Brainiac
Fuel for Mental Clarity, Memory and Motivation
WHAT IT IS:
- A brain-targeted nutrient formula combining Magtein® magnesium L-threonate, activated vitamin B12, and theacrine for clarity, memory and steady drive
WHY YOU NEED IT:
- Important for patients with Attention Deficit issues, Brain fog, and Cognitive concerns
- Stocked with 200 mg of Theacrine, the clinically studied dose for energy, focus and motivation
- Great for competitive athletes
- Targets patients wanting more support for working memory, reaction time and mental stamina
- Delivers 1 gram of Magnesium L-Threonate (Magtein®), the one magnesium form shown to meaningfully raise magnesium levels inside brain cells
- Non-habituating – unlike caffeine, theacrine does not lose effect with daily use
- Roughly half of American adults fall short of the recommended daily magnesium intake
- Easy-to-take vegetarian capsules
HOW IT HELPS:
Brainiac was built around a simple problem: many patients want a better brain but do not want the side effects and dependency of prescription medications. The secret ingredient in Brainiac is: theacrine.
Theacrine is a naturally occurring powerhouse nutrient found in the kucha tea leaf. It activates dopamine signaling while blocking adenosine receptors – the same fatigue-signaling receptors caffeine acts on – but with a longer window of effect and, importantly, without habituation. An eight-week controlled safety trial found no dependency, and energy, focus, concentration and motivation ratings held steady across the full study, with no adverse changes in blood pressure, heart rate, lipids, or liver and kidney markers. Users typically report clear-headed energy rather than the jittery edge and subsequent crash that follow a large dose of caffeine.
Magnesium is required as a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme reactions, including many that govern nerve signaling and memory, but ordinary magnesium salts raise blood levels without meaningfully crossing into brain tissue. Magnesium L-threonate is different. The L-threonate carrier moves magnesium through glucose transporters, and research demonstrates it can raise magnesium concentrations within neurons themselves.
That difference shows up in clinical work. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 100 adults published in 2026, six weeks of magnesium L-threonate improved overall cognitive performance, working memory, reaction time and measures of cognitive age compared with placebo. Earlier controlled trials in both older and younger adults reported similar gains in memory and overall cognition.
Brainiac also contains 2,000 mcg of methylcobalamin and addresses a second common gap in most other supplements. Vitamin B12 is essential for maintaining the myelin insulation around nerves and for the methylation reactions that build neurotransmitters, the molecules that help neurons communicate with each other. Vitamin B12 absorption declines with age, with acid-blocking medications, and with metformin use – and the methylcobalamin form bypasses the conversion step some people perform poorly.
Together, these three ingredients address mental performance from different directions: the structural and electrical foundation of neurons, the raw materials for neurotransmitter production, and the moment-to-moment signaling that determines whether you feel sharp or foggy.
Dosage:
Take one to two capsules daily, preferably in the morning or early afternoon. Because theacrine supports alertness for several hours, avoid taking Brainiac late in the day. May be taken with or without food.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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