In the almost seven years since I started this website, I've seen interest in nootropics grow like crazy. And that growth doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. To meet the demand, more and more nootropic products are being developed by different companies.

In this post, I'm going to review one such product: MindMD. This blend combines eight well-researched nootropics into one product. I'm going to tell you all about these eight nootropics and the research to support their use. But first, let's take a look at what MindMD is and the company that makes it.

What Is MindMD?

MindMD is a nootropic blend made up of eight different nootropics. These ingredients have all been studied scientifically and shown to be both safe and effective. We'll take a look at these nootropics in a moment.

The company that makes MindMD is called 1MD. But that's not all they make. 1MD offers a variety of health products in several categories including:

• Bone Health
• Digestive Health
• Eye Health
• Immune Health
• Joint Health
• Heart Health

On the 1MD website, you can find MindMD in the Brain Health category. Speaking of their website, let me tell you a little about it.

1MD Website

The 1MD website is very straightforward and easy to use. In the top menu, click Shop to see a list of all their products arranged categorically. Whatever you're looking for, it's easy to find.

Next in the main menu is Health Guides. These are a series of extremely informative guides related to the categories of products 1MD sells. And next to that in the main menu is information about the company and about their doctors.

In the bottom menu, you'll find even more information. There is a FAQ (frequently asked questions) about the company and another about their products. You'll also find helpful info about 1MD's policies, returns, shipping, contact information, and more.

1MD Products

I'm not going to go into much detail about all of 1MD's products because this review is specifically about MindMD. However, I will say that the products they offer all seem to be of very high quality.

It looks like all of 1MD's products are made in the USA, including MindMD. It's also gluten free, preservative free, sugar free, non-GMO, vegan, and shellfish free. Now that you know what's not in MindMD, let's take a look at what is.

MindMD Ingredients

MindMD contains eight ingredients. All of them have at least some research to support their effectiveness. Let's take a look at these ingredients and at some of the science.

Bacopa Monnieri (as Bacopin) – This is an adaptogenic plant that is known to improve several aspects of cognition. A 2014 meta-analysis revealed that bacopa can improve attention speed and overall cognitive performance.¹

Curcuma Longa (as Curcumin C3 Complex) – Curcumin is a naturally occurring substance found in the Curcuma longa plant. It may have a variety of brain-related benefits and is currently being studied as a potential treatment for several types of brain disorders.²

Phosphatidylserine – This is a phospholipid that plays a crucial role in cell cycle signaling. It has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and to slow or stop structural deterioration in nerve cells.³

High Catechin Green Tea – It's no secret that green tea is good for you. A 2017 review found that green tea can improve cognition (memory and attention, specifically) and reduce anxiety.⁴

Ashwagandha Extract – This is an adaptogenic plant that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. A 2000 review found that ashwagandha has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-stress, antioxidant, and other beneficial properties.⁵

Centella Asiatica (as Centellin Gotu Kola) – This is another plant that has been used in traditional medicine. Research shows that it has memory-enhancing, neuroprotective, and antioxidant properties, among other benefits.⁶

Rhodiola Rosea Extract – This is yet another adaptogenic plant that has been used for centuries. A 2010 review found that rhodiola can reduce fatigue and improve both cognition and mood.⁷

Black Pepper Extract (as BioPerine) – This last ingredient is commonly found in nootropic blends because it can increase the effectiveness of other ingredients. Black pepper extract has also been shown to have antioxidant and neuroprotective properties.⁸

As you can see, MindMD boasts an impressive list of ingredients. They've all been scientifically studied and shown to improve cognition, memory, mood, and more. And in the studies cited above, all the ingredients were shown to be very safe.

Now that we've gone over what's in this nootropic blend, I'll tell you about my experience with it in this MindMD review.

MindMD Review

I've been experimenting with nootropics for many years and have already tried all the ingredients of MindMD at one point or another. Most of them I've tried individually. Some, like black pepper extract, I've only used as part of a premade nootropic blend. So, because of my past experience, I already had a good idea of what to expect from MindMD before even trying it.

My bottle of MindMD arrived in the mail a few days after it was shipped. 1MD processes all orders within 24 hours (except weekends and holidays) and ships Monday through Friday. They ship from the United States but also offer international shipping to a number of countries.

The MindMD bottle is very attractive. The logo looks nice and the white labeling is easy to read. It isn't cluttered with irrelevant information, but lists everything you'd want to know about the product. The bottle contains 60 capsules. One serving is two capsules, so there are 30 servings per bottle.

As I usually do when reviewing a product like MindMD, I took the suggested serving of 2 capsules for two weeks. This is enough time for most of the ingredient's benefits to become noticeable. Every morning shortly after waking up, I took the two capsules with water on an empty stomach.

Though some of the ingredients can take weeks for their full benefits to emerge, I noticed a difference on day one. Within a couple hours of the first dose, I noticed that my work was flowing smoother than usual. That day I was working on a writing project (unrelated to The Nootropics Zone) and the words seemed to effortlessly pour out of me.

I noticed the same thing on day two. Not only was it easier to write, I found myself in a slightly better mood than usual. I attribute this largely to the ashwagandha and rhodiola, though other ingredients could've surely been at play. When I've taken them in the past, I experienced a similar effect on mood that began within the first couple days of taking them.

In addition to improved mood, I also noticed a slight reduction in anxiety. Again, this is consistent with my past experiences. For the first week-or-so that I took MindMD, the effect on mood and anxiety grew daily – just a tiny little bit each day. Then for the second week, most of the effects didn't diminish but they did plateau.

In the days following my two-week MindMD trial, I noticed my mood and anxiety levels returning to baseline. I didn't experience any sort of withdrawal symptoms, but the enhanced sense of well-being I'd been feeling did go away. I should also note that I didn't experience any side effects while taking MindMD.

Overall I was pleased with this nootropic product and it's been a pleasure writing this MindMD review. It delivered exactly what I expected: a modest-but-noticeable improvement in mood, anxiety, and overall cognition.

I only have two criticisms of MindMD and neither of them are about the product itself. The first criticism is that there are dozens if not hundreds of other nootropics blends out there just like it. Though each blend is different, they all contain similar ingredients at similar dosages.

The other criticism I have isn't really specific to MindMD. It's something I've written about a number of nootropic blends: the price. While MindMD is priced competitively with other nootropic blends, I wish it was a little lower – I wish they all were. For a lot of people, especially in these tumultuous economic times, they simply can't afford to buy many of the leading nootropic blends on the market.

That being said, if you're looking for a nootropic product to try and MindMD is within your budget, it's certainly on par with other nootropic blends. It may be especially attractive to those of you who are new to nootropics in general. MindMD combines eight scientifically studied ingredients that have all been shown to be safe and effective into easy-to-consume capsules. If you're interested, go check out the MindMD website.

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