History and Usage:

Neuro Optimizer is a nourishing formula for the brain which contains the nutrition factors Phosphatidylserine, Acetyl L-Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, L-glutamine, CDP choline (cytidine 5’-diphosphocholine). It also includes Taurine, which enhances antioxidant protection as well as the metabolism of brain.

About 30% of the gray matter tissue of brain is composed of phosphatidylcholine. Citicoline (CDPcholine), a water-soluble organic compound, serves as an essential intermediary for the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine. Citicoline also enhances the metabolism of the brain by triggering acetylcholine synthesis as well as by retaining the amount of phospholipids inside the brain. Phosphatidylserine (PS) has indispensable effects on the fluidity of cell membranes in the brain. Antioxidants, like those in Neuro Optimizer (Taurine, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Acetyl L-Carnitine), help prevent oxidative stress of neurons.

Alpha Lipoic acid, Acetyl L-carnitine and L-Glutamine play a role in energy production through their effect on fatty acid metabolism, gluconeogenesis, and oxidative decarboxylation. Osmoregulation, the process of maintaining adequate concentration of ions inside brain cells, is aided by Taurine.

Label Information and Ingredients: Suggested Use: Take 4 capsules per day, with juice or water, between meals or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.

Supplemental Facts Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) Ingredients Per Serving % DV Folic Acid 400 mcg   * Cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine 300 mg * Acetyl L-Carnitine 500 mg * L-Glutamine 500 mg * Alpha Lipoic Acid 50 mg * Taurine 500 mg * Phosphatidylcholine 135 mg * Phosphatidylserine (PS) 100 mg * * Daily Value Not Established Notes: Neuro-Optimizer® is nutrition for the brain, combining CDP Choline (cytidine 5’-diphosphocholine, also known as Citicoline), phosphatidylserine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Acetyl L-Carnitine, L-Glutamine and Taurine to enhance brain metabolism and antioxidant protection.* Citicoline (CDP-Choline) is a naturally occurring, water-soluble biological compound that is an essential intermediate for the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, a major constituent of the gray matter of brain tissue (30%).* Citicoline promotes brain metabolism by enhancing the synthesis of acetylcholine e and restoring phospholipid content in the brain.* PS (phosphatidylserine) supports the brain’s physiological processing of stress and promotes neuronal communication by its effect on cell membrane fluidity.* The antioxidants Acetyl L-Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Taurine provide protection for the neurons from damage caused by certain free radicals.* Acetyl L-Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid and L-Glutamine also support energy utilization by their effects on fatty acid metabolism, oxidative decarboxylation and gluconeogenesis.* Taurine also aids in osmoregulation (maintenance of proper concentrations of ions) inside the cell.* Neuro-Optimizer® is a safe, natural way to enhance brain metabolism and cognition without the use of stimulants.* Other Ingredients: Silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate (vegetable source). Capsule consists of gelatin. Contains: Soy. No wheat, no gluten, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no nuts/tree nuts.

Caution: Keep out of the reach of children.

QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED Websites for Further Research:

http://www.med.nyu.edu/cbh/

http://www.brainaustralia.org.au/healthy_brain

http://www.thirdage.com/health/mentalfitness/