Nootropic · head-to-head
Alpha Brain vs Mind Lab Pro
Nootropic head-to-head, graded on doses and price
by Onnit
F
B
Formula · Deal
by Opti-Nutra
D
C
Formula · Deal
Loses less
Neither earns a passing formula grade — Mind Lab Pro simply loses less on the numbers. Consider building the actives yourself instead.
Side by side
| Alpha Brain | Mind Lab Pro |
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| Formula grade | F | D |
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| Deal grade | B | C |
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| Price | $87.95 / 45 srv | $69.00 / 30 srv |
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| Per serving | $1.95 | $2.30 |
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| DIY bulk cost/serving | $0.48 | $0.40 |
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| Markup over DIY | 4.1× | 5.7× |
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| Ingredients at clinical dose | 1 of 6 | 2 of 7 |
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| Bottom line | Skip it | Marked up |
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Alpha Brain verdict
Alpha Brain uses proprietary "Focus" and "Flow" blends that legally hide each ingredient's dose. The amounts we can see fall below clinical thresholds, and the hidden ones can't be verified at all. You're paying $1.95/serving for underdosed nootropics — the same ingredients run about $0.48/serving in bulk.
Mind Lab Pro verdict
Credit where due — Mind Lab Pro discloses every dose. The problem is most of them are light: citicoline, bacopa, rhodiola, theanine and tyrosine all come in under their studied amounts. Honest label, underwhelming doses, premium price. The same 11 ingredients cost ~$12/month in bulk.
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