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Cognition

by Cutler Nutrition · capsule · 60 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 50002 85917 1
  • DSLD label 275693
  • Serving 2 capsules
  • 30 servings

Cognition by Cutler Nutrition lists 9 ingredients, 9 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 500 mg of acetyl L-carnitine, 450 mg of alpha GPC, 250 mg of L-tyrosine and 120 mg of caffeine anhydrous. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2022.

What is in Cognition?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. 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).

Cognition: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 275693, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Acetyl L-Carnitine500 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine in Cognition against 933 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 525 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

26% of 933 products listing acetyl L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg.

Alpha GPC50%450 mgAlpha-GPC in Cognition against 656 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 300 mg, the median 200 mg.450 mg

Higher than 82% of 656 products listing alpha-GPC (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 900 mg.

L-Tyrosine250 mgTyrosine in Cognition against 1,680 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.250 mg

64% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg.

Caffeine Anhydrous120 mgCaffeine in Cognition against 3,358 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 275 mg, the median 200 mg.120 mg

70% of 3,358 products listing caffeine give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 240 mg.

L-Theanine100 mgTheanine in Cognition against 1,602 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

47% of 1,602 products listing theanine give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Dynamineas Methylliberine75 mgMethylliberine in Cognition against 67 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 100 mg, the median 75 mg.75 mg

43% of 67 products listing methylliberine give more (median 75 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg.

NeuroFactoras whole Coffee fruit extract50 mgCoffee in Cognition against 263 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 100 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

84% of 263 products listing coffee give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Theobromineas Theobroma cacao99% Theobromine25 mgTheobromine in Cognition against 372 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 100 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

89% of 372 products listing theobromine give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Huperzine A1%0.75 mgHuperzine in Cognition against 589 products750 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.750 mcg

Higher than 92% of 589 products listing huperzine (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,500 mcg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 275693 (entered October 24, 2022), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:

  • 84% of the 263 products that print an amount of coffee list more than its 50 mg of NeuroFactor (filed by NIH under coffee) (median 100 mg).
  • 89% of the 372 products that print an amount of theobromine list more than its 25 mg of theobromine (median 100 mg).
  • Its 750 mcg of huperzine is higher than 92% of the 589 huperzine products that print an amount; 48 list more.

The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings 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 Cognition's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one serving (2 capsules) 15-20 minutes before improved mental focus and energy is desired. For best results, take on an empty stomach. Do not exceed more than 4 capsules in a 24 hour period.
Warnings
Warning: Not intended for persons under the age of 18.
Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not consume caffeine from other sources, including but not limited to: dietary supplements, coffee, tea, soda and any other medications containing caffeine. Do not use more than 8 weeks continuously. Read the entire label and consult your physician prior to use.
If you are pregnant, nursing, allergic, or have a medical condition, or are taking any medications such as MAOI inhibitors, antidepressants, aspirin, nonsteroidal and inflammatory drugs or products.
Consult your physician prior to use if you have a medical condition, including but not limited to, heart, liver, kidney, or thyroid disease, psychiatric or epileptic disorders, difficulty urinating, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, recurrent headaches, or glaucoma. Do not use if product has been opened or tampered with in any other way.
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Zero proprietary blends
Allergen Warning: None.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 275693.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP Quality Made in the USA.

How many labels does Cognition have?

One label is on file, entered on October 24, 2022.

  1. Label 275693 (current) Entered October 24, 2022 · on the market · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 8 50002 85917 1

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Cutler Nutrition (distributor), Las Vegas, NV. All Cutler Nutrition products.

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