Are you one of the billions of people watching the Paris Olympic games, admiring the world’s most incredible athletes, and murmuring to yourself: “I wish I could do that”?

Well, being an Olympian may not be as mysterious as it seems. It boils down to blood, sweat, and tears. But there’s also a secret that rarely gets mentioned: the superpower of nootropics and adaptogens.

The Secret Advantage

Even many health‑conscious, well‑educated consumers still haven’t heard of nootropics and adaptogens. For competitive athletes, though, they’re often non‑negotiable—a quiet part of the training stack rather than a talking point. Performance is a game of inches or milliseconds, and sharing what gives you an edge can feel like handing your rivals the playbook.

When we talk about “performance enhancement” here, we are not talking about banned substances or the kinds of drugs that have cost athletes their careers.  We’re also not referring to off‑label pharmaceutical “smart drugs” that can carry serious long‑term risks.  Instead, we mean natural botanical and mushroom extracts, adaptogens and nootropics, that are used as legal dietary supplements and are being studied for benefits like stress resilience, focus, and cognitive support. 

What do they do?

Nootropics and adaptogens boost the brain’s performance, elevate energy, motivation, and mood, and help the body and mind cope with stress. In short, they provide everything an athlete needs to win—and what the rest of us need to succeed in life.

My Journey with Nootropics and Adaptogens

I was first introduced to the power of nootropics and adaptogens as a teenager growing up in China, studying for the most important exam for the opportunity to enroll in the university of my dreams, which undoubtedly would determine my future. My mother, a chemistry teacher, supplemented my nutrient-dense diet with instant coffee and vials of herbal tinctures. Looking back, my mother would have been considered a biohacker before the term existed! Sorry Dave Asprey, she was way ahead of you!

Years later, with a degree in nutritional sciences, I became a chemist and developed hundreds of products, including nutritional supplements, beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals.

When asked to create a powerful supplement to provide a competitive advantage for the world’s most elite athletes including Olympians and football players, I took a deeper dive into the magic power of nootropics and adaptogens.

How They Enhance Performance

Nootropics and adaptogens improve cognitive performance—critical for athletes who need to work not just harder, but smarter. They help with:

• Mental & physical energy and stamina
• Motivation
• Mental sharpness and focus
• Calmness under stress
• Quality of sleep

It’s Not Magic. It’s Science.

Thousands of studies and clinical studies back up their efficacy, with roots in ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.
The most effective nootropics and adaptogens I’ve researched include Ashwagandha root, L-theanine from green tea, lion’s mane mushroom, reishi mushroom, and polyphenols from coffeeberry. These ingredients have shown remarkable results, both in clinical studies and personal use and have been combined to create JostArriba.

In addition to the clinical studies as part of my research, I have tested them on my Olympian friends as well as myself. I have experienced firsthand the transformation of my own physical and mental performance.

I’m No an Athlete, How Can This Help Me?

So, how is this relevant to the rest of us, glued to our TVs flabbergasted at the brilliance of the Olympians?

Growing up, I always valued my brain as my most important asset, never considered myself an athlete. As an adult, I fell in love with ballroom dancing, which demands artistry, creativity, flexibility, strength, and endurance. However, when I first started competing, I was a hot mess: I was not prepared for the physical and mental demand and the pressure to stay calm under stress.

But after using nootropics and adaptogens consistently for the last ten years, my performance transformed. I now compete at championship levels and learn new routines in hours instead of weeks!

A Younger Brain at Any Age

I’m not getting younger, but my brain performance can.

JostArriba, a beverage that combines the most powerful nootropics and adaptogens I’ve worked with, was formulated during the pandemic to help me cope with stress while enjoying my morning cup of coffee without the negative side-effects of caffeine.

Starting every morning with JostArriba has made my brain performing better than ever!

Going For Gold

Ballroom dancing may not yet be an Olympic sport, but I’ll keep my dream of becoming an athlete alive as long as I can move and perform!

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