Sometimes you just need that little edge.  That’s why we take supplements for male enhancement or for bodybuilding.  And it’s also why we take supplements for improving our cognitive functioning.

Most college campuses are full of students trying to get their hands on Adderall, or some other ADD/ADHD drug because of the boost it gives in terms of alertness, focus, concentration, and attention span.

Trouble is, these are prescription medications, and unless they are prescribed for you under the watchful eye of your doctor, taking them is not safe.  These drugs are highly addictive, and when people start using them off label, things can eventually get out of control.

The alternative is taking an herbal supplement that attempts to mimic the effects of ADD/ADHD medications without the potential for problems.

Cerebral Success Smart X is one of these supplements.

Unlike some testosterone boosters and weight loss pills that claimed to have been featured on the TV show “Shark Tank”, these guys actually have been.

Cerebral Success received an investment from Barbara Corcoran, and sales took off.

But, what is it about this supplement that makes it so great, and is it REALLY a suitable alternative to Adderall?

The website is very informative, if a little unprofessional.  This stuff is definitely marketed to the college crowd, trying to be hip and at the same time wanting to demonstrate its effectiveness.

When you use Cerebral Success, the potential benefits are almost endless.  You can expect:

• Better memory and recall.
• 6 hours of energy with no crash.
• Increased feelings of happiness.
• Greater efficiency.
• Better mental and neurological health.

They even hint at other possible “unintended” benefits like:

• Improved skin.
• Less stress.
• Slower aging
• Increased sex drive and sperm count.
• Fat burning
• Better vision and hearing.

I’m beginning to wonder if there’s anything Cerebral Success smart x can’t do!  These are just the claims, of course.  We’ll take a look at the formula next to see if they can back these claims up.

Cerebral Success Ingredients and How They Work

The ingredient list includes ingredients :

• Huperzine-A and Choline which help ensure that you have enough of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine for maximum brain power.
• Phosphatadyl Serine to strengthen brain cells.
• Vinpocetine, Ginkgo Biloba, and Ginseng which improve circulation and oxygen utilization in the brain.
• Omego 3 Fatty Acid which is essential to the using your full brain power.
• Bacopa which encourages a feeling of well being and helps improve memory.
• Schizandrol-A which improves concentration.

Other key ingredients include L-Theanine, L-Tyrosine, L-Glutamine, Alpha Lipoic Acid, and of course, Caffeine.  Click here to see a picture of the label.

You can take Cerebral Success whenever you need a boost.  They recommend that you start with one pill, then work up to 2 if you need it.  It is also recommended that you don’t take more than 4 pills in a day or 16 in a week.

My Personal Results

I was intrigued at the thought of trying this, but the reviews on Amazon left me a bit puzzled.  It seems that the the vast majority either love the stuff, or hate it.

When I see this I usually start to get a but suspicious.  I say this because normally when there’s such a huge disparity in the ratings, typically a good portion of the positive reviews are fabricated.

Nonetheless, I ordered a bottle of SmartX and began testing it as soon as I got it.

I started off with one capsule as the bottle suggested, and to be honest I didn’t feel much.  I waited about an hour and took another capsule, and within 30 min. or so I started to feel a bit more focused.

As far as how much of an increase in focus, it was hard to tell.  It wasn’t anything “mind-blowing”, but I definitely felt a sense of urgency at completing tasks.

I would compare it to the effects of stacking a caffeine pill with some l-theanine, but again, nothing crazy.

I continued taking it for another week or so, gradually increasing the dosage.  One day I ended up taking 4 capsules spread throughout the day, and after my 3rd capsule I started to feel some side effects from Cerebral Success.

The feeling left me a bit anxious / jittery, pretty much the same as if I had overdosed a bit too much on caffeine.  Gradually after a few hours this went away.

Cerebral Success Pros and Cons

Advantages of Cerebral Success

• It contains a wide range of brain boosting ingredients.
• There is a money back guarantee.
• There are several positive Cerebral Success reviews from customers that have used it.

Disadvantages of Cerebral Success

• It’s expensive.
• There’s no indication of how much of each ingredient is included in the formula.
• You can build up a tolerance fairly quickly so you would have to cycle Cerebral Success in order for it to continue to be effective.
• The website is a bit unprofessional.

Where to Buy

You can purchase Cerebral Success through the product website.  A single bottle which they categorize as a 6-8 week supply sells for $69.95.   You’ll save on the per bottle cost of you buy multiple bottles at once.

It’s also sold at Amazon for a bit less, but the money back guarantee only applies if you go through the website.

As far as I can tell, they don’t sell it in stores like GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, or Walmart, but things can always change.

Conclusion

There are some good ingredients in the Cerebral Success formula, and the reviews we saw were good.  Put that together with the money back guarantee, and this is a decent product to try.  Ultimately, though, the marketing is quite a bit over the top and that doesn’t always indicate a quality product.  Worth giving a shot though!

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Author: Rob Miller

Rob Miller founded SupplementCritique.com over 7 years ago, and has been the chief editor ever since. He has a diploma in Advanced Dietary Supplements Advisor, and worked at GNC for 3 years. He KNOWS supplements, both inside and out. Rob currently resides in Jupiter, FL, with his wife of 4 years.  Learn more about him in his Bio here. Follow him on Twitter , Facebook, LinkedIn, or find him on Google +. View all posts by Rob Miller