Key takeaways
- Vitamin B12 — contributes to normal neurological function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. The one most worth testing for if you feel persistently foggy.
- Vitamin B6 — contributes to normal psychological function and normal nervous system function.
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine) — contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism in the nervous system.
The B-vitamins do the heavy lifting
Notice how those claims are phrased. That careful language is the legally permitted wording, and any product promising more than that is over-reaching.
- Vitamin B12 — contributes to normal neurological function and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. The one most worth testing for if you feel persistently foggy.
- Vitamin B6 — contributes to normal psychological function and normal nervous system function.
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine) — contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism in the nervous system.
Who is most likely to be short
- People over 50, where B12 absorption commonly declines.
- Vegetarians and vegans, since B12 comes overwhelmingly from animal foods.
- People on long-term acid-reducing or diabetes medication — worth raising with your prescriber.
- Heavy drinkers and anyone eating erratically.
Why vitamins alone are only half the answer
Correcting a shortfall helps; taking extra beyond that does not keep adding benefit. Once the foundation is covered, the interesting ingredients are the botanicals and amino acids traditionally associated with memory and attention.
FocusMax pairs B1, B6 and B12 with bacopa monnieri, huperzia serrata, L-tyrosine, rhodiola rosea and a gentle green-coffee caffeine paired with theacrine and theobromine. Sixty capsules per bottle, made in the USA, two capsules a morning.
What buying FocusMax actually looks like
Packages are 2 bottles ($158 plus $20 shipping), 3 bottles ($198, free shipping) or 6 bottles ($294, free shipping) — a 60, 90 or 180 day supply at two capsules a day. Prices are in US dollars and there is no subscription: you buy once, and nothing rebills.
Every package is covered by a 60-day money-back policy, so a full bottle-and-a-half sits inside the window. Checkout happens on this site with card details entered on an encrypted Stripe form, and we ship to the United States and Canada.
FocusMax packages and prices
All prices are in US dollars. Every package is a one-time payment — there is no subscription and nothing rebills.
| Package | Supply | Price | Per bottle | Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bottles | 60 days | $158 | $79 | $20 |
| 3 Bottles | 90 days | $198 | $66 | Free |
| 6 Bottles | 180 days | $294 | $49 | Free |
Common questions
What vitamins are good for memory?
B12, B6 and B1 have the clearest role in normal neurological and psychological function. FocusMax includes all three, then adds bacopa monnieri, huperzia serrata, L-tyrosine and rhodiola rosea for the memory and focus side.
Can I take FocusMax with a multivitamin?
Many people do, but check the combined amounts on both labels and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure, particularly if you take prescription medication.
This guide is part of our choosing a brain supplement series in the Learn hub. Buyer's guides for the goal you actually have — memory, focus, fog or energy.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. FocusMax is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, under 18 or taking medication.