Cognitex With Pregnenolone & Brain Sheild (Gastrodin)
by Life Extension · softgel capsule · 90 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 37870 18979 4
- DSLD label 60562
- Serving 3 softgels
- 30 servings
Cognitex With Pregnenolone & Brain Sheild (Gastrodin) by Life Extension lists 12 ingredients, 10 with an amount per serving of 3 softgels, such as 600 mg of alpha-glyceryl phosphoryl choline, 100 mg of phosphatidylserine, 50 mg of brain shield and 50 mg of pregnenolone; 2 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2016.
What is in Cognitex With Pregnenolone & Brain Sheild (Gastrodin)?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 softgels. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline | 600 mg | Higher than 85% of 656 products listing alpha-GPC (median 200 mg). | |
| Phosphatidylserine | 100 mg | 29% of 641 products listing phosphatidylserine give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Brain Shield | 50 mg | ||
| Pregnenolone | 50 mg | Higher than 64% of 142 products listing pregnenolone (median 25 mg). | |
| Vinpocetine | 20 mg | Higher than 81% of 181 products listing vinpocetine (median 10 mg). | |
| Leucoselect Grape extract | 150 mg | Higher than 77% of 1,900 products listing grape (median 50 mg). | |
| BlueActiv Wild Blueberry extract | 150 mg | Higher than 56% of 378 products listing blueberry (median 100 mg). | |
| Sensoril Ashwagandha extractSensoril Ashwagandha extract PlantPart: root and leaf Note: providing | 125 mg | 66% of 1,646 products listing ashwagandha give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Glycoside Conjugates | 10 mg | ||
| Uridine-5'-MonophosphateUridine-5'-Monophosphate Note: disodium | 50 mg | 75% of 32 products listing uridine monophosphate give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Proprietary NeuroProtection Complex Blend | 125 mg | ||
| Perluxan Hops standardized extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rosemary standardized extract | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 60562 (entered June 24, 2016), 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 (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 With Pregnenolone & Brain Sheild (Gastrodin)'s, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Cognitex With Brain ShieldLife Extension 10 shared, 77% 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
- DIRECTIONS: Take three (3) softgels in the morning with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
- Warnings
- 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.
- If you are taking anti-coagulant or anti-platelet medications, or have a bleeding disorder, consult with your healthcare provider before taking this product.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- Storage
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 60562.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Sunflower Lecithin, purified Water, Sorbitol, Maltodextrin, Carob color, Silica, modified Food Starch.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Sharp-PS Green.
How many labels does Cognitex With Pregnenolone & Brain Sheild (Gastrodin) have?
4 labels are on file under this name since June 24, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 60572 Entered June 24, 2016 · off the market December 15, 2015 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 37870 18979 4
- Label 60562 (current) Entered June 24, 2016 · on the market · 90 softgels · UPC 7 37870 18979 4
- Label 60553 Entered June 24, 2016 · off the market April 1, 2016 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 37870 18979 4
- Label 60551 Entered June 24, 2016 · off the market April 1, 2016 · 90 softgels · UPC 7 37870 18979 4
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, Florida. All Life Extension products.