Brain Charge

Brain Charge

Source Naturals4.5 (363 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 15 servings
Goals
$24.49 $1.63 per serving

Product analysis

46 out of 100

Brain Charge offers B vitamins that can support concentration and energy when low intake is contributing to difficulties. Several of its key ingredients are relatively costly for the amounts supplied.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality37

Some B-vitamin forms are clearly identified, but most ingredient preparations remain unclear. Missing proportions within the niacin blend also limit a complete quality comparison.

Ingredient Transparency60

All listed amounts are disclosed, but most ingredient forms are omitted. The proportions of the two niacin forms are also missing, limiting comparison of the complete formula.

Value For Money31

Value is limited across several key ingredients, including acetyl L-carnitine and CoQ10. Many other comparisons remain uncertain, so the large ingredient list does not establish a good return for the serving cost.

Customer Satisfaction71

Customer feedback is positive across several hundred ratings. No specific customer experiences are described, so the feedback supports satisfaction rather than particular benefits.

Product Focus37

The formula spans many goals, with its clearest nutritional role in addressing low B-vitamin intake. Botanical benefits depend on the extract and situation, leaving routine memory and focus improvements uncertain.

Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$1.63
Customer rating
4.5 · 363 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 340 mcg DFEVitamin B6 · 50 mgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgAcetyl L-Carnitine · 750 mgHuperzine · 150 mcg
Study evidence
Folate Mixed 12 studies
Ginkgo Supportive 28 studies
Huperzine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Rhodiola Supportive 15 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Coenzyme Q-10 · 50 mgFolate · 340 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 200 mcg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 16 studies
Impact
Highest effect
B- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 340 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin B6 · 50 mgThiamin · 15 mgAshwagandha · 250 mgHuperzine · 150 mcg
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 90 studies
Ginkgo Supportive 90 studies
Huperzine Supportive 17 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 8 studies
Thiamin Supportive 48 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 29 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgVitamin B6 · 50 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine · 750 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine · 750 mgVinpocetine · 30 mgHuperzine · 150 mcg
Study evidence
Ginkgo Supportive 20 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitC+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B5 · 50 mgRiboflavin · 15 mgThiamin · 15 mgVitamin B12 · 200 mcgAcetyl L-Carnitine · 750 mgCoenzyme Q-10 · 50 mg
Study evidence
Rhodiola Supportive 18 studies
Thiamin Disputed 12 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
Highest effect
B- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Thiamin · 15 mgVitamin B6 · 50 mgFolate · 340 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 200 mcgHuperzine · 150 mcgAshwagandha · 250 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine · 750 mg
Study evidence
Deanol No effect 2 studies
Folate Supportive 68 studies
Ginkgo Supportive 87 studies
Huperzine Supportive 22 studies
Rhodiola Supportive 7 studies
Thiamin Supportive 30 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 17 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrate
2 Gram(s)
Thiamin
15 mg 45
Riboflavin
15 mg 40
Niacin (Niacinamide)
50 mg 65
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
50 mg 65
Folate
340 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
200 mcg 59
Biotin
100 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
50 mg 70
Calcium (Dibasic Calcium Phosphate)
50 mg
Sodium
15 mg
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl)
750 mg 75
Gotu Kola Whole Plant Extract
750 mg
Ashwagandha root extract
250 mg 65
Rhodiola root extract
250 mg
Glycerophosphatidylcholine
200 mg
DMAE (DMAE Bitartrate)
130 mg 82
Ginkgo leaf extract
120 mg 50
N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine
100 mg
Grape Seed Extract
100 mg
Sharp PS (Phosphatidylserine)
90 mg
Coenzyme Q10
50 mg 29
Vinpocetine
30 mg 80
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
25 mg
Huperzine A (Huperzia serrata whole plant extract)
150 mcg 63
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving supplies 150 mcg of Huperzine A, an amount associated with cognitive focus, at a high cost for the amount. Huperzia serrata extract is named, but its Huperzine A concentration is unspecified. Cycling guidance is not available in the recorded information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60

Huperzia serrata extract is named, but its Huperzine A concentration is unspecified.
Source and Standardization Clarity
The named Huperzia serrata extract has no stated Huperzine A percentage.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

The serving provides 150 mcg of Huperzine A, an amount associated with cognitive focus. No cycling instructions are available in the recorded information.
Huperzine A Dosage Efficacy
150 mcg of Huperzine A per serving is within the amount associated with cognitive focus.
Cycling Guidance and Transparency
The Huperzine A amount is stated, but cycling guidance is not available.

Value20

The cost of the product relative to its Huperzine A amount is high.
Price per 100mcg of Huperzine A
At the product price, the cost per 100 mcg of Huperzine A is high.
Vinpocetine · 30 mg OverallScore80
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 30 mg of vinpocetine, with a high cost per 10 mg. The amount is listed separately, while the source is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability91

Vinpocetine is named with an individual 30 mg amount. The other ingredients include ordinary capsule or manufacturing materials; their exact identities are not available here.
Vinpocetine Identity and Source
Vinpocetine is named with an individual 30 mg amount.
Excipient and Filler Quality
The other ingredients include ordinary capsule or manufacturing materials; their exact identities are not available here.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving contains 30 mg of vinpocetine. The vinpocetine amount is listed separately.
Vinpocetine Dosage Alignment
The serving contains 30 mg of vinpocetine.
Proprietary Blend Disclosure
The vinpocetine amount is listed separately.

Value20

The cost per 10 mg of vinpocetine is high.
Cost Efficiency per 10mg Dose
The cost per 10 mg of vinpocetine is high.
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving provides 750 mg of acetyl L-carnitine HCl at a very high cost for the amount. The amount is within the range described for cognitive and metabolic support. The HCl form is named.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability88

The HCl form is named. A purity or manufacturing claim is not available in the information provided.
ALCAR vs. Standard Carnitine Form
Acetyl L-carnitine is present.
Advanced Sourcing and Salt Specificity
The HCl form is named. A purity or manufacturing claim is not available in the information provided.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label states 750 mg per serving. The amount is within the range described for cognitive and metabolic support.
Clinical Dosage Efficacy
750 mg is provided per serving. The amount is within the range described for cognitive and metabolic support.
Label Transparency and Proprietary Blends
The exact acetyl L-carnitine amount is stated.

Value0

The cost for the amount of acetyl L-carnitine is very high.
Price per 500mg Acetyl L-Carnitine
The cost for the stated acetyl L-carnitine amount is very high.
Report alternatives

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 forAshwagandha
  11. B vitamins and prevention of cognitive decline and incident dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Wang Z; Zhu W; Xing Y; Jia J; Tang Y · Nutrition reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis46,175 participants95 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support forFolate
  12. Folate and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation during pregnancy has long-term effects on the attention system of 8.5-y-old offspring: a randomized controlled trial.
    Catena A; Muñoz-Machicao JA; Torres-Espínola FJ; Martínez-Zaldívar C; Diaz-Piedra C; Gil A; Haile G; Györei E; Molloy AM; Decsi T; Koletzko B; Campoy C · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2016
    Randomized trial136 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forFolate
  13. Folic acid supplementation improves cognitive function in participants with cerebral small vascular disease-related cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial.
    Liu Y; Yu Z; Cai Z; Zhao L; Wang Y; Guo Y; Su X; Miao Y; Yi B; Wang Y; Zhang X · The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease · 2025
    Randomized trial220 participantsBrain Health forFolate
  14. Circulating folate concentrations and the risk of mild cognitive impairment: A prospective study on the older Chinese population without folic acid fortification.
    Fu J; Liu Q; Zhu Y; Sun C; Duan H; Huang L; Zhou D; Wang Z; Zhao J; Li Z; Ma F; Li W; Liu H; Zhang X; Chen Y; Wang G; Du Y; Huang G · European journal of neurology · 2022
    Cohort study3,974 participantsBrain Health forFolate
  15. Normal-But-Low Serum Folate Levels and the Risks for Cognitive Impairment.
    Jang S; Han JW; Shin J; Kim TH; Kwak KP; Kim K; Kim BJ; Kim SG; Kim JL; Kim TH; Moon SW; Park JY; Park JH; Byun S; Suh SW; Seo J; So Y; Ryu SH; Youn JC; Lee KH; Lee DY; Lee DW; Lee SB; Lee JJ; Lee JR; Jeong H; Jeong HG; Jhoo JH; Han K; Hong JW; Kim KW · Psychiatry investigation · 2020
    Cohort study3,910 participantsBrain Health forFolate
  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