Introducing Yang Time: The Formula Your Brain Has Been Waiting For

Essential Takeaways

• Yang Time is Elix's newest organic formula, and it's unlike anything else on the market. A complete cognitive system combining clinically-backed hot water-extracted functional mushrooms, adaptogens, and the Ayurvedic nootropic Bacopa, rooted in 5,000 years of Chinese medicine wisdom.

• 97% of users in our community study reported increased daytime energy, and 94% noticed a reduction in brain fog.* 

• It's caffeine-free and stimulant-free, designed to complement your morning ritual or stand on its own. Steady, grounded focus and sustained energy without jitteriness, overstimulation, or an afternoon crash.

You already know that feeling.

The 2pm slump. The foggy mornings. The focus that's just... out of reach no matter what you do.

You're not alone, and you're not imagining it. It's exactly why we built Yang Time.

Meet Yang Time

Yang Time is Elix's newest organic formula, a caffeine-free clinically-backed blend of hot water-extracted functional mushrooms, adaptogenic herbs, nootropics, and gut benefiting herbs slowly-extracted into a liquid your brain can actually use.

It's designed for the moments when you need to show up clear, focused, and fully present. Add it to your morning coffee or tea ritual for an extra cognitive edge, or use it on its own anytime focus starts to fade. It’s stimulant free, so it will not affect sleep even when taken later in the day. 

Rise and thrive, that's the intention behind every drop.

Yang Time Benefits 

Yang Time is crafted with research-backed herbs that have been shown to: 

• Improve focus and memory 
• Increase concentration and mental clarity 
• Support natural, steady energy and mental stamina 
• Benefit the gut-brain axis 
• Eases effects of stress 
• Calm the mind   

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Who is Yang Time for

Yang Time is for individuals who:

• Experience brain fog, scattered focus, or reduced concentration
• Are sensitive to caffeine or stimulant-induced jitteriness
• Want to support steady energy without the crash-and-repeat cycle
• Are looking for a natural, research-informed approach to brain function 
• Want support for "flow state" work and increase productivity 
• Are looking for a way to boost your morning pick me up routine 
• Prefer a smooth, centered feeling of wakefulness

The herbs in Yang Time have strong traditional safety profiles and are generally well tolerated. Consult a healthcare provider if you are:

• Trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding
• Managing chronic health conditions
• Taking medications
• Under the age of 18 

Yang Time is caffeine-free, stimulant-free, and non–habit forming. 

What Makes Yang Time Different

Functional mushrooms are everywhere right now. But most products on the market use ground-up powder in capsules, without the extraction method needed to release active compounds, and without the formulation intelligence to make them work together.

Yang Time isn't purely a mushroom product. It's a Chinese medicine with an Ayurvedic flare focus formula, pairing hot water-extracted functional mushrooms with adaptogenic herbs and a clinically-proven Ayurvedic nootropic. The finishing touch are two herbs that support the gut-brain axis, enhancing absorption and circulation. Each ingredient chosen for a specific role. That's not how most supplements are made. That's how Chinese medicine formulates.

What Is Yang Time and How Does It Work?

TCM Approach

In TCM, mental fog, distractibility, and difficulty sustaining attention often stem from patterns of imbalance such as:

• Spleen Qi deficiency → low energy and reduced concentration
• Phlegm-dampness obstructing the mind → mental heaviness or lack of clarity
• Shen disturbance → difficulty settling, centering, or focusing

Yang Time integrates herbs traditionally used to:

• Tonify Qi to support consistent physical and mental energy (Cordyceps, Astragalus)
• Nourish and calm the Shen (Mind-Spirit resides in the Heart) to promote clarity and centered focus (Lion’s Mane, Bacopa)
• Warm and circulate Qi open channels, benefit digestion and formula synergy (Cinnamon, Ginger)

This multi-system, TCM-rooted framework supports the clear, steady cognitive state associated with focused attention and steady energy.

What Do the Herbs Do? 

Yang Time works across three interdependent layers, each one essential to the full cognitive experience.

The Energy Layer— Cordyceps & Astragalus

These two herbs build the metabolic foundation your brain needs to perform. Cordyceps supports cellular energy production (aka Qi) and reduces mental and physical fatigue. Astragalus builds and sustains those Qi and energy reserves, supporting adrenal resilience so your energy stays steady rather than spiking and dropping. Together they ensure your brain has actual fuel to work with.

The Cognitive Layer — Lion's Mane & Bacopa

Lion's Mane is a natural compound that has been shown to stimulate NGF and BDNF, the neural growth proteins that support long-term cognitive health and mental clarity. Bacopa, the clinically-studied Ayurvedic nootropic, works differently, sharpening focus right now by calming the underlying mental noise and unease that blocks concentration. Together they support both the infrastructure and the experience of peak cognitive performance.

The Delivery Layer — Ginger & Cinnamon

The layer most mushroom formulas skip entirely. These warming herbs open circulation and support the gut-brain axis, ensuring every ingredient actually reaches your brain. This is a deliberate Chinese medicine formulation that other functional mushroom supplements miss. 

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What Our Community Experienced

Before launch, we ran an internal perception study with 37 Yang Time users. Here's what they told us:

• 97% reported increased daytime energy
• 94% noticed a reduction in brain fog
• 92% reported improved ability to focus and daily cognitive function
• 91% of stimulant users said Yang Time energy feels steadier than caffeine
• 82% felt more productive
• 100% enjoyed the taste

Based on a self-reported internal perception study of 37 Yang Time users. Individual results may vary.

Yang Time Is Here

We're so proud to bring this formula to the Elix community. It represents everything we believe about the power of Chinese medicine, that real, lasting support comes from working with your body's systems, not around them.

Your brain was made to be clear, focused, and fully alive. Yang Time is here to help you get there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yang Time and how does it work?

Yang Time is Elix's caffeine-free organic cognitive formula combining hot water-extracted functional mushrooms (Lion's Mane & Cordyceps), adaptogenic herbs (Astragalus), the Ayurvedic nootropic (Bacopa), and gut benefiting herbs (Cinnamon & Ginger). It works across three layers — building cellular energy (Qi), supporting neural clarity, and optimizing absorption — to deliver steady focus and mental clarity without stimulants or a crash.

How is Yang Time different from other functional mushroom supplements?

Most mushroom products use ground-up powder that can't effectively release active compounds. Yang Time uses hot water extraction of the whole fruiting body for genuine bioavailability, and uniquely combines mushrooms with Chinese medicine herbs & adaptogens and Bacopa, a clinically-studied nootropic no one pairs with functional mushrooms in this way.

Can I take Yang Time with my morning coffee?

Yes, many users add it directly to their morning coffee for an extra edge. Yang Time is designed to complement your existing caffeine ritual, with Cordyceps and Astragalus supporting the energy reserves caffeine draws from.

Is Yang Time suitable for people sensitive to caffeine or stimulants?

Yes. Yang Time is caffeine-free and stimulant-free, designed for people who want calm, grounded alertness without jitteriness, overstimulation, or crashes. It can be taken any time of day without affecting sleep.

*Based on an internal perception study of 37 Yang Time users. Individual results may vary. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a chronic health condition or taking medications.

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This article was reviewed by Dr. Liem Le.

Dr. Liem Le is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Nutritionist in the Integrative Medicine Department at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. He is on the teaching staff for the Masters program for the Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition program at University of Western States. Dr. Le is currently working on his fellowship in Integrative Medicine with the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine via a scholarship from the White House.

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