If you’re somewhere between juggling work deadlines, family demands, hormonal changes and insomnia, you’re not alone. Many women in their 40s and 50s describe this stage of life as like “running through mud”, and the mental sharpness they once relied on feels just out of reach.
That’s where brain supplements for focus come in. Not quick fixes or miracle pills, but gentle daily support to help you find your clarity again.
What should we look for when buying brain supplements for focus?
There are a number of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens and nootropics that can support our noggin and help increase focus. These include:
Panax ginseng
Used traditionally to support mental performance, research suggests it can help improve working memory and attention during mentally demanding tasks.
Rhodiola rosea
This is an adaptogen known for helping your brain cope with stress and fatigue, which often sabotage focus.
Lion’s mane mushroom
Lions Mane is an increasingly popular ingredient linked to nerve growth factor (NGF) and cognitive clarity and supports better focus.
Ginkgo biloba
Shown to support blood flow to the brain, Ginkgo biloba helps with alertness and short-term memory.
Vitamin B complex (including B6, B12 & folic acid)
Vital for energy production and neurotransmitter support, particularly important for midlife women - especially those navigating menopause.
Magnesium & Zinc
Both of these contribute to normal psychological function and cognitive health.
Rosemary
Not just for your roast potatoes! Rosemary has been studied for its potential cognitive-enhancing effects.
Vitamin D3
Most adults are deficient in Vitamin D, despite it being a vital vitamin for our health. Important for mood and immune function, especially when you’re low in sunlight or energy.
All of these ingredients may help you to calm 'noise' and overwhelm and sharpen your focus, helping you to function in a world that’s often too loud, too fast, and demands too much of us.
Brain fog and midlife
The fog that so many of us describe in our 40s and beyond isn’t imagined. It’s often the result of perimenopausal hormone shifts, increased stress, erratic sleep, and the sheer weight of the mental load.
When we're making decisions, remembering everyone’s schedules, working, parenting, caring - it's no wonder that our brain feels two steps behind and in catch up mode.
Supplements can't solve everything, and it's important that they are taken to support your lifestyle and healthy choices to eat well, move often and to exercise your noggin with brain stimulating activities - but they can help your brain meet the demands of the day with more clarity and resilience.
Can OOMPH help?
Noggin's OOMPH is a great way to benefit from these ingredients in one easy-to-take supplement. Instead of reaching for a coffee to kickstart your day, OOMPH can offer focus and clarity, without the caffeine jitters and afternoon crash. Think of it as targeted support for your focus and energy.
