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Focus Fast Review – 8 Things You Should Consider
By Sasha de Beausset Aparicio, MSc, Rebecca Williams, MD, MA, MB, BChir (Expert Reviewer)
Focus Fast by Enyotics Health is claimed to be the world’s number 1 and the only Neuro Focusing Agent designed to improve working memory, increase focus and enhance attention, although the manufacturer brings no evidence to support any of these claims.
The manufacturer also mentions the product formula uses the multi-pathway approach of Neuro Focusing Technology but fails again to detail what the technology premises and mechanism of action are.
The manufacturer of the product is Enyotics Health a company founded in 2007 which currently manufacturers and markets a single product, the Focus Fast. Not much information is available on the company other than the fact that they are operating a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliant FDA inspected facility.
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1) Quick Overview
Focus Fast is a blend of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and herbal designed to support memory function and to improve working memory during everyday activities, for adults at work or for students in school.
Gotu kola is a popular herbal extract used by modern medicine, which can be traced back thousands of years ago when it was used by traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine practitioners. It si commonly used to treat a variety of health conditions such as viral and bacterial infections, cold, tuberculosis, circulation problems, cholera or urinary tract infections. Other important uses include fatigue, depression, anxiety, psychiatric disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and memory improvement. Side effects associated to Gotu Kola include upset stomach, drowsiness, nausea, and itching.
Choline is a substance similar to the B vitamins and is used in the treatment of conditions affecting cognitive functions such as memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease as well as more serious conditions such as depression, dementia, certain types of seizures and schizophrenia.
Focus Fast does not contain any artificial colorings or sweeteners, nor does it contain any caffeine. The product is also covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
2) Focus Fast Nutrition Facts
Focus Fast includes the following ingredients: Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid), Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin), Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI), Folate (as folic acid, Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin), Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium panthothenate),Chromium (as chromium dinicotinate glycinate), Neuro Focusing Agent Blend, Acute Attention Complex, Gotu kola (whole plant), American Ginseng root extract (Cereboost), Inositol, Rosemary (leaf), Alpha-Lipoic acid, Coenzyme Q10, Vinpocetine, Acetyl L-carnitine, Bacopa monnieri extract (whole plant) (50% bacosides), Advanced Neuro Complex, Lemon Balm Leaf, Alpha-GPC (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine), Hurperzia serrata (whole plant) (5% huperzine-A), Choline (as cholin dihydrogen citrate), L-Phenylalanine, Choline (as choline bitartrate), Mucuna pruriens seed extract (20% total catecholamines), Soy Lecithin, DMAE (as DMAE bitartrate), L-Tyrosine, Deep Memory Complex, Ginkgo Biloba leaf 50:1 extract (24% ginkgo flavone glycosides, 6% terpene lactones), Ashwagandha root, Phosphatidylserine, Pyroglutamic acid, Chlorella (whole plant) (Golden chlorella Omega), Royal Jelly 3.5x concentrate, Maximum Focus Complex, Panax ginseng root extract (4% ginsenosides), 5-HTP (from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract), Rhodiola rosea root extract (1% rosavins), St. John’s wort extract (0.3% hypericin) (flowering tops), Green Tea leaf extract, decaffeinated and L-Theanine.
3) Does Focus Fast Work?
The manufacturer makes some huge claims regarding this product. For instance, the official website states that Focus Fast is the “World’s Number 1 and only neuro-focusing agent designed to improve working memory, increase focus and enhance attention.” We are sure you would agree with us: this is a large claim to make without offering a shred of evidence to back it up. Furthermore, the product’s official website states that this supplement is using “scientifically proven ingredients in precise ratios,” making this formulation the only formulation to use the “multi-pathway approach of Neuro Focusing Technology.” Focus Fast claims to enhance attention span, improve your working memory, and increase your focus in just one easy serving.
The ingredients list mentions some ingenious names for simple mixtures of ingredients. For instance, the “Deep Memory Complex” combines Ginkgo Biloba, Chlorella, Ashwagandha root, Phosphatidylserine as key components, in a manner and quantities which are not made clear.
As it is often the case, this too is merely a smart marketing tactic, part of the “naming strategy” that many manufacturers are using. While these “complexes” include ingredients that have been linked to certain benefits for brain health (focus, memory, attention), the combination provided is not in any way superior to the individual ingredients.
Many of the ingredients available in Focus Fast are related to improving focus and memory, just as the product description states, but not all ingredients are proven. Proven ingredients like Ginkgo Biloba or Ginseng are likely to have a positive effect on memory, but unproven ingredients are useless.
Furthermore, Focus Fast contains ingredients that are not suitable for every supplement user. St. John’s Wort and L-Phenylalanine, for instance, are not safe for patients taking antidepressant medications. People suffering from bipolar disorder or depression should also avoid these ingredients.
Overall, we believe that this supplement is just one of the many similar products available on the market. This is like many other glorified multivitamins and herbal products, as many of the ingredients are not going to pass the brain blood barrier. Your brain requires the precise amino acids and associated neuro-nutrients, such as those found in whole food, that can cross the BBB and naturally build your neurotransmitters.
4) Focus Fast Claims
- GMP compliant production facilities
- 30-day money-back guarantee policy
- No caffeine or other stimulant ingredients included
5) Focus Fast Warnings and Precautions
- Negative reviews
- Little information available on the manufacturer
- Large number of ingredients not tested in this combination
6) How Much Does Focus Fast Cost?
Focus Fast is an averagely-priced supplement. It can be purchased directly from the manufacturer’s website (no shipping costs) or a number of online retailers. Some retailers may also offer discounts and promotions. A 30-day money back guarantee covering the full purchase price is available for the formula.
Should more than one bottle be purchased, the return policy becomes valid if only one of them is opened and the rest are sealed and damage free.
7) Focus Fast Serving Size
The recommended daily dosage is 1 capsule. According to the manufacturer, the supplement is effective within 1 hour of dosing and increases in effect as much as 6 hours later. For optimal results the manufacturer advises that the formula is used for at least four weeks.
8) Our Final Take On Focus Fast
Focus Fast is marketed as one of the best focus formulas on the market, a claim which is not supported by any empirical or scientific evidence. The product contains over 30 vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, a combination which is not supported by any clinical trials or empirical proof. Consumer reviews are mixed, with negative aspects such as high price and moderate effectiveness being frequently reported.
The manufacturer mentions no Focus Fast side effects, however there are ingredients that have been reported to have side effects under certain usage and dosage conditions. We recommend a healthcare provider’s advice is sought prior to beginning treatment.
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Customers Questions and Answers with Focus Fast
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Focus Fast includes the following ingredients: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Chromium, Dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, Magnesium stearate, silica, and pharmaceutical glaze.
Neuro Focusing Agent - Acute Attention Complex: Gotu Kola, American Ginseng root extract, Inositol, Rosemary leaf, Alpha-Lipoic acid, CoEnzyme Q10, Vinpocetine, Acetyl L-Carnitine, and Bacopa Monnieri extract
Advanced Neuro Complex: Lemon Balm leaf, Alpha-GPC, Huperzia Serrata, Choline, L-Phenylalanine, Choline, Mucuna Pruriens seed extract, soy lecithin, DMAE, and L-Tyrosine
Deep Memory Complex: Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract, Ashwagandha root, Phosphatidylserine, Pyroglutamic Acid, Chlorella, and Royal Jelly
Maximum Focus Complex: Panax Ginseng root extract, 5-HTP, Rhodiola Rosea root extract, St. John's Wort Extract, Green Tea Leaf extract (decaf), and L-Theanine
Focus Fast is a brain supplement meant to improve memory and attention. The company that produces this supplement is Enyotics Health Sciences. Focus Factor is a supplement that contains a mixture of amino-acids (L-Phenylalanine, L-Theanine, Acetyl L-Carnitine, l-5-Hidroxitriptofan), herbs (St. John's Wort, Green Tea, American Ginseng Root, Ginkgo Biloba) and other ingredients, all known to be effective in improving brain function.
Surprisingly or not, Focus Fast has received numerous positive reviews and testimonials. Many consumers have reported positive results even from the first day of use. But please keep in mind that this formula contains a huge list of ingredients - over 50 different ingredients. While some supplement users may be happy with that (most of these ingredients are extensively used in many other brain supplements and multivitamins), we are not entirely convinced this is the best way to go.
Focus Fast promotes itself as a memory boosting supplement. However, such a product needs to have the precise amounts of amino acids and associated neuro-nutrients, like the ones found in whole foods, to pass the blood brain barrier and naturally build your neurotransmitters.
Great product and does exactly what it says it does.
This is a VERY good product. I’ve been taking FF for about 5 months now and my memory has never been better. I’m actually getting compliments almost on a daily basis because i remember all our clients.
I thought I would try this since there were no side effects and it was all natural ingredients, but it did not help at all.
A decent memory aid. Its cheaper than most…so I’m happy with what it can offer.
I just started taking it today and already have seen better focus within 2-3 hours. I ate first then took it and I should have taken it first then eaten. I have ADHD Inattentive and impulsive and have been taking Vyvanse since last year. My husband lost his job so I was taking the Vyvanse only when I worked but the days between were unbearable. So tired I just slept most of the time, couldn’t focus and dreaded trying to do my normal daily routine. I thought I’d try this until we can get insurance again. I was expecting nothing but I feel better, better mood, energy and focused. I even remembered the name Vyvanse, I usually forget the name of it. lol We’ll see how it does. I’m going to try this for a a while and save my Vyvanse until I know whether this is a good alternative or not. I’m mainly concerned that it won’t last an 8 or 12 hr work shift and to have to take 4 pills a day is too expensive. Rx for ADHD with insurance are so cheap. I also take 3-6-9 Omegas, B-100 Complex time release, Ashwaghanda for stress, and Iron supplements. These may make this work better as some others have suggested, especially the omegas. So far so good….I’ll come back in a month with an update.
Grass Fed Meats have omegas. Also your seeds and nuts pukimpn, sunflower, flax, pinenuts, almonds etc (especially flax or linseed). Fish is by far the best source. Shellfish is also good.You really want to be focussing on the omega 3 s though, because these are the ones we’re not getting enough of. They are found mainly in fish, seeds and grass fed meats. You need roughly a 1:1 ratio of omega 3:omega 6. Omega 6 is fairly common.Recipes? Well you can do simple things like adding seeds to your salads, evening meals etc. Again go for Grass Fed rather than Grain Fed meats, but really you should eat fish if you’re not allergic. That is your best source.
I have been taking Focus Fast for approximately 1 year now. In this amount of time I’ve noticed quite a few significant changes. Choice: Firstly, what attracted me to this product was the fact that it claimed to improve memory retention and perhaps improve attention span. After reading up on a few particular products that fit this bill, I chose focus fast because it did not include any additional caffeine which was strangely one of the selling points for me. I drink coffee throughout the day which I buy organic, so additional unknowns and possibly other chemicals found in the other products were somewhat unappealing. Results: After I started taking it, I noticed several “Stages” if you will of trying it for the first time. Week 1, I noticed I was beginning to dream again, It hadn’t happened for some time, or at least I didn’t feel it. There were no nightmares, but I just was able to recall what they were about for the first time in my adult life. Week 2-3, I noticed certain finger-snapping/tip of tongue situations were starting to go away, ie “What as that person’s name again?” or “Where did they work?”, those were slowly disappearing. Week 4-6, I noticed that remembering telephone numbers, client payroll EXACT figures and names were all staying put, e.g. I was not forgetting any of the information that had come across my desk. Week 7-14, I was practically able to retain any information that was given to me by any of my employees, and remembered every scenario in the office and what the solution was. Conclusion: It actually dawned on me a little bit when I was with some friends in the movie theater watching the movie “Limitless”, as strange as it might sound I kept thinking that this was a “NZT Light” in a way. It’s quite astonishing at a few of the scenarios the main character brought up in the movie, and I quite vividly and wholeheartedly feel the same in a few of those. My memory has quite honestly turned to be a one way mirror, in the sense that once I am exposed to something, I no longer have a fear of ever forgetting it. To further test my theory, I ended up deleting all of my numbers from my cellphone and was able to recall 30-40 different telephone numbers of various co-workers, friends and family. Amazing product, and I’ve already started buying some for my parents who are in their early 60s.
This is a VERY good product. I think the reason that some ppl on here might not be getting the same results might be cuz they’re only using it for 1 or 2 months. I’ve been taking FF for about 5 months now and my memory has never been better. I’m actually getting compliments almost on a daily basis cuz I can remember all of our clients (hair salon)