Nootropics Testing Services

Scientific Testing for Nootropic and Cognitive Support Supplements

Cognitive supplements are under increasing regulatory scrutiny, and for good reason. At Ayah Labs, we specialize in testing nootropics, cognitive-enhancing stacks, and brain support beverages for accuracy, purity, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Whether your formula is rooted in amino acids, herbal actives, or modern neurotropics, we deliver ISO/IEC 17025–aligned results that confirm your claims and protect your brand.

Common product types we test include:

• Single-ingredient nootropics (e.g., L-theanine, tyrosine, bacopa)
• Multi-compound cognitive stacks in capsules or powders
• RTD nootropic beverages, shots, and drink mixes
• Adaptogenic nootropics like rhodiola or ashwagandha
• Novel ingredients or branded cognitive compounds

What We Test

Nootropic products combine plant, amino, and synthetic actives, making testing accuracy essential. We support clean label claims, formulation stability, and marketplace compliance.

Single-Ingredient Nootropics

Single-compound supplements must deliver consistent potency, verified identity, and safety across batches.

• Active compound quantification: L-theanine, citicoline, tyrosine, alpha-GPC
• D-/L- isomer differentiation
• Purity testing and residual solvent analysis
• Heavy metal and microbial screening

Stacks and Cognitive Blends

Multi-ingredient nootropic stacks demand precision across complex matrices, especially for synergy-focused products.

• Multi-compound active testing (e.g., L-theanine + caffeine)
• Matrix interference mitigation and blend accuracy
• Functional claim validation (e.g., “focus,” “memory,” “alertness”)
• Stability tracking for layered formulations

Nootropic Beverages and Shots

Liquid nootropics are on the rise, but formulation complexity makes testing even more essential.

• Quantification of key actives: L-theanine, caffeine, citicoline
• pH, sugar content, preservatives, and acidity regulators
• Shelf-life and nutrient stability over time
• Microbial safety and packaging compatibility

Herbal and Adaptogenic Nootropics

Plant-based cognitive ingredients require layered testing from identity verification to active marker quantification.

• Bacosides (bacopa), withanolides (ashwagandha), salidroside (rhodiola)
• HPTLC and DNA barcoding for raw herb identity
• Pesticide, solvent, and mycotoxin screening
• Active compound retention during processing

Our Nootropic Testing Capabilities

We help brands scientifically validate their nootropic formulas, whether single-ingredient or proprietary stacks.

Active Compound Analysis

• HPLC, LC-MS/MS quantification of L-theanine, citicoline, tyrosine, bacosides, huperzine A, and more
• Isomer-specific testing (D-/L- amino forms)
• Branded or novel ingredient assay development

Identity and Purity Testing

• Botanical identity using HPTLC and DNA barcoding
• Purity and identity confirmation of synthetic compounds
• Cross-checking raw material COAs against in-house data

Contaminant Testing

• Heavy metals via ICP-MS
• Solvent residue screening in extracted compounds
• Microbial pathogens: TAMC, TYMC, E. coli, Salmonella
• Screening for undeclared stimulants or synthetic adulterants

Stability & Shelf Life Testing

• Shelf-life tracking of active compounds
• Nutrient and compound degradation in capsules, drinks, and shots
• Organoleptic changes: color, flavor, and pH

Label & Claim Testing

• Caffeine and nootropic active label validation
• “Focus,” “alertness,” or “brain support” claim substantiation
• Amazon and e-commerce platform testing compatibility
• Nutrition panel for nootropic drinks and bars

Regulatory Compliance Support

With cognitive claims comes regulatory oversight. We help ensure your nootropic products are validated and defensible.

We support compliance with:

• FDA 21 CFR 111 for supplements
• Health Canada NNHPD claim support and documentation
• Prop 65 for lead, caffeine, and other thresholds
• EU ingredient dossiers for novel cognitive compounds
• Marketplace compliance: Amazon, GNC, online platforms

Why Partner with Ayah Labs for Nootropic Testing

Cognitive support products need proof. At Ayah Labs, we bring clarity to every capsule, stack, and shot with validated, accurate testing.

• Expertise across synthetic, amino, and herbal actives — We’re equipped to test L-theanine, alpha-GPC, bacosides, and branded nootropics with precision.
• Support for formulation stability and synergy — We help clients confirm ingredient retention and synergy in multi-compound stacks, including caffeine pairing, adaptogens, and amino acids.
• Advanced methods for novel and proprietary actives — Whether you're launching a new branded ingredient or formulating with emerging bioactives, we adapt or develop methods that hold up under scrutiny.
• Documentation formatted for global compliance — Our reports are ready for Amazon, FDA, NNHPD, and international distribution, supporting everything from label claims to licensing.
• Shelf life data that supports cognitive claims — We track degradation of key actives in complex matrices, giving you the data needed to prove stability from production to expiration.

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