Formulation
CLUTCH is a deliberately small formula. Seven active ingredients, dosed at amounts supported by published research, with the reasoning for every inclusion and every exclusion stated openly.
Most nootropic products hide their formulations behind proprietary blends. The label lists a total weight but not the amount of each ingredient, so you cannot check the dosing against the research.
CLUTCH doesn’t use proprietary blends. Everything is on the label, and everything is on this page.
Three things the formula does
Sustained energy without stimulants
N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine and a full B-vitamin complex support cellular energy metabolism and contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. No caffeine, so no jitters and no crash.
Focus and mental clarity
Alpha-GPC and Citicoline supply choline, which the body uses to produce acetylcholine — the neurotransmitter involved in attention and muscle contraction. Huperzia serrata extract supports acetylcholine levels for longer.
A composed state of mind
L-Theanine is associated with alpha wave activity in the brain, linked to a state of relaxed alertness. Sceletium tortuosum — indigenous to southern Africa, used here for centuries — supports a calm and balanced state.
Every ingredient, every dose
Per 2-capsule serving
N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine
400 mg
Alpha-GPC (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine)
200 mg
L-Theanine
200 mg
Citicoline (Cytidine diphosphocholine)
150 mg
Sceletium tortuosum (Kanna)
40 mg
Huperzia serrata extract (1% Huperzine A)
4.5 mg
Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12
Full complex
No proprietary blends. Every ingredient and every dose is published — on the label, and here.
What we left out, and why
No caffeine.
Clutch is formulated for sports where fine motor control matters, and caffeine wasn’t the right fit for that. It also means you can take Clutch alongside your normal coffee, or before an evening session, without it affecting your sleep.
No creatine.
It works — at 3 to 5 grams. That’s ten capsules on its own. Take it separately.
No proprietary blends.
If a label won’t tell you how much of something is in it, you can’t check it against the research.
→ The full list of what we excluded and why
Note: the physiological tremor argument against caffeine was deliberately removed from this draft. It is a comparative claim against an entire product category and needs a substantiation file before publication. The version above states the formulation decision without making a claim about competitors.
What we left out, and why
Not for persons under 18. Not recommended if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Consult a healthcare provider before use if you have a medical condition or are taking prescription medication — particularly SSRIs, SNRIs or MAOIs.
Store below 25°C, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Category D: Complementary Medicine. This unregistered product has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.