Memoractiv

Memoractiv

Thorne4.6 (510 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

54 out of 100

Memoractiv may support stress management and some aspects of memory or attention, with the clearest connection coming from its ashwagandha extract. Effects depend on the preparation and person, while its acetyl L-carnitine and bacopa components offer weak value for the cost.

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Nutrient Quality37

Ingredient quality remains uncertain despite several named preparations. Bacopa lacks preparation details, and the marigold-derived ingredient has unresolved quantity and composition details.

Ingredient Transparency83

Ingredient amounts and most forms are disclosed, helping identify the main components. Bacopa preparation details are missing, while the marigold-derived ingredient has conflicting quantities and an unclear composition.

Value For Money32

The acetyl L-carnitine component is expensive for the amount supplied, and bacopa also compares poorly on serving cost. Value for the remaining ingredients is unresolved.

Customer Satisfaction75

Customer feedback is very positive across hundreds of ratings. That gives useful context for satisfaction, without confirming memory or focus improvements.

Product Focus61

The clearest links are to stress management and selected memory or attention tasks, with effects depending on the extract and user. The many possible uses extend beyond that core purpose, and the caffeine amount is too uncertain to establish an alertness contribution.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$2.33
Customer rating
4.6 · 510 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysD EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic

The carotenoid ingredient relates to macular pigment, but its preparation is not matched to the studied material in the supplied findings. Ginkgo has inconsistent evidence in a glaucoma population, which does not establish support for routine visual performance. The amounts present cannot resolve those differences in preparation and population.

How this product is rated for Eye Health

Ingredient fit66

Vision-related ingredients form only part of a formula that also addresses other goals. The included amounts partly meet the saved references; an unresolved amount cannot establish a dose contribution.
Goal fit
Vision-related ingredients form only part of a formula that also addresses other goals.
Dose adequacy
The included amounts partly meet the saved references; an unresolved amount cannot establish a dose contribution.

Pathways60

The strongest represented mechanism is ocular microcirculation. This describes ingredient roles rather than demonstrated visual improvement.
Depth
The strongest represented mechanism is ocular microcirculation. This describes ingredient roles rather than demonstrated visual improvement.
Breadth
Coverage is concentrated in one mechanism rather than spread across several aspects of vision.

Evidence50

The lutein-related ingredient supplies the strongest included evidence contribution; preparation and population limitations still apply.
Evidence strength
The lutein-related ingredient supplies the strongest included evidence contribution; preparation and population limitations still apply.
Studied preparation
The carotenoid preparation does not match the studied material; other included preparations match the saved findings.

Formulation logic100

All included contributors meet the saved minimum amount threshold, which is not a proven minimum effective dose.
Partner coverage
The included contributors can act independently or have their required partner; this does not establish combination synergy.
Conflicts
No matching ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
All included contributors meet the saved minimum amount threshold, which is not a proven minimum effective dose.
Study evidence
Ginkgo Supportive 11 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitC+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Acetyl L-Carnitine · 250 mg

Ashwagandha has small, preparation-specific attention and processing-speed findings, including KSM-66, with uncertain transfer to routine acute focus. Acetyl L-carnitine and ginkgo provide cognitive connections but do not establish healthy acute attention benefits from the supplied studies. Bacopa is present at a small amount without identification of the acute-study extract. The caffeine declaration remains unresolved, so no caffeine exposure can be established.

How this product is rated for Mental Focus

Ingredient fit61

Acetyl L-Carnitine contributes to the relevant ingredient mix. Amount limitations reduce the contribution.
Goal fit
Acetyl L-Carnitine contributes to focus, while other ingredients serve broader purposes.
Dose adequacy
Small or unresolved amounts reduce how directly the serving compares with the reviewed exposures.

Pathways69

The recorded connection centers on cerebral energy supply. Another process also contributes.
Depth
The strongest recorded connection is to cerebral energy supply, without establishing a measured attention improvement.
Breadth
Two processes carry the recorded contributions; other aspects of focus have less coverage.

Evidence83

Acetyl L-Carnitine leads the saved findings, but the supplied human evidence remains limited in task scope, preparation or population.
Evidence strength
Acetyl L-Carnitine leads the saved evidence findings, with limited or task-specific support for routine acute focus.
Studied preparation
The saved findings recognize the contributing preparations, without establishing the same context or clinical outcome.

Formulation logic100

The retained ingredients have no missing configured partner or identified conflict.
Partner coverage
The retained ingredients work alone or have their configured partner in the supplied findings.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied calculation.
Effective doses
The retained contributing ingredients clear the saved amount threshold, which does not prove an effective focus dose.
Study evidence
Bacopa Supportive 13 studies
Ginkgo Supportive 28 studies
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitC+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 300 mgBacopa · 100 mg

Ashwagandha’s cognitive-task findings depend on an identified studied extract and concern limited populations. Bacopa’s memory-learning findings also require an appropriate extract and repeated use; a small serving cannot be assumed equivalent to a multiweek trial regimen. Caffeine can support short-term alertness, while ginkgo and acetyl L-carnitine do not establish prevention of cognitive decline or broad healthy-adult cognitive benefit.

How this product is rated for Brain Health

Ingredient fit65

Ingredients serving other purposes broaden the formula beyond its brain-health contribution.
Goal fit
Ingredients serving other purposes broaden the formula beyond its brain-health contribution.
Dose adequacy
Some declared amounts or unresolved exposures provide only partial support against the supplied comparison amounts.

Pathways68

The strongest represented mechanism is cerebral energy metabolism, with the relevant ingredient limitations still applying.
Depth
The strongest represented mechanism is cerebral energy metabolism, with the relevant ingredient limitations still applying.
Breadth
The ingredients represent two mechanisms, although this does not prove broader cognitive improvement.

Evidence93

Ashwagandha leads the evidence finding, within the supplied population and outcome limitations.
Evidence strength
Ashwagandha leads the evidence finding, within the supplied population and outcome limitations.
Studied preparation
Preparation matching remains incomplete for Bacopa, so equivalent trial exposure cannot be assumed.

Formulation logic100

The relevant ingredients work independently or have the required partner. No configured conflict is identified in the supplied ingredient findings.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients work independently or have the required partner.
Conflicts
No configured conflict is identified in the supplied ingredient findings.
Effective doses
The included ingredients meet the minimum amount comparison; that threshold does not establish a proven cognitive dose.
Study evidence
Bacopa Supportive 17 studies
Ginkgo Supportive 90 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 300 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine · 250 mgBacopa · 100 mg

Ginkgo at 240 mg has tentative relevance to attention speed, although Virtiva is not interchangeable with the preparation in the supplied acute evidence. KSM-66 ashwagandha at 300 mg offers preparation-specific relevance to selected memory and attention tasks, with limited applicability across people.

Acetyl L-carnitine relates to brain energy processes, but its cited clinical evidence does not establish routine focus benefits in healthy adults. Bacopa is present at only 100 mg, and the caffeine amount is undisclosed, so a meaningful alertness contribution cannot be assessed.

How this product is rated for Cognitive Support

Ingredient fit58

The formula is relatively focused on cognitive ingredients, but several amounts or preparations limit their contribution. Ginkgo reaches its saved comparison level, while ashwagandha and acetyl L-carnitine provide partial exposures. Caffeine has no disclosed amount, and bacopa is below the level counted.
Goal fit
The formula is relatively focused on cognitive ingredients, but several amounts or preparations limit their contribution.
Dose adequacy
Ginkgo reaches its saved comparison level, while ashwagandha and acetyl L-carnitine provide partial exposures. Caffeine has no disclosed amount, and bacopa is below the level counted.

Pathways40

Blood-flow-related support is strongest, with smaller contributions related to brain energy and stress regulation. Only the blood-flow-related route reaches the saved coverage level; energy and stress contributions are smaller.
Depth
Blood-flow-related support is strongest, with smaller contributions related to brain energy and stress regulation.
Breadth
Only the blood-flow-related route reaches the saved coverage level; energy and stress contributions are smaller.

Evidence81

Ashwagandha provides the strongest saved evidence contribution at a counted amount, with selected memory and attention outcomes. The saved preparation assessment is partly supported; ginkgo is not identified as the specific studied extract.
Evidence strength
Ashwagandha provides the strongest saved evidence contribution at a counted amount, with selected memory and attention outcomes.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation assessment is partly supported; ginkgo is not identified as the specific studied extract.

Formulation logic94

The counted ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner. Three of the four counted ingredients meet the saved minimum exposure comparison; caffeine does not because its amount is unknown.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
Three of the four counted ingredients meet the saved minimum exposure comparison; caffeine does not because its amount is unknown.
Study evidence
Bacopa Supportive 30 studies
Ginkgo Supportive 87 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Acetyl L-Carnitine · 250 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine · 250 mg

Bacopa has preparation-specific memory and information-processing evidence after repeated use, although its 100 mg preparation was not matched to the reviewed trials. Ginkgo, acetyl L-carnitine and ashwagandha have limited or context-dependent relevance to everyday productivity.

Caffeine remains unresolved in the supplied facts; the 116 mg botanical amount cannot be used as caffeine mass or assumed to improve alertness.

How this product is rated for Productivity Boost

Ingredient fit65

4 assessed ingredients relate to productivity, alongside 1 other active ingredients aimed at broader needs. The assessed amounts provide a partial match to the reviewed exposure ranges.
Goal fit
4 assessed ingredients relate to productivity, alongside 1 other active ingredients aimed at broader needs.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide a partial match to the reviewed exposure ranges.

Pathways14

Synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection is the main area of support identified in the saved assessment. Support remains narrow, with no assessed mechanism reaching the saved coverage threshold.
Depth
Synaptic plasticity and neuroprotection is the main area of support identified in the saved assessment.
Breadth
Support remains narrow, with no assessed mechanism reaching the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence63

Acetyl L-Carnitine provides the strongest evidence contribution at an assessed meaningful amount; the clinical context still matters. Most assessed preparations match the saved evidence review, but Bacopa was not matched to a reviewed trial preparation.
Evidence strength
Acetyl L-Carnitine provides the strongest evidence contribution at an assessed meaningful amount; the clinical context still matters.
Studied preparation
Most assessed preparations match the saved evidence review, but Bacopa was not matched to a reviewed trial preparation.

Formulation logic100

The assessed ingredients can contribute alone or have their required partner present. No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved assessment. 4 of 4 assessed ingredients meet the saved amount threshold.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute alone or have their required partner present.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
4 of 4 assessed ingredients meet the saved amount threshold.
Study evidence
Bacopa Supportive 12 studies
Ginkgo Supportive 20 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Acetyl L-Carnitine · 250 mg

Ashwagandha at 300 mg relates to coping with stress-related fatigue, and acetyl L-carnitine at 250 mg relates to cellular energy processes. The supplied human findings depend on specific preparations and selected populations, so a reliable everyday energy boost remains uncertain.

How this product is rated for Energy

Ingredient fit43

The formula serves several needs, so only part of it is focused on energy support. Small or unresolved relevant amounts limit the contribution.
Goal fit
The formula serves several needs, so only part of it is focused on energy support.
Dose adequacy
Small or unresolved relevant amounts limit the contribution.

Pathways40

Stress-fatigue resistance is the strongest area in the saved findings, with a smaller contribution related to cellular energy. The saved findings show meaningful coverage of one aspect of energy support, with less coverage elsewhere.
Depth
Stress-fatigue resistance is the strongest area in the saved findings, with a smaller contribution related to cellular energy.
Breadth
The saved findings show meaningful coverage of one aspect of energy support, with less coverage elsewhere.

Evidence95

Acetyl L-Carnitine provides the strongest relevant evidence at the assessed amount, with benefits dependent on nutritional status or clinical context. The qualifying ingredients match preparations represented in the supplied evidence.
Evidence strength
Acetyl L-Carnitine provides the strongest relevant evidence at the assessed amount, with benefits dependent on nutritional status or clinical context.
Studied preparation
The qualifying ingredients match preparations represented in the supplied evidence.

Formulation logic100

The assessed ingredients can contribute on their own or have their required partner present. No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved assessment. All assessed ingredients met the saved minimum amount criterion.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute on their own or have their required partner present.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
All assessed ingredients met the saved minimum amount criterion.
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
KSM-66 (Ashwagandha root extract)
300 mg 65
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (Acetyl-L-Carnitine Chloride)
250 mg 63
Virtiva (Ginkgo Phytosome)
240 mg 50
PURENERGY (Caffeine Pterostilbene Complex)
116 mg
Bacopa leaf extract
100 mg 10
Lutemax 2020 (Lutein)
10 mg
Lutemax 2020 (Zeaxanthin Isomers)
2 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
F Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
+1
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 250 mg of acetyl L-carnitine. The whole-product price corresponds to about $4.67 per 500 mg of acetyl L-carnitine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability79

Acetyl L-carnitine is identified, though the saved facts do not specify its salt or report a purity or manufacturing claim.
ALCAR vs. Standard Carnitine Form
Acetyl L-carnitine is identified; no other carnitine is recorded in the active ingredient information.
Advanced Sourcing and Salt Specificity
The saved facts do not identify a specific salt or report a purity or manufacturing claim.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency79

The exact amount is stated as 250 mg per serving.
Clinical Dosage Efficacy
A serving provides 250 mg of acetyl L-carnitine.
Label Transparency and Proprietary Blends
The ingredient's individual amount is disclosed as 250 mg per serving.

Value0

The whole-product price corresponds to about $4.67 per 500 mg of acetyl L-carnitine.
Price per 500mg Acetyl L-Carnitine
Based on the whole-product price and stated amount, 500 mg corresponds to about $4.67.
F Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
A serving lists 240 mg of ginkgo phytosome. That is the amount of the preparation, and the saved facts do not specify its separate ginkgo extract amount.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure0

The phytosome preparation is named, but marker percentages and a ginkgolic acid limit are unavailable in the saved facts.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The preparation is recorded as ginkgo phytosome; the saved facts do not include flavone or terpene percentages.
Declared Ginkgolic Acid Limit
The saved facts do not contain a qualifying ginkgolic acid limit; that does not establish its concentration.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The named preparation and its amount are disclosed: 240 mg of ginkgo phytosome per serving.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
A serving lists 240 mg of ginkgo phytosome.

Commercial Price and Usability

The whole-product serving costs about $2.33; no separate value assessment is provided.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Acetyl-L-carnitine treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathy.
    Malaguarnera M; Gargante MP; Cristaldi E; Vacante M; Risino C; Cammalleri L; Pennisi G; Rampello L · Digestive diseases and sciences · 2008
    Randomized trial125 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  2. Long-term acetyl-L-carnitine treatment in Alzheimer's disease.
    Spagnoli A; Lucca U; Menasce G; Bandera L; Cizza G; Forloni G; Tettamanti M; Frattura L; Tiraboschi P; Comelli M · Neurology · 1991
    Randomized trial130 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  3. Pharmaco-electroencephalographic and clinical effects of the cholinergic substance--acetyl-L-carnitine--in patients with organic brain syndrome.
    Herrmann WM; Dietrich B; Hiersemenzel R · International journal of clinical pharmacology research · 1990
    Randomized trialBrain Health forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  4. Acetyl-L-carnitine improves cognitive functions in severe hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized and controlled clinical trial.
    Malaguarnera M; Vacante M; Motta M; Giordano M; Malaguarnera G; Bella R; Nunnari G; Rampello L; Pennisi G · Metabolic brain disease · 2012
    Randomized trial61 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  5. Acetyl-L-carnitine in the treatment of mildly demented elderly patients.
    Passeri M; Cucinotta D; Bonati PA; Iannuccelli M; Parnetti L; Senin U · International journal of clinical pharmacology research · 1990
    Randomized trial60 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forAcetyl L-Carnitine
  6. Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
    Leonard M; Dickerson B; Estes L; Gonzalez DE; Jenkins V; Johnson S; Xing D; Yoo C; Ko J; Purpura M; Jäger R; Faries M; Kephart W; Sowinski R; Rasmussen CJ; Kreider RB · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial59 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Energy forAshwagandha
  7. Effect of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract with Sominone (Somin-On™) to improve memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Rai HP; Mishra DN · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  8. Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood.
    Remenapp A; Coyle K; Orange T; Lynch T; Hooper D; Hooper S; Conway K; Hausenblas HA · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial60 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Productivity Boost forAshwagandha
  9. A clinical assessment of the therapeutic effects of Ashwagandha root extract on cognitive performance, sleep, and fatigue in children aged 6-12 years.
    Saxena A; Lopresti A; Sharif M; Elon N; Suri R; Langade DK · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial85 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  10. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Gopukumar K; Thanawala S; Somepalli V; Rao TSS; Thamatam VB; Chauhan S · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022
    Randomized trial130 participantsBrain Health Stress Relief forAshwagandha
  11. Comparative effects of Bacopa monnieri and Ginkgo biloba on cognitive functions: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Tiemtad P; Ingkaninan K; Temkitthawon P; Thimkorn P; Rattanachaisit N; Teaktong T; Dhippayom T · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2026
    Meta-analysis2,107 participants29 studies pooledBrain Health Mental Focus forBacopa
  12. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on cognitive effects of Bacopa monnieri extract.
    Kongkeaw C; Dilokthornsakul P; Thanarangsarit P; Limpeanchob N; Norman Scholfield C · Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2014
    Meta-analysis518 participants9 studies pooledBrain Health Mental Focus Productivity Boost forBacopa
  13. 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.
    Verma J; Rathi R; Anamika; Rathi B; Pandey VB · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2025
    Randomized trial180 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forBacopa
  14. Plant-derived nootropics and human cognition: A systematic review.
    Lorca C; Mulet M; Arévalo-Caro C; Sanchez MÁ; Perez A; Perrino M; Bach-Faig A; Aguilar-Martínez A; Vilella E; Gallart-Palau X; Serra A · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2023
    Systematic review256 studies pooledBrain Health forBacopa
  15. The effect of plant active substances on cognitive function in healthy older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Feng X; Fan S; Wei F · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,861 participants25 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support forBacopa
  16. Efficacy and adverse effects of ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Tan MS; Yu JT; Tan CC; Wang HF; Meng XF; Wang C; Jiang T; Zhu XC; Tan L · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2015
    Meta-analysis2,561 participants9 studies pooledBrain Health forGinkgo
  17. Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® in dementia with behavioural and psychological symptoms: A systematic review.
    von Gunten A; Schlaefke S; Überla K · The world journal of biological psychiatry : the official journal of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry · 2017
    Meta-analysis1,628 participants4 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support forGinkgo
  18. 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.
    Riepe M; Hoerr R; Schlaefke S · The world journal of biological psychiatry : the official journal of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry · 2025
    Meta-analysis782 participants4 studies pooledBrain Health Productivity Boost forGinkgo
  19. Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® improves cognition and overall condition after ischemic stroke: Results from a pilot randomized trial.
    Cui M; You T; Zhao Y; Liu R; Guan Y; Liu J; Liu X; Wang X; Dong Q · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023
    Randomized trial201 participantsBrain Health Productivity Boost forGinkgo
  20. 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.
    Herrschaft H; Nacu A; Likhachev S; Sholomov I; Hoerr R; Schlaefke S · Journal of psychiatric research · 2012
    Randomized trial410 participantsBrain Health forGinkgo