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The gut and brain are deeply connected, forming what scientists call the gut-brain axis. 90% of your and a large percentage of your dopamine—the very neurotransmitters that control mood, focus, and motivation—are actually produced in the gut (Carabotti et al., 2015).
What does this mean?
🔹 If your gut health is off, your brain won’t function at its best.
🔹 Poor digestion leads to mental fog, anxiety, and low motivation.
🔹 A healthy microbiome enhances cognitive function, memory, and neuroplasticity.
Neuro Alchemy is designed to optimize not just your brain, but the entire gut-brain axis.
The right nootropics can improve digestion, neurotransmitter production, and mental clarity by working synergistically with your microbiome.
✔ Stimulates nerve growth factor (NGF) for brain repair & cognition.
✔ Supports gut lining integrity, reducing inflammation and leaky gut symptoms.
✔ Enhances microbiome diversity, fostering good bacteria.
📖 Research Insight: Lion’s Mane has been shown to improve gut microbiota composition and cognitive function in studies on neuroprotection and digestion (Zhai et al., 2018).
✔ Strengthens dopamine and serotonin receptors, improving focus & learning.
✔ Supports gut-brain balance by reducing stress-induced gut dysfunction.
✔ Enhances neuroplasticity, creating long-term cognitive resilience.
📖 Research Insight: Bacopa has been clinically studied for its role in gut health, reducing stress-related microbiome imbalance (Pase et al., 2012).
✔ Crosses the blood-brain barrier, reducing neuroinflammation.
✔ Enhances gut flora, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria.
✔ Reduces oxidative stress, protecting dopamine-producing neurons.
📖 Research Insight: Curcumin has been found to enhance gut microbiota composition, supporting mental and immune health (Singh et al., 2020).
✔ Strengthens neuronal membranes, enhancing cognitive processing.
✔ Regulates cortisol, improving stress resilience and gut function.
✔ Supports nutrient absorption, optimizing nootropic effectiveness.
📖 Research Insight: Phosphatidylserine has been shown to improve neurotransmitter balance and gut-brain signaling (Kim et al., 2014).
For peak mental performance, it’s not just about the brain—it’s about whole-body optimization. Neuro Alchemy bridges the gap between cognitive enhancement, gut health, and stress resilience.
Carabotti, M., Scirocco, A., Maselli, M. A., & Severi, C. (2015). The gut-brain axis: interactions between enteric microbiota, central and enteric nervous systems. Annals of Gastroenterology, 28(2), 203–209.
Pase, M. P., Kean, J., Sarris, J., Neale, C., Scholey, A., Stough, C., & Wesnes, K. (2012). The cognitive-enhancing effects of Bacopa Monnieri: A systematic review of randomized controlled human clinical trials. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 18(7), 647-652.
Singh, B., Suman, S., Shukla, Y., & Kakkar, P. (2020). The role of curcumin in modulating gut microbiota: Impact on human health. Food & Function, 11(8), 7463–7482.
Zhai, K., Liang, W., & Tang, Z. (2018). Research progress of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides on intestinal microbiota and neuroprotection. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(3), 715.
Kim, H. Y., Moon, H. S., & Kim, J. S. (2014). Effects of phosphatidylserine on the gut-brain axis in relation to stress. Journal of Nutrition Research, 34(5), 362-369.
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March 15, 2025
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