SOLARAY SharpMind Memory Formula - Brain Supplements for Memory and Focus - Cognivia, Gotu Kola & Chaga Mushroom Supplement - Ginkgo Biloba Alternative - 60-Day Guarantee - 30 Servings, 60 VegCaps

Been using these for about a month (I forget exactly how long) and not seeing any improvement yet. If there is any change, I will come back and edit this review. ------------ Two months in and am taking 2/day. Might be wishful thinking, but I think I'm seeing some improvement. Sure hope so.

Seems to be helping the person I bought this for! Focus is better,mood swings are still a thing . But recall is better!!!

Be careful with this one…it kept me awake ALL night the first two nights. The stimulant ingredients are very strong. I was able to focus and complete various tasks while I was up til 5 AM lol, so I guess it works. I think I’ll reserve this for days when I need extra energy, and I suggest only taking it in the morning, and taking one pill instead of two.

Actually works but need a larger sized bottle so ordering can be not so frequent.

I’ve been using these supplements for a while. I didn’t notice any side effects, which is good, but I also can’t say I had any obvious or dramatic improvement in memory or focus. It’s one of those supplements that feels pretty subtle. If there was an effect, it was mild enough that I couldn’t confidently separate it from normal day-to-day variation, sleep, stress, etc. It is also quite expensive for what it is, especially given that the results aren’t very noticeable. That’s probably my biggest issue with it. Overall, I don’t regret trying it since it was well tolerated, but I’m not convinced it’s something I’d keep repurchasing long-term unless I started noticing clearer benefits over time.

This review is for Solaray’s Sharp Mind: Memory (with Cognivia Sage, Gotu Kola, & Chaga mushroom). I just received this product today, Jan 12, 2025; so, I will be commenting on the product quality and ingredients now, and then I will update later with the results after taking it for a few weeks. Of note, I am very particular about any supplements I take, because I want to be safe about what I put in my body. I always research the brand and the ingredients, but I also look into where the product is manufactured and whether it is actually 3rd party/lab verified. There are several products that might state this, but then not supply the testing results, which is suspect to me. I also check the lot numbers, manufactured and expiration date. When supplements don’t have a lot number, I get suspicious. So, to start, this product is created by Solaray. Solaray is a reputable brand based in Utah. You can find their supplements in stores as well as online. This product in particular was manufactured by Nutraceutical Corp USA. This is also a well known manufacturer. Those are the two first great things I noticed. Next we have the ingredients, which include Cognivia sage (trademarked by Nexira), Gotu Kola, and Chaga mushroom. I didn’t know sage could be good for memory, so I googled it and found an article that specifically mentioned the science behind Cognivia sage ( combo of garden sage and Spanish sage ). Cognivia has been shown to increase working memory by 9%. As stated on Nexira’s website, it also “demonstrated a systematic and overall significant decrease in Reaction Time throughout all test points, which could lead to higher attention performance for e-gaming.” And “ Cognivia™ has shown a significant overall decrease in Rate of Perceived Exertion compared to placebo.” I like scientifically backed ingredients, but I also tracked down the clinical study and read the results for myself, because double checking fact statements is something I do in medicine. I mentioned earlier that I received these items today, Jan 12, 2025. I am happy to report that this product was manufactured in November of 2024; so, it’s only 3 months old! And the expiration date says Nov 2026, which means I have almost 2 years to consume it. I don’t plan on taking 2 years though… I plan to take it daily. The serving size says 2 capsules, but I always start any new supplement with a lower dose, just ti check for any reactions. So, I only took one. I will take one for 3 more days and then likely increase to 2 per day. If note, even though the box has a picture of a pill saying actual size, that is incorrect. The capsule is slightly smaller than that. I posted a picture of this for reference. Lastly, the bottle has a protection seal around the lid, and under the lid there was another airtight seal. I appreciate that Solaray is doubly cautious about the freshness of their product. Okay, well that’s all I have for now. I will update and reveal any results in a few weeks. But as it stands, I’m excited to try this science backed product by a brand I trust.

This is a great memory support supplement, with its main active ingredient being Cognivia, which is a blend of sage extract and Spanish sage essential oil. Each 2-capsule serving provides 600 mg of Cognivia, which is the clinically studied dose shown in research to improve working memory and attention. It’s a very interesting ingredient for cognitive benefits and I have seen a lot of published science on both Cognivia and similar ingredients such as rosemary extracts. The formula also includes 100 mg of Gotu Kola extract standardized to 10% asiaticosides, which is a decent dose and adds some potential brain health support. The final listed ingredient is 50 mg of fermented chaga mushroom mycelium biomass, which is basically just filler at this dose and form. Mycelial biomass is not the same as fruiting body extract and doesn't contribute much here, especially not at 50mg. So far, I’ve noticed mild improvements in clarity and focus when taking this with my breakfast, but the benefits are subtle. Still, the science is promising and it's a healthy nootropic supplement that I imagine is providing some benefits even if you can't feel it. Overall – it's a great cognitive support supplement, and I like the inclusion of the clinically studied Cognivia.

wife thinks this stuff works well. also speedy delivery.