You’re Not Broken.
Your Brain Just Needs the Right Support.
Brain fog. Afternoon crashes. Inconsistent focus. The feeling that your best thinking is locked behind a wall you can’t break through. These aren’t character flaws or signs of a broken brain — they’re feedback signals. And after 18+ years researching cognitive enhancement, personally testing hundreds of compounds and protocols, I’ve learned exactly what those signals are telling you.
NeuroEdge Formula is where I share everything I’ve learned — the science, the protocols, and the honest assessments of what actually works. No miracle cures. No exaggerated promises. Just evidence-based cognitive enhancement from someone who has spent nearly two decades testing it firsthand.
18+ Years Research
Personal testing & documentation
100+ Compounds Tested
Rigorous self-experimentation
Science-Backed
Every claim cited & verified
No Hype, No Pseudoscience
Honest, transparent methodology
Peter Benson
Cognitive Enhancement Researcher
18+ Years | Independent Research
Meet Peter Benson,
Cognitive Enhancement Researcher
For over 18 years, I’ve been on a mission to understand how the brain works — and how to make it work better.
What started as personal desperation with chronic brain fog became a deep dive into neuroscience, alternative medicine, and the emerging field of nootropics. I’ve personally tested hundreds of compounds, protocols, and strategies, carefully documenting what works, what doesn’t, and why.
“Over the years, colleagues and clients began seeking my protocols specifically — not because of a degree on the wall, but because the research-backed recommendations consistently produced results when generic advice hadn’t.”
Today, I share everything I’ve learned through NeuroEdge Formula — giving you access to the same protocols, insights, and testing methodologies that transformed my own cognitive performance.
Read My Complete Story →If You’re Struggling With Any of These,
You’re in the Right Place.
Brain fog that makes simple tasks feel overwhelming
Afternoon crashes that destroy your productivity
Inconsistent focus that prevents deep work
Memory issues that affect your confidence
Mental fatigue that steals your evenings and weekends
You’re not alone — and more importantly, these aren’t permanent conditions.
Your brain is incredibly adaptable. With the right combination of behavioral protocols, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle optimization, you can achieve the mental clarity and sustained focus you know you’re capable of. Every strategy on this site is backed by research and tested personally — starting with the free guide below.
Explore Evidence-Based Cognitive Enhancement
Choose your area of interest and discover research-backed protocols, honest reviews, and practical guidance.
Nootropics & Supplements
The cholinergic stack, adaptogen protocols, and mushroom extracts with genuine RCT evidence — plus the safety profiles and cycling requirements most guides skip. Every compound personally tested over 18+ years.
Explore Nootropics →Focus & Productivity
The L-Theanine + Caffeine stack, 90-minute ultradian rhythm protocol, and environmental design framework that replace willpower with systems. Evidence-based focus that holds up under real work conditions.
Optimize Focus →Memory & Learning
Spaced repetition implementation, sleep-dependent consolidation protocols, and the nootropics with direct memory RCT evidence — Bacopa, Lion’s Mane, Alpha-GPC. Practical systems, not memorisation tricks.
Enhance Memory →Sleep & Recovery
The 90-60-30 wind-down sequence, sleep architecture optimisation, and the supplement stack — Magnesium Glycinate, Glycine, L-Theanine — that improves deep sleep without dependency. Your highest-leverage cognitive variable.
Improve Sleep →Brain Health & Longevity
The 12 modifiable dementia risk factors, BDNF-maximising exercise protocols, and neuroprotective nutrition framework with the strongest long-term evidence. Cognitive performance now and mental sharpness at 80.
Protect Your Brain →Biohacking & Advanced Protocols
Cold exposure norepinephrine protocols, HRV-guided training, intermittent fasting for BDNF, and advanced nootropic stacks for experienced optimisers. Mechanism-first biohacking — no expensive equipment required.
Advanced Protocols →The Research Behind Every Recommendation
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Latest Research & Protocols
Science-backed insights, practical protocols, and honest reviews — published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Huperzine A: Complete Evidence-Based Review, Dosing & Cycling Guide
Huperzine A inhibits acetylcholinesterase — the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine — producing one of the most targeted cholinergic effects available from a natural compound. This complete guide covers the mechanism, RCT evidence, cycling requirement, dosing protocol, and the safety profile that distinguishes it from other acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
Phosphatidylserine Complete Research Review
Phosphatidylserine is the only nootropic with an FDA-qualified health claim for cognitive function — and the research behind that designation is more robust than most supplement categories. Complete guide: how PS maintains cell membrane integrity, reduces cortisol, improves memory formation, and the sourcing and dosing protocol that delivers results.
Panax Ginseng Complete Research Review
Panax ginseng has 2,000 years of traditional use and a growing body of RCT evidence showing improvements in memory, processing speed, and mental fatigue reduction. Complete guide: the ginsenoside mechanisms, what the human trials actually show, standardisation requirements, and how ginseng fits into a broader cognitive performance stack.
Ashwagandha Complete Research Review
Ashwagandha is the most-researched adaptogen available, with strong RCT evidence for cortisol reduction, stress resilience, and cognitive improvement in stressed populations. Peter Benson covers the benchmark studies, exact KSM-66 protocol, onset timeline, and the safety contraindications most sources underreport.
L-Theanine + Caffeine Stack Guide
The L-theanine and caffeine combination is the most consistently replicated focus stack in the nootropics literature — producing attention and accuracy improvements that neither compound achieves alone. Complete dosing guide: the 2:1 ratio, optimal timing relative to cortisol, expected effects by dose, sourcing, and how to personalise the stack
Advanced Nootropic Stacking Protocols
Advanced nootropic stacking requires five principles: mechanism diversity, strategic timing, cycling protocols, context-specific formulation, and rigorous individual response tracking. This guide synthesises 18+ years of documented self-experimentation into the complete methodology for systematic, data-driven stack optimisation.
How NeuroEdge Formula Is Different
Four principles that guide every protocol, review, and recommendation on this site.
Real-World Testing
Every protocol and recommendation comes from extensive personal testing and research. I don’t recommend anything I haven’t tried myself.
Scientific Backing
All content is supported by peer-reviewed research, clinical studies, and data from authoritative medical institutions. Every claim is cited.
Transparent Methodology
I share exactly how I test compounds, track results, and evaluate effectiveness. You’ll understand the “why” behind every recommendation.
No Hype, No Pseudoscience
Honest assessments of what works, what doesn’t, and individual variation. No miracle cures or exaggerated promises — ever.
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Educational Disclaimer: The information on NeuroEdge Formula is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Peter Benson is an independent cognitive enhancement researcher, not a licensed medical professional. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen or health protocol, especially if you have pre-existing conditions or take medications. Individual results vary.