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Why You Need a Nootropic 

May 23, 20252 min read

🧠 Why You Need a Nootropic with Schisandrol A (Especially If You’re a Human in 2025)

Let’s face it.
You’re not just doing life, you’re juggling it, flipping it, and occasionally screaming into a pillow between Zoom calls and snack breaks. 😅


And guess who’s along for the whole wild ride? Your brain.

The truth?
Your brain wasn’t built for this kind of nonstop chaos. But with the right support, it can absolutely thrive in it.


That’s where Schisandrol A—one of the superstars in Upgrade Brain Formula—comes in.


🌿 So… What the Heck Is Schisandrol A?

Schisandrol A (from the Schisandra Chinensis berry) is an adaptogen—a fancy word for a plant-based ingredient that helps your body adapt to stress.

Unlike caffeine, which just tells your brain to “go go go” until it crashes into a couch at 3 p.m., Schisandrol A works with your nervous system to regulate stress, balance energy, and boost mental performance without the meltdown.

🧪 Bonus points? Astronauts and elite athletes have used it to increase focus and resilience under pressure. (Yep, you read that right. We’re basically giving your brain astronaut training.)


🔬 Science-y Translation:

Schisandrol A helps direct blood flow to your prefrontal cortex—aka the CEO of your brain—so you can make calm, creative, focused decisions even when life gets chaotic.

This is the part of the brain where you:

  • Solve problems

  • Make plans

  • Resist that 3rd donut 🍩

  • Speak eloquently in meetings

  • Respond to your kids without yelling 🙃

Basically, if your brain is a symphony, Schisandrol A keeps the conductor cool, collected, and ready to perform.


🛑 But Why Do I Need It?

Because modern life is a stress buffet, and most people are living with:

  • Cortisol spikes from emails, traffic, deadlines, and social media

  • Jittery energy from energy drinks or excessive caffeine

  • Brain fog from lack of sleep, overthinking, or burnout

You need more than just energy.
You need focused, calm, resilient energy—and that’s exactly what Schisandrol A delivers.


🚀 Why It Works Even Better with Upgrade

When combined with other ingredients in Upgrade Brain Formula (like L-Theanine, Alpha GPC, and EGCG from green tea), Schisandrol A becomes your stress-fighting, focus-sharpening, vibe-lifting MVP.

With Upgrade, you’ll feel:
✅ Energized (without the crash)
✅ Focused (without the jitters)
✅ In control (even on Mondays)


🎯 Bottom Line?

You brush your teeth to protect your smile. You hit the gym to protect your strength.
But what are you doing daily to protect and power your brain?

Upgrade isn’t just another supplement. It’s a full-on mindset shift in a bottle.
And with adaptogens like Schisandrol A, it’s built to help you rise above the noise and perform like the balanced, badass human you are.


Kim Freeman is a powerhouse in brand development and sales strategy, with over 30 years of experience building multiple million-dollar brands and transforming businesses from the inside out. As co-owner of the #1 weight loss transformation center in the U.S. and a key strategist behind Fortune 100 training programs, she's created the systems and structures that drive explosive growth. From leading corporate teams to shaping wellness empires, Kim's unmatched expertise in automation, sales, tech, and marketing has made her a sought-after advisor, media consultant, and industry trailblazer.

Beyond business, she's a proud mom to three beautiful, talented girls, wife to the actual Mr. Incredible, and is currently expanding her creative empire as a producer in film, television, and music—bringing stories to life with the same passion and precision she brings to business.

Kim Freeman

Kim Freeman is a powerhouse in brand development and sales strategy, with over 30 years of experience building multiple million-dollar brands and transforming businesses from the inside out. As co-owner of the #1 weight loss transformation center in the U.S. and a key strategist behind Fortune 100 training programs, she's created the systems and structures that drive explosive growth. From leading corporate teams to shaping wellness empires, Kim's unmatched expertise in automation, sales, tech, and marketing has made her a sought-after advisor, media consultant, and industry trailblazer. Beyond business, she's a proud mom to three beautiful, talented girls, wife to the actual Mr. Incredible, and is currently expanding her creative empire as a producer in film, television, and music—bringing stories to life with the same passion and precision she brings to business.

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