Genius Joy, Nootropic Mood Enhancer Supplement - Support Cognitive Health, Enhance Mood & Neural Function with Brain Boosting L-Theanine, Panax Ginseng & SAM-e - Organic, Non-GMO, & Gluten-Free

Edit: since this review is helping people, I got a note from Amazon and that inspired me add some new info that might save you some money. My original review is below, but here's some pointers:- vitamin D3 is much better taken in a sublingual tincture with vitamin k2. They absorb best like this and synergize well.- there are better forms of b complex out there, look for something balanced and with activated versions of the vitamins and with methyl donors- in my opinion herbs have cons to match the pros and you should try them separately- good old tyrosine on an empty stomach is plenty noticeable to me when my catecholamines are depleted (3-4g)- zinc, magnesium, and lots of other minerals/vitamins could impact your mood when deficient, they could add up- just overall look to supplement from as grassroots as possible. Vitamins and minerals, think of them as making your diet impossibly better than our ancestors could, but this is all just diet. Sleep well, in as dark a room you can make. Exercise, because prompting your body to repair and grow will directly benefit your brain. Not saying I do this perfectly myself, but sleep, exercise and diet together are the trifecta.Take this product according to their directions and you will feel the difference. I've done a ton of research into mood-boosting nootropics, and the ingredients in Genius are some of the best. Of course, this doesn't make me an expert. SAMe and 5HTP are about as direct as you can get for supplemental antidepressant effects. This product also has NALT, which is broken down into dopamine and adrenaline. Why NALT, and not L-Tyrosine? As far as I can tell, it's because these capsules are meant to pass through the stomach and release their contents in the small intestine. L-Tyrosine makes more sense if you're mixing it into a drink. The herbs are good, research shows rhodiola and ginseg to help with mood, lower cortisol, and improve response to fatigue. The B and D vitamins in here are great for covering bases - most Americans are deficient in D3 and a few B-vitamins. D, B1, B6, B12 are especially important to mood, and they're all in here. L-theanine is sort of a glutamate receptor antagonist as far as I can tell, it helps prevent your brain from getting "excited" in ways that are not pleasant (anxiety). L-theanine is pretty straightforward, but I like that it's in here - why not? Finally, neurofactor. Not so sure about this, but if it does boost Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor like they promise, that would be hugely beneficial in terms of preventing neural autophagy from, say, dieting, and help maintain plasticity.I really love this product, and I recommend you try at least one bottle. 25 days is enough to determine if this will help you, and it's certainly more ideal than SSRIs.

So I was actually researching an unrelated supplement for a friend and the Genius brand popped up... I started researching and ended up ordering 3 different Genius supplements... I am SO IMPRESSED with this one!My background: I’ve been dealing with serious depression, weight gain, easily become overwhelmed by things, I do lots of stress eating, no desire to do anything really... I am diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder and Depression, but quit taking prescriptions a few years ago and went the natural route with CBD (which worked amazing for my anxiety/depression, until it just stopped working about 4-5 months ago). Maybe this winter was just especially harsh, but I’ve been needing something to help me get out of this funk, and had been considering prescriptions again when I saw Genius Joy on here.So, I’m on day 9 and all I can say is I feel amazing and hope this stuff keeps working!! I will definitely keep you updated!Since day one I noticed my mood was much better (less irritable, more agreeable), and I definitely have more energy during the day. Even more impressive (to me) is that I actually have the drive and desire to do things... tackle the dishes, vacuum, walk the dogs, hit the gym, etc. - things that I would dread and procrastinate before. Since starting these supplements, I’ve just been doing those things without my mind dwelling on them long enough to build up anxiety or stress.I have also been wanting to lose a significant amount of weight but didn’t have the willpower to walk away from unhealthy food, and I feel much more happy and in control.Serving size: The recommended serving size is 4 capsules/day but I started with just 1 capsule of Genius Joy, and 1/2 scoop of Genius Consciousness drink mixed with about 6oz water in the morning on an empty stomach. I don’t take anymore in the afternoon except my normal vitamins/supplements with lunch.At bedtime I’m experimenting with taking just a L-theanine supplement by itself, which is one of the components of Genius Joy and also in the Genius Sleep Aid.Side effects I’ve noticed since starting Genius Joy/Consciousness: my eye started twitching (finally stopped on day 8) and several days by bedtime my eyes feel a little strained and the back of my head is tight/tense - I do spend a lot of time on my computer. I’m not sure if these are just initial/adjusting side effects or completely unrelated.Experimenting with dosage... A few days ago I upped to 2 caps and 3/4 scoop in the morning, but it was way too much for me - I had so much energy that I felt like I had a sugar high, I was so hyper! So I went back to one capsule & half a scoop and it is exactly what I need to get me up and going for now. That works great for me since the stuff is pretty pricy anyway.Yesterday I had some stuff going on and I didn’t take my capsule all day until I noticed that I was super cranky. I took one capsule at about 5pm, but then I had trouble trying to go to sleep about 4-5 hrs later, so I would caution against taking it too late in the day.Overall - highly impressive. I love that the company isn’t just packing a ton of caffeine/stimulants into this but has an awesome balance of ingredients to support energy + mood support + stress management.I hope my experience helps someone!! I will keep you updated as my journey continues :)

Update: my mother, who was my best friend passed away after a long illness. I am a very emotional person and I have been able to still remain calm and not out of control like I used to be. I won hundred percent believe it’s this product. I stopped taking this for two days and I woke up absolutely annoyed and had the worst day. I immediately went back on this. The biggest downside, besides the price is hunger. Yes. it’s worth the side effects. I ordered the genius burn and it has helped with hunger control. I will stack if I have to for the rest of my life. Genius joy is so much better than any mental health medication I take. The change in me on this on Supplement is absolutely phenomenal. This really is a genius supplement.I did the research and went over the reviews. I decided this was absolutely worth a try, just based on the reviews. I took one when I received them and noticed the change within at least 30 minutes. I usually only take one a day in the morning. But if I’m working a second job, I take one that early evening. It does cause a smidge of insomnia, but I don’t mind taking melatonin. I took two today with only like six hours between doses. And I had so much energy. It was actually too much. I kept thinking while I was out running errands that people were going to think I was on meth. lol. Break the bank and buy this magic masterpiece! I decided that I would do absolutely anything to feel calm. The weed has started to Increase my anger and I really don’t like the smell. So this is my go to right now, along with a few other kava products.