NOW FoodsTrue Focus, 90 Veg Capsules (2 Pack)

I can't complement this product highly enough. I had undiagnosed ADHD as well as some difficult life events that sent me into a slump. Even when I forced myself to get enough sleep, go to the gym, and eat healthy, I still felt miserable and depressed for seemingly no reason. I stumbled across this product back in October 2016 and gave it a try. Within an hour of taking the first capsule I felt better than I had in months; I was focused and motivated to get things done, and happy about it too.On a neurochemical level, my experience is consistent with the claim that it helps boost dopamine and norepinephrine. I didn't know it at the time, but I had ADHD, which is correlated with low levels of both those compounds in certain areas of the brain. Stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin are designed to boost levels of both, but aside from being prescription drugs and much more expensive, they can deliver too much "chemical brute force" and create additional difficulties.True Focus is more likely to produce mild effects, due to relying on the brain to create the compounds in a more natural fashion. The down side, though, is that things like meals (especially high in protein) can negate the effects. From what I've read, amino acids compete for transport across the blood-brain barrier, so when you digest protein those amino acids "crowd out" the ones in the capsule and make it less effective. Also, it's still a stimulant effect, so it can create sleep issues and physical fatigue if used too much, even though it is milder than other alternatives.For me, it was an effective method of "bootstrapping", getting myself going and focused enough to figure out how to correct the underlying problems caused by my ADHD. I used it at the recommended dosage (2 per day, in between meals) for over two years without seeing any tolerance buildup, which was great. Recently, however, I've only needed 1 per day due to starting supplementation with a high quality Omega-3 oil (Nordic Naturals lemon flavor). That combo, along with improving my sleep quality (5mg melatonin, sleep mask, ear plugs) and some talk therapy, has reduced my overall ADHD symptoms so much that they're barely noticeable. It's safe to say that I wouldn't have gotten this far without stumbling across True Focus and giving it a try. Highly recommended!

I almost bought these on accident when trying to order more True Calm. I was confused as to why people would be taking True Calm in the morning, then I realized it was True Focus. I've been using True Calm for several years and have been pleased with all the Now Foods products I've tried, so I figured I'd give these a try.Things have been a bit rough over the past year, with COVID-19, being stuck at home most of the time, losing my job twice due to the pandemic and just everything about 2020. I've also previously been diagnosed with ADD, and did benefit from some of the medication that the hack of a psychiatrist prescribed me, but sometimes it would make me absolutely crazy and sick for hours so I haven't consistently been on ADD medication (I don't know that I actually even have it since only 1 doctor has ever diagnosed me with it, but I do get distracted really easily). I do have a medical card and have found alternative medicines that help me focus fantastically, but that's not always an appropriate option, especially now that I'm working again. In comes True Focus.The effects are subtle, especially since I typically take just one a day, but they are noticeable. I feel that my mood has been elevated a bit and I am able to focus better. I still get distracted, but nowhere near as much as I do when I don't take it. I definitely notice when I forget to take it. One day, I just could not focus on my work and realized as I was standing in the bathroom at noon, cutting my bangs, I realized I'd forgotten to take it that day.Unlike my ADD medication, this has never made me feel hyper, amped or loco. I've never gotten nauseated or crashed from it. I just feel a bit calmer, more peaceful and able to focus on the job at hand. It seems to have helped ease a bit of the depression I've been dealing with as well.I think this is definitely worth a try if you're struggling with focus and maybe dealing with a bit of depression.

I feel more able to concentrate.

My son was complaining about having no energy to get anything done - like, really suffering. (He had been diagnosed by his pediatrician as having depression two years earlier, had tried SSRIs, and not liked the results so was unmedicated at the time he started using this supplement.) He is a senior in HS taking hard classes virtually and all his energy went into getting good grades, but it was a huge struggle. Simple things felt difficult. I had this supplement on hand, having purchased it two years prior after reading "The Mood Cure", and he was finally open to trying it out. Noticed a huge difference almost immediately. He said it was like "night and day". He's been getting up and exercising, keeping his room clean, eating better, and is just generally easier to be around because it's not like pulling teeth to get him to help out. He's only been taking it for two weeks, so if anything changes I'll update the review.

Great for focus and mental sharpness. This will be a permanent addition to my vitamin list. Great value for the money. Totally worth a try

I recommend this to all my clients. Works exceptionally well. Makes your thoughts cohesive.

They give me a couple of hours for better focus and concentration, but I've had serious "brain fog" for years. I can barely function after noon. Drs don't seem to know what's causing it and I've tried just about everything that's legal or prescribed.

I use this to help with my writing and take it 30 mins before meetings. It has always given me a little extra focus. Some bottles have arrived ruined due to shipping but when they arrive intact they work great!