to lose weight, upping the intensity of your workouts and getting on board with a good fat burner can be super helpful, but there’s one class of supplements that may offer some pretty good benefits, too. They’re called nootropics. And while most people take them as a one-way street to laser focus and greater workout intensity, can adding in a ..read more

When it comes to training, there’s no shortage of supplements that prep your body for battle. They increase blood flow for better nutrient delivery, prevent fatigue, increase alertness and focus, and give you the pump that every athlete and lifter strives for from a good training session. But while the body may be prepared for what’s to come, what about the mind? Getting your head in the game—literally—is just as important as getting your body warmed up and ready to lift. But far too often, we neglect and undervalue the mental aspect of training. If you’ve ever looked into supplements for brai ..read more

We live in a world where we are pressured to perform to a high level from as early as our school days. It can be difficult to keep up with these constant demands, leading us to look for ways to boost our focus, attention, and concentration so we can optimize our cognitive performance. This is why nootropics are currently on the rise - the answer to our high cognitive-demanding work and school lives! However, can we become addicted to nootropics? or at least dependent on them? In short: it really depends on what nootropic being referred to. Many of the top nootropics on the market are ..read more

Substrate Types: Lion's mane grows best on supplemented hardwood sawdust. Supplement with wheat bran at 10-20%. Higher spawn rates are effective with Lions Mane, increasing the chances that full colonization will take place. Lion’s Mane will also grow well on the “master’s mix". Lion’s Mane, also known as yamabushitake, is a dietary mushroom that possesses highly effective cognitive-enhancing benefits. As one of the key ingredients in the Mind Lab Pro formula, this remarkable fungus can be eaten raw, cooked, or as a supplement. However, did you know you can also grow this mush ..read more

Today's best nootropics and brain supplements boost brainpower and enhance brain health. Memory, attention, concentration, mental energy, stress resistance: The most effective nootropic supplements (also called brain supplements) can help you to perform better in many different ways. But today's performance-driven biohackers want more. They want supplements that are backed by abundant research, can propel you to peak performance without crashing afterwards, and stack together to produce even greater results -- all while supporting brain health. Some of today's top noootrop ..read more

Supporting brain health is something everyone needs, regardless of age, but of course, as you get older, it becomes increasingly more critical. Aside from the standard of eating healthy, exercising, managing stress, and every other “healthy” practice we’re advised to do, there’s a group of supplements explicitly tailored to your brain. They’re called nootropics. Never heard of them before? This article will address everything you need to know about nootropics and help you understand the specific vitamins and minerals that support brain health. What Are Nootropics? Technically speaking, nootrop ..read more