enXtra
Award-winning enXtra delivers an experiential boost of mental energy you can feel. Derived from a proprietary extract of Alpinia galanga, enXtra is a safe, caffeine-free ingredient clinically studied to support alertness, focus, and sustained mental energy without the jitters or crash commonly associated with caffeine.*16†
Differentiating with enXtra
Derived from Alpinia galanga, a botanical traditionally used in Asian cuisine, enXtra provides a unique approach to energy by supporting mental alertness and focus rather than relying solely on stimulant-driven mechanisms.
Unlike caffeine, enXtra delivers sustained mental energy without negatively impacting heart rate, blood pressure, or sleep patterns.*1,2,4,6 This makes enXtra well suited for consumers seeking cognitive support without some of the unwanted side effects often associated with stimulant-based energy solutions.*1,4,5,6
- Clinically studied efficacy at 300 mg*1,6
- Supports attention, alertness, and focus*1,6
- Provides up to 5 hours of sustained mental energy and alertness*1,6
- Supports mental energy without the crash associated with caffeine†*
- No impact on heart rate or blood pressure and does not disrupt sleep or the sleep-wake cycle*1,4,5,6
- Derived from a natural botanical source (Alpinia galanga) which is DNA-authenticated to confirm botanical identity
- Manufactured in cGMP certified facilities
- Gentle solvent-free extraction process preserves bioactives
- Gluten-free (tested), vegetarian, kosher, and halal certified
- Suitable for stand-alone use or in combination with caffeine or other nootropics
- Can be combined with caffeine for clinically demonstrated synergistic benefits
- Water-soluble with excellent formulation flexibility
- Excellent organoleptic profile and application flexibility enabled by low-dose efficacy
- Available as powder for use in capsules, tablets, gummies, and RTMs, RTDs, gels, tea, and more
- Health Canada approved
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Science Overview
Mental energy plays an important role in maintaining productivity, focus, and cognitive performance throughout the day. enXtra has been clinically studied across multiple randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human trials evaluating its effects on alertness, attention, fatigue, and overall cognitive performance.*1,6
Alertness up to five hours
Clinical studies demonstrated that enXtra significantly increased baseline alertness scores compared to placebo, with measurable improvements observed within one hour and sustained for up to five hours.*14
Attention and cognitive performance
In randomized crossover clinical studies, supplementation with enXtra improved attention, reaction time, and cognitive accuracy while reducing errors during cognitive tasks.*2,5
Focused attention
Clinical research has demonstrated that enXtra promoted focused attention, supporting cognitive performance in individuals performing attention-demanding tasks.*3
Mental alertness vs caffeine
Randomized placebo-controlled studies comparing enXtra with caffeine demonstrated that enXtra supports mental alertness and sustained attention while maintaining a favorable tolerability profile.*1
Reduced fatigue and daytime sleepiness
Clinical outcomes also demonstrated reductions in fatigue and daytime sleepiness, contributing to sustained mental energy and improved cognitive performance.*5,6
Safety profile
Across multiple clinical studies, enXtra demonstrated an excellent safety profile with no significant impact on heart rate, blood pressure, or sleep patterns.*1,4,5,6
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Technology
enXtra is produced using a gentle, solvent-free extraction process designed to preserve the naturally occurring bioactives of Alpinia galanga while maintaining ingredient purity and stability. This controlled processing approach helps retain the botanical compounds associated with enXtra’s clinically studied cognitive benefits.
To ensure botanical authenticity and consistency, enXtra undergoes DNA authentication using molecular identification technology to confirm species identity and alignment with the botanical material used in clinical studies. This analytical verification supports ingredient integrity, traceability, and reliability.
The resulting extract is water-soluble and formulation-friendly, enabling seamless incorporation into a wide range of delivery formats while maintaining stability and sensory performance.
What does this mean for your formulation?
Reliable ingredient identity
DNA authentication helps ensure your product is formulated with the same botanical species used in clinical studies, supporting ingredient integrity and brand credibility.
Preserved bioactive integrity
Gentle extraction helps maintain the naturally occurring compounds associated with enXtra’s clinically demonstrated effects, helping your finished product deliver consistent performance.
Formulation flexibility
Water-soluble properties allow you to easily incorporate enXtra into capsules, tablets, gummies, powders, beverages, and other modern delivery formats.
Consistent manufacturing performance
Stable extract characteristics support predictable formulation behavior and efficient manufacturing processes.
Consumer confidence and experience
Clinically studied efficacy helps your product deliver a safe and trusted source of mental energy consumers can feel.*1,6
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visit enXtra.com† “Crash” refers to the decline in alertness, attention, and mood commonly experienced within several hours following caffeine consumption
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
References
- Srivastava S, Mennemeier M, Pimple S. Effect of Alpinia galanga on Mental Alertness and Sustained Attention With or Without Caffeine: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2017;36(8):631–639. doi:10.1080/07315724.2017.1342576.
- Srivastava S, Pimple S. Effects of Cymbopogon flexuosus, Alpinia galanga, and Glycyrrhiza glabra on Attention: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study. BAOJ Nutrition. 2017;3(1):042.
- Srivastava S. Selective Enhancement of Focused Attention by Alpinia galanga in Subjects With Moderate Caffeine Consumption. Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials. 2018;10:43–49.
- Srivastava S, Mennemeier M, Chaudhary JA. A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Demonstrating Safety and Efficacy of enXtra in Healthy Adults. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2021;40(3):224–236. doi:10.1080/07315724.2020.1753129.
- Eraiah MM, Kundapur M, Joshua L, Thomas JV. Acute Effects of Alpinia galanga Extract on Mental Alertness, Accuracy and Fatigue in Human Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study. Advances in Complementary & Alternative Medicine. 2023;7(4).
- Eraiah MM, Kundapur M, Joshua L, Thomas JV. Alpinia galanga Extract Increases Alertness, Focus, and Energy While Lowering Fatigue and Daytime Sleepiness With Four Weeks Supplementation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study in Human Subjects. Current Research in Complementary & Alternative Medicine. 2023;7:209.