Short answer: Bacopa and ginkgo are things I had already read about rather than a mystery blend — Alan R.'s account directly highlights this genuine transparency advantage.
Why naming all five ingredients plainly matters
Unlike a proprietary blend that hides individual ingredients behind a combined figure, naming Bacopa, Ginkgo, Phosphatidylserine, Huperzine A and Vinpocetine individually lets you research each on its own merits.
Why this transparency extends to citing genuine, checkable sources
NCCIH and StatPearls references are linked directly — a genuine, independent verification path most mystery-blend formulas don't offer.
💡 Worth knowing: this same transparency standard is worth looking for when comparing any nootropic formula against ProMind Complex.