$36.99 $1.23 per serving
Product analysis
Focus-R may help with short-term alertness and attention through caffeine, with theanine adding a possible calm-focus benefit. Kava and other calming herbs may reduce daytime alertness and work against that purpose.
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Nutrient Quality43
Vitamin B6 has a clearly identified supplement form. Several other preparations are insufficiently specified or remain uncertain, so the blend cannot be assumed to match the particular extracts linked to benefits.
Ingredient Transparency71
Ingredient amounts and many forms are disclosed, helping you compare much of the blend. Some forms and the relevant blend proportions are missing, leaving part of its composition unclear.
Value For Money39
Theanine offers moderate value, while the vitamin B6 and bacopa are relatively costly within the full serving price. Value for most other ingredients remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction75
Customer feedback is very positive across a substantial review pool. That supports a favorable view of satisfaction, without establishing effectiveness or safety.
Product Focus72
Short-term alertness and attention are the clearest uses, while calming herbs create a competing effect. Caffeine can also interfere with sleep near bedtime, so the blend does not suit every one of its suggested purposes equally.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 60 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $1.23
- Customer rating
- 4.6 · 574 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Vitamin B12 · 1000 mcgCaffeine · 75 mg
Caffeine can support short-term alertness and reduce sleepiness at the declared 75 mg per serving. Vitamins B6 and B12 can help address fatigue associated with deficiency, without establishing added energy when intake is adequate. Theanine has no established standalone fatigue benefit or universal anti-jitter effect. Kava has a sedating role that can work against alertness.
How this product is rated for Energy
Ingredient fit66
Relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula, so the product is less focused on energy alone. The declared amounts provide partial or uneven support for the relevant ingredients.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula, so the product is less focused on energy alone.
Dose adequacy
The declared amounts provide partial or uneven support for the relevant ingredients.
Pathways46
The strongest covered route is alertness, led by caffeine.
Depth
The strongest covered route is alertness, led by caffeine.
Breadth
Coverage is concentrated in one route, rather than extending across several aspects of energy.
Evidence98
Caffeine provides the strongest evidence contribution here, with benefits limited to the relevant preparation or population.
Evidence strength
Caffeine provides the strongest evidence contribution here, with benefits limited to the relevant preparation or population.
Studied preparation
The credited preparations generally align with the saved study findings; theanine lacks that preparation support.
Formulation logic93
The formula includes a sedating ingredient that can work against alertness. Its credited ingredients otherwise do not require an added partner.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients do not require an additional partner in the saved findings; no extra combination benefit is established.
Conflicts
Kava can work against the intended alertness effect because of its sedating role.
Effective doses
The ingredients counted in the saved findings have meaningful amount support; this is distinct from proven fatigue-treatment doses.
Theanine Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Vitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin B6 · 20 mgTheanine · 250 mg
Theanine may help with tension and responses to stressful tasks, although immediate relaxation does not establish lasting stress relief. Bacopa has some direct but inconsistent stress and anxiety findings, with applicability tied to the extract. Holy basil is present, but its identity does not establish equivalence to the specific extracts studied for stress. The formula also contains caffeine; the saved conflict check found no matched penalty, which does not establish that caffeine supports relaxation.
How this product is rated for Stress Relief
Ingredient fit59
The relevant ingredients provide the main stress-related focus. The known amounts provide a partial overall match to the supplied comparisons; meeting them does not establish a clinical effect.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients provide the main stress-related focus.
Dose adequacy
The known amounts provide a partial overall match to the supplied comparisons; meeting them does not establish a clinical effect.
Pathways91
The findings span calming, mood-related nutrient functions, sleep recovery; this breadth does not demonstrate additional benefit from combining ingredients.
Depth
The strongest saved connection concerns calming; this describes the relevant role rather than proving relief from stress.
Breadth
The findings span calming, mood-related nutrient functions, sleep recovery; this breadth does not demonstrate additional benefit from combining ingredients.
Evidence71
Theanine has direct tension and stress-task findings, but lasting mood and anxiety outcomes are mixed.
Evidence strength
Theanine has direct tension and stress-task findings, but lasting mood and anxiety outcomes are mixed.
Studied preparation
Known preparations are recognized, but the holy basil declaration does not establish a match to an identified studied extract.
Formulation logic95
B6 and B12 lack the full partner coverage used for their combined nutrient contribution. No configured conflict matched, despite the declared caffeine; this does not establish a relaxing effect from caffeine.
Partner coverage
B6 and B12 lack the full partner coverage used for their combined nutrient contribution.
Conflicts
No configured conflict matched, despite the declared caffeine; this does not establish a relaxing effect from caffeine.
Effective doses
All ingredients retained in these findings meet the amount threshold; that threshold is not proof of an effective clinical dose.
Impact
Highest effect
Vitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin B6 · 20 mgBacopa · 100 mg
Caffeine can support short-term alertness and attention, while theanine may help with calm focus. Vitamin B6 supports normal neurotransmitter function, and B12 helps maintain nerve function when intake is low; larger amounts do not establish extra cognitive benefit with adequate nutrition. Bacopa may relate to memory and learning, but this unidentified extract cannot be treated as equivalent to the specific preparations studied over several weeks.
How this product is rated for Brain Health
Ingredient fit74
The credited amounts receive substantial recognition, although Bacopa's preparation identity remains unresolved.
Goal fit
The saved focus reflects the relevant ingredients and the formula's other uses; presence alone does not establish cognitive benefit.
Dose adequacy
The credited amounts receive substantial recognition, although Bacopa's preparation identity remains unresolved.
Pathways73
Neurotransmitter function is strongest, with calm-focus support from theanine also represented. The main recorded areas are neurotransmitter function and stress regulation; other areas contribute less.
Depth
Neurotransmitter function is strongest, with calm-focus support from theanine also represented.
Breadth
The main recorded areas are neurotransmitter function and stress regulation; other areas contribute less.
Evidence88
B6 leads the saved evidence finding, but its nutritional role does not establish extra cognitive benefit with adequate intake.
Evidence strength
B6 leads the saved evidence finding, but its nutritional role does not establish extra cognitive benefit with adequate intake.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation finding excludes Bacopa from a match to studied material; its extract identity remains unresolved.
Formulation logic100
The credited ingredients have no missing required partner or recorded conflict. Their amounts pass the saved minimum contribution rule, which does not prove clinical efficacy.
Partner coverage
No required partner is missing for the credited ingredients; this does not establish an added benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured conflict was recorded; this finding does not establish the absence of all possible interactions.
Effective doses
All credited ingredients pass the saved minimum amount rule; ingredients excluded for smaller amounts are not counted in this finding.
Impact
Highest effect
Vitamin B6 · 20 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgTheanine · 250 mgBacopa · 100 mg
Caffeine can support vigilance and sustained attention, while theanine has limited evidence for selected executive-function outcomes rather than uniform improvement. Ginkgo has preliminary acute attention-speed findings, but this generic extract is not established as the studied preparation. B12 supports cognition when intake is deficient, while B6’s normal metabolic role does not establish enhancement. The small bacopa amount is not counted meaningfully, and extract differences prevent transferring memory findings directly.
How this product is rated for Cognitive Support
Ingredient fit82
The counted ingredients provide differing amount support for specific cognitive purposes within the broader formula.
Goal fit
The counted ingredients relate to specific cognitive tasks, although the product is linked to other goals.
Dose adequacy
The declared amounts provide partial support overall, without establishing benefit below the studied exposures.
Pathways71
The findings center on stress and arousal regulation, with substantial coverage of stress and arousal regulation, adenosine-blocking alertness.
Depth
Stress and arousal regulation is the strongest covered function in the saved findings.
Breadth
The substantially covered functions are stress and arousal regulation, adenosine-blocking alertness.
Evidence97
Vitamin B6 leads the saved support. Ginkgo does not establish equivalence to its studied preparation.
Evidence strength
Vitamin B6 leads the saved support, while the supplied scientific limitations still restrict the benefits that can be described.
Studied preparation
Ginkgo is not accepted as the studied preparation; other counted preparations are accepted. Exposures alone do not establish equivalence.
Formulation logic100
The counted ingredients have no required missing partner or configured conflict.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute alone or have their configured partners; no extra synergy is established.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All ingredients counted in this rule meet the saved minimum amount check; this is distinct from proving benefit at that exposure.
Impact
Highest effect
Vitamin B6 · 20 mgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcg
Theanine may reduce tension after an acute mental challenge, without clear evidence for sustained mood improvement. Vitamin B6 and B12 can help with mood changes related to inadequate intake, but do not establish extra benefit when intake is adequate. Bacopa's emotional-wellbeing evidence is preparation-specific, and this declaration does not establish the reviewed extract. The declared caffeine remains below the amount that triggers the supplied anxiety-conflict finding.
How this product is rated for Mood Support
Ingredient fit70
The relevant ingredients are recognized to different degrees according to their declared amounts and the formula's broader purpose.
Goal fit
Relevant mood ingredients sit within a broader formula containing ingredients aimed at other uses.
Dose adequacy
Most declared amounts closely match the saved comparison ranges, which do not establish individual mood benefit.
Pathways80
The saved findings describe potential routes of contribution, whose coverage does not itself demonstrate improved mood.
Depth
Monoamine signalling receives the greatest contribution in the saved findings; this does not establish a measured emotional benefit.
Breadth
The saved findings recognize two routes, with more limited support for the remaining aspects.
Evidence92
The saved evidence contribution remains subject to the supplied population, outcome and preparation distinctions.
Evidence strength
Vitamin B6 provides the leading evidence contribution in the saved findings, subject to the population and outcome limitations described above.
Studied preparation
The saved findings do not recognize Bacopa as matching a studied preparation.
Formulation logic100
The counted ingredients meet partner requirements, with no configured conflict identified; amount limitations remain ingredient-specific.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients have no unmet partner requirement in the supplied findings; this does not establish additional benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict is identified in the saved findings.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients clear the saved minimum amount threshold; that threshold is not a proven effective mood dose.
Impact
High effect
Vitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin B12 · 1000 mcgVitamin B6 · 20 mgTheanine · 250 mgCaffeine · 75 mg
Caffeine can support acute alertness and attention, although timing, tolerance and sleep loss can change its practical effect. Theanine has limited standalone evidence for fewer sustained-attention errors; a larger amount or combination with caffeine does not establish greater benefit. Vitamin B12 can address deficiency-related fatigue and concentration difficulties, without established extra productivity benefit when intake is adequate. Bacopa's repeated-use memory evidence is preparation-specific; this generic extract does not identify a studied preparation. The sedative herbs may lower daytime arousal and work against attention.
How this product is rated for Productivity Boost
Ingredient fit76
The relevant ingredients provide a partial connection to productivity, with amounts interpreted against the saved references.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula, reducing its specific focus on productivity.
Dose adequacy
The counted ingredients meet the saved amount references to different extents.
Pathways60
The strongest saved connection is calm attention, rather than demonstrated improvement in work output. One pathway reaches the saved coverage threshold, giving a narrow range of connections.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is calm attention, rather than demonstrated improvement in work output.
Breadth
One pathway reaches the saved coverage threshold, giving a narrow range of connections.
Evidence73
Caffeine leads the saved evidence finding. Specific trial populations, preparation differences and test outcomes limit translation to everyday work.
Evidence strength
Caffeine provides the strongest saved evidence finding; its population and outcome limits still govern what benefit can be expected.
Studied preparation
Bacopa does not identify the studied preparation, limiting the match to repeated-use memory evidence.
Formulation logic93
The counted ingredients meet partner and minimum-amount requirements, but sedative herbs can work against daytime attention.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients work alone or meet the saved partner requirements.
Conflicts
Sedative herbs can reduce daytime arousal and work against the attention goal.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount threshold; this is not a proven clinical dose for better work output.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 20 mg | |
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 1000 mcg | |
L-Theanine | 250 mg | |
Kava Kava root extract (Kavalactones) | 200 mg | |
Bacopa whole plant extract (Bacosides A&B) | 100 mg | |
Yerba Mate | 100 mg | |
Caffeine (Coffea arabica) | 75 mg | |
Holy Basil | 75 mg | |
Ginkgo leaf extract (Flavone Glycosides, Terpene Lactones) | 60 mg | |
Toothed Clubmoss extract (Huperzine A) | 10 mg |
Theanine · 250 mg OverallScore82
Each serving provides 250 mg of L-theanine, with the amount disclosed separately. The whole-product price works out to about $0.49 per 100 mg of L-theanine.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80
The ingredient is identified as L-theanine. The saved facts do not identify a branded source or a separate purity claim.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The ingredient is specified as L-theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
The saved facts do not identify a branded source or a separate purity claim.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
Each serving provides 250 mg of L-theanine. The amount and source are disclosed separately.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving provides 250 mg of L-theanine.
Label Transparency & Blends
The 250 mg of L-theanine and its source are disclosed separately.
Value50
The whole-product price is about $0.49 per 100 mg of L-theanine.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The whole-product price is about $0.49 per 100 mg of L-theanine.
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) · 1000 mcg OverallScore84
A serving lists 1,000 mcg of B12 as methylcobalamin. At the whole-product price, that works out to about $1.23 per 1,000 mcg of B12.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The B12 is methylcobalamin, a form favored by the evaluation; form alone does not establish individual absorption.
Bioactive B12 Form Selection
The B12 is methylcobalamin, a form favored by the evaluation; form alone does not establish individual absorption.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The form and amount are identified as 1,000 mcg of methylcobalamin per serving.
Therapeutic Dosage Level
The selected serving lists 1,000 mcg of B12; the amount alone does not establish an individual need.
Label and Form Transparency
The form and amount are identified as 1,000 mcg of methylcobalamin per serving.
Value20
The whole-product price works out to about $1.23 per 1,000 mcg of B12; it is not a price for B12 alone.
Price per 1,000 mcg B12
The whole-product price works out to about $1.23 per 1,000 mcg of B12; it is not a price for B12 alone.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) · 20 mg OverallScore72
The 20 mg of vitamin B6 per serving is a high amount, making ongoing intake a safety consideration. The identified form is pyridoxine hydrochloride.
How this ingredient is rated
Ingredient Form & Label Quality100
The B6 source is identified as pyridoxine hydrochloride.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 source is identified as pyridoxine hydrochloride.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
The evaluation flags no configured artificial colors, titanium dioxide or hydrogenated oils, or talc or flow agents.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency65
The 20 mg of B6 per serving is a high amount; the evaluation treats it as a safety concern for ongoing intake. The source is identified.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
The 20 mg of B6 per serving is a high amount; the evaluation treats it as a safety concern for ongoing intake.
Label Transparency
The B6 source is identified as pyridoxine hydrochloride.
Value30
The whole product costs about $1.23 per serving with 20 mg of B6; the price covers its other ingredients too.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The whole product costs about $1.23 per serving with 20 mg of B6; the price covers its other ingredients too.
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- Comparative effects of Bacopa monnieri and Ginkgo biloba on cognitive functions: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
- Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract.
- Comparative efficacy of Medhya Rasayana,Bacopa monnieri, and Centella asiatica in enhancing memory and IQ of 8-10 year-old healthy boys: A prakriti-based double-blind, randomized controlled trial.
- Plant-derived nootropics and human cognition: A systematic review.
- The effect of plant active substances on cognitive function in healthy older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
- Efficacy and adverse effects of ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® in dementia with behavioural and psychological symptoms: A systematic review.
- Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 is safe and effective in the treatment of mild dementia - a meta-analysis of patient subgroups in randomised controlled trials.
- Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® improves cognition and overall condition after ischemic stroke: Results from a pilot randomized trial.
- Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® in dementia with neuropsychiatric features: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial to confirm the efficacy and safety of a daily dose of 240 mg.
- Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Single Dose of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress in a Healthy Adult Population.
- Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
- Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
- Relationship between vitamin B12 levels and motor development: A systematic review.
- Vitamin B12 supplementation improves cognitive function in middle aged and elderly patients with cognitive impairment.
- Structural and Functional Brain Changes Associated with Vitamin B12 Deficiency using Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
- Maternal vitamin B12, vitamin D, and folic acid status during pregnancy and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review.
- Higher vitamin B12 from mid- to late life is related to slower rates of cognitive decline.