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OptiMind Review

Ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you were there? Or been unable to recall the simplest word or phrase during an important conversation? The bad news is that these are common symptoms of slight cognitive decline. The good news is that this doesn’t have to be your norm. These events are leading people of all ages and stages of life to give nootropics a shot.

Nootropics are a class of supplements that are designed to enhance brain function, including memory. OptiMind is included in this classification and is making wild claims of improved memory, focus, and even energy. We all want those things, right? I know I do, so I decided to give it a try – they have free samples and I get confused easily, so it sounded like a win-win. No harm in giving it a shot, and now I’m here to give you the benefits of my results and research.

What Is OptiMind?

What is this nootropic that is making big claims in brain health, increased energy, and mental clarity? Great question. OptiMind is a natural nootropic made of 12 ingredients designed to supposedly increase energy, alertness, and mental clarity.

The company is able to boast of being one of the first brain supplements on the market, which is an interesting claim. Co-founder Matthew Piskorz helped develop the product out of his own need for a boost in his cognitive function. So he and his partner began research on how to safely and effectively combine healthy ingredients that would promote energy and focus, and improve memory. The product has been featured in VICE and Art of Manliness, two sources I’ve been able to trust in the past, which gave me one more reason to give it a try.

My Experience with OptiMind

I was fairly skeptical prior to giving OptiMind a trial run. I’ll admit, I went into the process thinking I’d get absolutely no results. I expected to simply enjoy a short-lived energy rush from the caffeine and taurine, much like what I’d get from a cup of coffee or an energy drink. A boost that would come on rapidly and burn out just as quickly, leaving me with the horrible effects of crashing.

My experience went quite differently than I had expected it to go. I began my trial by taking two capsules in the morning, as OptiMind directs, and I started feeling the effects within just thirty minutes. I can’t say for sure that what I felt were cognitive benefits from taking OptiMind, but I can say that taking it felt like having the perfect amount of caffeine after a good night’s rest. I felt sharper, and better able to focus. Though, I can’t say that I saw any benefits to my memory.

Usual, mundane tasks weren’t putting me to sleep or irritating me like they normally would. In fact, I got through a lot of busy work and even tackled a fairly vigorous workout. Even at this point I was still skeptical of OptiMind’s effects, thinking that a cup of coffee or threeo could give me the same energy boost.

By late afternoon, I could feel the effects wearing off. However, I wasn’t experiencing the crash-and-burn like I would from coming down off of coffee – just the crash, with no burn. I attribute most of the boost in energy to the caffeine. However, I’m willing to allow that the lack of feeling burnt out as it wore off may have been due to the proprietary blend.

The next day I thought I’d give it another shot and had similar results. However, this time rather than taking just one dose I thought I’d give two a try; OptiMind says I can so why not? I took another dose before the minor crash I knew to expect in the late afternoon.

This afternoon dose gave me a pretty consistent level of pep throughout the rest of the day. And as evening came on, I was happy to not have my sleep disturbed, as I often do with coffee. While I enjoyed the energy boost OptiMind gave me, I want to stress that it didn’t feel much different from drinking caffeinated coffee or tea. If there are heightened cognitive boosts to be gained from OptiMind, other than feeling more focused and alert, I certainly didn’t feel them. As a simple energy booster, though, it was more than adequate, and I enjoyed getting the boost without having to chase coffee all day long. Sometimes drinking coffee is as much a physical as a chemical addiction, and it was nice not to feel compelled to sit over a steaming cup of hot coffee on a warm summer afternoon. And besides that, who wants coffee breath all day?

Others’ Experiences with OptiMind

Before and after trying OptiMind myself, I wanted to see what other OptiMind customers had to say. I thought it would be interesting to know if my experience was common, or if there was something I could have done differently to boost its effects.

Overall, I found the reviews showed mixed feelings about OptiMind as a whole. Not everyone thought it was a great brain booster, but most did agree that it did boost their energy.

If you check reviews on Amazon, you’ll see only a slim margin between 5-star and 1-star reviews, with the average sitting at three stars at the time of writing.The biggest gripe is that for some, the combination of ingredients simply didn’t affect them. With any nootropic, this is a definite possibility.

For those that did feel something with OptiMind, however, the response was a positive one.

In contrast, however, the feedback from Reddit’s hivemind is decidedly negative.

Benefits

If what you’re looking for is improved memory, heightened concentration, and increased energy, then this may be the supplement for you. As I said before, reviews were from one end of the spectrum to the other, stating that it either worked incredibly on all three claims or only slightly on just one.

• Improve Memory – OptiMind claims to enhance short- and long-term memory. While this may be the case based on the ingredients listed, there is no evidence that pre-existing cognitive decline can be corrected from this product. From my personal experience, while I did find it easier to concentrate, I don’t remember having any improvements to my memory.

• Boost Energy / Mood – A primary claim OptiMind can make is its ability to increase energy. I found this to be quite true from what I am sure is the caffeine ingredient. I did not find that my mood changed much other than just having more energy, so I was less crabby, and I didn’t have a nasty crash like I would from coffee. But, some reviewers have said their overall mood was improved, which may be explained by some of the other ingredients, such as bacopa extract and GABA, in OptiMind’s proprietary blend.

• Enhance Concentration / Focus – Ingredients like L-tyrosine, vinopectine, and choline claim to enhance focus and concentration. I found the boost in energy did help me focus better, but it could also have been from these types of ingredients as well. Also, some reviewers have spoken highly of OptiMind’s ability to increase their concentration.

How It Works

How does OptiMind work to improve cognitive skills? It is actually fairly easy to understand.

The company has put together 12 ingredients which are known to heighten the central nervous system and in turn improve cognitive function. The caffeine contained within the product is where most of the energy boost comes from and several of the natural ingredients improve mood.

How to Use and Dosage

OptiMind recommends beginning with 1-2 capsules when you wake up and, depending on your tolerance, you may be able to take more during the day. As I mentioned, I opted to take a second dose in the afternoon and it helped carry me through the mid-afternoon slump.

While you can take a second dose if you think you could benefit from the added boost in the afternoon, OptiMind does warn users not to exceed 8 capsules in a 24-hour period.

Directions for OptiMind give very clear dosage instructions:

“For elevated focus and energy, start with 1-2 capsules in the morning. do not exceed 5 capsules per 24-hour period.”

You can take just a morning dose, or try a morning/afternoon dose to see what works best for you. You don’t need to take the supplement with food.

Does It Work?

To answer this question, it’s perhaps best to read what other OptiMind users have said about their experiences. And online reviews seem to be fairly positive, with most claiming that they experienced some degree of benefit.

If you dig deep into the product’s reviews, you will notice that it seems to work well for some and not at all for others. There are a few reasons for why this could happen:

• Not taking the product correctly,
• Not taking an extra dose as recommended,
• A stronger tolerance to the proprietary blend ingredients, and/or
• Simple differences in body chemistry and metabolism.

At the end of the day, you can do all the research you want, but it really just takes giving it a shot to see how it works for you. Luckily, there is a free trial if you want to try this option.

FAQ

Is OptiMind safe?

Because OptiMind is an all-natural supplement it is considered safe, but it’s highly recommended not taking more than suggested, as the caffeine content can have negative effects in high doses.

Is OptiMind FDA approved?

The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate supplements, therefore, the direct answer is no it is not FDA approved. But no supplement is technically approved. The FDA would only comment on this supplement – or any supplement – if there was an adverse reaction reported. Since there have been none, it is assumed to be safe.

Does OptiMind show up on a drug test?

The short answer is no. There are no illegal substances in OptiMind that a drug screening would need to trace for.

Is OptiMind a stimulant?

OptiMind contains caffeine, which is a stimulant, but it is classified as a nootropic.

Does OptiMind have any negative side effects?

At this point there are no reported negative side effects, but some reviewers claim to have sleep disturbances or jittery feelings, insomnia, restlessness, overstimulation, caffeine sensitivity.

OptiMind doesn’t list all side effects and insists that the “all natural” ingredients are safe.

There could, however, be contraindications between OptiMind and other medications, so check the ingredients against whatever you’re taking regularly to ensure that you don’t run into any problems. Ideally, you’ll consult with your doctor to make sure everything is on the up and up.

Is OptiMind a scam?

A quick internet search asking this question will bring back dozens of results and, at first sight, you would be easily convinced that it is indeed a scam. However, if you look further into each search result you will see that the negative remarks on OptiMind are regarding shady business practices of some of the sellers rather than the supplement’s efficacy, and even these negative reviewers admit the supplement works.

Ingredients

OptiMind is made of 12 ingredients combined into a convenient capsule: GABA, Phosphatidylserine, Vitamin D-3, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Caffeine, Huperzine A, Tyrosine, Taurine, Vitamin B-12, Sulbutiamine, Vinpocetine and Bacopa Monnieri.

Supposedly, this combination is to increase your energy and alertness, boost neurotransmitter function, heighten “neuronal function,” and put you in a good mood to boot. My immediate reaction upon seeing this was, “Oh. The caffeine is doing all of the heavy lifting.” Am I being too judgmental?

OptiMind points to plenty of testimonials and has a guarantee, but don’t display any data on their site. They have FDA approval, but supplements such as this are listed as food, not medicine, and the FDA urges caution against using such blends.

This isn’t to say that the ingredients themselves have no merit. In fact, there are studies on several of the compounds within OptiMind.

How they are blended and if they have any synergistic effect, though, is not something that has been proven through research and careful study..

• Vitamin D-3 – 385 IU. This is always a good ingredient to include in a supplement of any kind because most of us aren’t getting enough vitamin D through sunlight or food. The daily recommended intake suggests 20-80 IU / kg of body weight making 385 IU fairly substantial.
• Magnesium – 16 mg. This nutrient is added to help keep nerves healthy and working properly, which keeps our nervous system working efficiently. The daily recommended intake is around 200mg so this isn’t a lot, but its presence it still good.
• Vitamin B-12 – 500mcg. This ingredient being included shows me that OptiMind put true thought into creating this product for brain function, which B12 is known to improve. It also is good for nerve health and for the generation of the blood cells that carry oxygen to organs and muscles, which gives us energy.
• Calcium – 44mg. This mineral is good for more than just bone health. It also helps the brain communicate with our nerves, which helps with cognitive function. The only downside is that the recommended daily intake for calcium is around 1000mg, and OptiMind provides less than 50mg a dose.
• Proprietary Blend – OptiMind refers to their proprietary blend as Focus Blend and comes in 1.288 grams. The unfortunate part of proprietary blends is that most companies, OptiMind included, do not disclose the amount of each product that is contained within the blend. So you are left assuming and hoping you are getting enough of the ingredient to actually get the benefit that you’re taking it for. With that being said, OptiMind’s Focus Blend has a great assortment of all-natural ingredients for improving cognitive function.
  • Tyrosine is an essential compound needed to make norepinephrine and dopamine, which are hormones in the brain needed for attention.
  • L-Taurine combined with caffeine improves mental focus and attention. This is an added benefit to having caffeine as an ingredient in OptiMind and again they seem to have put a lot of research into what nutrients and compounds work best together. Taurine is an essential amino acid that is plentiful in the brain, heart, and kidneys, regulating health in these areas. It’s a neurotransmitter, and some evidence suggests that supplementing it may improve cardiovascular health and central nervous system functions
  • GABA works in the body to promote hormone production. Hormones are necessary for energy, focus, and maintaining a balanced mood. GABA is another neurotransmitter that helps to curb over-excitement and counteract anxiety.
  • Phosphatidylserine has been added for its ability to improve brain fog, increase sharper thinking, and promote a better short-term memory.
  • Vinopectine is said to have neuroprotective benefits like preventing and reversing damage to the brain’s memory centers.
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid goes by the nickname “Universal Antioxidant” because it is soluble in fat and water which makes it able to cross the blood-brain barrier. This ability is said to make it effective at protecting the brain from free radicals and toxins.
  • Huperzine A has been used in treating Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related memory issues. It is said to be effective in memory and comprehension because it protects the nerves against damage.
  • Bacopa Monnieri is said to improve short-term memory and help to retain new information being learned.
  • Sulbutiamine is the synthetic form of thiamine, a B vitamin that is useful throughout the body for overall health, but isn’t directly tied to cognition, energy, or mood. For these reasons it isn’t considered a nootropic making it a strange ingredient to add to OptiMind, in my opinion.
  • Caffeine is the only ingredient in OptiMind’s proprietary blend that provides the dosage for consumers, and it does so as a warning label on the product. OptiMind contains 150mg of caffeine – about as much as a strong cup of coffee – which makes it a great energy boosting product, but it comes with a warning to not consume more than 2 capsules every 3-4 hours. So, if you’re like me and doubled up the dose for the day, 2 capsules in the morning and 2 in the afternoon, you’ll want to make sure you spread those out by a few hours. This shouldn’t be an issue because you won’t need the extra boost until well into 4 to 6 hours. I didn’t, anyway.

The thing is, there is no way to be sure how much of each ingredient is contained within OptiMind (with the exception of caffeine and the Vitamins), and which, if any, are providing the beneficial effects that users report. Still, there are plenty of anecdotes of people claiming that OptiMind has improved their lives.

Stacking OptiMind

Some users have chosen to stack their OptiMind with some other brain and mood enhancing nootropics. If you’ve tried OptiMind and aren’t getting the results you like, or if you just want added benefits, stacking might be the way to go. You’re probably wondering, so how does one find out the best stack for them? Great question. I’ve done some research for you.

OptiMind & Phenibut Stacking

Phenibut is a synthetic, meaning made in a lab, nootropic that is supposed to relieve tension, reduce anxiety, and lower stress. OptiMind users who have stacked with Phenibut claim it helped to “take the edge off” and provided more energy throughout the day than OptiMind alone. Most seem to have had success by taking 250mg of Phenibut initially, to see how it affected them, before bumping up the dose if needed.

OptiMind & Noopept Stacking

Noopept is a synthetic version of a prescription medication known as piracetam, and is classified as a nootropic. It is commonly used with other nootropics to increase their effects. OptiMind users claim it increases their energy and cognitive abilities. They suggest using 10mg of Noopept with 2 OptiMind capsules as a test dose.

OptiMind & Krill Oil Stacking

Krill oil is a source of the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA. OptiMind opted to use krill oil over fish oil probably because it is thought to be more easily absorbed by the body. Fatty acids like krill oil help with brain development and enhancement, so stacking krill oil with OptiMind may give you long-term benefits in cognition.

OptiMind Alternatives

There are a few good alternatives to OptiMind, depending on what you want. Be sure to check out:

Modafinil

Modafinil is a prescription medication that induces wakefulness and provides an extremely heightened degree of focus.Unlike OptiMind, there is serious study that has gone into Modafinil and its derivatives, showing that it can counteract feelings of fatigue and cause you to experience a kind of “tunnel focus” that lets you zero in on one task at a time and complete it with unwavering productivity.

Noopept

If you want cognitive enhancement, there has also been a lot of buzz around Noopept. It’s very potent, much more so than similar compounds like Piracetam, and doesn’t have to be stacked to experience the benefits.It boosts alertness and energy levels but doesn’t induce the level of extreme concentration that Modafinil does. The research is slim on this one, but there are plenty of users who say it does wonders.

Coffee or Tea

If you just want an old-school energy boost, nothing is as tried and true as a cup of coffee or tea.You won’t have to spend as much on a fancy combination of ingredients, and you know exactly what you’re getting into right off the bat.Best of all, it tastes way better than a bland pill or capsule.

Where to Buy OptiMind

OptiMind cannot be purchased at a brick and mortar location but has to be bought online. Purchasing directly from the manufacturer is always a convenient and reliable method, but it is also sold on Amazon. For Prime members, this may be more beneficial because of free shipping and easy returns if necessary. However, other users have had issues with the sources that Amazon has partnered with, and some caution may be necessary before buying from Amazon – see below for more details.

How Much Does OptiMind Cost?

Through Amazon, OptiMind is $39.99, at the time of this writing, for a 32 count bottle. However, it appears that this source may not be legitimate, due to the low rate of reviews and much lower price than the company. For this reason, I would buy through the website directly, until Amazon resolves the issue.

Through the official OptiMind website, it can be purchased for $43.31 for a 32 count, or $73.32 for two bottles of 32 capsules each. Purchasing through the website ensures you are getting the original product and get the benefit of a money back guarantee.

OptiMind Free Sample

Why is it worth it to even try OptiMind then, you might ask? You have nothing to lose, financially, and potentially more energy and focus to gain. The only potential downside to the OptiMind free trial is you receive just 10 capsules, and it may take longer than a few days to begin seeing results.

Click here to get a free OptiMind sample.

OptiMind Free Trial Scam

There is no “scam”. Some people do not bother to read what they are signing up for, and then they are surprized and dssapointed.

What are the conditions of the free trial?

Cleary stated on their TOS page:

• a pre-authorization of $1 may be made to your card to verify that it is a real credit card – this is voided (canceled) and will disappear off your credit card statement within 1-3 business days
• your trial capsules will take 3–5 business days to arrive
• you are automatically enrolled in a recurring subscription service
• the end date for your trial period is 14 days after you placed your order
• at the end of the trial period, you’ll be charged $43.31 (1 bottle) or $73.32 (2 bottles) (this is a discounted price) plus any recurring shipping costs 
• when  you  sign up for the free trial you authorize AlternaScript, LLC to charge your credit card at the end of the 14-day trial as well as each monthly shipment

Again, this is all written in  black and white on their TOS page, and you also have to agree to those terms when  you sign up for a free trial. Just read what you are signing up for.

Does it mean their free trial is a scam? Hell no.

If you do not see the OptiMind doing anything for you just call their customer service line at 888-784-9315 to cancel. Be sure you do this anytime during your 14-day trial not to get charged.  

OptiMind vs Mind Lab Pro and Qualia Mind

OptiMind has some mixed reviews. From what I can tell, and from my personal experience, it is something you just have to try for yourself. Because it is made of a proprietary blend of various herbal remedies and nutrients, it can affect people differently.

Along those same lines, because it is a proprietary blend and is manufactured to high standards, it may not help to try it but it also shouldn’t hurt to give it a shot. But comparing OptiMind to alternatives like Mind Lab Pro, Alpha Brain and Qualia Mind may help you determine if you should buy OptiMind or another brand.

OptiMind vs Mind Lab Pro

Mind Lab Pro claims to be the number one nootropic on the market.

They make this claim by stating they use ingredients that target all aspects of cognitive enhancement: mood, memory, focus, and neuron support. OptiMind makes these same claims and uses ingredients to back them up. In my opinion this makes it quite comparable to OptiMind.

 

OptiMind vs Qualia Mind

Qualia Mind takes a slightly different approach than Mind Lab Pro and OptiMind. It claims ingredients that will eliminate brain fog, enhance focus, and improve creativity. It does not speak to energy directly, but this may just be semantics. The biggest difference between OptiMind and Qualia Mind is the listing of amounts of ingredients in the proprietary blend. Qualia Mind lists each individually with the dosage that the product contains.

Closing Thoughts

Not what you were expecting from another OptiMind review, were you? To summarize all the questions you probably had at the beginning of this review I will give you my opinion. Is OptiMind a legitimate nootropic or a scam? From what I have read and experienced it is legitimate, but should be purchased directly from the site.

Does OptiMind work like it claims? In short, yes. It may affect different users to different degrees, but overall the product gets the job done – you just may have to play around with the dose and timing. For me it was worth the energy boost I got from the product. Should you stack OptiMind? In my opinion, you might as well. Adding Phenibut and Krill Oil will enhance the short and long-term effects of OptiMind, so if you have no issue keeping you from adding these in then give it a try.

Overall, I’m not disappointed that I tried OptiMind and don’t feel cheated out of any benefits I thought I would receive. With any product, I know everyone’s experience will be different to one degree or another, so I tried to remain open minded during my trial. But, don’t just listen to me, try it for yourself!

Last update on 2024-12-11 / Affiliate links / Prices / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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