What ingredients are in NeuroMax and is there clinical evidence for their effectiveness?
Executive summary
NeuroMax is a name used for several products with different ingredient lists: at least one multivitamin-style formula listing minerals and vitamins (e.g., calcium 120 mg, vitamin C 75 mg, magnesium 56.5 mg) [1], a topical pain gel whose inactive ingredients include eucalyptus oil and marshmallow extract [2], and dietary nootropic/brain-support supplements whose labels vary (e.g., acetyl‑L‑carnitine 200 mg, lion’s mane 200 mg, alpha‑lipoic acid 100 mg) [3]. Available reporting shows promotional pieces and retailer product pages claiming cognitive benefits, but I found no peer‑reviewed clinical trials proving a single “NeuroMax” product’s efficacy as a cognitive enhancer in independent literature provided here; clinical trial activity appears to relate to a biotech company named NeuroMax working on drug candidates such as AQU‑005 (phase 1 announced 2018) rather than over‑the‑counter supplements [4].
1. Name confusion: multiple “NeuroMax” products on the market
The term “NeuroMax” is not a unique product identifier in these sources; it is applied to different formulations. IngredientsNetwork lists a multivitamin/mineral mix (calcium, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin E, B vitamins, zinc, iron, folic acid, iodine, etc.) under NEUROMAX® [1]. Dailymed describes a Neuro Max Pain and Muscle Relief Gel with topical components and many botanical inactive ingredients [2]. Retail and practitioner sites show other NeuroMax branded supplements with distinct actives such as acetyl‑L‑carnitine, lion’s mane, alpha‑lipoic acid and quaternary folate blends [3] [5] [6]. Any claim about “what’s in NeuroMax” must specify which product.
2. Ingredients commonly claimed in supplement versions
Consumer retail and catalog entries for NeuroMax supplements include nootropics and nutrients frequently associated with brain health: acetyl‑L‑carnitine (ALC) 200 mg, lion’s mane extract 200 mg, white mulberry leaf extract 100 mg, alpha‑lipoic acid 100 mg, and other vitamins/minerals in liquid formulations (B vitamins, magnesium, Quatrefolic®) [3] [5] [6]. Older review sites list ingredients like ginkgo biloba, phosphatidylserine and N‑acetyl‑carnitine as components of other NeuroMax formulations [7]. The exact doses and combinations vary by brand and product page [3] [1].
3. Marketing claims vs. independent evidence in available reporting
Promotional articles and retail listings assert NeuroMax supports mental clarity, focus, neurotransmitter balance, or cognitive resilience and call the formulation “science‑backed” or “designed using the latest neuroscience” [8] [9] [5]. These sources are marketing/press content or retailer/product pages, not independent clinical trials. The available materials do not include peer‑reviewed randomized controlled trials validating a NeuroMax product’s cognitive claims; sources describing clinical trials relate instead to NeuroMax Ltd (a biotech firm) and its drug candidate AQU‑005 for neuropathic pain entering Phase 1 in 2018 — a separate corporate program [4]. Therefore, independent clinical proof for any particular over‑the‑counter NeuroMax supplement is not shown in the provided reporting.
4. Safety signals and product transparency issues noted by reviewers
Some consumer review outlets advise caution: they report possible mild side effects tied to ingredients (e.g., dizziness, headache, stomach upset associated with ginkgo biloba or L‑theanine), and they flag incomplete manufacturer information or missing dosage details on some product pages [10]. Product ingredient lists on regulators’ pages (Dailymed) and professional suppliers supply full ingredient lists for specific formulations, but consistency across “NeuroMax” products is lacking [2] [6] [3].
5. How to evaluate claims and what’s missing from the reporting
Credible proof requires randomized, controlled clinical trials on the exact formulation being sold. The materials here include marketing articles and retailer/prescription‑catalog ingredient panels [8] [3] [1] and a biotech press release about a drug program [4], but none present independent, peer‑reviewed clinical trial data for over‑the‑counter NeuroMax supplements. If you want clinical evidence for a specific NeuroMax product, request the product label/manufacturer name and look for registered clinical trials or published RCTs for that precise formula; such trials are not documented in the sources provided.
Sources cited: NEUROMAX® ingredients list [1]; Neuro Max Pain and Muscle Relief Gel inactive ingredients [2]; promotional/press pieces about Neuro Max nootropic supplements [8] [9]; Fullscript Neuro‑Max ingredient panel [3]; NeuroMax Liquid product page [5]; professional supplement center NeuroMax liquid listing [6]; review and safety commentary [10]; older ingredient review [7]; NeuroMax Ltd AQU‑005 phase 1 announcement [4].