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Review
Summary |
There are many products on the market that claim to enhance cognitive performance. There is no doubt that healthy brain function is necessary and vital when it comes to living a satisfying and fulfilling lifestyle. That is why consumers who are concerned about preventing memory loss and improving mental clarity will turn to a dietary supplement advertised to address these concerns. Currently, there is a product on the market that claims to provide, what the company calls a revolutionary, new formula that will dramatically improve concentration and mental energy. This product is Lucidal. The company behind Lucidal even claims that this product has been clinically proven to generate such results, but since the details of this study and any other proof to support these large promises are not displayed on the product website, we suspect that these statements are likely nothing more than a marketing ploy.
However, we will still take a closer look at Lucidal and its contained ingredients to determine if this formula appears at all capable of living up to any of its advertised promises.
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| Ingredients At A Glance |
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According to the product website, Lucidal contains over 50 different ingredients. The complete list of ingredients for Lucidal is posted online for consumer review, but the main ingredients in this formula are said to include the following: B Vitamins, Creatine, CoQ10, Ginkgo Biloba, Choline, DMAE, Huperzine A, Glucosamine and Chondroitin.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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We are surprised that this product contains so many ingredients. We think that 50 different ingredients is a bit of an overabundance, and we worry that this high amount will actually hinder this formula’s overall potency. The main ingredients that are listed above have been associated with improving mental function, but there have not been any conclusive results that these ingredients will make a significant benefit. Also, due to the sheer number of ingredients contained in the Lucidal formula, we believe that any benefits these ingredients may have provided are likely to be drowned out by other ingredients in the formula.
We really do feel that a formula with fewer and more concentrated ingredients can actually generate more powerful results when it comes to improving cognitive function. Consumers who would like to continue their product search should know that when it comes to memory and preventing memory loss, circulation to the brain has been shown to be quite vital. Fortunately, the ingredient Vinpocetine has been shown in multiple clinical studies to improve cerebral blood flow and also allow more oxygen to the brain. Though, as shown above, Vinpocetine is not one of the main ingredients contained within Lucidal. Thankfully, Vinpocetine can be found in other supplements on the market that have been proven to promote effective results.
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| Consumer Reviews |
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We did come across a number of complaints for Lucidal posted online. Many of these independent consumer reviews stated that they did not feel any improvements in cognitive function after taking Lucidal. Some reviewers even claimed that Lucidal made them quite ill, and one reviewer even said that taking Lucidal actually increased their blood pressure. In addition, there were complaints about the high cost of Lucidal and the fact that this company does not appear to take any sort of returns.
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| Positives |
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• Product website is posted online for Lucidal
• Lucidal’s formula is displayed online
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| Negatives |
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• Lucidal seems to be quite expensive
• Many negative reviews have been posted online for Lucidal
• Formula appears to contain an overabundance of ingredients
• Vinpocetine is not one of the main ingredients in this product
• Lucidal does not appear to come with a money back guarantee
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| Final Thoughts |
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At this time, a single bottle of Lucidal costs just under $80. This is very expensive and many consumers may hesitate to pay so much for a supplement, especially after learning about the number of negative reviews for Lucidal that are posted online. Furthermore, it does not appear that Lucidal comes with any sort of money back guarantee, which may very well mean that consumers will be unable to return this supplement if unsatisfied with results. We do appreciate when a manufacturer offers a money back guarantee, as this is often indicative that the company is confident that their formula will perform as advertised. Again, those consumers who would prefer to continue their search for a dietary supplement capable of improving mental function may want to look into supplements that contain Vinpocetine and come from reputable companies that are willing to stand behind their products.
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| Our
Editors Choice:
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of: Tue Nov 17th, 2009 |
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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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