Mainframe
by Method · capsule · 120 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 52830 57823 4
- DSLD label 238742
- Serving 2 to 4 capsules; amounts per 4 capsules
- 30 servings
Mainframe by Method lists 9 ingredients, 9 with an amount per serving of 4 capsules. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 26, 2020.
What is in Mainframe?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Energy & Focus Complex | no amount given | ||
| Theacrine | 100 mg | Higher than 68% of 237 products listing theacrine (median 50 mg). | |
| Huperzine AHuperzine A Note: 1% | 100 mcg | 39% of 589 products listing huperzine give more (median 100 mcg). | |
| L-Theanine | 200 mg | Higher than 61% of 1,602 products listing theanine (median 100 mg). | |
| Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl | 500 mg | 26% of 933 products listing acetyl L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| L-Tyrosine | 500 mg | 34% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Premium Nootropic Complex | no amount given | ||
| Acteolinas Osmanthus fragrans | 100 mg | ||
| Lion's Mane Mushroom extract | 300 mg | 56% of 373 products listing hericium mushroom give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Alpha GPC | 400 mg | Higher than 80% of 656 products listing alpha-GPC (median 200 mg). | |
| Bacopa monnieri extractas BacosidesBacopa monnieri extract (Form: 50% Bacosides) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Bacopa Species: monnieri | 300 mg | ||
| Absorption Enhancement | no amount given | ||
| Bioperine | 5 mg | 33% of 2,363 products listing black pepper give more (median 5 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 238742 (entered December 26, 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?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
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 Mainframe's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ideal BrainClinical Effects 5 shared, 43% alike
- Neuro Boost+ Tropical FlavorEarth's Creation 7 shared, 42% alike
- Gorilla DreamGorilla Mind Smooth 6 shared, 42% alike
- Neuro SphereNDS Nutrition · off the market 6 shared, 41% alike
- Brain Boost+ Cherry LimeadeEC Sports 7 shared, 40% alike
- MindWellpath 5 shared, 39% 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
- Suggested use: To assess tolerance begin by taking 2 capsules. For optimal performance, take 1 serving (4 capsules) in the morning, or 20-30 minutes prior to needing desired effects.
- Note: Consuming product with a small meal may enhance absorption.
- Warnings
- Warning: This product is intended for healthy adults. Before using this product consult a licensed healthcare professional. Discontinue use if you experience any adverse effects.
- Not for use by women that are pregnant, nursing or trying to become pregnant.
- This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Note: Consult your healthcare professional before use of this product to address any concerns.
- Do not consume more than 2 servings (8 capsules) in a 24 hour period.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
- Storage
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 238742.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Brown Rice Flour, Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Manufactured in the USA in a cGMP Certified Facility.
How many labels does Mainframe have?
One label is on file, entered on December 26, 2020.
- Label 238742 (current) Entered December 26, 2020 · on the market · 120 capsules · UPC 7 52830 57823 4
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Method Performance (manufacturer), Eastlake, CO. All Method products.