Synaptril® Ingredients Explained in Plain English
Quick answer
The brand names eight ingredients in Synaptril: Bacopa Monnieri, Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo Biloba, Alpha-GPC, Huperzine A, Vitamin B12 and Omega-3 DHA. The Supplement Facts panel, with amounts, is printed on the bottle label.
Here is a friendly walk through each named ingredient. These are general descriptions of what each one is and where people meet it, not promises about results.
Bacopa Monnieri · Ayurvedic herb
A creeping herb long used in traditional Ayurvedic routines, which the brand links with everyday memory.
This guide explains the plant and how it appears in supplements.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom · Culinary mushroom
A shaggy white mushroom enjoyed in cooking and traditional Asian routines, named by the brand for its role in the formula.
This guide follows the mushroom from the kitchen to the capsule.
Phosphatidylserine · Phospholipid
A fat-based compound found in cell membranes throughout the body, including in brain tissue, and in foods such as soy and fish.
This guide covers it beside Alpha-GPC.
Ginkgo Biloba · Leaf extract
An extract from the leaves of one of the oldest tree species on earth, a familiar name in traditional herbal formulas.
This guide explains the tree, and the NCCIH page on ginkgo is a neutral reference.
Alpha-GPC · Choline source
A choline-containing compound that the brand describes as a building block for the messenger acetylcholine.
This guide explains where choline sources fit.
Huperzine A · Moss extract
A compound extracted from a club moss plant, which the brand names for its role in the acetylcholine story.
This checklist shows how to read any formula the brand names.
Vitamin B12 · Essential vitamin
A water-soluble vitamin found in animal foods and fortified foods, known for its role in nerve cells and everyday energy.
This guide shows the foods, and the NIH vitamin B12 fact sheet is a neutral reference.
Omega-3 DHA · Structural fatty acid
A long-chain omega-3 fat found in fatty fish and algae, and a structural fat in brain tissue.
This guide shows the foods, and the NIH omega-3 fatty acids fact sheet is a neutral reference.
Where to find the amounts
The brand’s product information lists the ingredients by name. The Supplement Facts panel on the bottle shows the serving size and the full details, and customer support can share more through the contact information on the order page.
Where to find the full label
Our guide to reading a supplement label line by line shows how to use the panel.
Common questions
Sources & further reading
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements, What You Need to Knowods.od.nih.gov
- NIA: Brain Healthwww.nia.nih.gov
- NIA: Exercise and Physical Activitywww.nia.nih.gov
- USDA MyPlatewww.myplate.gov
- CDC: Physical Activity Basicswww.cdc.gov