Optimind Review

OptiMind is an all-natural nootropic supplement from AlternaScript, which aims to help students, entrepreneurs, athletes and business executives up their game and perform at their best. It’s said to be beneficial for those who struggle with brain fog and find it difficult to stay focused.

OptiMind Effects 

OptiMind promises to ‘unleash your mind’ by improving the following:

• Cognition
• Memory
• Mood
• Focus
• Energy

How Does OptiMind work?

OptiMind’s main mechanism is increasing availability of neurotransmitters. The key ingredients for this are L-Tyrosine, Phosphatidyleserine and Huperzine-A. L-Tyrosine and  increases dopamine production. Phosphatidylserine does too, but it also increases seratonin and acetylcholine. Huperzine-A keeps that acetylcholine available for longer by stopping acetylcholineserase from breaking it down. GABA, another neurotransmitter, reduces anxiety, improves mood and provides better sleep. Vitamin D3 is also in the mix, which gives a helping hand in the process of seratonin production.

According to AlternaScript, OptiMind’s manufacturer, this supplement is beneficial for long-term brain health as well as a short-term fix. They claim that within one hour of ingestion, OptiMind provides a boost in energy and focus, but taking it for a month results in increased overall energy. One review said that it takes effect within 30 minutes and lasts for 3-4 hours.

OptiMind Ingredients

OptiMind contains 12 natural ingredients, all of which are sourced from FDA-approved suppliers. However, the exact amount of each ingredient is kept hidden, as the label only shows a proprietary blend. Each pill contains 1,315g of that blend, the constituents of which are listed below, separated by their effects.

Neurotransmitter Production: Huperzine-A, Phosphatidylserine and L-Tyrosine.

Mood: GABA, L-Taurine and Sulbutiamine

Alertness,Focus and Memory: Caffeine and Bacopa Monnieri.

Overall Brain Health and Function: Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vinpocetine, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12.

OptiMind uses gelatin capsules and is therefore not suitable for vegetarians.

OptiMind Side Effects

According to OptiMind’s website, there are ‘very few reports of negative effects’. One review stated that it may cause restlessness, anxiousness and loss of appetite, which is likely to be due to its caffeine content.

OptiMind Dosage

Beginners should start with 1 capsule, but 2 can be taken at a time, as long as it’s no more frequently than every 4 hours. OptiMind doesn’t need to be cycled, so there’s no need to worry about tolerance build up or having to take breaks.

OptiMind is best taken in the morning or early afternoon, as taking it later in the day may result in disrupted sleeping patterns due to its stimulant effect.

Those who are sensitive to caffeine should use caution when taking OptiMind, as each serving contains 150mg.

Stacking OptiMind

A good option to stack OptiMind with would be a choline source such as Citicoline or Alpha GPC. Acetyl L-Carnitine would also be ideal, since it works well with Alpha Lipoic Acid. More experienced nootropics users might want to put a racetam in there, too.

The OptiMind Experience

OptiMind seems to have mixed reviews. There are plenty of positive ones on nootropics comparison websites, as well as OptMind’s official testimonials page, but Amazon tells a different story. There, almost 30% of customers gave it only 3 stars or less, with some complaining that it ‘did nothing’, had ‘little to no effect’ and ‘didn’t pack a punch’.

Buying OptiMind – Beware!

When buying OptiMind directly from the official website, customers should be aware one purchase signs them up for a subscription, which means their card will automatically be charged for more and more bottles in the future without being notified. The subscription can be cancelled, but this must be done within 14 days of purchase.

To avoid the inconvenience of the subscription, buy from Amazon, where one bottle containing 32 pills costs $49.81.

If you’re happy with a subscription, OptiMind ships within the US and provides a 30-day guarantee.

If you’re not sure about OptiMind, you can take a free trial of 10 pills by signing up through the website. However, this does require you to provide credit card details, so is likely to be part of the subscription service, too.

Overall, OptiMind’s formula looks good, with ingredients that can provide real nootropic benefits, although we’d like to see a choline source in there, too. The lack of transparency about the exact dosages and the dubious reviews and subscription service are not ideal, and those who want to know exactly what they’re getting before they put their money on the line might be better off choosing a stack that doesn’t use a proprietary blend. Still, if you’re not convinced, you can always sign up for a free trial!

Our Rating: 85%