Performance Lab Mind

What it does

Performance Lab Mind is a 4-ingredient stim-free nootropic from Performance Lab; posts on mindlabpro.com say Performance Lab supplements are formulated by Opti-Nutra in the UK, which they call the maker of our editor-choice pick Mind Lab Pro (checked 2026-10-08). Opti-Nutra Ltd is the former name of Performance Lab Ltd (Companies House 09439153; checked 2026-10-09). It uses only branded standardized extracts — Cognizin citicoline, Sharp-PS Green phosphatidylserine, Ajipure L-tyrosine, and Maritime Pine Bark — delivered in NutriCaps prebiotic-infused vegan capsules. The product is positioned as the lean, stackable counterpart to Mind Lab Pro for users who want focused dosing without ingredient overlap. It is manufactured in the USA in an FDA-registered current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) facility and was sold direct at performancelab.com.

How it works

Cognizin citicoline raises brain phosphatidylcholine and supports acetylcholine synthesis for membrane integrity and focus. Sharp-PS Green phosphatidylserine supports neuronal membrane fluidity; the FDA allows two qualified claims, that phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of dementia and that it may reduce the risk of cognitive dysfunction in the elderly, each with the disclaimer that 'FDA concludes that there is little scientific evidence supporting this claim'. Ajipure L-tyrosine is a precursor for dopamine and norepinephrine, blunting cognitive decline under acute stress and sleep loss. Maritime Pine Bark proanthocyanidins cross the blood-brain barrier, support cerebral blood flow, and act as long-acting antioxidants. The four-ingredient logic is membrane + neurotransmitter precursor + circulation — the minimum complete stack for cognitive support.

What to expect

Timing in the trials we cite: L-Tyrosine was given about 1 hour before a demanding task (this product has 250mg; the lowest positive trial used 2,000mg); pine bark's cognitive studies ran 8–12 weeks (this product has 75mg, below the 100–200mg clinical dose); phosphatidylserine's memory trials ran 15 weeks to 12 months. Best for users who already supplement separately for adaptogens, mushrooms, or B-vitamins and want a focused base layer.

Hero ingredients

• Citicoline250mg
• Phosphatidylserine100mg
• L-Tyrosine250mg
• Maritime Pine Bark75mg

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