This product contains 4 disputed ingredients: Inositol NF, Mucuna Pruriens Extract (Standardized to contain 10% L-Dopa), 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)(from Griffonia simplicifolia (Seed)), Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (PharmaGABA). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see Ingredients below for details.
Focus
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Used for: endurance athletes
Summary
SwissRX Focus is a performance supplement.
Strengths
No standout strengths.
Weaknesses
- No third-party banned-substance certification listed.
- Limited research support for key ingredients.
Why it scores 48
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The details
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
Supports immune function and acts as an antioxidant; moderate doses may reduce colds during heavy training, while very high doses may blunt training adaptations.
A B vitamin involved in turning food into energy; supplementing helps only if your diet is short on it.
Involved in energy metabolism and making neurotransmitters; supplementing helps only if intake is low.
A B vitamin involved in turning food into energy; supplementing helps only if your diet is short on it.
Needed for red blood cells and nerve function; especially relevant for vegans and vegetarians.
Magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and sleep; many athletes fall short of the recommended intake. Supplementing helps mainly when intake is low. Glycinate and malate forms are well absorbed and gentle on the stomach.
Zinc supports immune function and tissue repair; athletes lose some in sweat. Helpful if your diet is low in it.
Studied mainly for hormonal conditions such as PCOS; evidence for sleep or sport is limited.
An amino acid that may help maintain focus under stress or sleep loss; effects on endurance are inconsistent.
Mucuna pruriens seed extract contains L-dopa, a dopamine precursor also used as a Parkinson's medicine. Evidence for focus in healthy people is very limited, and L-dopa can interact with medications, so check with a doctor first.
A precursor to serotonin and melatonin; small studies suggest sleep and mood effects, but evidence is limited. Avoid combining with antidepressants.
An amino acid from tea that promotes relaxation without sedation; 200mg is the typical studied dose and may help sleep quality.
GABA is the brain's main calming messenger, but it's unclear how much taken by mouth reaches the brain; evidence for sleep is limited.
0 of 5 standards Pello tracks · No third-party banned-substance testing listed
Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for Sport
- Informed Sport
- Cologne List
Food & sourcing
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Diet claims
- Vegan: yes
Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.
- Gluten-free: yes
Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.
- Dairy-free: yes
Labeled vegan.
Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.
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