Cognitex Basics Review
By Razvan Radu, Senior Writer, Susanne Blake, MS, RDN (expert review)
Susanne Blake is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with expertise in eating disorders, food reactions, & whole foods nutrition. She has worked with children and families, with elders and retirement communities, and has provided nutrition services to detention facilities, schools and recovery programs. Her media expertise is extensive and has included live television, as well as print publications.
Cognitex Basics is advertised to provide nutritional support for the brain and hence ensure maintenance and enhancement of the cognitive function. The supplement is manufactured by Life Extension Foundation, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization established in the United States in the 1980’s.
The company focuses on funding research and disseminating information on preventive medicine, anti-aging and life extension methods. Its income comes mostly from the sale of vitamins and supplements such as Cognitex Basics. The Foundation enjoys a great reputation and currently designs and sells several hundreds of products.
According to the manufacturer, the formula contains the latest developments and ingredients discovered in terms of cognitive health. Cognitex Basics is intended for people who wish to prevent sings of mental aging (loss of concentration, loss of memory and clarity of thought, etc).
Cognitex Basics Ingredients
Cognitex Basics includes the following ingredients: Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline, Phosphatidylserine (Sharp-PS GOLD Conjugated Phosphatidylserine-DHA), Pregnenolone, Vinpocetine, Leucoselect Phytosome [containing 50 mg grape seed (Vitis vinifera) procyanidin extract complexed with soy (Glycine max) phospholipids (bean)], Vita Blue Wild Berry (Vaccinium angustifolium) Anthocyanins extract (fruit), Sensoril Ashwaganda, Uridine-5 Monophosphate, NeuroProtection Complex Blend which includes Perluxan Hops (Humulus lupulus) standardized extract (cones), and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Standardized extract (leaves), rice bran oil, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, soy lecithin, Sorbitol, carob color, silica, maltodextrin, and modified food starch.
Product Features
Cognitex Basics features several herbal extracts and other nutrients in a blend targeted at enhancing cognitive function. One of the core ingredients is Withania Somnifera, also known as Ashwagandha, an herb originated from India and traditionally used for its extraordinary anxiolytic and stress relieving effects.
Ashwagandha is known to be a potent antioxidant, which is why it exerts remarkable neuroprotective functions. By helping fight oxidative stress and free radical damage, the plant may be able to prevent mild cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Ashwagandha is successfully used for fighting anxiety, particularly the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or panic attacks.
Ashwagandha is considered safe for use on the short term. There have been some side effects however, including vomiting, stomach upset, and diarrhea. There are also certain safety concerns regarding pregnant and nursing women and those who suffer from autoimmune diseases.
Another important ingredient, Phosphatidylserine, is assumed to assist with preventing cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and brain cell damage. The substance works by helping with the synthesis of Acetylcholine and Dopamine, essential neurotransmitters involved, in their turn, in the functioning of memory, attention and mood. Although Phosphatidylserine is generally well tolerated, it can cause insomnia and upset stomach.
The manufacturer recommends taking 3 soft gels in the morning with or without food. Cognitex Basics reviews from consumers document positive experiences in general, with very few complaints.
Advantages
- Overall positive consumer experiences with the product
- The manufacturer enjoys a good reputation as an NGO
- The product contains generally researched ingredients
Disadvantages
- A number of special precautions are mentioned by the manufacturer (people with a history of seizures, with certain types of cancers, hormone-sensitive diseases, people with a bleeding disorder, taking anti-coagulant medication, etc.)
- Contains fish traits and soybeans
- Rather elevated price (as a month’s supply can cost as much as $40)
Conclusion
Brain health is essential to numerous other functions in the body. Protecting it is hence vital in the pursuit of a long, prosper life. Cognitive decline has begun affecting more people than before, due to an increasing number of stress factors, poor nutrition patterns or unhealthy lifestyles altogether. Cognitex Basics is a blend of some of the most potent herbal and non-herbal cognitive supplements, including Ashwagandha, Phosphatidylserine, and Vinpocetine. Most consumer reviews report high levels of satisfaction with the formula. This is why we believe the formula is able to deliver the advertised results. Still, there is a rather long list of potential precautions and drug interactions one should consider before beginning treatment.
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I suffered a concussion late this summer, and it really affected my memory and various other brain functions (concentration, multitasking, visualisation,stamina). I have started taking the supplement (only one gel/day) about 3 weeks ago. I have noticed a net improvement: my memory is improving and the nagging fog is slowly lifting. Now, I don’t know whether the improvement is due to the healing powers of time, the healing powers of rest (I have taken many sick days recently to rest my brain) and/or the healing powers of this supplement, but – like I said – I am feeling better. And… Read more »
Cognitex was given to me by my closest friend. I tried taking it for two months. It is difficult for me to assess it because I mostly rested and read a few books in this period, with no significant intellectual effort. I did feel ok all of the time, so that might be good.
After taking Cognitex for a couple of months not only that my memory is better than it has ever been before, but I made real progress with my learning abilities and capacity to concentrate. Now I have time for everything, because with all this energy I can manage it all.
I am suffering from short term memory loss. Cognitex improved my memory and I can remember more important things than I used to. I am happy I found it and try it, because there is still hope for me. Thanks.
Cognitex is a wonderful product. I have had an insomnia problem for 3 years combined with BPH. I would wake up in the middle of the night and could not fall back to sleep. After 3 weeks of Cognitex, taking the recommended dose of 3 capsules, I sleep through the night peacefully. I am 70 years old. I have tried many sleep products, but this one actually get to the cause of the problem. Highly recommend it.
I do a lot better at school due to Cognitex. It helps me sift through all the complex information that I need to sort each day and come up with solutions to my projects. It’s great that I managed to find it before I felt getting swarmed.
Unfortunately, this is another product that doesn’t help me with my short term memory. I am so tired trying so many supplements without any benefits for me. I guess I will keep searching for alternatives…
sleep and rest should be the prime factors while trying to improve your short term memory. Nothing can replace that.
I use Cognitex a lot. I am an accountant and I have to keep a lot of numbers in check. It is very easy to make mistakes that will have nasty consequences. A supplement like Cognitex helps me maintain memory and focus so I don’t lose my job.
Cognitex is one of those products that don;t seem to do much for you in the end. It was very hard for me to assess if I improved in any way. Maybe it’s my sedentary nature but isn’t this supposed to make you less sedentary any way?
I do need something to slow down my noticeable degradation. I used to do so much and now I do so little. It’s been only one month since I started taking Cognitex so I can’t be judgemental yet, but I hope it does more than it did so far.
I take Cognitex because I can’t afford to make mistakes at work. I just turned fifty years old and I find dealing with all the technical stuff more and more difficult. I have to do a lot of adjustments in order to cope and Cognitex is one of them.
I think it totally worth the money. It is a good herbal remedy… It really helped me to improve my short term memory and I am able to do multi-tasking and be efficient at the same time. I am more confident and more organized.
During the exams I started taking this because I was not confident enough I could pull it off on my own. I managed to pass all of them, although not with pretty scores. I think it helped me overall, I don’t think I would have been able to pass all of them without it.
I’ve really tried to use this effectively but I fell just short of satisfaction. I was always convinced that all brain supplements are the same and you can just pick one and change the way you take it until it works. No I know that’s not true. If the recommended dosage doesn’t work, better try something else.
I’ve tried using this as a study aid but I did not perceive any difference. I felt just as anxious about not knowing how to organize myself as I did before using it. I really don’t think this works.
I have spend a lot of money and nothing seems to improve. I have issues concentrating and always forgeting things. So I don’t find it useful at all.
My job involves a lot of number crunching and attention to details. I found Cognitex very useful in improving my focus.
Before I tried it I was having problems with memory and focus things – now id otn have thse problems
The price for this supplement is crazy. I paid thinking it would give me the benefits but it didnt. Now I wish i could get my money back