Performance Lab Mind
Performance Lab Mind is worth a look.
A minimalist, ultra-clean nootropic formula using premium patented ingredients. Ships to Canada from the UK. No NPN found for the searched names (LNHPD, 2026-10-07); check the label. Ideal for Canadian buyers who prefer a simple, transparent supplement over large multi-ingredient stacks.
What it does
Performance Lab Mind is a streamlined 4-ingredient nootropic by Performance Lab, a UK-based supplement company. It ships directly to Canada and uses only licensed raw materials with full label transparency. Health Canada defines natural health products (NHPs) by substance, as "vitamins and minerals, herbal remedies, homeopathic medicines, traditional medicines (like Traditional Chinese Medicines), probiotics, and other products like amino acids and essential fatty acids", and states that "All natural health products (NHPs) sold in Canada require a product licence before being marketed." We found no NPN (Natural Product Number) for Performance Lab Mind or licence holder Performance Lab in Health Canada's Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD) (full register export searched, 2026-10-07); a licence can be held under another name, so look for an eight-digit NPN on the label; without one, a consumer's only route is personal importation, which Health Canada's GUI-0116 limits to "no more than a 90-day supply or a single course of treatment, whichever is less".
How it works
Citicoline (Cognizin) boosts brain cell membrane synthesis and acetylcholine production for focus and memory. Phosphatidylserine (Sharp-PS Green) maintains neuronal membrane fluidity and supports cortisol regulation under stress. L-Tyrosine replenishes catecholamine neurotransmitters depleted by cognitive effort. Maritime Pine Bark provides antioxidants that support cerebral blood flow.
What to expect
Day one: mild cognitive sharpness and sustained attention. Within 2-4 weeks: improved stress resilience and working memory. At 8 weeks: measurable reduction in mental fatigue during extended cognitive tasks. Ships from the UK to Canada -- 5-20 working days by tracked airmail or 2-7 working days by DHL courier (per performancelab.com, checked 2026-09-29). Only 1 capsule per serving -- well suited for Canadians looking for a low pill-burden daily stack.
Hero ingredients
- Citicoline250mg
- Phosphatidylserine100mg
- L-Tyrosine250mg
- Maritime Pine Bark75mg
Who it's for
- Minimalist clean formula
- Only 1 capsule/day
Who should skip
- Fewer total ingredients
- Pricey per capsule
- Ships internationally; confirm Canadian delivery at checkout
Dosing audit
| Ingredient | Label | Clinical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citicoline (stabilized cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine) | 250mg | 250-500mg/day | ✓ Pass |
| Phosphatidylserine (from sunflower lecithin) | 100mg | 100-300mg/day | ✓ Pass |
| L-Tyrosine | 250mg | 2000mg/day (lowest positive trial) | ✕ Under |
| Maritime Pine Bark Extract (Pinus pinaster, 95% proanthocyanidins) | 75mg | 100-200mg/day | ✕ Under |
Ingredient quality
Number and quality of evidence-graded ingredients. Trademarked extracts and standardized actives raise this score.
Dosing vs. clinical evidence
The share of ingredients with a reference dose on our ingredient pages whose label-stated daily amount meets that page's minimum. Amounts the label hides (blend shares) or states on a different basis count as not met; ingredients with no reference page are listed but not scored.
Formula transparency
Full disclosure of every ingredient at its exact dose. Proprietary blends are scored as opaque.
Value for money
Cost per month relative to per-serving clinical doses delivered. Cheaper products with underdoses score lower.
Brand trust
Brand reputation, third-party testing, refund track record, and Trustpilot signal across multiple years.
How the score is computed
Each pillar is weighted by editorial importance. Weights are constant across every brand we audit — they're not adjusted to favour any particular product.
- Ingredient quality25%
- Dosing vs. clinical evidence30%
- Formula transparency20%
- Value for money15%
- Brand trust10%
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Health disclaimer
Natural health products available in Canada are regulated by Health Canada under the Natural Health Products Regulations. Where a product holds an NPN (Natural Product Number), Health Canada says that number "assures consumers that the product has been reviewed and approved by Health Canada for safety and efficacy"; it also states, "To be licensed in Canada, natural health products must be safe, effective, of high quality" (canada.ca, checked 2026-10-08). Cross-border imports without an NPN are not Health Canada licensed. This page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement.