Codeage Deep Blue Mind Enhancing Blend: Organic Cordyceps militaris & Cordyceps sinensis Fruiting Bodies Extract, Organic Reishi Mushroom Fruiting Bodies Extract, Organic Lion's Mane Fruiting Body Extract (Hericium erinaceus), Organic Rhodiola rosea Root Extract; Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA); Ashwagandha Root & Leaf Extract (Standardized to 10% Withanolide Glycoside Conjugates; 32% Oligosaccharides; 0.5% Withaferin A), CognatiQ™ (Coffea arabica Fruit Extract), Organic, Wild-Crafted Blueberry Blend: Alaska Blueberry (Vaccinium alaskaense), Oval-Leaf Blueberry (Vaccinium ovalifolium), Alpine Blueberry (Vaccinium uliginosum), Dwarf Bilberry (Vaccinium cespitosum), Dihydrohonokiol-B (DHH-B). Other Ingredients: Methylcellulose Capsule.

Adults take 2 capsules daily with 8 ounces of water or your favorite beverage.  May be taken with or without food.

CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Please use caution if you have allergies or sensitivities to any of the listed ingredients. Pregnant or nursing mothers and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Use only as directed. If gastrointestinal discomfort (including bloating, cramps, diarrhea, or other digestive upset) or other sensitivity is experienced stop taking the product immediately. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, please consult with your physician before use. If you have any questions about consuming this dietary supplement, consult with your health care professional before using. If you use prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, are unaware of your current medical condition or have a pre-existing medical condition(s), consult with your health care professional before using. Discontinue use immediately if you experience any adverse symptoms or reactions while taking this product. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Do not use if your health status is unknown. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat moisture. Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.

Deep Blue Mind Enhancing Blend

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NeuroFactor® & DHH-B

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Duangjai, A., Suphrom, N., Wungrath, J., Ontawong, A., Nuengchamnong, N., & Yosboonruang, A. (2016). Comparison of antioxidant, antimicrobial activities and chemical profiles of three coffee (Coffea arabica L.) pulp aqueous extracts. Integrative Medicine Research, 5(4), 324–331. DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2016.09.001

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GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)

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Organic Alaskan Blueberries

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Dróżdż, P., Šėžienė, V. & Pyrzynska, K. Phytochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of Extracts from Wild Blueberries and Lingonberries. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 72, 360–364 (2017). DOI: 10.1007/s11130-017-0640-3

Ashwagandha

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Shah, N., Singh, R., Sarangi, U., Saxena, N., Chaudhary, A., Kaur, G., Kaul, S. C., & Wadhwa, R. (2015). Combinations of Ashwagandha leaf extracts protect brain-derived cells against oxidative stress and induce differentiation. PloS one, 10(3), e0120554. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0120554

Wadhwa, R., Singh, R., Gao, R., Shah, N., Widodo, N., Nakamoto, T., Ishida, Y., Terao, K., & Kaul, S. C. (2013). Water extract of Ashwagandha leaves has anticancer activity: identification of an active component and its mechanism of action. PloS one, 8(10), e77189. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0077189

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Salve, J., Pate, S., Debnath, K., & Langade, D. (2019). Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study. Cureus, 11(12), e6466. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.6466Lopresti, A. L., Smith, S. J., Malvi, H., & Kodgule, R. (2019). An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Medicine, 98(37), e17186. DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000017186

Langade, D., Kanchi, S., Salve, J., Debnath, K., & Ambegaokar, D. (2019). Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study. Cureus, 11(9), e5797. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.5797

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