Neuro Optimizer Review – Brainpower Today, Memory at Age 80

“What was the name of that actor, ya know, the guy who was in that movie…”

If you’ve been there and you’re over 40, you’ll find the answer in the same place as your misplaced keys.

Brainpower declines as we grow older. When exactly? Well, you’ll know it when you feel it. And when you do, it’s time to shift brain supplement strategies.

“Mental Domination” NOW becomes less important… instead you want kick ass at Scrabble when you’re 80 years old. Accelerated mental processing takes a back seat to long-term memory.

Luckily for you, Neuro Optimizer can help cognition now and later. Let’s check out this quality brain health supplement.

About Neuro Optimizer

Neuro Optimizer is made by Jarrow Formulas, a full-line nutritional supplement manufacturer found in health food stores. Positioned as stimulant-free “nutrition for the brain,” Neuro Optimizer supplies “7 neuro-nutrients and protectants,” and targets age-related brain health concerns. A reputable, quality formula, Neuro Optimizer is our #5-ranked best nootropic supplement for 2016. Key notes:

• Enhancing brain metabolism, in terms of mental energy, brain cell efficiency and neural repair and regeneration.
• Supporting brain chemicals, helping with stress reactions and cell-to-cell communication within the brain.
• Protecting brain cells. It supplies antioxidants to defend the brain against the damaging effects of toxic free radicals.

Neuro Optimizer Photos

Neuro Optimizer supplement facts. All dosages are shown.

Neuro Optimizer side panel. Conservative, professional claims.

Neuro Optimizer rockin’ a proper safety seal. Not like CILTEP.

Neuro Optimizer capsules are off-white in color. No botanical herbals in the formula, so not much color.

The caps twisted apart easily.

Neuro Optimizer is a hybrid brain-booster/brain-health formula that relies on tried-and-true nootropics.

There’s nothing flashy about Neuro Optimizer. No garish logo, no miracle claims. But behind the bland exterior is an excellent formula for older adults who want to stay sharp as they age. Our breakdown:

Cognizin 300 mg

Our #1-Ranked Best 5 Nootropic ingredient, Cognizin Citicoline is like a Swiss Army Knife for brain health, with multiple nootropic benefits. We think of citicoline mostly for its brain energy benefits; Neuro Optimizer focuses more on its ability to boost brain chemicals and regenerate the brain.

Phosphatidylserine 100 mg

Our #2-Ranked Best 5 Nootropic. Good job, Neuro Optimizer! They use it for “stress responses and neuronal communication.” The stress claim is weird; but PS does have brain chemical benefits that help neurons to fire. PS is great for brain regeneration and memory performance, too.

Phosphatidylcholine 120 mg

Neuro Optimizer does not discuss this ingredient; maybe its 120 mg dosage is not big enough to make any claim. Phosphatidylcholine (PC) benefits synthesis of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter for memory, mood and Alzheimer’s protection.

Other ingredients: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Taurine are antioxidants to protect brain cells against damage and decline. Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) also has brain energy benefits. L-Glutamine is used to make GABA, and may help with mood and anxiety… but it’s the one nootropic in this complex that doesn’t seem to “fit” quite as well as the others.

Formula Analysis

Neuro Optimizer is a quality formula with premium touches. It starts with Cognizin® citicoline, a superior “branded” form of an amazing nootropic for both immediate and long-term brain function.

Jarrow’s website lists Neuro Optimizer’s phosphatidylserine as soy-free Sharp-PS®, another premium branded ingredient, and probably the best memory nutrient in the universe. Neuro Optimizer also uses Acetyl-L-Carnitine, the best brain-friendly carnitine form (Any nootropic using plain L-Carnitine is flat-out wrong).

You look at Neuro Optimizer overall, and it appears very plain and basic. But we gotta give ’em credit: Neuro Optimizer is brilliant in its simplicity. Every nutrient in the formula is backed by science, and the dosages for the most part reach Critical Mass. And we know this because they proudly list the dosages right on the label!

In terms of the formula’s intent, the Citicoline is such a great brain-booster, and Neuro Optimizer’s 300 mg dosage is BIG. That single ingredient brings most of Neuro Optimizer’s nootropic mojo: Energized thinking, sharp focus, attention, short-term memory and more.

But for the most part, Neuro Optimizer’s other ingredients are for age-related issues, featuring bio-activities that protect, maintain, repair and regenerate brain cells. These proactive benefits get a hell of a lot sexier as you grow older… and Neuro Optimizer’s particular blend of brain health nutrients looks highly effective.

Overall, Neuro Optimizer is a rock-solid foundation formula for anyone seeking sharp mental performance now and in the future. It’s got no glitz or glamour whatsoever… but it also has no BS. Imagine that.

Neuro Optimizer: An Award-Winning Formula!
Jarrow’s Neuro Optimizer won the “Best of Supplements” award from Better Nutrition Magazine in 2011 and the “Vity Award” Brain Combination Formulas from Vitamin Retailer Magazine in 2010.

Neuro Optimizer Benefits

Neuro Optimizer seems made for long-term brain health. It supplies building blocks and stimulators of brain regeneration, and antioxidants to fight brain aging. You don’t FEEL these benefits, but they help mental clarity as you grow older.

The Cognizin Citicoline 300 mg brings a nice bump in mental energy and processing speed, and PS is great for memory… but Jarrow doesn’t really play up these benefits, making us think they are secondary.

Who Takes It?

Jarrow Formulas targets an older market, probably 40+, which fits Neuro Optimizer’s ingredients–many of which specifically help age-related brain health and memory issues. Any age group looking to improve their brain health may find the supplement useful, but it might be best for middle-aged or older users who find remembering names and faces a little harder than they used to.

Any Side Effects?

Most of the ingredients in Neuro Optimizer are regularly found in the body and are essential to brain health, so there aren’t a lot of negative side effects or red flags associated with this supplement.

Neuro Optimizer Summary

Pros

• Smart & sensible formula. Targeted for brain regeneration and brain protection needs of older adults.
• “Upgraded” forms of some ingredients. Cognizin and Sharp-PS are both superior-quality nootropics.
• Great reputation. Jarrow Formulas is a respected supplement manufacturer founded in 1977.
• Transparent label. Thanks for sharing all Neuro Optimizer stack dosages, Jarrow.

Cons

• Small doses of some ingredients. ALCAR likely must be taken in bigger doses for brain benefits.
• Large serving size. You’ve got to take 4 capsules to achieve a “serving” of Neuro Optimizer.

Pricing & Buying Info

• About $35 for a one-month supply (120 capsules)
• Available at online retailers and in health food & supplement stores