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The Brain Pill

by Cognizance · capsule · 60 capsules

  • Off the market since February 2021 (NIH)
  • UPC 7 26670 70493 1
  • DSLD label 214782
  • Serving 2 capsules
  • 30 servings

The Brain Pill by Cognizance lists 41 ingredients, 21 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 2,400 IU of vitamin A, 125 mg of vitamin C, 100 IU (2.5 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E; 20 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 24, 2020.

What is in The Brain Pill?

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).

The Brain Pill: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 214782, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene)2,400 IU48%Vitamin A in The Brain Pill against 5,772 products2,400 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.2,400 IU

70% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid125 mg208%Vitamin C in The Brain Pill against 18,583 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg125 mg

Higher than 56% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)100 IU (2.5 mcg)25%Vitamin D in The Brain Pill against 14,175 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg2.5 mcg

92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-TocopherolVitamin E (Form: as 50% DL Alpha Tocopherol)30 IU100%Vitamin E in The Brain Pill against 6,459 products30 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.30 IU

44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Vitamin B1as Thiamine MononitrateVitamin B1 (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)3 mg200%Thiamin in The Brain Pill against 9,830 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg3 mg

53% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin1.7 mg100%Riboflavin in The Brain Pill against 9,824 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.7 mg

64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Vitamin B3as Niacinamide12.5 mg62%Niacin in The Brain Pill against 12,413 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg12.5 mg

75% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal Phosphate12 mg600%Vitamin B6 in The Brain Pill against 15,277 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg12 mg

Higher than 66% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid, PureFolic Acid Note: pure400 mcg100%Folate in The Brain Pill against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

BiotinBiotin Note: 1%3 mcg3%Biotin in The Brain Pill against 9,447 products3 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg3 mcg

99% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Vitamin B5as Pantothenic Acid12 mg120%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in The Brain Pill against 10,060 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg12 mg

50% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate)20 mg2%Calcium in The Brain Pill against 17,831 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg20 mg

91% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate)1 mg6%Iron in The Brain Pill against 6,910 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg1 mg

76% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as 58% Magnesium Oxide)50 mcg12%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for magnesium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Zincas Zinc Oxide10 mg67%Zinc in The Brain Pill against 13,186 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg10 mg

51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Selenomethionineas Selenomethionine Amino Acid ChelateSelenomethionine (Form: 0.2% Selenomethionine Amino Acid Chelate)50 mcg71%Selenomethionine in The Brain Pill against 42 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 495 mcg, the median 112.5 mcg.50 mcg

62% of 42 products listing selenomethionine give more (median 112.5 mcg).

Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: 13% Copper Gluconate)52 mcg3%Copper in The Brain Pill against 6,468 products0.052 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.052 mg

96% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese ChelateManganese (Form: 20% Manganese Chelate)40 mcg20%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for manganese, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Chromiumas Chromium Polynicotinate12 mcg10%Chromium in The Brain Pill against 7,825 products12 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg12 mcg

93% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Chelate10 mcg20%Molybdenum in The Brain Pill against 4,390 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg10 mcg

91% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium CitratePotassium (Form: 36% Potassium Citrate)50 mg1%Potassium in The Brain Pill against 11,614 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg50 mg

72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Proprietary Blendas Potassium Ascorbate, Potassium Aspartate, Potassium CitrateProprietary Blend (Form: as Potassium Citrate, Potassium Aspartate, & Potassium Ascorbate)692 mg
DMAE Bitartratein the blend, no amount given
L-Glutaminein the blend, no amount given
Glutamic Acidin the blend, no amount given
Green Tea extractin the blend, no amount given
Bacopa extractin the blend, no amount given
Cholineas Choline Bitartratein the blend, no amount given
Inositolin the blend, no amount given
N-Acetyl L-Tyrosinein the blend, no amount given
Bilberry fruit extractin the blend, no amount given
GABAin the blend, no amount given
Grape seed extractin the blend, no amount given
Grape fruit seed extractin the blend, no amount given
Olivein the blend, no amount given
Cinnamon bark extractin the blend, no amount given
Licorice root extractin the blend, no amount given
Boronas Boron Citratein the blend, no amount given
Docosahexaenoic AcidDHA (Alt. Name: Docosahexaenoic Acid) Note: 14%in the blend, no amount given
Vanadyl SulfateVanadyl Sulfate Note: 19%in the blend, no amount given

The label names the compound (Vanadyl Sulfate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the vanadium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Phosphatidyl SerinePhosphatidyl Serine Note: 20%in the blend, no amount given
Huperzine Ain the blend, no amount given

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 214782 (entered March 24, 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:

  • 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • 99% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 3 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
  • 91% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 20 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
  • 62% of the 42 products that print an amount of selenomethionine list more than its 50 mcg of selenomethionine (median 112.5 mcg).
  • 96% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.052 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • 93% of the 7,825 products that print an amount of chromium list more than its 12 mcg of chromium (median 100 mcg).

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?

6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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: As a dietary supplement take two (2) veggie capsules once a day. For best results take 20-30 min before a meal with an 8 oz. glass of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warnings
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 214782.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.

How many labels does The Brain Pill have?

One label is on file, entered on March 24, 2020.

  1. Label 214782 (current) Entered March 24, 2020 · off the market February 19, 2021 · 60 capsules · UPC 7 26670 70493 1

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

Who makes it?

The label names Daily Nutrition (distributor), SLC, UT. All Cognizance products.

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