Did you know that your brain weighs only 2% of your total body weight, yet consumes 20% of the oxygen and nutrients circulating in your blood? Our brains must have this flow of nutrients and oxygen to function. We started the Formula One blend with this thought in mind. Our brain gets its nutrients directly from the blood.

VINPOCETINE

Vinpocetine is a derivative of an alkaloid found in the Periwinkle plant. Vinpocetine was traditionally used to increase blood flow to the brain. If the brain absorbs nutrients from the blood, an increase in blood flow would give the brain more available oxygen and also access to the nutrients available in our blood stream. Because of this, Vinpocetine is a perfect fit for the Formula One nootropic. Vinpocetine increases cerebral circulation, basically, it’s like Viagra for your brain with studies ^[1],[2] showing up to a 7% increase in blood flow. Vinpocetine is an amazing compound to begin with. A study out of England with 203 people from 1991 has shown that it can slow cognitive decline^[3] . A smaller study^[4] with 12 healthy female volunteers concluded that Vinpocetine can enhance memory and decrease reaction times. And a study ^[5] done in 2010 at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA concluded that Vinpocetine worked as a potent anti-inflammatory. Inflammation of the brain can lead to many serious and subtle cognitive issues.

Read more about Vinpocetine here.

ALPHA-GPC

With the brains blood flow increased the next item added to the blend was Alpha-GPC. Alpha-GPC is a Choline-containing supplement that is a precursor to Acetylcholine which is vital to memory formation and other cognitive processes. Alpha-GPC easily crosses the blood brain barrier and is well known to the Nootropic community for its primary effects on cognitive function and brain health, and secondary function of muscle gains and recovery.

Alpha-GPC and Cognition

Alpha-GPC is a type of Choline that you can get from certain foods such as organ meats and dairy. Our body also produces small amounts of choline, but it is considered an essential nutrient because without the supplementation from diet we would become deficient. Without Choline in our system we couldn’t move, talk or think. Alpha-GPC is one of the most easily utilized sources of Choline for our bodies and is vital to cognition and nerve function.

Alpha-GPC has shown in another double blind placebo controlled study^[6]  in 261 patients with Alzheimer’s disease the group given Aplha-GPC showed consistent and steady improvement across many cognitive tests while the placebo group exhibited a steady rate of decline.

Alpha-GPC and HGH

Alpha-GPC is also very effective at increasing levels of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). HGH is essential to building lean body mass, creating energy, metabolism, and exercise recovery. One randomized placebo controlled study^[7]  showed that supplementation with Alpha-GPC increased peak Growth Hormone by 44 fold, and peak Bench Press force was increased by 14%.

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RHODIOLA ROSEA

The core focus of the Formula One Blend is mental energy, alertness and mood improvement. As an adaptogen Rhodiola Rosea primary functions are mood and energy. Rhodiola has a long history of use across Russia and China as a remedy for fatigue, poor concentration and decreased memory.

Rhodiola has been studied extensively for its qualities and the results are significant. Because it’s so effective at reducing the symptoms of stress and destroying fatigue it only makes sense that it has a notable effect on cognition. What’s even more is there is evidence ^[8] that Rhodiola has a significant effect on overall stress, insomnia and emotional instability. As well as a notable effect on attention.

A double blind placebo controlled study^[9]  “concluded that repeated administration of R. ROSEA extract SHR-5 exerts an anti-fatigue effect that increases mental performance, particularly the ability to concentrate, and decreases cortisol response to awakening stress in burnout patients with fatigue syndrome.”

L-THEANINE

L-Theanines primary function is Mood. L-Theanine is a unique non-protein amino acid that helps reduce tension and creates a restful state without diminishing alertness. In clinical research, L-Theanine has been found to improve attention, mood, cognition and quality of sleep.

The National Institute of Health^[10]   made a very interesting statement about L-Theanine. L-Theanine "significantly increases activity in the alpha frequency band, which indicates that it relaxes the mind without inducing drowsiness.” This is the brain frequency that gives a calm focused mindset sometimes called ‘wakeful relaxation,’ a necessary signal of achieving the FLOW state where time seems to pass differently, our productivity increases drastically, and we are immersed in an energized focus.

Can Support Stress & Anxiety Tolerance

In a meta-analysis^[11]  of 9 peer reviewed studies researches concluded that L-theanine may assist in the reduction of stress and anxiety in people exposed to stressful conditions. Stress and Anxiety are silent assassins, wiping out our energy resources and clarity of thought. Anything that can help reduce stress not only gives us longevity, but also increases our quality of life.

Formula One, The Ultimate Tool

The Formula One Pouch by FlowBlend is an amazing tool. Imagine each pouch is the hammer from the mythical god Thor. It is a tool for you to take on challenges and difficulty. This is not hypothetical rhetoric on how to feel better or be successful, this is a real, tangible item for your inventory that will help you operate at your peak during times of duress or when you need to be at your best.

While Formula One is designed to give you virtually immediate results, the research of the Formula One ingredients like Rhodiola and Alpha-GPC shows that the effects get better over time. To see the maximum benefits use it daily for two weeks and feel the maximum difference.