The Manapura Nootropics Range: Nature’s Brain Fuel
31.03.2025
At Manapura, we believe wellness isn’t just about longevity, it’s about optimising every aspect of life. Longevity without clarity, focus, and mental agility means very little. While modern research continues to unveil the potential of nootropics for cognitive enhancement, stress resilience, and energy optimisation, some of the most effective brain supporting compounds have been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
That’s why our first step into nootropics starts with one of nature’s most powerful allies: functional mushrooms.
A Journey into Cognitive Enhancement
Mushrooms aren’t just food, they’re bioactive powerhouses, packed with adaptogens, antioxidants, and neuroprotective compounds that help support mental clarity, focus, energy, and stress management.
This wasn’t just a business decision, it was personal.
We’ve all experienced days where our minds feel foggy, our energy is drained, or our focus just isn’t there. As we pushed our own limits balancing productivity, fitness, and daily stresses, we realised that true cognitive performance isn’t just about brainpower. It’s about sustaining focus, managing stress, and supporting long term neurological health.
The more we researched, the clearer it became that nature has already provided powerful solutions; specifically, in the world of functional mushrooms and natural nootropics.
Why Functional Mushrooms?
Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, from ancient Chinese and Tibetan healing practices to Ayurveda and Indigenous traditions. Only recently has modern science validated what these cultures knew intuitively: That certain fungi contain compounds that enhance brain function, neuroprotection, and overall well-being.
After careful research, we chose three of the most powerful functional mushrooms for cognitive health as the foundation of our nootropic range.
LION’S MANE – THE BRAIN BOOSTER
- Stimulates nerve growth factor (NGF), which supports brain regeneration.
- Enhances memory, learning, and neuroplasticity.
- Helps protect against cognitive decline, brain fog, and neurodegeneration.
Lion’s Mane contains hericenones and erinacines, which cross the blood brain barrier and trigger the production of new neurons; an essential process for brain function and long-term cognition.
CORDYCEPS – THE ENERGY ENHANCER
- Boosts ATP production for sustained mental and physical stamina.
- Enhances oxygen uptake, improving brain function and endurance.
- Supports mitochondrial health, fuelling brain energy metabolism.
Cordyceps stimulates AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase), increasing cellular energy levels and improving brain oxygenation, helping you think clearer and react faster.
REISHI – THE STRESS & SLEEP MODULATOR
- Balances cortisol levels, reducing stress and anxiety.
- Supports deep, restful sleep and nervous system recovery.
- Strengthens immune function, promoting long-term resilience.
Reishi’s active compounds, including triterpenes and polysaccharides,
help regulate the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, keeping stress hormones in check.
These mushrooms form the foundation of our range, helping the brain adapt, regenerate, and perform under modern-day demands.
Beyond Mushrooms: Expanding the Mushroom Range and Beyond
While functional mushrooms offer incredible cognitive benefits, we plan to expand our nootropic lineup to further enhance focus, mood, stress management, and sleep cycles. By layering in these additional nootropics, we aim to create a full spectrum cognitive support system that optimises mental performance and protects the brain for the future.
PHASE 2 – STRENGTHENING IMMUNITY & GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION
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CHAGA
Another mushroom & antioxidant powerhouse that reduces neuroinflammation and supports immune resilience - key for long-term brain health.
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TURKEY TAIL
Supports the gut-brain axis through prebiotics and polysaccharides,
improving mental clarity and digestion.
PHASE 3 – TARGETED BRAIN OPTIMISATION
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L-THEANINE
Enhances calm focus and cognitive flexibility, synergising with caffeine
for smoother mental energy.
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MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE
Supports neurotransmitter balance, brain plasticity, and relaxation.
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ASHWAGANDHA
A much loved stress adaptogen that lowers cortisol and enhances
resilience.
PHASE 4 – SLEEP & RECOVERY ENHANCEMENT
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VALERIAN ROOT
Supports deep, restorative sleep and nervous system relaxation.
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MELATONIN (Low dose)
Helps regulate circadian rhythms naturally.
The Source Matters:
UK Grown, Fruiting Body Extracts
Many mushroom supplements on the market lack potency; often using mycelium on grain rather than the fruiting body, where the highest concentration of bioactive compounds is found.
At Manapura, we do things differently.
We’ve partnered with a UK based organic mushroom farm, to ensure that every Manapura mushroom supplement is pure, sustainable, and scientifically validated.
What sets Manapura mushrooms apart?
Our commitment to sustainable mushroom farming aligns perfectly with our mission - to provide clean, potent, and environmentally responsible nootropic solutions.
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100% FRUITING BODY EXTRACTS
No mycelium fillers, just the most potent bioactive compounds.
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SUSTAINABLY GROWN IN THE UK
No imported, low-traceability mushrooms.
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CERTIFIED ORGANIC & CHEMICAL-FREE
No pesticides, no synthetic fertilisers, no heavy metals.
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ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES
Zero-waste farming methods, composting spent substrate, and
biodegradable packaging.
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PIONEERING PLASTIC-FREE CULTIVATION
Our partner farm has developed an industry-first, plastic-free
Cordyceps cultivation method.
Why Choose Manapura’s Nootropics?
We know the nootropics market is flooded with low quality products, synthetic stimulants, underdosed ingredients, and misleading labelling. That’s why we hold ourselves to a higher standard:
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SCIENCE BACKED INGREDIENTS
Only well researched, clinically validated nootropics.
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PURE & NATURAL
No fillers, no synthetic compounds, just high quality, organic extracts.
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SUSTAINABILITY FIRST
Ethical sourcing, regenerative farming, and biodegradable packaging.
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TRANSPARENT SOURCING
Every ingredient is fully traceable, ensuring the highest standards
of purity and potency.
The Future of Cognitive Health
At Manapura, we believe that longevity is about more than just lifespan,
it’s about quality of life.
By focusing on brain health, mental clarity, and stress resilience, our nootropic range is designed to help people stay sharp, focused, and energised at every stage of life.
From our foundational mushroom range to the advanced nootropics in development, we are committed to providing cutting edge, nature driven solutions that enhance both cognitive performance and long-term brain health. Because a long life is only as good as the clarity, vitality, and energy we bring to it.
