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| Higher Mind |
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Review
Summary |
Higher Mind is a supplement manufactured and marketed by a company known as Source Naturals, which offers various nutritional supplements for men and women. This product is billed as a leading memory enhancer and formula to boost cognitive function, according to the company. It also seems to be a rich source of essential nutrients for the body. But this supplement may be missing several key components that define most high quality supplements for enhanced memory and brain power.
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| Ingredients At A Glance |
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The supplement facts panel reads like a who's who of essential vitamins and minerals, as well as a few general health promoting nutrients. Some of the ingredients are as follows: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, L Glutamine, Acetyl L Carnitine, Taurine, Phosphatidylserine, DMAE, GABA, L Tyrosine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, CoEnzyme Q10, Inositol and Biotin.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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Phosphatidylserine is known to be important for a variety of health functions, including ensuring that nerve impulses are functioning properly and aiding in neurotransmitter activity. It is also said to enable the brain to absorb nutrients more effectively. Phosphatidylserine is also said to have been proven in numerous clinical studies in both the U.S. and Europe, according to reports.
Unfortunately, as potent as this ingredient may be for improved brain function, Higher Mind does not appear to be the best source. According to the supplement facts panel, each serving contains only 157 milligrams, which pales in comparison to the 200 milligrams per serving each of Vitamin C and Taurine. In addition, each serving includes 750 milligrams of L Pyroglutamic Acid and 500 milligrams of L Glutatmine, so the Phosphatidylserine content may get lost in the overall formula.
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| Lifestyle |
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The company says that men and women may take up to four tablets daily with a meal for best results, which means that each bottle may last around two weeks. In light of the recommended dosage, the $20 price tag for a bottle does not seem to be as affordable as originally thought. Consumers would have to spend around $40 to get a full month's supply. This would price the supplement competitively with many other general nutritional formulas, but the lack of enough proven nutrients for enhanced cognitive function, in addition to low amounts of worthy ingredients like Phosphatidylserine, leads us to believe there may be more effective options.
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| Positives |
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• May be purchased for less than $20 per bottle
• May contain Phosphatidylserine
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| Negatives |
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• The company may not offer discounts on bulk purchases
• There seems to be a shortage of success stories online at this time
• The product may not be purchased through an official website
• Does not appear to contain Vinpocetine or Alpha GPC
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| Final Thoughts |
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A supplement such as Higher Mind may look like an interesting option for men and women looking for general nutritional support in addition to brain enhancing effects due to the high content of vital nutrients. However, the supplement as a whole seems to lack the qualities that characterize the typical leaders in this market in terms of the overall formula, the product offerings and the parent company's reputation for production and customer service. We recommend looking beyond Higher Mind to find a more effective, proven and reputable product.
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| Our
Editors Choice:
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of: Tue Jul 27th, 2010 |
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Neurostin® -
Neurostin™ is a blend of non-prescription ingredients that were carefully formulated to reverse and prevent the depletion of the nutrients your brain needs to perform optimally. This is a very well received product that customers speak highly of. The unique formula of Neurostin™ provides your body with all the necessary building blocks to make choline which is the most vital component needed by the cells that comprise both short and long term memory. The formula has also been proven to produce both oxygen and blood flow to the brain which decrease and reverse the effects of deterioration. Neurostin is one of the few formulas that regulates the levels of homocysteine which is key in preventing both long term memory loss and Alzheimer’s. This is an awesome overall formula that enhances overall brain function, sharpness and clarity Click Here to read our full review. |
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