Antaeus Labs PSyche – Caffeine and Phosphatidylserine Together!

Productivity supplements are making waves in the supplement world and Psyche from Antaeus Labs is a low stim option that works beautifully.

TL;DR: THIS. STUFF. IS. AWESOME.

Aside from pre workouts and protein powders, there’s a certain category that’s seen another uptick in activity and interest: Productivity Supplements.

These supplements are exactly what you would expect, they help make you more productive during the day, i.e. more motivated, focused, and energetic to get work done.

We’ve previously covered Rich Piana’s Mentality, and we’re back today with another brain booster. But this one is WAY different, and has several different uses.

Antaeus Labs PSyche is a simple, blend of three synergistic ingredients to increase your productivity and help you feel more “in the zone” whenever you start to feel a bit lackadaisical. Because of its dosing, it has a ton of different uses, from standalone supplement to a stimulant “topper”.

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PSyche Ingredients

Unlike the majority of cognitive enhancing products on the market, PSyche has made use of a fully transparent label. And, unlike something like Mentality, it’s a relatively simple formula which makes use of the synergistic effects of just three ingredients.

Here’s the kicker: there is only 35mg caffeine per capsule. This seems weak, but is actually the magic of the formula once you figure out how to use it.

Note: Doses listed below are for 1 capsule.

• 150mg Phosphatidylserine from 300mg Soy Lecithin

  

  Psyche’s label looks a little confusing, but you’ll get 150mg of Phosphatidylserine per capsule.

  Lecithin is a special molecule composed of a triglyceride with three fatty acids attached to it. The most common type used in packaged food products and dietary supplements is the kind derived from the soybean.

  Soy lecithin is rich in three prominent phospholipids: phosphatidylserine (PS), phosphatidylcholine (PC), and phosphatidylinositol (PI). The phosphatidylserine component is what we’re most interested in.

  Pysche’s particular soy lecithin extract supplies 50% phosphatidylserine for a total of 150mg of PS per capsule.

  So what’s phosphatidylserine do?

  PS is a fat-soluble amino acid found predominantly in the brain that supports cognitive functioning. Several research trials have demonstrated that consuming the phospholipid helps treat declining mental function and depression in the elderly.^[1,2,3]

  In addition to that, there are some studies backing its use as an anti-anxiety agent, as it can decrease stress^[9] and possibly lower cortisol levels at high enough doses.^[10]

  The benefits don’t stop there though. Other research indicates that phosphatidylserine increases post-exercise testosterone levels^[4] and enhances mTOR-activity similar to that of phosphatidic acid (PA).^[5]

• L-Ornithine (100mg)

  

  PS does more than just enhance cognitive function. Here’s a simple chart showing that golfers hit balls better with PS.

  L-Ornithine is an amino acid derived from L-Arginine used by the body during the urea cycle and often supplemented by endurance athletes for its stamina-enhancing abilities.

  During prolonged exercise, ammonia begins to build up in the muscle leading to fatigue. Ornithine stimulates the urea cycle in the body which handles the excretion of ammonia and its by-products leading to increased endurance and stamina.^[6]

  Other research has shown that ornithine is synergistic with caffeine. When consumed together, ornithine is found to further enhance energy and mood levels.^[7]

• Caffeine (35mg)

  We know what you’re thinking, what kind of brain-booster, productivity supplement only contains 35mg of caffeine?!

  Remember that’s only the amount per capsule, you can feel free to add another cap if you really need some more stims in your life, but that’s not the point of this product. Caffeine is included here for its synergistic mood-elevating effects with ornithine and phosphatidylserine^[8] in addition to all the standard benefits of caffeine use, including:

  • Increased cognition
  • Heightened awareness
  • Reduced perception of fatigue
  • Improved energy levels

  This is intended as a mild pick-me-up during the day when you’re dragging at work or headed to a late-night intramural sport and don’t want to get all jacked up from a higher stimmed pre workout.

Mike’s Antaeus Labs PSYCHE Review

Antaeus Labs sent me a few bottles, and at first, I thought, “what am I going to do with 35mg caffeine capsules?”

What am I going to do with a 35mg caffeine pill? EVERYTHING, apparently!

The answer to that is absolutely EVERYTHING. PSyche is such a perfect little versatile supplement, I can’t begin to explain how much I like it.

My most common use for it is as a “topper”. For instance, if I decide to drink some coffee in the morning, I’ll make a smaller cup and take a capsule alongside this. The PS and ornithine take some edge off.

But my favorite use is in the evenings. Just last night, for instance, I had a 7:30pm workout. Definitely too late to take down a full pre workout, but not too late for me not to get a little kick in. So I took some alongside a stim-free pre workout, and was golden.

Finally, I’ll also use it before going out to dinners or social events. I’m not a “social anxiety” person, but I’m not exactly always in the mood to deal with the nonsense of going out either. I find that PS and caffeine make dealing with idiots a better experience. Enough to get some energy, not enough to get nerve-wracking jitters. The PS makes a small difference.

1-2 capsules of PSyche has also become a better-feeling replacement for a diet soda. Just those mid-afternoons to get going but nothing insane – maybe enough energy to get you to your post-work pre workout dose.

I really do think everyone should have something like this in the house. Use it slowly, but it always finds a way to get a few capsules used up every week. Good, simple thinking, Antaeus.

I just hope the prices come down from what I currently see them at.

Takeaway

Boost productivity mentally and physically with Psyche.

PSyche may be simple from its looks, but often times “less is more.” That couldn’t be more true here. A concise blend of proven ingredients will go a long way to improving your energy levels, increasing your alertness, and making you an all-around more productive and focused employee, father, husband, etc.

Next time you’re dragging, instead of grabbing yet another coffee, fat burner, or energy drink, try one of these productivity supplements and see what happens!