Apollon Nutrition Universal Soldier: The Ultimate Productivity Product

Apollon Universal Soldier Supplement Facts Panel

*Disclaimer: this formula breakdown is based off 11g scoop/20 servings

L-Tyrosine 3000mg

L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid; one that the body can produce on its own. It is a precursor to both our neurotransmitters dopamine and noradrenaline and is one of the most popular nootropic compounds in the supplement industry. It’s primarily used to enhance both focus and cognition during bouts of acute stress, such as exercising.

L-tyrosine is known to provide a sense of euphoria that us gym rats seemingly can’t get enough of. Because of this, it is becoming increasingly common to see companies ramp up their dosage of L-tyrosine, with some up to 10,000mg. While those numbers may be a bit overkill, the 3,000mg dose found in Universal Soldier is considered clinical and most certainly enough to achieve its’ desired effects. 

ACL Carnitine 1500mg

ACL Carnitine is a form of L-Carnitine with an attached acetyl group that plays an essential role in many body processes. It’s been shown to improve the following:

• fat metabolism
• mental fatigue
• energy production

The addition of an acetyl group makes it much more bioavailable; meaning it can more easily cross the blood-brain barrier and is more effective at smaller doses when compared to other forms of carnitine. It’s often used for prevention of many neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and dementia. Research suggests that ACL Carnitine plays a role in reducing physical and mental fatigue in elderly subjects. In children, ACL Carnitine supplementation decreased attention problems and aggressive behavior.

NooLVL 1600mg

One of my personal favorite ingredients right here! NooLVL by Nutrition 21 is a combination of bonded arginine silicate with added inositol that poses many cognitive benefits. This unique combination of arginine with silicon significantly increases the bioavailability of arginine. You may of heard of bonded arginine silicate before, as it is better known as one of Nutrition 21’s other patented ingredients, Nitrosigine. Nitrosigine itself is a highly popular ingredient used to enhance nitric oxide levels and ultimately, improve blood flow throughout the entire body. NooLVL is essentially Nitrosigine, but with an extra dash of inositol. But that inositol makes a world of difference!

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study conducted in 2019 using healthy men and women who spent five or more hours playing video games each week, it showed that supplementation with 1,600mg NooLVL increased energy, focus, selective attention, accuracy, and sped up reaction time. And these effects take place fast; in approximately fifteen minutes!

Because of this, NooLVL has found itself amongst the most popular gaming supplements on the planet and is used in many products targeted at gamers.

Lion’s Mane 1000mg

Lions Mane is derived from Hericium erinaceus, a magical mushroom in the Hericiaceae family. Okay maybe not magical, but you get the point! There is limited literature suggesting Lion’s Mane protects the brain from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers and dementia. Lion’s Mane has also has been shown to improve both focus and cognition and for that reason, has found itself in Universal Soldier’s loaded formula. Lion’s Mane has antioxidative properties, as it is rich in bioactive compounds that play a role in overall brain health.

Alpha GPC 50% 600mg

Ah, acetylcholine! Alpha-GPC is a precursor to one of the most important neurotransmitters in the body, acetylcholine. Acetylcholine plays a role in memory, cognition, and skeletal muscle contraction. When compared to other choline precursors like choline bitartrate, citicholine, and DMAE; it has been shown to be more effective crossing the blood brain barrier and for that reason, is typically considered more desirable. Supplementation with Alpha-GPC has also been shown to significantly increase vertical jump power and peak bench press force.

Bacopa Monnieri Extract 300mg

Bacopa Monnieri is a nootropic herb utilized for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its cognitive enhancing properties. Supplementation with bacopa has been shown to be beneficial for reducing stress, reducing depressive symptoms, and improving cognition in humans. 

Rhodiola Rosea Root 300mg

Rhodiola Rosea is a unique ingredient known as an adaptogen; a compound that gets your body ready to deal with acute stress. Rhodiola supplementation poses a number of benefits, both cognitive and physical. These include increases in performance, reduced stress/anxiety, and elevation in mood. In one study, Rhodiola was shown to reduce lactate levels and muscle damage following bouts of intense exercise. A 14-day trial showed that Rhodiola supplementation improved cognitive flexibility, elevated mood, reduced stress and anxiety, while also showing improvement in depressive symptoms. For these reasons, its found its way into Universal Soldier’s formula.

Grape Seed Extract 300mg

Grape Seed Extract is rich in proanthocyanidins and tannins that are typically used in supplements to enhance blood flow and overall health. Grape Seed Extract achieves this effect by acting as an antioxidant, which promotes endothelial relaxation and ultimately, expands blood vessels. Because of its antioxidative properties, it reduces inflammation and reduces the negative effects of stress on the mind and body. This makes Grape Seed Extract an exceptional ingredient for overall health.

Uridine 5′-monophosphate 250mg

Uridine-5′-monophosphate is a natural nucleotide base that supports:

• synaptic connections between neurons
• dopamine levels
• sleep
• cognition

Due to the fact that it can readily cross the blood-brain barrier, it plays an essential role in the brain and nervous system by 1) maintaining the fatty membranes of cells and 2) creating connections between neurons. In a 2011 placebo-controlled trial, it was found that subjects who received 1000mg uridine twice daily for a week had higher levels of brain phospholipids than the placebo controlled group. Phopsholipids protect neurons and play important roles in the structure of cell membranes and cell functions.

Caffeine Anhydrous 150mg

Now now, calm down. We’re well aware that caffeine is everyone’s favorite energy-providing, focus enhancing ingredient! This central nervous stimulant is well known throughout the industry; it is the purest caffeine source on the planet and has a plethora of benefits:

• enhances energy
• increases focus
• promotes thermogenesis

The benefits of caffeine are backed my many, many studies and for good reason, is potentially the most consumed supplement in the world. There indeed are several forms of caffeine available on the market (ex. this is one of three caffeine sources found within this formula), caffeine anhydrous is easily the most popular. 

Di-Caffeine Malate 100mg

Oh goodie, another caffeine source! Di-caffeine malate is the second caffeine source present in Universal Soldier; it is shown to provide longer lasting energy and is 75% caffeine by mass. At 100mg, this provides another 75mg caffeine. Di-caffeine malate is primarily utilized to offset that ever-so-dreaded crash that most of us caffeine lovers experience after a workout. It dose pose similar benefits to caffeine anhydrous by boosting energy, thermogenesis, and focus. 

Coffeeberry 40% 100mg

Coffeeberry is a unique ingredient derived from Arabica coffee cherries that yields 70% caffeine content by mass. Oh, you thought we were done with the caffeine content? At 100mg, this yields another 70mg of caffeine. Coffeeberry provides similar benefits as other caffeine sources, but with added antioxidative properties that may also help to improve circulation via endothelial relaxation.

KannaEase 50mg

KanneEase is a specialized Kanna extract that poses many nootropic benefits including promotion of relaxation/calmness, improved sense of well-being, and improved reaction time. An 8-day randomized controlled trial with 59 recreationally trained men and women aged 20-35 years found that Kanna supplementation improved reactive performance. As Universal Soldier is coined an “Elite Focus, Gaming, and Productivity Elixir”, this research finding justifies a place in this stacked formula.

AstraGin 50mg

This patented, plant based compound provides “full gut support” through several mechanisms:

1. enhanced nutrient absorption
2. microbiota viability
3. immune cell viability
4. promoting healthy intestinal wall environment

AstraGin works by increasing the number of transporter proteins present within the gut. These transporter proteins are responsible for carrying nutrients to the intestinal wall, which are then absorbed by the body. Both in vitro and in vivo studies show that AstraGin significantly increases the absorption of amino acids, primarily arginine. AstraGin has data supporting the absorption of histidine, lysine, glucose, folate, creatine, agmatine, beta-alanine, choline, citrulline, BCAAs, and carnitine. AstraGin poses many benefits and makes a great addition to almost any formula, which is why Apollon chose to utilize its powerful absorption properties in Universal Soldier.

Huperzine A 1% 200mcg

Huperzine A is a compound known as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor; it prevents an enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine. Because of this, it pairs very well with acetylcholine precursors like Alpha GPC, Citicholine, and DMAE. Acetylcholine plays a major role in the nervous system by enhancing focus, cognition, and skeletal muscle contraction.