The Digital Revolution has brought many incredible feats of technological innovation.We are more connected than ever, we can order and receive products from around the world in mere days, and the entire knowledgebase of humanity is at our fingertips. Never has the world been so accessible, and never has there been so much opportunity.There is a second edge to that sword, however. The same tools that can be used for learning new skills or launching a business can also be used for the purposes of mind-numbing distraction. We're endlessly bombarded with countless cheap dopamine hits as the lights, alarms, and ads bleed our motivation receptors dry.This distraction waterfall is the enemy of progress. You're on a mission, and all of the chaff needs to be ruthlessly burned away from the wheat. BOSS Supplements has just the solution, in true BOSS style.

BOSS Mentality: The Agent of Order

In the face of bit-by-bit, scroll-by-scroll chaos, it becomes more difficult than ever to truly hone in –to enter into the flow state. If you can manage to do so, though, it conveys an enormous advantage over the teeming masses of dopamine-sick scrollers. With that focus, every task seems – and is – manageable.Like any professional, you need the tools for your trade. In this modern environment, one of the most potent tools in your belt is BOSS Mentality – or, as we like to call it, encapsulated flow state.Let the distractions roll past you as you zero in on your target like a predator missile.Here's how we built it:

The Mentality Formula:

Lion's Mane (500mg)Lion's Mane, a mushroom known for its cognitive benefits due to high levels of beta-glucans, has become increasingly popular in the industry due to its ability to enhance brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and improve memory recall.[1]Bacopa Extract (300mg)Bacopa Monnieri effectively reduces stress, enhances memory, and improves learning when properly extracted with high bacoside content.[2-4]Cognizin Citicoline (250mg)Choline, vital for cellular membrane integrity and a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, plays a crucial role in cognitive functions such as learning and memory.[5]Cognizin Citicoline (also known as CDP-choline) is a brain health ingredient that provides nutrition support for attention and focus.[6-8] It uniquely supports both acetylcholine production and the synthesis of essential phospholipids involved in brain health.[9-11]There are numerous clinical trials conducted at this 250 milligram dose showing that Cognizin:[6-8,10,12,13]- Supports focus and attention
- Assists your ability to stay focused
- Supports focus to reduce errors while on task
- Supports brain and cognitive healthCognizin also supports dopamine and norepinephrine production,[10,14,15] which makes it quite the feel-good ingredient in this formula.But we're not done:Phosphatidylserine 20% (200mg)Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a great counterpart to citicoline -- it's beneficial for cognitive functions and may help treat mental decline and mood state in older or stressed adults.[16-18] It also shows potential in reducing anxiety[16] and lowering stress hormones.[19]RhodioPrime 6X (200mg)Used in traditional Chinese medicine, Rhodiola aids cognitive function,[20] reduces stress,[21] regulates appetite and blood glucose levels,[22,23] and combats fatigue.[24,25] RhodioPrime X, in particular, has the highest salidroside (the relevant component for cognitive function) on the market, clocking in at a whopping 6%.L-Theanine (50mg)Theanine acts in the brain as a neurotransmitter[26] to provide tranquilizing and anxiolytic benefits without causing sedation.[27-29] This makes theanine an ideal complement to stimulants like caffeine, enhancing relaxation without impairing alertness, and exhibiting synergistic cognitive benefits when used together.[28]Toothed Clubmoss (200mcg)Huperzine A, an alkaloid from Huperzia serrata, acts as a potent inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase,[30] increasing the effectiveness of acetylcholine. This is here to stack with the citicoline. By enhancing acetylcholine levels, Huperzine A improves cognitive functions such as learning, memory, balance, and coordination, and additionally promotes neurogenesis.[5,31-33]AstraGin (50mg)AstraGin, a patented blend of botanical extracts from Chinese ginseng and astragalus, enhances bioavailability by boosting ATP synthesis in intestinal cells, allowing for better nutrient absorption from food and supplements. Additionally, regular use of AstraGin may improve gastrointestinal health, making it a highly effective bioavailability enhancer on the market.Yes, we kept this one caffeine-free so that you can take it whenever you want -- even with the BOSS Archetype Pre-Workout. But it's also great next to your morning coffee, energy drink, or evening work shift.

References & Studies

The New Standard for NootropicsNootropics have exploded in popularity over recent years. People are recognizing that they need to treat their brain from a performance point of view, just as they do with their body. The problem is that most nootropics on the market don't really do much you can notice. There's no "locking in" – no flow state that takes over with a singular objective in mind: completing the task at hand.Some nootropics use caffeine, and that's great, but we wanted something that lets you be the boss of your stimulant use. BOSS Mentality needs no stimulants, but it can be paired with them to really get you going. The Archetype / Mentality stack is unforgettable, but Mentality easily stands on its own. It will be clear that it's working, because you won't be focused on whether or not it's working: you'll simply be focused on your mission. And that's the Mentality to have.

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