Why Medical Professionals Recommend Elevate: Expert Insights on Cognitive Support

The landscape of cognitive enhancement is evolving. While traditional approaches have focused on stimulating dopamine and norepinephrine pathways, leading medical professionals are recognizing a more sophisticated strategy: targeting acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter responsible for memory formation, learning, and sustained attention.

At Avantera, we've formulated Elevate based on this emerging understanding, and the response from healthcare professionals has been remarkable. Three distinguished medical experts have not only endorsed our approach but have made Elevate part of their personal and professional recommendations.

Medical Experts Choose Elevate

Dr. Jill Ingenito, DO, FACOG shares her perspective: "Avantera's Elevate has impressive ingredients for cognitive support. Brain fog and focus are key concerns in my community so it's a product I recommend. Elevate has become my go-to support for the mental mom-and-doctor juggle."

Dr. Kelly Rompel, PharmD explains why she recommends it to clients: "Elevate is a game-changer for my clients seeking energy and focus options beyond stimulants. The unique blend of nootropics and adaptogens provides crazy good focus without jitters or the dreaded crash. I take it myself too and love how it keeps me dialed in all day long."

Dr. Phil Cowley, PharmD highlights the scientific foundation: "Elevate is made with effective ingredients. They chose ingredients that targets the production of acetylcholine. That's the key neurotransmitter for memory, learning, attention, and more. That's the future of focus supplements."

The Acetylcholine Advantage: A Pharmacist's Perspective

Dr. Phil Cowley's endorsement points to something fundamental that many people miss when seeking cognitive support. Most focus enhancement approaches target dopamine and norepinephrine, essentially flooding the brain with stimulation. This is like trying to improve a complex machine by simply turning up the power. While you might see immediate effects, you're overwhelming the entire system rather than optimizing it.

Acetylcholine works differently. Instead of overstimulating every neural pathway, it specifically enhances the connections responsible for memory consolidation, learning acquisition, and sustained attention. Think of it as upgrading the brain's processing software rather than just increasing the hardware's speed. This neurotransmitter doesn't just help you feel more alert; it helps you think more clearly, remember more effectively, and maintain focus without the jittery energy that comes from stimulant overload.

The most compelling aspect of acetylcholine-focused nutrition is its sustainability. While stimulant approaches often lead to tolerance and crashes, supporting your brain's natural acetylcholine production creates a foundation for consistent cognitive performance. This is why forward-thinking pharmacists like Dr. Cowley see acetylcholine support as the future of cognitive enhancement.

When you support acetylcholine production and maintenance through targeted nutrition, you're working with your brain's natural systems rather than forcing them into overdrive. This approach aligns with how our brains were designed to function at their best, which explains why medical professionals are increasingly recommending this pathway for patients seeking cognitive support.

Clinical Research Supporting Key Ingredients

Individual results may vary. The following research explores ingredients in Elevate, though we make no claims that our product will produce identical effects.

CDP-Choline (Citicoline) - 200mg: Memory and Focus Foundation

Research investigating CDP-Choline suggests promising potential for cognitive support. A 12-week randomized trial examining 100 adults aged 50-85 found that participants receiving citicoline showed significantly greater improvements in memory compared to those receiving placebo¹. Studies exploring episodic memory performance indicated meaningful improvements in paired associates testing².

Additional clinical investigations have examined citicoline's effects on attention and vigilance. Research involving 60 middle-aged women found that 28 days of citicoline supplementation was associated with fewer errors on continuous performance attention tasks³. The studies suggest that citicoline may support attentional focus and impulse control, likely through its role as a precursor to acetylcholine production⁴.

Bacopa Monnieri Extract - 300mg: Memory Retention and Processing

Clinical investigations exploring Bacopa Monnieri indicate potential benefits for memory and cognitive function. A 12-week placebo-controlled study of older adults found that those receiving 300mg daily of Bacopa extract showed enhanced memory performance compared to the placebo group⁵. Research suggests improvements in delayed word recall scores and attention tasks⁶.

Studies investigating Bacopa's mechanisms indicate it may work by supporting acetylcholinesterase activity, potentially helping maintain acetylcholine levels in the brain⁷. Additional research examining working memory and processing speed found that Bacopa supplementation was associated with improved cognitive performance and faster information processing in healthy older adults⁸.

Rhodiola Rosea - 300mg: Stress Resilience and Mental Clarity

Research examining Rhodiola Rosea suggests potential benefits for cognitive function under stress. A four-week trial involving adults with stress-related fatigue found that daily Rhodiola supplementation was associated with sharper mental performance compared to placebo⁹. Studies indicate fewer attention lapses on cognitive tests and improved reaction consistency¹⁰.

Clinical investigations have explored Rhodiola's effects on stress hormones, with research suggesting it may help moderate cortisol responses¹¹. Additional studies examining mental fatigue found that Rhodiola supplementation was associated with reduced self-reported fatigue and improved general well-being in various populations, including students during exam periods and healthcare workers¹²,¹³.

L-Theanine - 200mg: Calm Focus Without Jitters

Studies investigating L-Theanine indicate its potential for promoting focused relaxation. Research examining the combination of L-Theanine with caffeine found that this pairing was associated with better attention-switching performance compared to caffeine alone¹⁴. Participants showed faster and more accurate task-switching while being less susceptible to distracting information.

Clinical investigations exploring L-Theanine alone suggest potential cognitive and stress-relief benefits. A randomized trial found that healthy adults taking 200mg of L-Theanine daily showed improvements in certain cognitive scores, including verbal fluency and executive function tasks¹⁵. Research also indicates potential stress-reduction benefits, with participants reporting lower anxiety-related symptoms and improved sleep quality¹⁶.

Transparency and Quality Standards Medical Professionals Trust

Medical professionals recommend Elevate not just for its ingredient selection, but for our commitment to transparency and quality. We believe healthcare providers and consumers deserve complete information about what they're recommending and taking.

Our complete ingredient disclosure includes exact dosages for every component, allowing medical professionals to evaluate our formula against clinical research. We don't hide behind proprietary blends or undisclosed amounts. Every bottle of Elevate lists precisely what's inside and in what quantities.

Third-party testing results are available on our Quality page, providing independent verification of purity, potency, and safety. These tests screen for heavy metals, microbiological contaminants, and confirm that each ingredient meets our specifications. This level of transparency gives medical professionals confidence in recommending Elevate to their patients and clients.

Our manufacturing standards meet stringent cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements, ensuring consistent quality from batch to batch. This reliability is crucial for healthcare providers who need to trust that the products they recommend will deliver consistent results.

Expert Consensus: The Future of Cognitive Support

The endorsements from Dr. Ingenito, Dr. Rompel, and Dr. Cowley represent a broader shift in how medical professionals approach cognitive enhancement. Rather than relying solely on stimulant-based solutions, forward-thinking healthcare providers are recognizing the value of comprehensive, neurotransmitter-targeted nutrition.

This trend toward acetylcholine-focused support reflects a more sophisticated understanding of brain health. Medical professionals increasingly prefer formulations that work synergistically with the brain's natural systems rather than overwhelming them. Elevate's combination of acetylcholine precursors, neuroprotective compounds, and stress-adaptation support represents this evolved approach.

The fact that these medical professionals use Elevate personally speaks to their confidence in both the formulation and our quality standards. When healthcare providers choose a supplement for themselves and their families, it represents the highest level of professional endorsement.

Ready to discover why medical professionals choose Elevate? Experience the acetylcholine advantage that's changing how we think about cognitive support. Visit our Quality page to review our third-party testing results and ingredient transparency, then join the growing number of people who trust the cognitive support recommended by medical experts.

References:

  1. Citicoline and Memory Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial - PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33978188/

  2. Effects of citicoline on episodic memory - Paired Associates test results https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33978188/

  3. Improve Attention with Cognizin - cognizin.com research https://cognizin.com/storage/app/media/pdfs/improve-attention-cognizin.pdf

  4. Citicoline supplementation and attentional focus research https://cognizin.com/storage/app/media/pdfs/improve-attention-cognizin.pdf

  5. Effects of a Standardized Bacopa monnieri Extract on Cognitive Performance, Anxiety, and Depression in the Elderly: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial - PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3153866/

  6. Bacopa monnieri memory recall and attention research https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3153866/

  7. Effects of 12-Week Bacopa monnieri Consumption on Attention, Cognitive Processing, Working Memory, and Functions of Both Cholinergic and Monoaminergic Systems in Healthy Elderly Volunteers - PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3537209/

  8. Bacopa monnieri working memory and processing speed research https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3537209/

  9. Thieme E-Journals - Planta Medica / Rhodiola rosea stress-related fatigue study https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0028-1088346

  10. A double blind placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulating effect of Rhodiola rosea SHR-5 extract on fatigue https://www.researchgate.net/publication/12479497_A_double_blind_placebocontrolled_pilot_study_of_the_stimulating_effect_of_Rhodiola_rosea_SHR-5_extract_on_the_fatigue_of_students_caused_by_stress_during_an_examination_period_with_a_repeated_low-dose_regimen

  11. Rhodiola rosea cortisol modulation research https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0028-1088346

  12. Rhodiola rosea student exam period study https://www.researchgate.net/publication/12479497_A_double_blind_placebocontrolled_pilot_study_of_the_stimulating_effect_of_Rhodiola_rosea_SHR-5_extract_on_the_fatigue_of_students_caused_by_stress_during_an_examination_period_with_a_repeated_low-dose_regimen

  13. Rhodiola rosea healthcare worker fatigue study https://www.researchgate.net/publication/12479497_A_double_blind_placebocontrolled_pilot_study_of_the_stimulating_effect_of_Rhodiola_rosea_SHR-5_extract_on_the_fatigue_of_students_caused_by_stress_during_an_examination_period_with_a_repeated_low-dose_regimen

  14. The combined effects of L-theanine and caffeine on cognitive performance and mood - PubMed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18681988/

  15. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6836118/

  16. L-Theanine stress reduction and sleep quality research https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6836118/