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Cognitive Function & Focus: 12 Provisional Discovery Profiles

An automated discovery list of publication-gated profiles associated with cognitive performance. Ordering uses condition-match signals and public score. The list is provisional, has not completed accountable human review, and is not a treatment or purchase recommendation.

Data baseline audited: 2026-07-11 · Ranking method: provisional public score + condition-match signals · Pattern set: African Nutmeg, Almond Mushroom, Amazonian Guaraná and 9 more

The Short Answer

This automated discovery list currently places African Nutmeg, Almond Mushroom, Amazonian Guaraná first for cognitive performance. Ordering uses condition-match signals, provisional public score, screened PMID depth, and recognized ingredient data. It does not identify the “best” supplements or establish efficacy, safety, or suitability; inspect each profile's review state and supported fields.

Cognitive Function & Focus ingredient profiles: provisional comparison

Use this table to compare public ranking signals, then open each profile to inspect its review state, supported fields, safety context, and screened citation mappings.

RankSupplementMatched termsPublic score stateScreened PMIDs
#1African Nutmegcognit, memory, focusValidated score 10/1010
#2Almond Mushroomcognit, memory, focusValidated score 10/1010
#3Amazonian Guaranácognit, focus, concentratValidated score 10/1010
#4Arctic Seaberrycognit, concentrat, neuroprotectValidated score 10/101
#5Angel Wing Mushroomcognit, brain, neuroprotectValidated score 9/101
#6Algal Oil (DHA-Rich)cognit, memory, brainValidated score 8.5/103
#7Anchovy Oilcognit, memory, brainValidated score 8.5/108
#8Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)cognit, memory, concentratValidated score 8.5/103
  1. 1
    African Nutmeg
    Seed · 10 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, memory, focus, neuroprotect…

    Validated profile summary: African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) contains bioactive compounds including myristicin, eugenol, elemicin, and limonene that demonstrate significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and …

    Validated score 10/10
  2. 2
    Almond Mushroom
    Mushroom/Fungi · 10 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, memory, focus, concentrat…

    Validated profile summary: Almond Mushroom (Agaricus subrufescens) is a medicinal basidiomycete rich in β-glucans, ergosterol, and polysaccharide–protein complexes that activate innate immunity by binding co…

    Validated score 10/10
  3. 3
    Amazonian Guaraná
    Seed · 10 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, focus, concentrat, brain…

    Validated profile summary: Amazonian guaraná (Paullinia cupana) delivers sustained cognitive and metabolic benefits primarily through its methylxanthines—caffeine (guaranine), theobromine, and theophylline—w…

    Validated score 10/10
  4. 4
    Arctic Seaberry
    Berry · 1 screened PMID mapping · matches: cognit, concentrat, neuroprotect

    Validated profile summary: Arctic Seaberry (Hippophae rhamnoides) contains exceptionally high concentrations of isorhamnetin, quercetin, omega-7 fatty acids, and vitamin C that modulate PI3K/AKT/mTOR and Nrf…

    Validated score 10/10
  5. 5
    Angel Wing Mushroom
    Mushroom/Fungi · 1 screened PMID mapping · matches: cognit, brain, neuroprotect

    Validated profile summary: Angel Wing Mushroom (*Pleurocybella porrigens*) is a highly toxic fungus directly linked to severe acute encephalopathy. Its toxicity is primarily due to pleurocybelline and other …

    Validated score 9/10
  6. 6
    Algal Oil (DHA-Rich)
    Other · 3 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, memory, brain, BDNF…

    Validated profile summary: Algal oil is a plant-based omega-3 supplement that provides docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), typically containing 300-1000mg per serving. DHA incorporates into cell membranes where it m…

    Validated score 8.5/10
  7. 7
    Anchovy Oil
    Marine-Derived · 8 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, memory, brain, neural…

    Validated profile summary: Anchovy oil is a concentrated marine lipid extract rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), long-chain omega-3 fatty acids that support cardiovascular an…

    Validated score 8.5/10
  8. 8
    Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
    Herb · 3 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, memory, concentrat, brain…

    Validated profile summary: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) contains withanolides that modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to reduce cortisol levels and combat stress. This adaptogenic her…

    Validated score 8.5/10
  9. 9
    Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR)
    Compound · 3 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, memory, focus, brain…

    Validated profile summary: Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) is an acetylated form of L-carnitine that crosses the blood-brain barrier to enhance cognitive function and cellular energy production. It works by facil…

    Validated score 8/10
  10. 10
    ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
    Other · 3 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, memory, brain, neuroprotect…

    Validated profile summary: Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that serves as a precursor to EPA and DHA, supporting cardiovascular health through anti-inflammatory pathways. It act…

    Validated score 8/10
  11. 11
    Asgand (Withania somnifera)
    Middle Eastern · 5 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, memory, focus, brain…

    Validated profile summary: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb containing withanolides that regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. It reduces cortisol levels by up to 30%…

    Validated score 8/10
  12. 12
    5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
    Compound · 3 screened PMID mappings · matches: cognit, brain, mental clarity

    Validated profile summary: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid derivative that directly converts to serotonin in the brain, bypassing the rate-limiting enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase. This mechanism …

    Validated score 7.5/10

How this provisional order is generated

This is a transparent discovery list. Rankings are generated from the Hermetica ingredient graph, provisional public scores, screened PMID mappings, and condition-pattern matching. Rank does not prove efficacy, safety, or human review.

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Frequently asked

What does this cognitive performance profile list show?
It shows publication-gated profiles associated with cognitive performance by automated condition-match and public-score signals: African Nutmeg, Almond Mushroom, Amazonian Guaraná, Arctic Seaberry, Angel Wing Mushroom, Algal Oil (DHA-Rich), Anchovy Oil, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR), ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), Asgand (Withania somnifera), 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). It is a discovery index, not a clinical ranking. Review state and supported fields vary by profile.
Does the first profile have the strongest clinical evidence for cognitive performance?
No. African Nutmeg appears first by condition-match signals and provisional public score, with 10 screened PMID mappings. That order does not establish clinical efficacy, comparative superiority, or validated evidence.
How were these ingredients ranked?
Each public profile is ranked by condition-pattern matching, normalized public score, entity recognition, and presentation signals. Validation status is separate from stack order.

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