Brain & Stress

Brain & Stress

Your mind is as important as your body - Optiventure Core keeps it sharp, focused and emotionally resilient even at altitude so you can own your adventure and reduce cortisol in the evenings for an incredible sleep.

Optiventure Core keeps your mind sharp, focused, and emotionally resilient, helping you tackle challenges on the trail while supporting healthy stress hormone levels for better sleep.

The Science of Cognitive Function and Stress

Navigation, decision-making, and problem-solving rely on cognitive endurance and emotional regulation, especially under physical stress. Chronic stress can elevate cortisol, disrupt neurotransmitter balance, and impair focus and reaction time (1). Nutrients that support brain signalling, mitochondrial energy, and stress regulation help maintain mental clarity and calm alertness when it matters most (2).

How Optiventure Supports Your Brain Under Stress

  • Omega‑3 DHA + EPA support neuronal membrane health, enhance brain signalling, and help maintain focus and cognitive resilience under stress (3).

  • Sensoril® Ashwagandha is an adaptogen that modulates cortisol and promotes emotional stability, helping you stay calm without sedation (4).

  • Bioactive B Vitamins (B6, B12, folate) support neurotransmitter synthesis, ensuring your brain has the building blocks to sustain energy, memory, and mood (5).

  • Magnesium Glycinate helps regulate the body’s stress response via the HPA axis, supporting relaxation and recovery after demanding activity (6).

Together, these ingredients maintain mental sharpness, calm under pressure, and balanced stress responses, letting you perform at your best on the trail.

Trail Application

We put these ingredients in the Optiventure Core Sunrise capsules so your brain is primed for focus, navigation, and decision-making from the first step. By supporting neurotransmitter balance, mitochondrial energy, and stress hormone regulation, Optiventure Core helps you stay calm, alert, and ready for the demands of the outdoors.

 References (APA 7):

  1. McEwen, B. S. (2007). Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: Central role of the brain. Physiological Reviews, 87(3), 873–904. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00041.2006

  2. Gomez-Pinilla, F. (2008). Brain foods: The effects of nutrients on brain function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 9(7), 568–578. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn2421

  3. Yurko-Mauro, K., et al. (2010). Beneficial effects of docosahexaenoic acid on cognition in age-related cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 6(6), 456–464. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2010.01.013

  4. Chandrasekhar, K., Kapoor, J., & Anishetty, S. (2012). A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of Ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 34(3), 255–262. https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.106022

  5. Kennedy, D. O. (2016). B vitamins and the brain: Mechanisms, dose and efficacy—A review. Nutrients, 8(2), 68. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8020068

  6. de Baaij, J. H., Hoenderop, J. G., & Bindels, R. J. (2015). Magnesium in man: Implications for health and disease. Physiological Reviews, 95(1), 1–46. https://doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00012.2014