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As we get older it is normal for our brains to show signs of aging. Typically, this will show itself in the form of memory lapses, finding it harder to focus, and generalized decline in cognitive performance.
If you feel you are experiencing a decline in your brain’s performance, then you may well have considered combating this through supplementation – namely, supplementing with nootropics.
Two fairly popular options are Focus Factor and Prevagen – and with many people undecided between the two, we thought we’d pit them against each other in this Focus Factor Vs Prevagen review.
Both Prevagen and Focus Factor have slightly different remits and will therefore have somewhat differing effects on you, so making the right choice is important depending on your exact needs.
We will be looking at both their similarities and differences, and what exactly you can expect to achieve from their ingredient profiles. We’ve also thrown in a few decent alternatives which have previously scored well in our trials, in case neither of these match up to what you’re looking for.
About Focus Factor & Prevagen
Focus Factor is what we might consider to be ‘more of a true nootropic’. That’s because it doesn’t just focus on one area of cognitive functioning – it has a whole host of natural ingredients to support the claims made by the US-based company.
The Original formula (which is what we shall be predominantly focusing on today – they also have an ‘Extra Strength’ version) aims to improve memory functions, concentration and focus. It also has a whole host of other ingredients that make it a great multivitamin too.
Prevagen is a supplement developed by Quincy Bioscience, and builds upon decades of research into one of its prime ingredients, apoaequorin – which is an ingredient found in jellyfish (interestingly, it’s what causes them to glow in the dark!).
What followed was a number of clinical studies that found apoaequorin could have a positive impact in terms of improving brain health. Quincy Bioscience have also conducted their own testing and have concluded that the apoaequorin in Prevagen also improves cognitive function.
Prevagen has more of a focus on improving memory recall for those who are suffering from mild memory loss. This is predominantly marketed towards the over-55s, but they do state that it can be useful for anyone over the age of 40.
The only additional active ingredient to apoaequorin here is Vitamin D, so this is far less of a wide-ranging multi-vitamin supplement.
Prevagen Vs Focus Factor – Quick Comparison
| # | Focus Factor | Prevagen |
|---|---|---|
| No. of Active Ingredients | 23 | 2 |
| Cost | $0.51-$1.02 per day* | $1.33 per day |
| Dose Per Day | 4-8 | 1 |
| Nootropic Focus | Memory, Concentration, Focus, Mood | Memory (recall) |
| App Available | Yes | No |
| Clinically Backed | Yes, some ingredients are clinically support | Yes, but only by the company’s own study |
Focus Factor In Detail
Focus Factor comes in pill format for the standard supplement, but they also offer gummies as part of their full range.
Their Original supplement is available in a range of bundle sizes, with the cheapest-per-serving option being the 6 bottle (180 pills per bottle) selection, which currently (Checked July 2024) works out at $0.57 per tablet.
That being said, it doesn’t save you much purchasing the bundle deals. You’re looking at a difference of $0.05 between purchasing one bottle and a bundle of six.
Their website claims you save a lot more than this, but that’s if they priced their bundles more expensively to start – their math is pretty questionable, and seems reliant on us customers falling for the visual of ‘slashed prices’.
Back to the supplement itself, each serving of Focus Factor contains a whopping 34 ingredients.
When we first checked out Focus Factor, it was a proprietary blend that didn’t disclose each ingredient’s dosage. Thankfully they’ve since changed this, clearly recognizing transparency is key when it comes to taking supplements, especially in the nootropics sphere.
Here’s the extensive list that builds out the Focus Factor formula (Edit: Updated July 2024):