Rhodiola’s root is considered an adaptogen, meaning it can help your body adapt to stress. For ages, nordic countries have used rhodiola to treat anxiety, fatigue and depression. Rhodiola is a herb that grows in cold, mountainous areas and is also known as arctic root or golden root. It is widely used as a dietary supplement, and has over 140 active ingredients. Studies have found that rhodiola supplements can significantly reduce symptoms of stress, help fight fatigue, and could help reduce symptoms of depression. Legend has it that the Vikings used to down a full cup of rhodiola before a raid.

Although we now think of it as a waste, coffee fruit used to be thrown away during the production process. Often referred to as coffee cherry or coffee berry, coffee fruit is now seen as a staple in drinks, skincare and supplements. It even comes in flour form, allowing you to bake a delicious coffee cake to go with your cup of coffee. Imagine throwing such a precious resource away. Not only do we add coffee fruit to our beans for a fruity antioxidant kick, but also because it is believed it may benefit brain function.

L-theanine is praised for its relaxing and calming effects, without causing drowsiness or sleepiness. L-Theanine is an amino acid that gives tea its characteristic flavour. Especially in combination with caffeine, theanine has the ability to increase mental alertness and focus. Research also indicates that taking L-theanine supplements could be beneficial to a good night’s sleep. Theanine is quickly absorbed after ingestion, and its effects usually become noticeable within 30 minutes.

Surely you can C why we added this celebrity-satus vitamin to the mix. Vitamin C is not only said to be neuroprotective but also helps regulate dopamine and norepinephrine. Most of us are familiar with dopamine but norepinephrine is just as important for controlling our attention and response actions. Working behind the scenes to indirectly help you FOCUS. Most mammals synthesize their own vitamin C, but humans need to eat or drink it. And what better way than to consume it in your daily shot of coffee alongside other great vitamins and superfoods.

Biotin is found in eggs, liver, milk, nuts and peanuts. Biotin has long been rumored to benefit healthy skin and hair growth, but our bodies mostly use biotin to gain energy from food. Biotin plays a big role in metabolizing carbs, proteins and fats. A lack of biotin can lead to a serious dip in energy levels, leaving you feeling tired and moody. We added some biotin to Q-COFFEE FOCUS to help lift that brain fog.

This naturally occurring substance is beneficial to many bodily functions, including the development and functioning of the heart and muscles. Zinc is an essential mineral, meaning our human body requires a constant supply of it through our diet. Zinc is present in every cell of our body, and aids growth, DNA synthesis, immune function and many more bodily functions. Zinc occurs naturally in foods like meat, poultry, shellfish and dairy.

This vitamin is also known as cobalamin, because all forms of this vitamin contain the biochemically rare element cobalt. B12 is important to the normal functioning of the nervous system, keeping blood cells healthy and the production of DNA. A deficiency of vitamin B-12 can result in neurological difficulties and anemia. For those of you following a plant based diet, it is recommended to watch your B12 intake carefully. Since there are few non-animal sources of the vitamin, supplements may be required to avoid a shortage.

Our coffee beans are characterized by a well balanced, smooth coffee taste with a buttery flavor of chocolate and fruits. We make maximum use of mother nature, in support of each enhanced functionality: For ENERGY, we mixed the world’s strongest coffee beans and brewed them specifically to ensure its best kick. For our cognitive variants, we employed a special roasting curve. Our method ensures the maximum amount of phenylindanes, a substance known for its stimulating effect to the brain.