Max Synapse
Nootropic supplements have become all the rage in the last few years, but what are they really, and which one should you use?
I’ve been looking into and testing lots of these pills during this time, and at this point, I’m pretty knowledgeable about what works and what doesn’t.
Though I should point out that when it comes to nootopics, what’s most effective for some people may not work so well for others.
So even if you’ve done your homework and chosen what seems like a good supplement, you may have to test a few yourself before settling on your best choice.

What is Max Synapse?
Max Synapse is a nootropic supplement you’ll find for sale online. You may have seen their advertisements on your social media feeds.
And if you’ve been tempted to click through to their website, you’ve seen the promises they make about how Max Synapse can improve your life with as a “Safe and Effective Way to Enhanced Brain Function”.
More specifically, by using Max Synapse you’ll find yourself with:
- Better focus so you can stay on task all the way through to completion.
- Increased concentration so you can get right to the heart of the matter and find solutions more easily.
- Sharper memory recall in terms of both short and long term.
- Improved and more stable moods so energy and motivation are easier to come by.
- Healthier overall brain function with protection against future decline.
Now, these are pretty much the exact same benefits promised by every nootropic stack supplement, so how are we to know the difference?
Well the answer to that is largely found within the formula.
A Quick Word About Nootropic Stacks
Generally, when we talk about supplement stacks, we’re talking about more than one pill.With bodybuilding supplements for instance, you would stack a pre workout pill with a natural testosterone booster and post workout supplement.
And you’d stack in a daily protein shake or two for good measure.
But with nootropics, we often call one pill a “stack”.
It may seem confusing at first glance, so allow me to explain.
When we speak of nootropics, we are really speaking of the individual nootropic components within a supplement formula.
So you might order bulk nootropic powders from a store, take a few of them at the same time or over the course of a day, and that would be a nootropic stack.
Alternatively, you could take a single pill that contains these same ingredients, each covering a different area of brain enhancement, and that would be called a stack too.

Max Synapse Ingredients
The foundation of the Max Synapse formula is the NZ-405 SuperMax Blend which is a 459mg stack in and of itself.
Its components are Bacopa Monnieri, L-Glutamine, Ginkgo Biloba, GABA , and Huperzine A. Here’s a little explanation for how each of these could be helpful to your brainpower:
- Bacopa Monnieri is a popular Ayurvedic herb used to support brain function, primarily memory.Studies show that subjects taking 300mg of Bacopa over a 12 week period are able to retain and recall information better than those on the placebo.It has also been shown that Bacopa can increase the release of serotonin and acetylcholine – two crucial chemicals for mood and cognitive function – to support learning and maintain a stable mood.
- L-Glutamine has been used to treat ADHD and to improve mood.It’s used by the body to produce glutaminc acid and GABA – both important neurotransmitters for optimal cognitive function as well as mood.The recommended dose for cognitive improvement ranges between 1 and 5 grams of L-Glutamine per day.
- Ginkgo Biloba improves circulation of blood to the brain which can improve memory, mood, and learning.It’s antioxidant properties also help protect the brain against age related cognitive decline.Several studies have supported the assertion that Ginkgo can help improve memory.The recommended daily dose for cognitive improvement is 360mg, split among 3 doses.
- GABA deficiencies can play a role in mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, and depression.Adding GABA supplementation can increase an important neurotransmitter that calms the brain, allowing it to take on one task at a time with ease and confidence.The typically recommended dose is between 250mg and 750mg.
- Huperzine A can increase the amount of the important neurotransmitter Acetylcholine in your brain.It does this by inhibiting the action of an enzyme that degrades Acetylcholine.Acetylcholine is considered to be the “learning neurotransmitter” so you’ll want your nootropic stack to include something like Huperzine A to keep levels high.It’s also being tested as a potential aid in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease.The recommended daily dose is in the 50mcg – 200mcg range.
We mentioned the recommended dosages for all the components of the NZ-405 SuperMax Blend for a reason.
If you add up all the average recommended doses, you get about 3.7 grams worth of ingredients, but the entire NZ-405 SuperMax Blend is only 459 mg.
This is why we don’t tend to like proprietary blends – they include all sorts of fantastic sounding ingredients that could possibly do some real good, but the reality is it contains so little that it’s just about impossible to get any real positive effect.
Max Synapse isn’t the only supplement to employ this tactic – not by a longshot.
But that doesn’t make it any less disappointing when you realize that you’re not really set up to get the benefits you thought you were getting.
There are a few other ingredients in the Max Synapse formula as well that we should touch on:
- Vitamin B12 is a great energy booster that can last all day with no jitters and no crash.It can also provide the added benefit of immune system support.The formula contains 1 mg which is actually a very high dose.
- Vitamin B6 is involved in the growth and development of brain cells.It has been used in treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease as well as ADHD.The 1.3mg dose is 65% of the RDA so it falls within effective range.
- N-Acetyl L-Carnitine can increase the production of that all-important learning neurotransmitter Acetylcholine.It also provides antioxidant protection to your cells.The recommended daily dose is 1000mg – 3000mg taken in 2 or 3 doses throughout the day, but the Max Synapse formula only contains 50mg, so it probably won’t have much, if any, effect.
Is Max Synapse Safe?
This is a question I get asked a lot, and it’s definitely a valid question.
Nobody wants to take unnecessary risks with their brain, and taking pills that affect your brain function could be a little scary.
But it turns out nootropic supplements, like Max Synapseand the components in it, are considered to be quite safe.
The only one in this formula worth noting as potentially having an unwanted effect of any significance is Huperzine A which is recognized to be safe, but can cause nausea, diarrhea, sweating, vomiting, slurred speech, loss of appetite, and high blood pressure.
Again though, it’s considered to be safe, but these effects have been noted as potentially possible.
As is the case with most supplements, Max Synapse is not recommended for anyone who’s pregnant or nursing, and if you have a medical condition or take prescription medications, you should check with your doctor before taking Max Synapse.