Cognitex Elite Pregnenolone
by Life Extension · tablet or pill · 60 vegetarian tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 37870 23976 5
- DSLD label 232923
- Serving 2 vegetarian tablets
- 30 servings
Cognitex Elite Pregnenolone by Life Extension lists 10 ingredients, 6 with an amount per serving of 2 vegetarian tablets, such as 333 mg of sibelius sage extract, 125 mg of sensoril ashwagandha extract, 100 mg of phosphatidylserine and 50 mg of pregnenolone; 4 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2020.
What is in Cognitex Elite Pregnenolone?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 vegetarian tablets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibelius Sage extractas Rosmarinic AcidSibelius Sage extract (Form: std. to 2.5% Rosmarinic Acid) PlantPart: leaf | 333 mg | Higher than 70% of 138 products listing sage (median 200 mg). | |
| AuroraBlue Wildcrafted Blueberry Complex | 200 mg | ||
| Alaska Blueberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Oval-leaf Blueberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpine Blueberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dwarf Bilberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sensoril Ashwagandha extractas Withanolide Glycoside conjugatesSensoril Ashwagandha extract (Form: std. to 10% Withanolide Glycoside Conjugates) PlantPart: root, leaf | 125 mg | 66% of 1,646 products listing ashwagandha give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Phosphatidylserine | 100 mg | 29% of 641 products listing phosphatidylserine give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Pregnenolone | 50 mg | Higher than 64% of 142 products listing pregnenolone (median 25 mg). | |
| Uridine-5'-Monophosphate, Disodium | 50 mg | 75% of 32 products listing uridine monophosphate give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Vinpocetine | 20 mg | Higher than 81% of 181 products listing vinpocetine (median 10 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 232923 (entered August 23, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 75% of the 32 products that print an amount of uridine monophosphate list more than its 50 mg of uridine-5'-monophosphate, disodium (filed by NIH under uridine monophosphate) (median 200 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Cognitex Elite Pregnenolone's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Cognitex EliteLife Extension 6 shared, 52% alike
- Cognitex BasicsLife Extension 4 shared, 41% alike
- Blueberry Extract with PomegranateLife Extension 3 shared, 36% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take two (2) tablets, preferably early in the day, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
- Warnings
- Caution: Do not use if you are of childbearing age, pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.
- Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
- Consult a physician or licensed qualified health care professional before using this product if you have, or have a family history of breast cancer, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low “good” cholesterol (HDL), or if you are using any other dietary supplement, prescription drug, or over-the-counter drug. Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include acne, hair loss, hair growth on the face (in women), aggressiveness, irritability, and increased levels of estrogen. Discontinue use and call a physician or licensed qualified health care professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms. Do not take this product if you have a history of seizures.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- Warnings: Do not exceed recommended dose.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
- To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-332-1088.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten free
- Non GMO LE Certified
- Storage
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 232923.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Maltodextrin, Stearic Acid, Silica, Aqueous Film Coating.
How many labels does Cognitex Elite Pregnenolone have?
4 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2020: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 232923 (current) Entered August 23, 2020 · on the market · 60 vegetarian tablets · UPC 7 37870 23976 5
- Label 232729 Entered August 23, 2020 · off the market July 14, 2020 · 60 vegetarian tablets · UPC 7 37870 23976 5
- Label 211401 Entered January 25, 2020 · off the market July 14, 2020 · 60 tablets · UPC 7 37870 23976 5
- Label 211073 Entered January 25, 2020 · off the market April 11, 2019 · 60 tablets · UPC 7 37870 23976 5
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc. (distributor), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. All Life Extension products.