Thorne SynaQuell (DID003)

Formulated to support brain health by enhancing cellular energy production and encouraging a healthy balance of inflammatory cytokines* NSF Certified for Sport®

Key ingredients in Thorne's SynaQuell and their key benefits: 

• Ketones, such as BHB, provide an alternate fuel source for both injured and uninjured brains.*
• BCAAs are important precursors to the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.*
• CoQ10 phytosome supports cognitive function by reducing oxidative stress and supporting mitochondrial function.*
• DHA, an essential fatty acid found in high concentrations in membranes of the brain’s nerve cells, supports a healthy balance of inflammatory cytokines in the brain.*
• Nicotinamide riboside (NR) promotes NAD+ production, a key substance that protects brain cells.*

A closer look at the ingredients in Thorne's SynaQuell:

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a ketone. Why a ketone?

• Ketones, such as BHB, supply 70 percent of the brain’s energy needs – and do so much more efficiently than glucose.*
• Ketones provide an alternate fuel source for both the injured and uninjured brain.*
• BHB is neuroprotective because it increases the production of new mitochondria, which in turn increases ATP (energy production) in brain and nerve cells.*
• BHB enhances cerebral blood flow.*
• BHB resists the damaging effects of oxidative stress.*

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)

• BCAAs include leucine, isoleucine, and valine.
• They readily cross the blood-brain barrier.
• BCAAs and their metabolites have been shown to decline as a result of a mild impact to the brain.
• In the brain, BCAAs serve as important precursors to the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.*

Coenzyme Q10 phytosome (Ubiqsome®)

• Coenzyme Q10 benefits cognitive function by reducing oxidative stress and supporting mitochondrial function.*
• CoQ10 levels naturally drop with intensive exercise and during aging.
• Ubiqsome provides 3-times better absorption than ordinary coenzyme Q10.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)

• Testing of the Omega-3 Index (the relative percentages of EPA and DHA in red blood cells) in college football players found insufficient levels of these important omega-3 fatty acids in this population.
• DHA, which is found in high concentrations in the membranes of the brain’s nerve cells, supports a healthy balance of inflammatory cytokines in the brain.*
• DHA supports cognitive function and learning ability.*
• DHA is neuroprotective and supports healthy levels of brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF).*

Nicotinamide riboside

• Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is converted to NAD+ in the body. NAD+ helps convert food into energy and protects cells from damage.*
• NAD+ helps protect brain cells from injury.*
• NR supports learning, memory, and other cognitive functions.*

Additional brain-supportive nutrients:

• Several brain-protective nutrients – reduced glutathione (antioxidant), riboflavin 5’-phosphate (active vitamin B2), and magnesium.
• Botanical extracts – curcumin phytosome (Meriva®) and resveratrol – to support a healthy balance of inflammatory cytokines and up-regulate the release of the healthy-aging sirtuin proteins.*

Because athletes need to know their supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations.