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.
“My colleagues started calling me ‘Dr. Benson’ — not because of a medical degree, but because my research-backed recommendations consistently delivered results when other approaches failed.”
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.
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Choose your area of interest and discover research-backed protocols, honest reviews, and practical guidance.
Nootropics & Supplements
Comprehensive reviews, stacking protocols, and safety guidelines for cognitive-enhancing supplements. Science-backed recommendations from someone who’s personally tested hundreds of compounds over 18+ years.
Explore Nootropics →Focus & Productivity
Proven techniques for sustained attention, deep work, and eliminating distractions. From 2-minute morning protocols to advanced focus stacks — everything you need to maintain laser-sharp concentration.
Optimize Focus →Memory & Learning
Science-based strategies for improving recall, accelerating learning, and retaining information longer. Practical protocols combining behavioral techniques with targeted supplementation.
Enhance Memory →Sleep & Recovery
Master the foundation of cognitive performance through evidence-based sleep protocols. Better sleep equals better focus, memory, and mental clarity. Here’s how to optimize all three.
Improve Sleep →Brain Health & Longevity
Long-term strategies for protecting and enhancing cognitive function as you age. Neuroprotective protocols, inflammation management, and research on maintaining mental sharpness for decades.
Protect Your Brain →Biohacking & Advanced Protocols
Cutting-edge techniques for experienced optimizers seeking maximum cognitive enhancement. Advanced stacking strategies, experimental protocols, and the latest research in human performance.
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Latest Research & Protocols
Science-backed insights, practical protocols, and honest reviews — published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The Complete Guide to Laser Focus: Evidence-Based Strategies for Sustained Concentration
Focus is not a character trait — it is a trainable biological capacity determined by specific brain networks, neurotransmitter systems, and neurological conditions. After 18+ years of researching cognitive enhancement and coaching hundreds of individuals through focus optimization, here is the complete integrated guide: the neuroscience of attention, the mindfulness protocols that directly train the attentional networks, and the supplementation strategies that optimize the neurochemical environment for sustained concentration.
Creatine for Brain Health: Benefits, Dosage, and What the Research Actually Shows
Creatine is the most thoroughly researched supplement in human history — and the most overlooked compound in the cognitive enhancement space. The Rae et al. trial found significant improvements in working memory and fluid intelligence. The McMorris research found it protects cognitive function under sleep deprivation. After 18+ years of research, here is the complete evidence-based guide to the brain energy compound that completes the advanced protocol.
Magnesium L-Threonate: Benefits, Dosage, and What the Research Actually Shows
Most people taking magnesium are taking the wrong form for cognitive purposes. Magnesium L-Threonate was developed at MIT specifically to cross the blood-brain barrier — and the Liu et al. trial found it reversed approximately 9 years of cognitive decline. After 18+ years of research, here is the complete evidence-based guide to the most underappreciated compound in any serious nootropic protocol.
Ashwagandha (KSM-66): Benefits, Dosage, and What the Research Actually Shows
Ashwagandha KSM-66 has a more rigorous clinical evidence base than almost anyone in the nootropic community appreciates — including a trial showing 27.9% cortisol reduction with direct serum measurement and across-the-board cognitive improvements in healthy adults at 8 weeks. After 18+ years of research, here is the complete evidence-based guide to the stress substrate compound that determines how well everything else in the protocol performs.
Caffeine and L-Theanine: The Science Behind the Most Studied Nootropic Stack
Caffeine and L-theanine is the most referenced stack in this series — and the most under-explained. After 18+ years of research and multiple neuroimaging trials confirming genuine synergistic effects, here is the complete evidence-based guide: how the combination works, what the Haskell and Foxe studies actually showed, the 1:2 ratio protocol, and the tolerance management framework that makes it sustainable.
Phosphatidylserine: Benefits, Dosage, and What the Research Actually Shows
Phosphatidylserine is the only nootropic compound with an FDA qualified health claim for cognitive function — a regulatory distinction every serious cognitive enhancement researcher should understand. After 18+ years of research and a trial reversing 12 years of age-related cognitive decline, here is the complete evidence-based guide to the compound that holds the advanced stack together at the structural level.
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.