Mind Power Rx review, dosage, interactions, safety, side effects

Mind Power Rx review, benefit, dosage, side effects, interaction with medications

Mind Power Rx is a natural supplement composed of several brain nutrients and brain enhancing herbs. This product improves mental alertness and boosts mental stamina. Users notice being more focused and able to concentrate better.

Year of formulation
What year was Mind Power Rx developed?
Mind Power Rx was developed in 2004. This brain enhancer is trademarked by Physician Formulas supplement company based out of Irvine, California.

Who created this product?
Who formulated Mind Power Rx?
Mind Power Rx was formulated by Dr. Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Mind Power Rx Supplement Facts:
Acetyl-L-carnitine influences alertness within hours
Carnosine is a strong antioxidant
Choline leads to acetylcholine
DMAE improves alertness
Inositol is a mood stabilizer
Trimethylglycine (TMG) has three methyl groups
Tyrosine is an amino acid
Vinpocetine is a periwinke extract that helps improve oxygen availability to the brain by improving circulation in brain tissue.
B vitamins present in Mind Power Rx include Vitamin B12 and Pantothenic acid.

Mind Power Rx also has a proprietary blend of the following herbs and herbal extracts::
Ginkgo Biloba leaf extract, Mucuna Pruriens extract, Ashwagandha extract, Bacopa monnieri extract, Gotu kola extract, Reishi extract, Ginseng extract, Fo-ti extract, and Rhodiola extract.

What are the exact dosages of the herbal blend in Mind Power Rx?
The herbal mix is a proprietary blend that is known by the medical doctor who formulated this mind enhancer. A proprietary blend means that the exact amounts of the herbs can be kept a secret in order to prevent competing companies from copying a successful formula.

Mind Power Rx dosage
Each bottle of Mind Power Rx has 60 capsules. Most people find one capsule taken a few minutes before breakfast works within hours to improve mental alertness and stamina. Those over the age of 60 may consider taking their capsules with breakfast in order to moderate the effects.

How often can a person take a capsule and how many times a day?
As a general guideline, we suggest only one capsule a day three or four times a week. At times a person can take a second capsule before lunch if one is not enough.

Use for exams
Can I take a Mind Power Rx to study or to take exams?
We have not done studies to determine whether taking this mind formula will help improve test scores or just lead to more alertness and focus and restlessness while sitting at the exam table. As far as taking the brain booster for studying, we suggest using it only once or twice a week for this purpose rather than relying on it as a daily regimen.

Use by office workers, lawyers, accountants, professionals
I am an accountant and during tax season I need a natural brain boosting supplement to keep me alert for 10 or 12 hour days. Would Mind Power Rx be helpful for staying focused more hours?
We do have feedback from accountants who find this mind enhancing pill helpful in these situations.

Mind Power Rx side effects
Side effects are rare with one capsule. Some people who have taken 2 capsules report feeling restless, increased heart rate, and irritable. If a capsule is taken in the evening, it could cause shallow sleep.

Children and teenagers
Can a child or adolescent take Mind Power Rx?
If your child's doctor approves, yes. We suggest using this product no more than 2 or 3 times a week. As far as the dosage, it would be about a third of a capsule for ages 6 to 10, half a capsule for ages 11 to 16, and a full capsule ages 17 and older. The capsule can be opened by pulling on each side and mixing the contents in juice or milk.

Interactions with vitamins, herbs and supplements
There are thousands of natural herbs and supplements and it is not possible to know all the interactions that can occur between these natural supplements and Mind Power Rx. Try this natural brain booster by itself for a few days before you combine it with other supplements or medications.

Brain enhancers
   Acetyl l carnitine - We don't see the need to take both except on occasion or unless the acetylcarnitine dosage is less than 100 mg.
   DMAE - We don't see the need to take both except on occasion or unless the DMAE dosage is less than 100 mg.
   Galantamine - We prefer not taking galantamine and Mind Power Rx the same day.
   Ginkgo biloba - Only if the ginkgo dosage is less than 40 mg.
   Huperzine A - Same as the suggestion for galantamine.

Diet Rx or other diet pills - It would be best not to take these products the same day.

Fiber products such as psyllium, inulin, glucomannan and others - These should be fine to take the same day.

Fish Oils, up to three or four softgels a day, should not interfere with the use of the mind product.

Joint Power Rx - We have not had any problems reported with the combination of Joint Power Rx and the mind formula. However, try them separately for a week before combining.

Multivitamins - It depends whether the multivitamin is weak or strong. If it is a potent multivitamin, such as MultiVit Rx, that give you energy within a few hours, it may be appropriate not to take the mind formula with it. If the multivitamin product you have is weak, then the two supplements can be combined.

Passion Rx - We suggest not taking Passion Rx and Mind Power Rx the same day, they are both potent supplements. In the long run, Passion Rx is only used about 2 days a week and during the off days the mind formula can be used. It is best to have at least a day a week of not taking any supplements.

Prostate Power Rx - A capsule of Mind Power Rx can be taken with a capsule of Prostate Power Rx as long as you have tried them separately for a few days without problems. Prostate Power Rx does not have much of an effect on mental function.

St. John's wort - It's best not to take them together unless you are familiar with each and when you combine you begin with half a capsule of each supplement.

I am taking daily Co Q10, multi vitamin, calcium with vitamin D, acetyl l-cartinine and I am contemplating on taking R alpha lipoic acid. I am not one to over do on too many vitamins. I would like to try Mind Power Rx and wondering if I should also taking alpha lipoic acid.
We suggest taking the brain booster by itself for a few days before adding other supplements along with it. Benefits and side effects of supplement interactions are influenced by many factors, particularly the dosage. Each person responds differently to combinations of dietary supplements and it is best to err on the side of taking less rather than more.

Interactions with Medications
There are thousands of prescription medications and it is not possible to know all the interactions that can occur between these medications and natural supplements such as Mind Power Rx. Try this natural brain booster by itself for a few days before you combine it with other supplements or medications. Have approval by your doctor before you use this product if you are taking medications or have a health condition.

Birth control pills - Mind Power Rx should not interfere with contraception pills.

Blood pressure medications - If you have mild blood pressure elevation and taking one type of blood pressure lowering medication, you may be fine using this brain product. If you have moderate to severe blood pressure elevation or taking more than one hypertension lowering drug, we don't suggest you use Mind Power Rx.

Hormone replacement therapy with estrogen and progesterone - No major side effects have been reported to us with this combination.

Provigil - My Dr. prescribed Provigil 200 Mg for me to counter my daily mental / physical exhaustion. I am male, 46, and in excellent physical condition otherwise. I wonder if the Mind Power Rx would be a safe supplement to increase my dopamine production, resulting in a longer daily uptake caused by the Provigil? I seem to crash every day about 6 or 7 hours after I've taken my morning Provigil 200mg. Any input is greatly appreciated!
We suggest you first try Mind Power Rx by itself for a few days so you know how it makes you feel. If your doctor approves, you could take half a capsule in early afternoon of a day you take Provigil in the morning. Also consider the fact that there are many natural supplements that help with alertness and energy levels. Many doctors are not familiar with these natural treatments. MultiVit Rx is another good option since provides natural energy enhancement.

SSRI depression medications - Try half a Mind Power Rx capsule, and if your doctor approves you can reduce the SSRI dosage by a quarter or a third on the days you take Mind Power Rx. This natural product has mild mood elevating potential.

I take 50 mg of Zoloft sertraline daily and know that generally’ SSRI’s should not be combined with Mind Power Rx. However, is there a particular ingredient in Mind Power Rx that reacts with Zoloft? I have concentration issues and very long hours on the job so would really like to try something to help me improve concentration time and focus, and reduce my feeling burnt out on the job due to working hours etc What do you suggest?
All the ingredients in this product are found in small amounts, therefore it is not necessarily a particular ingredient but rather the combination of more than a dozen of these herbs and brain nutrients.

I would like to ask if I can take Mind Power Rx with Hydrochloride of sertraline. I suffer from involuntary shake of my head and I have found it is from profound stress. I have taken 50mg of hydrochloride of sertraline a day for almost a year and would like to stop. Now my head only shakes when I'm very tired. If I take Mind Power Rx would it substitute Zoloft effects and gradually relax my brain from former stress?
It is not possible for us to know how a person would react or respond to the use of any supplement. This product has more than a dozen ingredients and works in a vastly different way than a SSRI drug such as Zoloft.

Thyroid medications - If you are on Synthroid or other thyroid medications for hypothyroidism, we suggest you begin with half a capsule of Mind Power Rx for a few days, and if no problems, then a full capsule can be taken.

Q. I just purchased Mind Power Rx, and am wondering if it is ok to take it with a very low dose of Armour thyroid (half a grain). I am familiar with many of the ingredients and know that tyrosine and ashwaganda may be supportive of the thyroid.
We suggest beginning with half a capsule.

Alzheimer's disease
Is this recommended for someone with Alzheimer's, and is it effective enough to stop the progression?
The FDA does not allow any claims to be made that a supplement treats or prevents a medical condition. All we are allowed to say is that Mind Power Rx helps support healthy brain function but we can't say it treats Alzheimer's disease.

Headache - If a person has daily moderate to severe tension headaches or has frequent migraines headaches, it is a good idea to evaluate whether some of the supplements used are a contributing factor. We recommend using half a capsule of Mind Power Rx on a day when a person does not have a headache and base future dosage on the initial response. It is quite likely that many people with headaches will be able to use this mind formula without problems whereas others may not find it suitable for them.

Heart disease - If you have a mild heart condition, your doctor would likely approve you beginning with half a capsule a day with breakfast. If you have moderate to severe heart disease, it is best to cautious with taking mind enhancing herbal products since many of them can speed heart rate in higher dosages.

Hypertension - Those with mild or moderate high blood pressure who are well controlled could use this mind formula but only one pill 3 times a week.

I am suffering with high blood pressure and I wondering if Mind Power Rx is not advisable then as I know that ginkgo biloba did increase my headache.
One option is to take half a capsule initially before trying a full capsule.

Insomnia - As long as you take the mind formula in the morning before or with breakfast, the alertness caused by the herbs should wind down by evening. If you have insomnia, do not take the pills anytime after lunch.

Inquiries from customers
I am a woman who's almost 37 years old. I have been noticing that my short term memory has been deteriorating and I cannot retain information that I have just received. I went back to college last year and dropped out because of this. I have complained to my doctor about it for a few years now. He said there was really no meds out there for me, since I don't have Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or anything like that. I also had a hysterectomy at 34 years old. Am I too young to take Mind Power Rx? Will it benefit a woman of my age at all?
It is not possible for us to predict who will benefit from the use of a supplement just as it is not possible for a medical doctor to know if the medication he or she prescribes to a patient will work. If your health care provider approves, you can certainly try this product to see if it helps you think better, faster, and have more concentration and memory recall.

I am 57 yo and am returning to college to complete my RN certification. I want to enhance my brain function as I continue to work at my career and return to learning esp in science courses and labs such as microbiology and pathology! My first question is will my prescriptions of Effexor 150 mg qd (taken for 15 yrs.), Taztia and Bisoprolol Fumarate for HTN, counter act or interfere with the effectiveness of Mind Power Rx? I also take a Prenatal Vitamin with iron and Omega 3 1200mgs daily. Should I also take Acetyl L Carnitine with Mind Power Rx? Do you have a suggested regimen for my age and brain function / memory enhancement?
There are many factors that are involved in improving brain function and a particular regimen may work for one person but not another. Furthermore, not enough research is available regarding the combination of prescription medications and dietary supplements. Both Mind Power and acetyl l carnitine are potent and we don't suggest taking them the same day. A safe approach would be to begin with half a capsule of the mind formula for a few days before taking a full capsule. Please have approval by your doctor.

I would like to take a memory pill but don't know which formula to use, there are dozens out there when I search for natural memory herbal formula. How do I know which one to use?
Unless you try each one separately for a week or two, you won't know for certain which formula will work best for you.

Regarding the Mind Power Rx, which I have purchased, is it supposed to be used every day? I mean, the acetyl l carnitine concentrations are fairly low (25mg? ) compared to some of the 'stand alone' acetyl l carnitine suppliments you can purchase (around 500mg). I understand that the stand alone suppliments should not be taken every day. Therefore, shouldn't the Mind Power Rx be safe for daily use? Further, do you know of any downregulation of receptors that could occur in long term use? What I am really asking is whether taking small but long term doses of acetyl l carnitine is safe for brain function (and the rest of the body)?
These are good questions and there are no easy answers since such long term human studies have not been done. To be on the safe side, we suggest using this brain formula 3 or 4 times a week, this way you can take advantage of the benefits but minimize any potential risks. In addition to ALC, this brain product has many other ingredients in it that work together.

I would like to ask if the above supplement is 100% natural with no pharmaceutical chemicals. Is it safe to take if I am trying to conceive? I just want to say, I am very happy with the supplement, Today was my first day of taking the supplement and within 10 minutes I felt the effects, I studied for two hours, and I could remember everything I studied. Thank you so much to Dr Sahelian and the staff for your service.
Yes, this brain booster is 100 percent natural and there are no pharmaceutical chemicals or hormones. We have not tested this product in women who are trying to conceive so we do not know if it is safe for take during this time.