Though caffeine may seem like a beneficial brain booster, its use can cause jitters, crashes and sleep deprivation for some individuals. Caffeine has also been linked to higher blood pressure, heart disease, gout and arthritis as well as its sugar-laden energy peaks that create energy spikes followed by crash outs that hinder cognitive performance.

Nootropics, on the other hand, are natural ingredients designed to bring about cognitive benefits without any unwanted side effects or side-effects – from improved focus and concentration to stress relief and mental clarity. Furthermore, unlike coffee-derived stimulants which may induce jitters when taken orally.

Usana’s breakthrough focus+ formula, for instance, is designed to optimize and sustain attention, memory and overall cognitive function.* This nootropic coffee blend features plant-based ingredients (coffee cherry, ginseng and guarana) along with clinically useful doses of two synergistic cognitive enhancers: L-theanine and caffeine. These substances work synergistically and scientifically together; L-theanine in particular has shown remarkable effects for relaxing while stimulating, improving focus, cognitive performance performance as well as mood enhancement.*

No matter if it is nootropics or energy drinks that you choose to consume, it is essential that you understand the distinctions between drug regulations, beverage and supplement laws and their differences. Even though nootropics often carry Nutrition Facts panels, they cannot imply they will cure anything; any product claiming otherwise should be avoided at all costs.