How to choose a stress-free focus supplement — Brainzyme® FOCUS ELITE™ guide

Buyer’s guide

How to choose a stress-free focus supplement

What to look for, what the evidence supports, and exactly what’s inside Brainzyme® FOCUS ELITE™ — so you can decide with the criteria in front of you.

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Brainzyme® FOCUS ELITE™.

In short

Key takeaways

  • What it is — Brainzyme® FOCUS ELITE™, a plant-powered supplement built around GABA support, for stress-free focus and calm.
  • Who it’s for — Working adults under sustained mental load who want steady, stress-free focus.
  • What it does — Supports stress-free focus, mental energy, positive mood, memory and gut–brain health, through 29 active ingredients across five functional layers.
  • How fast — Two capsules with breakfast: no loading phase, no complicated routine.
  • What it costs — £47 (£1.57 per daily serving), with Subscribe & Save available.
  • Why trust it — Rated 4.74/5 from 6,020+ verified reviews, used by 120,000+ customers and trusted by 2,000+ medical professionals; vegan, free from all 14 major allergens, GMP & HACCP certified, made in Scotland; 365-day returns.

Sound familiar?

This is biology, not willpower

Your mind won’t switch off

The day ends. The loop doesn’t. You’re running through tomorrow instead of resting.

Wound tighter than the moment deserves

A full inbox, a changed plan, one more ask — and you’re on edge before anything’s actually gone wrong.

Foggy exactly when it matters

The bigger the meeting or the tighter the deadline, the harder it is to hold a clear thought.

Sustained mental load runs down GABA — the signal that helps calm your nervous system under pressure and lets you think clearly instead of reactively. Taken on its own, GABA struggles to cross the blood-brain barrier in meaningful amounts, so a direct top-up doesn’t reach where it’s needed. FOCUS ELITE™ takes a different route: it supports the whole pathway your brain already uses to make and use its own GABA, across five functional layers.

What to look for

How to choose a GABA-support supplement

These are the checks worth making when comparing stress-relief, GABA-support supplements.

Can it explain how it supports the GABA pathway — not just that it contains GABA-linked ingredients?

GABA on its own struggles to cross the blood-brain barrier in meaningful amounts. A formula working with that pathway should be able to describe more than one stage of it — GABA activity itself, the cofactors involved in synthesising it, receptor support, gut–brain production, and long-term neuroprotection. That level of detail is worth asking for.

Is the full formula disclosed, including how it fits your diet?

Look for a complete list of active ingredients and clear labelling on vegan status and allergens, not just one or two headline names. FOCUS ELITE™ lists all 29 active ingredients and is plant-powered, vegan, and free from all 14 major allergens.

Is manufacturing quality independently certified?

Certification and provenance show how a product is actually made. GMP and HACCP certification, and a clearly stated country of manufacture, are reasonable minimums to look for.

Does the daily routine fit real life?

A supplement is only useful if it’s easy to keep taking. Two capsules with breakfast, no loading phase, and no complicated routine, is a realistic bar to look for.

Can you see the actual evidence, not just a claim about it?

A formulation built on published research should be able to show its working — the ingredient evidence behind FOCUS ELITE™ runs to 127 cited studies, listed in full further down this page.

Is there real-world evidence at scale, and a fair returns policy?

A large volume of independently verified reviews and a long returns window lower the risk of trying something new. FOCUS ELITE™ is rated 4.74/5 from 6,020+ verified reviews and is backed by 365-day returns.

How it works

Brain nutrition that supports calm, steady focus

2% of body weight20% of daily energythe hungriest organ you have

Your brain is a hungry organ. It is roughly 2% of your body weight and uses around 20% of your daily energy — the hungriest organ you have. It runs on nutrients drawn from what you eat: amino acids, B vitamins, minerals. Brain nutrition simply means supplying those raw materials deliberately, rather than leaving them to chance.

29 ingredients 1 Direct GABA activity 2 Synthesis cofactors 3 Receptor enhancement 4 Gut-brain production 5 Neuroprotection the pathway your brain already uses

Taken on its own, GABA struggles to cross the blood-brain barrier in meaningful amounts. So FOCUS ELITE™ doesn't supplement GABA directly. It supports the whole pathway your brain already uses to make and use its own: five functional layers across 29 ingredients.

This isn't about overriding your biology. It's about giving your brain the raw materials and cofactors it uses to support its own GABA pathway, the way your brain actually works.

Evidence: 127 Peer-Reviewed Studies

Tap any ingredient to view the studies behind the claims on this page. All citations are independent peer-reviewed journals.

29 active ingredients 127 studies PubMed · DOI · PMC · ScienceDirect

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (400 mg).

  1. Cognition‑enhancing effect of Panax ginseng in healthy adults: randomized, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled (2019) Journal of Ginseng Research . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6989239
  2. Effects of Korean red ginseng on human gray‑matter volume and cognition: randomized, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled (2021) Nutritional Neuroscience . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33217050
  3. Emerging evidence that ginseng components improve cognitive function: narrative review (2024) Aging and Disease . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11068985
  4. Effects of Korean red ginseng in individuals exposed to high stress: randomized, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled (2019) Journal of Ginseng Research . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31308812
  5. Safety and tolerability of Korean red ginseng in healthy adults: 24‑week randomized trial (2018) Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6190494
  6. Dose dependent changes in cognitive performance and mood following acute administration of Ginseng to healthy young volunteers (2001) Nutritional Neuroscience . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11842896
  7. Modulation of cognition and mood following administration of single doses of Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and a ginkgo/ginseng combination to healthy young adults (2002) Physiology & Behavior . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12020739
  8. Effects of Panax ginseng, consumed with and without glucose, on blood glucose levels and cognitive performance during sustained ‘mentally demanding’ tasks. Journal of Psychopharmacology . Available at: doi.org/10.1177%2F0269881106061516

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 400 mg / PRO 350 mg / ELITE 350 mg as EMT blend).

  1. A double‑blind, placebo‑controlled study evaluating the effects of natural stimulant and L‑theanine both alone and in combination on cerebral blood flow, cognition and mood (2015) Psychopharmacology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25761837
  2. Effects of L‑theanine on cognitive function in middle‑aged and older adults: a randomized placebo‑controlled study (2021) Journal of Medicinal Food . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33751906
  3. Green tea extract enhances parieto‑frontal connectivity during working‑memory processing (2014) Psychopharmacology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24643507
  4. The Effects of Green Tea Extract on Working Memory in Healthy Women (2018) Nutrients . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29484360
  5. Green tea effects on cognition, mood and human brain function: a systematic review (2017) Phytomedicine . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28899506
  6. Effects of L‑theanine administration on stress‑related symptoms and cognitive functions in healthy adults: a randomized, placebo‑controlled study (2019) Nutrients . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31623400
  7. The effects of the green‑tea amino acid L‑theanine on stress/anxiety outcomes: systematic review (2020) Nutrients . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31758301
  8. High‑dose L‑theanine–natural stimulant combination improves ERP P3b and selective attention after sleep loss (2024) Nutrients . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40789769
  9. The deployment of intersensory selective attention: a high-density electrical mapping study of the effects of theanine. Clinical Neuropharmacology . Available at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17272967
  10. L-Theanine and caffeine in combination affect human cognition as evidenced by oscillatory alpha-band activity and attention task performance. The Journal of Nutrition . Available at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18641209
  11. L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses. Biological Psychology . Available at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16930802
  12. L-Theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Available at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18296328

Across the range: Delivered by PRO (240 mg) and ELITE (240 mg).

  1. Acute, dose-dependent cognitive effects of Ginkgo biloba, Panax ginseng and their combination in healthy young volunteers: differential interactions with cognitive demand (2002) Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12404705
  2. The dose‑dependent cognitive effects of acute administration of Ginkgo biloba to healthy young volunteers (2000) Psychopharmacology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11026748
  3. Differential cognitive effects of Ginkgo biloba after acute and chronic treatment in healthy young volunteers (2005) Psychopharmacology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23001963
  4. Neuroprotective effects of Ginkgo biloba extract. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences . Available at: doi.org/10.1007/s00018-003-3080-1
  5. Ginkgo biloba extract review on CNS effects. Ann Clin Psychiatry . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12938868
  6. Demonstration of the "anti-stress" activity of an extract of Ginkgo biloba using a discrimination learning task. General Pharmacology: The Vascular System . Available at: doi.org/10.1016/0306-3623(94)90111-2
  7. Chemical analysis of Ginkgo biloba leaves and extracts. Journal of Chromatography A . Available at: doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(02)00172-3

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (90 mg, 18 Bn CFU).

  1. Probiotics: The Next Dietary Strategy against Brain Aging (2022) Preventive Nutrition and Food Science (PNF) . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9007707
  2. Health-Promoting Effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Its Technological Applications in Fermented Food Products and Beverages (2024) Fermentation . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8754107
  3. The gut-brain axis: interactions between enteric microbiota, central and enteric nervous systems. Annals of Gastroenterology . Available at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4367209
  4. Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Brain Development. Nutrients . Available at: doi.org/10.3390/nu9111247
  5. Effect of Probiotics on Central Nervous System Functions in Animals and Humans: A Systematic Review. Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility . Available at: doi.org/10.5056/jnm16018

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 330 mg / PRO 330 mg / ELITE 330 mg).

  1. Improved cognitive performance in human volunteers following administration of guaraná extract: comparison and interaction with Panax ginseng (2004) Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15582012
  2. A double‑blind, placebo‑controlled, multi‑dose evaluation of the acute behavioural effects of guaraná in humans (2007) Psychopharmacology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16533867
  3. Acute effects of different multivitamin/mineral preparations with guaraná on mood and cognition (2013) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3798923
  4. Vitamin/mineral complex with guaraná attenuates mental fatigue and improves task performance prior to exercise (2015) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4555111
  5. Effect of guaraná on cognitive performance: systematic review and meta‑analysis (2023) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9865053
  6. Cognitive effects of guaraná supplementation with maximal‑intensity cycling: matched natural stimulant comparison (2023) Nutrients . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36146946
  7. Effects of acute guaraná ingestion on cognitive performance and vagal modulation in healthy adults (2024) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11206275
  8. Mechanisms involved in anti-aging effects of guarana in caenorhabditis elegans. The Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research . Available at: doi.org/10.1016/j.pbb.2004.07.014
  9. Guarana provides additional stimulation over caffeine alone in the planarian model. PLOS ONE . Available at: doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0123310

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 195 mg / PRO 290 mg / ELITE 195 mg).

  1. Choline Intake Correlates with Cognitive Performance among Elder Adults in the United States (2021) Behavioural Neurology . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8570899
  2. Citicoline and Memory Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial (2021) The Journal of Nutrition . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8349115
  3. The relation of dietary choline to cognitive performance and white-matter hyperintensity in the Framingham Offspring Cohort (2011) The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3252552
  4. Acetylcholine bidirectionally regulates learning and memory (2022) Journal of Neurorestoratology . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9415189
  5. The Role of Choline in Neurodevelopment (2023) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10343507
  6. Maternal choline supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy improves infant information processing speed: a randomized, double-blind, controlled feeding study (2018) The FASEB Journal . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6988845
  7. Association between Maternal Choline, Fetal Brain Development, and Child Neurocognition: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Studies (2022) Advances in Nutrition . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9776654
  8. Choline: an important nutrient in brain development, liver function and carcinogenesis. Journal of the American College of Nutrition . Available at: doi.org/10.1080/07315724.1992.10718251
  9. Nutritional importance of choline for brain development. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Available at: doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2004.10719433

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (150 mg).

  1. Improving Cognitive Function with Nutritional Supplements in Aging: A Comprehensive Narrative Review of Clinical Studies Investigating the Effects of Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants, and Other Dietary Supplements (2023) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10746024
  2. L‐carnitine for cognitive enhancement in people without cognitive impairment (2017) Cochrane Database of Systematic reviews . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6464592
  3. L-Carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine roles and neuroprotection in developing brain (2018) Neurochemical Research . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5621476
  4. Chronic acetyl-l-carnitine alters brain energy metabolism and increases noradrenaline and serotonin content in healthy mice (2012) Neurochemistry International . Available at: doi.org/10.1016/j.neuint.2012.04.008

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (270 mg turmeric & curcumin).

  1. Curcumin‑rich curry consumption and neurocognitive function in community‑dwelling older adults (4.5‑year cohort) (2022) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8952785
  2. Curcumin: A Golden Approach to Healthy Aging: A Systematic Review of the Evidence (2024) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2386914
  3. Short‑term curcumin supplementation increases serum BDNF: meta‑analysis of randomized trials (2019) Journal of Functional Foods . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24914461
  4. Curcumin promotes neurogenesis via Wnt/β‑catenin signalling in mouse models (2020) Brain Research . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4060834
  5. Curcumin improves cognition with increased hippocampal PSD95 and BDNF in mice (2025) Scientific Reports . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39774610
  6. Curcumin intervention for cognitive function in different types of people: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Phototherapy Research . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36652384
  7. Piperine, the potential functional food for mood and cognition (2008) Food and Chemical Toxicology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18639606

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (100 mg).

  1. Cinnamon extract improves insulin sensitivity in the brain and lowers liver fat in mouse models (2014) Plos One Journal . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39009081

Authorised health claim: Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Across the range: Delivered by PRO (56 mg) and ELITE (56 mg).

  1. Neuroprotective effects of magnesium: implications for neuroinflammation and cognition (2024) Frontiers in Endocrinology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20152124
  2. Magnesium Citrate Increases Pain Threshold and Reduces TLR4 Concentration in the Brain (2021) Biological Trace Element Research . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32989649
  3. Dietary magnesium intake is related to larger brain volumes and lower white matter lesions with notable sex differences (2023) European Journal of Nutrition . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36899275
  4. Serum Magnesium and Cognitive Function Among Qatari Adults (2020) Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32351381

Across the range: Delivered by PRO (20 mg) and ELITE (30 mg).

  1. Neuroprotective effects of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) (2010) Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20633111
  2. Neuroprotective effects of macamide from maca (Lepidium meyenii) on corticosterone-induced hippocampal impairments through anti-inflammatory, neurotrophic and synaptic protection properties (2021) Food & Function . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34606547
  3. Oral Supplementation with Maca Improves Social Memory and Restores Social Recognition Impairments by Augmenting Oxytocinergic Signaling (2023) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9954495
  4. Preservation of Cognitive Function by Lepidium meyenii (Maca) is Associated with Improvement of Mitochondrial Activity and Upregulation of Autophagy-Related Proteins in Middle-Aged Mouse Cortex (2016) Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5018343

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 10 mg / PRO 21 mg / ELITE 21 mg).

  1. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of curcumin in animals and human volunteers (1998) Planta Medica . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9619120
  2. Piperine derived from black pepper increases the plasma levels of coenzyme Q10 following oral supplementation (2000) The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10715596

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 20 mg / PRO 20 mg / ELITE 20 mg).

  1. Intestinal absorption of undegraded proteins in men: presence of bromelain in plasma after oral intake (1997) American Journal of Physiology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9252520

Authorised health claim: Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Across the range: Delivered by PRO (16 mg) and ELITE (16 mg).

  1. Vitamin C supplementation promotes mental vitality in healthy young adults: results from a cross-sectional analysis and a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (2021) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8783887
  2. Plasma Vitamin C Concentrations and Cognitive Function: A Cross-Sectional Study (2019) Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6454201
  3. Vitamin C Status and Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review (2017) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5622720
  4. The Contribution of Plasma and Brain Vitamin C on Age- and Gender-Related Differences in Cognition (2020) Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6353240
  5. Antioxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ascorbic Acid (2022) International Journal of Molecular Sciences . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9598715
  6. Effects of high-dose B-vitamin complex with vitamin C and minerals on mood and cognitive performance during intense mental processing (2010) Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20454891

Authorised health claim: Niacin contributes to normal psychological function and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Across the range: Delivered by PRO (8 mg NE) and ELITE (8 mg NE).

  1. Individual and combined effects of dietary vitamin intake on cognitive function in elderly adults (includes niacin among vitamins assessed) (2025) Frontiers in Nutrition . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17159011

Authorised health claim: Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (6.03 mg alpha-TE).

  1. Vitamin and mineral supplementation for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy adults in late life (2018) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6353240
  2. A randomized trial of vitamins C and E and beta carotene in the prevention of cognitive change in women (2009) Archives of Internal Medicine . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2752297

Authorised health claim: Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 3 mg / PRO 3 mg / ELITE 3 mg).

  1. Effects of zinc supplementation on cognitive function in healthy middle-aged and older adults: the ZENITH study (2006) British Journal of Nutrition . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17010236
  2. Plasma trace elements and cognitive function in older men and women: The Rancho Bernardo study (2008) The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18165841
  3. Effects of Zinc Supplementation on Inflammatory and Cognitive Parameters in Middle-Aged Women (2023) Nutrients . Available at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez/37892471
  4. Zinc intake, status and indices of cognitive function in children and adults: a systematic review (2015) European Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16254577

Authorised health claim: Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 10 mg / PRO 3 mg / ELITE 3 mg).

  1. Effects of high-dose B vitamin complex with vitamin C and minerals on mood and cognition (2010) Psychopharmacology . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2885294
  2. Effects of Four-Week Supplementation with a Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Preparation on Mood and Blood Biomarkers in Young Adults: A Randomised Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial (2015) Nutrients . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26529011
  3. Effects of a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement on cognitive function and fatigue during extended cognitive demand in healthy females (2010) Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7889884

Across the range: Delivered in all three (3 mg per serving).

  1. The importance of boron nutrition for brain and psychological function (1998) Biological Trace Element Research . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10050926
  2. New Insights into Boron Essentiality in Humans and Animals (2022) International Journal of Molecular Sciences . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9409115
  3. Effects of Dietary Food Components on Cognitive Function (2021) Nutrients . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25063690

Authorised health claim: Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Across the range: Delivered in all three (2.8 mg per serving).

  1. Vitamin B6 for cognition (2003) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14584010
  2. Vitamin and mineral supplementation for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy adults in late life (2018) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6353240
  3. Effects of high-dose B-vitamin complex with vitamin C and minerals on mood and cognitive performance during intense mental processing (2010) Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20454891
  4. B Vitamins and the Brain: Mechanisms, Dose and Efficacy—A Review (2016) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4772032
  5. Associations between vitamin B6/B9/B12 status and cognitive performance in U.S. older adults (NHANES 2011–2014) (2022) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8962758

Authorised health claim: Riboflavin contributes to normal energy metabolism and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (0.7 mg).

  1. Association of vitamin B2 intake with cognitive performance in older adults: a cross-sectional study (2023) Journal of Translational Medicine . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10691015
  2. Association between vitamin B2 intake and cognitive performance among older adults: a cross-sectional study from NHANES (2024) Scientific Reports . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11415396
  3. Association between dietary riboflavin intake and cognitive decline in older adults: a cross-sectional analysis (2025) Nutritional Neuroscience . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39012764

Authorised health claim: Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function and energy metabolism.

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 2 mg / PRO 0.56 mg / ELITE 0.56 mg).

  1. Smith et al. (2010) H C Y Folate B Memory. PLoSONE . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9122365

Authorised health claim: Folate contributes to normal psychological function and reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Across the range: Delivered by PRO (100 mcg) and ELITE (100 mcg) as 5-MTHF.

  1. Association between dietary vitamin B1 intake and cognitive function among older adults: a cross-sectional study (2024) Journal of Translational Medicine . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38365743
  2. J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and cognitive decline in cognitively healthy, older Chinese individuals (2024) General Psychiatry (BMJ) . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38601615
  3. Relationships between dietary intake and cognitive function level in Korean elderly people (2001) Public Health Journal . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11406779
  4. Effect of 3-year folic acid supplementation on cognitive function in older adults: the FACIT trial (2007) The Lancet . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6353240
  5. Folate-based B-vitamins and cognitive function in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4772032
  6. Association between dietary folate intake and cognitive impairment in older US adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2023) Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36764201

Authorised health claim: Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.

Across the range: Delivered in all three (ORIGINAL 100 mcg / PRO 75 mcg / ELITE 75 mcg).

  1. Iodine supplementation improves cognition in mildly iodine-deficient children (2009) American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19726593
  2. Iodine supplementation improves cognition in iodine-deficient schoolchildren in Albania: a randomized, controlled, double-blind study (2006) American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16400058
  3. Improved iodine status is associated with improved mental performance of schoolchildren in Benin (2000) American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11063446
  4. Maternal urinary iodine concentration in pregnancy and children’s cognition: results from a population-based birth cohort in an iodine-sufficient area (2014) BMJ Open . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24928597

Authorised health claim: Biotin contributes to normal psychological function.

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (25 mcg).

  1. Biotin (comprehensive review of human biology, biomarkers, and status) (2024) Advances in Nutrition . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35901964
  2. Indicators of marginal biotin deficiency and repletion in humans: validation of 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid excretion and a leucine challenge (2002) The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1435357
  3. Trends in daily use of biotin supplements among US adults, 1999–2016 (2020) JAMA . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32780133

Authorised health claim: Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels.

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (20 mcg).

  1. Improved cognitive-cerebral function in older adults with chromium supplementation (2010) Nutritional Neuroscience . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20423560
  2. Hair zinc and chromium levels were associated with a reduced likelihood of age-related cognitive decline in centenarians and oldest-old adults (2023) The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37997723
  3. Association between mineral intake and cognition evaluated by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA): a cross-sectional study (minerals analysis includes chromium) (2023) Nutrients . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10746024
  4. Human health effects of oral exposure to chromium: a systematic review of the epidemiological evidence (general human outcomes; includes neuro-related endpoints where available) (2024) International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38673319

Authorised health claim: Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

Across the range: Delivered exclusively by ELITE (13.8 mcg).

  1. Association between selenium intake and cognitive function among older adults in the US: National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 2011–2014 (2023) Journal of Nutritional Science . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10173086
  2. Dietary selenium intake, hypertension and cognitive function among US adults: NHANES 2011–2014 (2024) Scientific Reports . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35063231
  3. Associations between multiple trace elements, executive function, and cognitive impairment in older adults (2024) Nutrients . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16895884

Authorised health claim: Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Across the range: Delivered by PRO (10 mcg) and ELITE (10 mcg).

  1. Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Cognitive and Emotional Functioning in Young Adults – A Randomised Controlled Trial (2011) PLOS ONE . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28167237
  2. Vitamin D Status and Rates of Cognitive Decline in a Multiethnic Cohort of Older Adults (2015) JAMA Neurology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26366714
  3. Investigating Potential Dose–Response Relationships between Vitamin D Status and Cognitive Performance: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Middle- to Older-Aged Adults in the Busselton Healthy Ageing Study (2022) International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29169581

Authorised health claim: Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function and energy metabolism.

Across the range: Delivered in all three (5 mcg as methylcobalamin).

  1. Effects of vitamin B-12 supplementation on neurologic and cognitive function in older people: a randomized controlled trial (2015) The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . Available at: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4548176
  2. Results of 2-year vitamin B treatment on cognitive performance: secondary data from a randomized controlled trial (B-PROOF) (2014) Neurology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25391305
  3. Vitamin B12, cognition, and brain MRI measures (2011) Neurology . Available at: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17991650

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Brainzyme® FOCUS ELITE™

Stress-free focus, mental energy, positive mood, memory, gut & brain health, with GABA support.

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What to expect: a typical day

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  • 8 AM

    Morning dose

    Two capsules with breakfast. No loading phase, no complicated routine. ELITE™’s 29-ingredient formula starts absorbing immediately.

    L-Theanine · B6 · Magnesium absorbed

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    9–11 AM

    Calm-alert window

    L-Theanine smooths out mental noise without sedation. Tasks feel easier to approach — not numbed, just clearer.

    L-Theanine + Magnesium synergy

  • 1–3 PM

    Sustained afternoon

    The effects last roughly 6 to 8 hours. Most people find the mid-afternoon tension dip is reduced, with steady working energy through the rest of the day.

    Steady nervous system support

  • Evening

    Wears off naturally

    No reported next-day grogginess. Plant-based and non-habit-forming by design.

    Plant-based, non-habit-forming

Day-to-day vs long-term: L-Theanine acts from early doses. Magnesium and B6 build longer-term nervous system support over the first few weeks.

Honest expectations

Day 1 to Month 1 on FOCUS ELITE™

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Not a transformation story, just what tends to happen as the precursor support builds, step by step.

Day 1
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L-Theanine settles first

Many people notice a settled, less-frantic feeling within the first hour or two — relaxed but alert, not drowsy.

L-Theanine ✓ · alpha-wave activity ✓
Week 1
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The cofactor layers join in

With consistent use, B6, magnesium and zinc have time to do their part. Days tend to feel a little less reactive.

B6 ✓ · Magnesium ✓ · Zinc ✓
Week 3
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The gut-brain route contributes

The probiotic layer needs the longest runway. Around now the overall picture feels steadier rather than spiky.

L. Acidophilus ✓ · vagal route ✓
Month 1
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The full multi-layer picture

Support that's built up, not borrowed from a single hit. The neuroprotective layer works quietly in the background.

Curcumin ✓ · polyphenols ✓

How to take it

Everything you need for day one — full directions on every pack. Swipe →

  • 2 capsules

    With a full glass of water.

  • About an hour after food

    For the smoothest, steadiest lift.

  • Want a stronger effect?

    Take them at least 30 minutes before food instead.

  • Fits your routine

    Leave at least 2 hours between these and any other supplements or medication.

Because it builds, we back it with 365-day returns. Effects vary from person to person. That's exactly what the guarantee is for.

Safety & quality

Safe to take, every day

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  • Plant-powered & food-classed

    The ingredients are classed as food — vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and gelatin-free.

  • Free from all 14 allergens

    Made with full freedom from all 14 FSA-defined allergens — and from heavy metals and pesticides.

  • GMP & HACCP certified

    Every batch is manufactured in the UK to strict GMP and HACCP quality standards.

  • Gentle by design

    Most people notice no side effects — the most commonly reported is simply needing more water. Not habit-forming.

  • Regulated formulation

    Formulated to comply with UK Department of Health and EFSA regulations.

  • Check first if…

    Pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication? Check with a medical professional first. Children aged 10–15 should start with FOCUS ORIGINAL™.

Why we made it

While researching for my healthcare degree, I was astonished by how many peer-reviewed studies showed natural ingredients supporting concentration and mental performance — and how little of that science was actually reaching people. That gap is why I started Brainzyme® in Edinburgh in 2016: feed your brain properly, and steady focus stops being a fight. Nine years on, 120,000+ people and 2,000+ medical professionals trust that nutrition-first approach.

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FOCUS ELITE™ is a plant-based food supplement made for daytime focus — one part of a steady routine alongside food, movement and sleep.

What to expect over your first six weeks

Honest expectations from customer feedback: some people feel more, some less. The 365-day return is there for exactly that reason.

  • DAY 1

    First dose — calm-alert lift

    Most people notice a quieter, calmer focus within an hour of the first two capsules. L-Theanine is active from dose one, so there’s no build-up phase needed.

  • WEEK 1

    Settling into a rhythm

    You find what time suits you (most choose breakfast). The calm-alert window feels more predictable, and stress recovery starts to feel marginally faster.

  • WEEK 3

    The deeper nutrients build in

    Magnesium and B6 reach optimal levels. These support GABA receptor sensitivity and the conversion pathway directly. Many customers report this is when the background nervous-system calm feels more consistent.

  • WEEK 6

    Stable baseline — decision time

    By six weeks you have a clear picture. If it’s helping, Subscribe & Save drops the cost by roughly 16%. If not, return within 365 days for a full refund, no questions asked.

Find your formula

Which Brainzyme® formula is right for you?

FOCUS ELITE purple packFOCUS ELITE™stress reliefYou’re viewing this one FOCUS PRO pearl packFOCUS PRO™motivation
Best for Stress-free focus & a positive mood Strong focus & a motivated mood
Pathway GABA-activity support Dopamine support
Active ingredients 29-in-1 — our widest range 20-in-1
Feels like Steady, composed concentration A harder push — drive and momentum
Price £47 · £1.57 per daily serving £29 · £0.97 per daily serving
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Your questions, answered

Will FOCUS ELITE™ give me calm, stress-free focus?
Yes — FOCUS ELITE™ is our stress-free-focus and positive-mood formula, and our most complete. It's plant-powered brain nutrition that supports calm, clear concentration and a steady mood, so you can focus without feeling on edge. Rated 4.74/5 across 6,020+ verified reviews.
How is FOCUS ELITE™ different from FOCUS PRO™?
FOCUS ELITE™ has the widest nutrient range we make (29-in-1) and supports the brain's GABA pathway for calm, stress-free focus and a positive mood. FOCUS PRO™ is our strong-focus formula for the days you want more momentum. Choose ELITE™ for steady, composed concentration; choose PRO™ when you want a harder push. Many customers keep both and choose by the day.
What is a “daytime GABA supplement,” and what's inside FOCUS ELITE™?
Most GABA products are made for evening wind-down. FOCUS ELITE™ is formulated as a daytime GABA-supporting formula — helping you stay calm and clear while you work. Its GABA-supporting nutrition includes L-Theanine (which crosses into the brain to support GABA activity) and Magnesium (which helps GABA receptors work), within the widest spread of nutrients we make: 17 essential vitamins and minerals plus plant actives. Vegan, allergen-free, made in Scotland.
What should I expect, and how soon will I feel it?
Most people feel a smooth, steady lift in focus and calm energy from the first dose, typically lasting around 6–8 hours — not a spike-and-slump. You can take it every day, and many customers find the benefits build with continued use.
How do I take FOCUS ELITE™?
Take 2 capsules with a full glass of water, about an hour after food, whenever you want the most support with calm focus. Start with a single capsule the first time so you can find the serving that suits you. Children aged 10–15 should start with 1 capsule per day of our mildest formula, FOCUS ORIGINAL™. Full directions are on every pack.
Can I take FOCUS ELITE™ with coffee, other supplements, or my medication?
Yes to your usual routine — if you're combining it with other supplements or multivitamins, start with a single capsule to see how you feel. If you take any medication, we recommend leaving at least 2 hours between it and your Brainzyme® FOCUS™ capsules, and starting with one capsule. It's designed to fit into your day as plant-powered nutrition, not to replace anything a medical professional has prescribed.
Is it safe, and are there any side effects?
Brainzyme® FOCUS™ is plant-powered brain nutrition — the ingredients are classed as food, it's vegan, allergen-free, and made in Scotland to GMP and HACCP standards. Most people notice no side effects; the one most commonly reported is simply an increased need for water, so keep a glass handy. It isn't habit-forming. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication, we recommend checking with a medical professional first.
How does Subscribe & Save work?
Choose Subscribe & Save at checkout to save 16% on every order, delivered on the schedule you pick (every 30, 60, 90 or 180 days). Pair it with a multi-month pack and you can save up to around 30% overall. Your first payment is taken when you order, and you can skip, change, or cancel anytime from your account — no lock-in.
Do you offer customer returns?
We're confident you'll love your supplements, which is why we offer a world-class 365-day return policy. If for any reason you're not completely satisfied with your Brainzyme® supplements, you can return all items (this includes up to one opened pack per formula) within 365 days for a full refund or exchange. You can find more information in our Refund Policy.
How do I cancel or skip my subscription?
Click the ‘Account’ icon at the top right of any page and enter the email you used to order — you’ll be sent a code that opens the customer portal. Under “Manage Subscriptions”, choose “Skip delivery” beside your next date, or “Cancel my subscription” beneath your payment details. Changes affect future deliveries only — anything already placed or shipped can still be returned or exchanged under our 365-day policy, or contact support@brainzyme.com.
Are there actually supplements that support GABA?

Yes — effective GABA supplements provide the building blocks your brain uses to make GABA naturally, since GABA itself does not reliably cross the blood-brain barrier.

  • L-Theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier and promotes GABA activity.
  • B6 catalyses GABA synthesis; B1 supports GABAergic neurons.
  • Magnesium enhances GABA receptor signalling; zinc modulates GABA-A receptors.
  • Curcumin may support GAD activity; a gut-friendly probiotic produces GABA via the vagus nerve.

Brainzyme® FOCUS ELITE™ brings these together as a daytime GABA supplement, supporting calm, clear focus through your day.

What is a nootropic, and how is it different from a focus supplement?
A nootropic is a brain supplement — a broad term for products that support cognitive function, covering a wide range of ingredients. A focus supplement is a more targeted category, specifically formulated to support focus, mental energy, and mood. Brainzyme® FOCUS ELITE™ combines scientifically proven ingredients at meaningful dosages to support stress-free focus, mental energy, positive mood, memory and brain health. If you'd prefer our strong-focus formula, Brainzyme® FOCUS PRO™ may be a great fit for you.
Can FOCUS ELITE™ support memory and mood as well as focus?
Yes — because it carries the widest nutrient range, FOCUS ELITE™ supports memory and brain health alongside calm focus and a positive mood, helping you feel clearer across the whole day.
What vitamins or supplements can help with stress-related brain fog?

Supplements that supply the right building blocks for your brain’s GABA system can help with stress-related brain fog — supporting several pathways at once rather than a single mechanism.

  • L-Theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier to promote GABA activity.
  • Magnesium enhances GABA receptor signalling.
  • B6 is essential for GABA synthesis.
  • Curcumin supports the GABA-producing enzyme.
  • L. Acidophilus produces GABA via the gut-brain axis.

Brainzyme® FOCUS ELITE™ combines all of these across 29 active ingredients to support stress-free focus, positive mood, and memory for up to 8 hours.

Ready when you are

Calm, steady focus — from tomorrow morning

Save up to 33% with Subscribe & Save, covered by the 365-day guarantee.

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