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Brain Essentials

18 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Currently on-market in the U.S.

18
Ingredients
8
Nutrient categories
Top 19%
By ingredient count

Brain Essentials is a other combinations supplement by Swanson in capsule form, listing 18 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as on-market. Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.

Product Details

Form
Capsule
Database Entry Date
2024-02-22
Ingredients
18

Supplement Facts (18 Ingredients)

Per-row amounts not disclosed: The NIH DSLD record for this product lists ingredients but does not include the per-row Supplement Facts panel (quantities and Daily Value percentages). The full panel may be visible on the physical label or on the manufacturer's site. Verify amounts before use. Look up on NIH DSLD →
Ingredient Group Amount % DV
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 Not disclosed on label No DV
Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 Not disclosed on label No DV
Pantothenic Acid Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) Not disclosed on label No DV
Gotu Kola Aerial Parts Extract Gotu Kola Not disclosed on label No DV
L-Glutamine Glutamine Not disclosed on label No DV
L-Tyrosine Tyrosine Not disclosed on label No DV
Soy Lecithin lecithin Not disclosed on label No DV
Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract Ginkgo Not disclosed on label No DV
Docosahexaenoic Acid DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) Not disclosed on label No DV
Alpha-Lipoic Acid Alpha Lipoic Acid Not disclosed on label No DV
Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate Deanol Not disclosed on label No DV
Phosphatidylserine Phosphatidylserine Not disclosed on label No DV
Hypromellose Hypromellose Not disclosed on label No DV
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin Sodium Not disclosed on label No DV
Calcium Carbonate Calcium Not disclosed on label No DV
Silica Silicon Not disclosed on label No DV
Calcium Palmitate Calcium Not disclosed on label No DV
Ethylcellulose Ethylcellulose Not disclosed on label No DV

How does Brain Essentials compare?

Ingredients listed on each label, against the other combinations category average of 21.8. Data from the NIH DSLD.

Brain Essentials18
1,000 mg Vitamin C Acai Berry34
Other Combinations average21.8

Brain Essentials lists 16 ingredients fewer than 1,000 mg Vitamin C Acai Berry. That is 4 below the other combinations average.

What the Label Data Shows

Brain Essentials is cataloged in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) as a other combinations supplement from Swanson, sold in capsule form. The label declares 18 ingredients. These ingredients span 8 nutrient categories, mineral, vitamin, botanical, amino acid, and 4 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.

Daily Value coverage on this label is informative. No ingredients on this label reach 100% of the FDA reference Daily Value, 0 fall below 100% DV, and 18 have no FDA-established Daily Value reference.. Some nutrients (such as botanicals, amino acids, and specialty compounds) have no Daily Value because the FDA has not set a reference intake; absence of a DV is neither good nor bad on its own.

Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as on-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2024-02-22. On-market products are currently being distributed in the United States, though the DSLD does not verify the accuracy of label claims or evaluate safety or efficacy. The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Brain Essentials: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.

Nearby Other Combinations Products

Other products in the NIH DSLD cataloged under the same supplement type. Useful for comparing formulations within the other combinations category.

Compare Brain Essentials vs 1,000 mg Vitamin C Acai Berry →

Ingredient Breakdown by Category

mineral
4
Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin, Calcium Carbonate, Silica, +1 more
vitamin
3
Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid
botanical
2
Gotu Kola Aerial Parts Extract, Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract
amino acid
2
L-Glutamine, L-Tyrosine
fat
2
Soy Lecithin, Phosphatidylserine
non-nutrient/non-botanical
2
Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate
other
2
Hypromellose, Ethylcellulose
fatty acid
1
Docosahexaenoic Acid

Daily Value Coverage

0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
18
No DV Established

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are in Brain Essentials?
Brain Essentials contains 18 ingredients. Ingredients span 8 categories: mineral, vitamin, botanical, amino acid, fat, non-nutrient/non-botanical, other, fatty acid.
Who manufactures Brain Essentials?
Brain Essentials is currently manufactured by Swanson. It is classified as a Other Combinations supplement in capsule form.
Is Brain Essentials still available for purchase?
Yes, Brain Essentials is currently listed as on-market in the NIH DSLD database.
What is the serving size of Brain Essentials?
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Brain Essentials?
Brain Essentials is classified as a "Other Combinations" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of other combinations ingredients. The NIH DSLD tracks 9 supplement categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Where does this Brain Essentials data come from?
All label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD is a publicly accessible database containing label information, including ingredients, serving sizes, and Daily Value percentages, for dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market" may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.

Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice: Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.