A groundbreaking formula for calm, collected focus
Focus Support
Focus Support
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Key Ingredients
- Cognizin® Citicoline
- Rhodiolife® Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
- KSM-66® Organic Ashwagandha Extract
- Caffeine from Coffeeberry® Energy
- L-Theanine
- Phosphatidylserine 50%
- Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract (20:1)
- Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ)
- Saffron Extract
- B-Complex
- N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (NALT)
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Vegan Friendly
Non-GMO
cGMP-Certified
Lab-Tested





Focus Support

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Vegan Friendly
Non-GMO
cGMP-Certified
Lab-Tested
What customers are saying
Week 3: More productive. Stronger memory. Not crashing at all, unlike others. Will keep going for sure, but with bigger order so it's more affordable.
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Verified BuyerWhat is this magic??? Calms me down a notch without making me groggy... Sharpens my brain without making me wired.
James C.
Verified BuyerThis item really worth it
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Verified BuyerIt replaces one of my two morning coffees & MUCH more... not cheap, but WORTH IT.
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Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
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Folate (as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 400 mcg DFE | 100% |
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 2.4 mcg | 100% |
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium-Pantothenate) | 5 mg | 100% |
Cognizin® Citicoline (CDP-Choline) | 500 mg | ** |
Rhodiolife® Rhodiola rosea Root Extract (5% Rosavins, 1.8% Salidroside) | 350 mg | ** |
Phosphatidylserine 50% | 300 mg | ** |
KSM-66® Organic Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera, Root) | 300 mg | ** |
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (NALT) | 200 mg | ** |
L-Theanine | 160 mg | ** |
Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract (20:1) (Hericium erinaceus, Fruiting Body) | 100 mg | ** |
Caffeine from Coffeeberry® Energy (Organic Whole Coffee Fruit, Coffea arabica, Extract) | 80 mg | ** |
Saffron Extract (Crocus sativus, Flower) (2% Safranal) | 30 mg | ** |
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) | 20 mg | ** |
Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
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Folate (as 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 400 mcg DFE | 100% |
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 2.4 mcg | 100% |
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium-Pantothenate) | 5 mg | 100% |
Cognizin® Citicoline (CDP-Choline) | 500 mg | ** |
Rhodiolife® Rhodiola rosea Root Extract (5% Rosavins, 1.8% Salidroside) | 350 mg | ** |
Phosphatidylserine 50% | 300 mg | ** |
KSM-66® Organic Ashwagandha Extract (Withania somnifera, Root) | 300 mg | ** |
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (NALT) | 200 mg | ** |
L-Theanine | 160 mg | ** |
Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract (20:1) (Hericium erinaceus, Fruiting Body) | 100 mg | ** |
Caffeine from Coffeeberry® Energy (Organic Whole Coffee Fruit, Coffea arabica, Extract) | 80 mg | ** |
Saffron Extract (Crocus sativus, Flower) (2% Safranal) | 30 mg | ** |
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) | 20 mg | ** |
See what we included and why
Improve attention, memory, and motor speed*
Citicoline is among several precursors to the critical neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and Cognizin® is the specific branded form of citicoline used most often in human studies. Our 500mg dose has been well tolerated in human studies, and higher doses haven't increased efficacy, making 500mg the ideal dose to include here. Research shows that this dose can:
Bolster mental performance and mood while reducing stress*
The benefits of the botanical ingredient Rhodiola rosea come from two bioactive compounds: rosavins and salidrosides. Using Rhodiolife® guarantees a controlled amount of those two compounds, but we go a step further than our best competitors by offering the form of Rhodiolife® standardized to 5% rosavins and 1.8% salidrosides, allowing our 350mg dose to align with research using a larger quantity of weaker extracts. Human studies show that 4-6 weeks of daily use can:
Reduce cortisol and slow brain aging while strengthening executive function*
Ashwagandha appears in numerous supplements because of its ability, at different doses, to help people achieve a variety of health goals. Its ability to improve cognitive function appears to be not only a direct effect but also a byproduct of other positive effects. Our 300mg of KSM-66 ashwagandha is tailored to provide an effective dose at standardized strength, allowing you to reap the cognitive benefits while stacking it safely with supplements such as our Testosterone Support or others. Human studies show that our dosage can:
Sharpen mental alertness and memory*
Any coffee or tea drinker will readily acknowledge the cognitive benefits of caffeine. At the same time, too much of a good thing can turn focus into jitters, undermining caffeine’s cognitive benefits. That’s why we use Coffeeberry Energy®, an organic whole-fruit coffee berry extract for clean, focused energy. Our dose provides 80mg of caffeine, roughly the same amount as a single shot of espresso — enough to feel its effect, but not so much to require changing your beloved coffee or tea rituals. (And we balance it with L-theanine, as you’ll see below.) As a nootropic, human studies show that caffeine can:
Counteract caffeine jitters while enhancing focus and reaction time*
Those familiar with caffeine-induced jitters can be a thing of the past if you utilize L-theanine alongside it, as we do in our formula. Achieving the proper 2:1 proportion of L-theanine to caffeine is key, based on human research, so this is precisely the balance we achieve with our 160mg of L-theanine. Human studies confirm that L-theanine can:
Improve language and maintain cognitive performance through stress*
Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid that’s important to cell signalling processes. It has been studied extensively, and our 300mg dose consistently yields positive cognitive results; since higher doses produce similar results, we consider 300mg to be the ideal dose. At this amount, phosphatidylserine can:
Accelerate cognitive speed, enhance neuroprotection, and regulate mood*
Lion’s Mane mushroom shows real promise in cognitive research. Further research will no doubt shed more light on its ability to promote neuroplasticity, but its potential thus far in providing cognitive benefits relies on high doses of 1-2 grams. This is why we use a potent, 20:1 extract, which delivers the equivalent of 2g of lion's mane mushroom per serving. Studies show that this can:
Increase nerve growth factor expression and mitochondrial activation*
We consume small amounts of the powerful antioxidant called pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) in foods like papaya, parsley, and fermented soybeans, and it is also found in human breastmilk. Human studies indicate that PQQ is a powerhouse for neuroprotection and cognitive health. Our 20mg dose is aligned with research that shows it can:
Elevate mood and mimic anti-Alzheimer's drugs for cognitive improvement*
A popular but pricey herb in central Asian cuisine, saffron's medicinal properties lie in bioactive compounds called safranals. These compounds support focus from multiple angles, offering quality of life improvements that go way beyond mere alertness, and our 30mg dose is standardized to contain 2% safranals in every serving — the high end of most clinical research. Specifically, studies show that saffron can:
Prevent cognitive decline and optimize brain function*
B vitamins — especially B6, B9, and B12 — are critical for the brain's physiological and neurological functioning. Not only have deficiencies in several B vitamins been linked to cognitive impairment, but supplementation with B complexes has also been shown to slow cognitive decline. Our formula contains all three at or near 100% of your daily value, as well as B3 and B5 for good measure. Together, these vitamins can:
Fortify dopamine and norepinephrine levels to improve cognitive performance*
The amino acid tyrosine is a precursor to critical neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, which can decline dramatically under stress. Supplementation helps those numbers stay where they can offer you the most cognitive benefit, and our formula's 200mg provides an ample bump to prevent decline. According to the scientific literature, NALT can:
Supported by clinical research
Improve language and maintain cognitive performance through stress*
PhosphatidylserineReduce cortisol and slow brain aging while strengthening executive function*
AshwagandhaAccelerate cognitive speed, enhance neuroprotection, and regulate mood*
Lion's ManeCounteract caffeine jitters while enhancing focus and reaction time*
L-TheanineElevate mood and mimic anti-Alzheimer's drugs for cognitive improvement*
SaffronIncrease nerve growth factor expression and mitochondrial activation*
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Ashwagandha (KSM-66®)
Clinical trials have validated the traditional Ayurvedic medical approach of using ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) to help the body manage stress. But studies show that this adaptogenic herb native to India and North Africa can bring additional benefits, such as improved sleep and cognition.

Rhodiola (Rhodiolife®)
Native to arctic regions of North America, Asia, and Europe, Rhodiola rosea is a shrub that produces attractive yellow flowers, but its roots have been the focus of traditional medicinal use. Our potent, branded extract can elevate cognition, focus, and mood while reducing anxiety.

Lion's mane mushroom
An adaptogenic mushroom native in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been prized for centuries in both Chinese medicine and, for the lucky forager, on the dinner plate. Our potent extract packs 2g of fruiting body into each serving to achieve cognitive benefits.

Saffron
Saffron is an age-old cooking spice, coloring agent, and traditional medicine that comes from the delicate styles and stigma of the Crocus sativus flower. More recently, clinical studies have confirmed its ability to improve mood, reduce stress, and enhance cognition. It's both an adaptogen and a nootropic.

Whole coffee berries (Coffeeberry® Energy)
Coffee arabica plants produce small, fragrant white blossoms, which are soon replaced by bright red berries. It's the beans within these berries that people ultimately roast for brewing. Alongside caffeine, a whole-berry extract like ours is a trove of antioxidants, essential amino acids, and other nutrients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a nootropic?
A “nootropic” is a substance that can improve cognitive functioning in some way. With this kind of a broad definition, nootropics include a variety of substances such as prescription medications like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and rivastigmine (Excelon); ingredients found in nutritional supplements, like citicoline and PQQ, for example; and even certain recreational drugs. Focus Support contains 13 nootropic ingredients that improve cognitive performance in a multitude of ways.
How did Innerbody Labs choose the ingredients in Focus Support?
We formulated our supplement based on scientific research. Over the past several years, we've dedicated thousands of hours to dive deep into research studies — in vitro, human, and animal — to determine what ingredients seem capable of reliably and safely improving cognitive performance in practical doses. We’ve also spent many hundreds of hours assessing the landscape of nutritional supplements that aim to improve focus and provide cognitive support. The goal of all this was to offer the best advice and product recommendations to consumers, but too often, we saw cognitive support supplements using ingredients that lacked sufficient scientific evidence as to their effectiveness or safety. We also frequently saw companies include effective ingredients but in doses that were unlikely to achieve the desired effects. Some companies included ingredients that pose safety concerns.
We adhere to the highest standards when choosing our ingredients. To ensure the utmost safety and reliability, we only include ingredients that have been subjected to human studies. And we include those ingredients in meaningful doses. We avoid ingredients where evidence of safe effectiveness seems less strong. We also avoid ingredients that seem to be effective but either lack clarity about proper dosage or require a dose that would be impractical or unsafe. This means you can be confident that our active ingredients have been shown to be effective and well tolerated and are provided in proper doses to help you.
What is an adaptogen?
While the term “adaptogen” isn’t fully accepted within the scientific community and lacks a formal pharmacological definition, it is widely used to describe botanical ingredients (e.g., certain mushroom and plant extracts) that help you restore homeostasis (proper physiological balance) in the face of stressors that negatively affect mental health, exercise recovery, and quality of sleep.
Our formula contains four ingredients that are popularly known as adaptogens — ashwagandha, lion’s mane mushroom, rhodiola, and saffron. We also include several other ingredients that, though not widely regarded as such, nonetheless produce effects that could be described as adaptogenic.
How long until I notice effects?
Many people start noticing positive cognitive effects on Day One, within hours of taking their first dose, but the full positive effects of Focus Support will unfold over the next couple months as you notice improved mental performance and a greater sense of calm, freer from distracting stress and anxiety and better able to enjoy deep recovery as you sleep. Continued use should sustain these effects.
Can I take Focus Support with other supplements or medications?
Focus Support is formulated with safety in mind. We don’t include ingredients whose general safety for humans is questionable, and we make all possible efforts to use the most economical effective dose of ingredients in order to maximize safety alongside other possible supplements in your regimen.
We're also dedicated to transparency, which means you'll always know the details about our active ingredients — their strengths and quantities — without having to play guessing games with a proprietary blend. And we subject our formula to redundant third-party testing to validate internal testing about ingredient potency and purity.
However, as with any supplement, you should definitely speak with your doctor before adding this supplement to your routine. No supplement is a safe choice for everybody. Talking to your doctor first will ensure that the supplement is safe for you, specifically, based on your underlying health and any medications or supplements you are already taking.
When should I take Focus Support?
Our general advice is to take Focus Support in the morning. Some people prefer to take the full serving all at once, while others prefer to take two at the start of their morning and the other two later in the morning or around noon. We advise against taking this supplement after 2 pm because it contains caffeine, and consuming caffeine in the mid-to-late afternoon can disrupt sleep for some people.
Do I need to take it with food?
You can take this supplement with or without food. Water is all that's required.
Can I take half of a serving?
Based on our research and experience, most people will benefit from the 4-capsule daily dose recommended on the bottle. However, not everyone is the same, and some people may find that a 2-capsule or 3-capsule serving is ideal for them. If so, then you're one of the lucky ones; our supplement poses an even greater value for you! But note: we advise against exceeding the recommended daily dose.
Should I cycle Focus Support?
There is no need to cycle this supplement for reasons related to safety or effectiveness. In fact, based on human studies, the full benefits of this formula will require daily use for weeks at a time. Focus Support is intended to be taken once per day. But everybody is different, and you might find that an occasional day or two off is beneficial.
Have other questions? Reach out!
You can reach us at support@innerbody.com.
Do you ship internationally?
At this time, we do not ship outside of the United States. We do, however, ship to Army post office addresses.