The Synaptic Striker: A Science-Backed Daily Supplement Drink
Most supplements are overloaded with buzzwords and underloaded with evidence. Proprietary blends, exotic roots, and miracle claims flood the market — but few formulas stand up to real science. The Synaptic Striker is different. It’s not a meal replacement, not a detox, not a fad. It’s a daily drink built on four ingredients, each supported by strong research, designed to sharpen your mind and fuel your body.
Why This Drink?
With a background in both MMA and powerlifting and in psychology (BSc and MSc in Applied Social and Political Psychology), I wanted a supplement that reflects both worlds: physical performance and cognitive clarity. The Synaptic Striker is about that union — vascular endurance, muscular strength, gut health, and mental focus. No fluff. No hype. Just evidence.
The Four Ingredients (and What They Actually Do)
1. Beetroot Juice – Vascular Health & Endurance
Beetroot is rich in dietary nitrates. Your body converts these to nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes blood vessels, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure. Studies show beetroot juice can reduce systolic blood pressure and enhance oxygen efficiency, making exercise feel easier and recovery smoother.
Key evidence:
Systematic review of RCTs: beetroot juice significantly lowers blood pressure. PMCID: PMC6316347
RCT: beetroot juice reduces central blood pressure over 24h. Frontiers in Physiology
2. Creatine Monohydrate – Muscle & Brain Energy
The gold standard of sports supplements. Creatine fuels ATP production — the energy currency of your muscles and brain. It improves strength, power, and muscle maintenance. But it’s not just for lifters: creatine is increasingly shown to support memory, reasoning, and neuroprotection.
Key evidence:
Meta-analysis: creatine improves memory, attention, and processing speed. PubMed
Systematic review: creatine boosts short-term memory and reasoning. BMC Medicine
3. Psyllium Husk – Gut, Cholesterol & Sugar Control
Psyllium is a soluble fiber that forms a gel in your gut. This slows digestion, lowers LDL cholesterol, moderates blood sugar spikes, and supports healthy gut flora. Even at small daily doses, psyllium is clinically effective for heart and metabolic health.
Key evidence:
Meta-analysis of 19 RCTs: psyllium significantly reduces fasting blood sugar and HbA1c. PMC11155034
Review: psyllium lowers LDL cholesterol by 6–24%. Nutrition Today
4. Matcha Green Tea Powder – Focus & Antioxidants
Matcha combines caffeine with L-theanine, giving calm focus without jitters. Its catechins (EGCG especially) support cardiovascular health, protect neurons, and may lower the risk of cognitive decline. Matcha also enhances alertness, attention, and even sleep quality in some populations.
Key evidence:
RCT: daily matcha improved emotional perception and sleep in older adults. PLOS One
Critical review: matcha protects vascular function and cerebral neurons. PMC9792400
The Recipe
Ingredients:
250 ml beetroot juice
3–5 g creatine monohydrate
1–2 g psyllium husk powder (soluble fiber)
1–2 g matcha green tea powder
Water to adjust consistency
Method:
Pour 250 ml beetroot juice into a shaker or large glass.
Add 3–5 g creatine, 1–2 g psyllium husk, and 1–2 g matcha powder.
Add a splash of water if you prefer a lighter consistency.
Shake or stir well, and drink immediately (psyllium thickens quickly).
What You Can Expect
Taken daily, The Synaptic Striker supports:
Vascular health & endurance (beetroot, matcha)
Strength & brain energy (creatine)
Gut, cholesterol & blood sugar control (psyllium)
Focus & cognitive resilience (matcha, creatine)
What It’s Not
Not a meal replacement
Not a detox
Not a miracle cure
This is a supplement — a foundation for daily performance and wellbeing — designed to complement a balanced diet and training.
Simply Put
Supplements don’t need to be complicated. Sometimes, four well-chosen ingredients can do more than a shelf of flashy powders. The Synaptic Striker blends the essentials of strength, focus, endurance, and health — rooted in both science and experience.
If you want to lift harder, think sharper, and feel healthier, try adding The Synaptic Striker to your morning routine. One drink, four ingredients, backed by real evidence.
This is my personal blend and is shared for information only. It is not medical advice. While this works for me, results may vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional (e.g., your GP or pharmacist) before changing your diet, supplements, or training—especially if you have a medical condition, take medication, are pregnant, or breastfeeding.
