Life Extension Dopa-Mind: Dopa-Mind is a unique formula that helps promote healthy dopamine levels, a neuronutrient known to maintain youthful mental performance.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and cognition. But dopamine levels decline as we age, corresponding to a decrease in mental performance. Dopa-Mind is a unique formula that helps promote healthy dopamine levels to help support and maintain youthful cognitive health1.
Benefits of Dopa-Mind:
- Promotes youthful brain dopamine levels with a wild green oat extract1
- Encourages mental acuity measurable using standardized cognitive testing1
- Supports cerebral artery dilation for healthy brain blood flow3
Dopa-Mind contains a standardized extract of wild green oats which inhibits the monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) enzyme. This is important, because age-related decline in dopamine is largely caused by rising levels of MAO-B. Published studies show that by inhibiting MAO-B, this bioactive wild green oat extract promotes healthy dopamine levels. This MAO-B inhibiting mechanism has been shown to support mental acuity and longevity.1
In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in aging volunteers, researchers demonstrated that 1,600 mg of the same wild green oat extract found in Dopa-Mind produced a 74% improvement on a standard test of mental acuity.1
Research shows that 800 mg of the same extract supported mental processing time and speed.2 In other research, this extract exhibited support for cerebral vasodilator function, as well as endothelial function both of which play roles in brain health. 1
The wild green oat extract in Dopa-Mind has been shown to promote more youthful cognitive performance in those where it is showing signs of waning, help maintain cognitive function in those whose minds are still healthy, and may support longevity.4
Our In-House pharmacist, Shabir Daya has written an article about Dopa-Mind:
Directions: Take as a food supplement, the suggested dose is one tablet of Dopa-Mind daily for the first month. If desired results do not manifest, increase the dose to two tablets daily. Dopa-Mind is free from gluten, wheat and other allergens.
If pregnant, or breastfeeding, or if you are taking medication, or on medical care, consult your healthcare professional prior to use. Keep out of reach of young children. Do not exceed the daily dose. Allergen: Oats
Serving size: 1 (one) vegetarian tablet
| Amount per serving | % DV* | |
| Calcium (as calcium carbonate) | 100mg | 8% |
| Neuravena® Wild Green Oat extract (aerial part) (providing isovitexin) | 800mg | ** |
| Other Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Aqueous Film Coating (Purified Water, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glycerin), Vegetable Stearate, Silica. | ||
*Daily Value
** Daily Value not established
Neuravena® is a registered trademark of Frutarom.
Allergen: Oats
At what age is it safe to use?
This product is designed for individuals aged 18 and above.
Can this product be taken over a long period, if not always, or is it recommended to stop taking it after a certain time?
After reviewing extensive literature, our product development team has not identified long-term concerns with this product. This product is designed to be used on a consistent basis for optimum benefits. However, it can be taken on a short-term basis, as needed, to meet individual health needs.
How long is it likely to take to see results?
Clinical studies suggest that individuals can see results within 12 weeks. Due to our unique biochemistries, Life Extension® suggests following this duration to determine efficacy.
Is this free of plyphosate?
Neuravena® Wild Green Oat Extract is grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides. All raw materials in this product meet the strict requirements for herbicides or pesticides as per the USP.
Should it be taken with food or on an empty stomach?
Life Extension formulates its product dosing and instructions based on scientific literature. This product can be taken with or without food, based on personal preference.
Is this gluten-free?
This product does not contain gluten.
Can Dopa-Mind be crushed if a person cannot swallow the tablet?
It can, and it is still possible that you derive benefits from the nutrients. However, the product was not designed for ingestion in this manner, and some may find the taste objectionable because the product is very potent.
Dopa-MindTM contains an extract of wild green oats, which helps inhibit the monoamine oxidase-B (MAO-B) enzyme. Could this product have any negative interactions with my medication?
Based on our thorough caution review, there are no known contraindications seen with any major classes of medication. However, please notify your physician of any supplements you may be using.
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- Nutr Neurosci. 2017;20(2):135-151.
- J Hypertens. 2013;31(1):192-200.
- Life Extension
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