Gorilla Mind Smooth Review: Doses, Label and Cost per Day
Gorilla Mind Smooth Review: Doses, Label and Cost per Day
Gorilla Mind Smooth is a caffeine-free nootropic capsule with 13 disclosed actives per 5-capsule serving. The formula is led by 1,000 mg L-tyrosine, 600 mg of 50% alpha-GPC, and 500 mg ALCAR. It lists at $27.99 for 20 servings or $44.99 for 30 ($1.40 or $1.50 per serving). Fully labeled, genuinely stimulant-free, built for focus without caffeine. The trade-off: pill count and a slow onset.
Key Takeaways
- Every active dose is printed on the label. No proprietary blends.
- One serving is 5 capsules; the brand allows up to 10 per day, which doubles cost and every dose.
- The larger 30-serving bottle actually costs more per serving at list price ($1.50 vs $1.40).
- Huperzine A and ginkgo carry real drug-interaction cautions from MSK and NCCIH. Check them before you start.
Gorilla Mind Smooth vs the Alternatives
Comparison based on brand sites, checked October 7, 2026.
| Product | Format | Caffeine / serving | Serving size | List price / serving | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Mind Smooth (20 srv) | Capsules | 0 mg | 5 capsules | $1.40 | Disclosed nootropic stack with zero caffeine |
| Gorilla Mind Smooth (30 srv) | Capsules | 0 mg | 5 capsules | $1.50 | Same formula, larger bottle (higher per-serving cost at list) |
| Gorilla Mind Rush (30 srv) | Capsules | 200 mg | 5 capsules | $1.67 | Caffeine plus yohimbine-family stimulation in one stack |
| Brewed coffee (12 oz) | Liquid | ~133 to 200 mg | 1 cup | Varies | Cheapest caffeine, widest dose range |
| Roon | Sublingual pouch | 80 mg | 1 pouch | From $0.61 | Adults fine with moderate caffeine who want one dose, not a handful of capsules |
Source for brewed coffee caffeine range: derived from the FDA's general guidance of 400 mg across two to three 12 oz cups (FDA). Roon contains 80 mg caffeine and is not a caffeine-free or stimulant-free option.
What Is in Gorilla Mind Smooth?
The full Supplement Facts panel, per 5-capsule serving (from the brand's product page):
| Ingredient | Amount per 5 capsules | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 90 mg (100% DV) | |
| Niacin (niacinamide) | 16 mg (100% DV) | |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate) | 10 mg (588% DV) | At max dose (10 caps): 20 mg, 1,176% DV |
| Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) | 50 mcg (2,083% DV) | At max dose: 100 mcg, 4,167% DV |
| L-Tyrosine | 1,000 mg | Catecholamine precursor; see does L-tyrosine work |
| Alpha-GPC 50% | 600 mg | 50% raw material means ~300 mg actual alpha-GPC |
| ALCAR (acetyl-L-carnitine HCl) | 500 mg | |
| Uridine 5'-monophosphate | 200 mg | |
| Ginkgo biloba leaf 50:1 extract | 180 mg | Min. 24% flavonglycosides, 6% terpene lactones |
| Bacopa monnieri (50% bacosides) | 165 mg | |
| L-Theanine | 100 mg | |
| Saffron extract (0.3% safranal) | 15 mg | |
| Huperzine A (Huperzia serrata) | 100 mcg | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
A note on the alpha-GPC line: the label reads "Alpha GPC 50% 600 mg." That 50% is the concentration of the raw material, so the actual alpha-GPC per serving is roughly 300 mg. This trips up readers who compare across brands. Our alpha-GPC guide explains the math.
Other ingredients (30-serving bottle): hypromellose capsule, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose. The 20-serving bottle uses a slightly different excipient list.
Is Gorilla Mind Smooth Stimulant Free?
Yes, on the label. There is no caffeine, no yohimbine-family alkaloid, and none of the stimulant compounds found in Rush. Gorilla Mind's own product page titles it a "Stimulant Free Nootropic Formula."
That said, "stimulant-free" does not mean "nothing acts on the nervous system." L-tyrosine is a catecholamine precursor. Huperzine A is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, which increases acetylcholine signaling. These are not stimulants in the caffeine sense, but they are pharmacologically active.
The brand states that Smooth "will not compromise your sleep cycle (provided that you do not combine it with caffeine or other stimulants)." That is the brand's claim, not an independent finding.
How Much Does Gorilla Mind Smooth Cost per Day?
The math is straightforward:
- 20-serving bottle: $27.99 / 20 = $1.40 per serving
- 30-serving bottle: $44.99 / 30 = $1.50 per serving
- At the 10-capsule max: $2.80 to $3.00 per day
The larger bottle costs more per serving at list price. That is unusual, so check whether a site-wide sale changes the picture. On October 7, 2026, the brand's site showed the 20-serving bottle at $19.60 with a 30%-off countdown banner. Sales rotate; treat the list prices above as the baseline.
For context, Smooth at full dose ($2.80 to $3.00/day) sits in premium coffee-shop territory, minus the caffeine.
How to Take It, and How Long It Takes
Brand directions, paraphrased from the product page: take 5 to 10 capsules in the morning, or spread throughout the day, preferably on an empty stomach. Start with 1 to 2 capsules to evaluate tolerance. Do not exceed 10 capsules in any 24-hour period.
The brand's own timeline says effects become noticeable within 1 hour and peak around 90 minutes. That is a slower ramp than most caffeine products.
One ingredient is even slower than that. Bacopa monnieri trials in the Kongkeaw et al. 2014 meta-analysis (9 RCTs, 518 subjects, 437 in the quantitative synthesis; Journal of Ethnopharmacology) all used chronic dosing of 12 weeks or longer. Bacopa is a long-game ingredient. Whatever you feel on day one is not bacopa.
Gorilla Mind Smooth Side Effects and Who Should Skip It
Two ingredients on this label carry well-documented drug-interaction cautions.
Huperzine A. Memorial Sloan Kettering lists adverse reactions including nausea, dizziness, vomiting, insomnia, and diarrhea. MSK advises caution with acetylcholinesterase-inhibitor drugs, dopamine D2 receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, and beta-adrenergic antagonists. If you take any of those, talk to your clinician before touching this product. See our huperzine A dosing guide for more detail.
Ginkgo biloba. The NIH's NCCIH states that ginkgo may increase bleeding risk in people taking anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin. Common side effects include dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, and headache. More on the research in our ginkgo extract guide.
California Prop 65 warning. The product page carries a Prop 65 notice for lead and mercury. Many supplement brands carry similar warnings. We are not speculating on the amounts; the warning is on the product page.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication, talk to your clinician.
Gorilla Mind Smooth vs Rush
Rush is the stimulant version: 200 mg caffeine anhydrous, 1,250 mg L-tyrosine, 600 mg alpha-GPC 50%, 500 mg Synaptrix (catuaba bark 10:1 extract), 200 mg uridine monophosphate, 750 mcg rauwolscine, and 100 mcg huperzine A. It is 30 servings at $49.99 ($1.67 per serving). Data from the brand's Rush page.
Smooth swaps the stimulants for ALCAR, ginkgo, bacopa, L-theanine, and saffron. Both share L-tyrosine, alpha-GPC 50%, uridine, and huperzine A. Pick Smooth if you get caffeine elsewhere. Pick Rush if you want caffeine and rauwolscine in one product. For a broader comparison including Alpha Brain and Thesis, see Alpha Brain vs Gorilla Mind vs Thesis.
The Label Tells You Everything Except Whether It Works for You
Gorilla Mind Smooth does something most nootropic brands still will not: it prints every dose on the label. Thirteen actives, no proprietary blends, no hidden amounts. That transparency earns real credit. The cost sits in premium-coffee-habit territory, the pill count is high, and the interaction list for huperzine A and ginkgo is not trivial. Read it. And remember that one person's nootropic review is another person's placebo response. Your results depend on your biochemistry, not someone else's Reddit post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gorilla Mind Smooth have caffeine?
No. The current Supplement Facts panel (checked October 7, 2026) lists zero caffeine. It also contains no yohimbine-family compounds. If you want caffeine in the Gorilla Mind lineup, that is Rush.
How many capsules of Gorilla Mind Smooth should I take?
The brand says 5 to 10 per day, starting with 1 to 2 to assess tolerance. Five capsules is one serving. Ten capsules is the stated daily maximum and doubles every ingredient dose.
Can you take Gorilla Mind Smooth with coffee?
You physically can. The brand's own sleep claim is conditional on not combining Smooth with caffeine or other stimulants. If you add coffee, you are stacking caffeine on top of 13 other active ingredients. The FDA describes 400 mg of caffeine a day as an amount not generally associated with negative effects for most adults.
Is Gorilla Mind Smooth safe to take every day?
The label allows daily use at up to 10 capsules. At that dose, you are getting 200 mcg of huperzine A, 360 mg of ginkgo extract, 20 mg of B6, and 100 mcg of B12 every day. Given the drug interactions listed above, daily use is a question for your clinician, not a supplement reviewer. For background on tolerance and cycling, see our cycling nootropics guide.
What is the difference between Gorilla Mind Smooth and Rush?
Smooth is caffeine-free with 13 actives focused on cholinergic and catecholamine-precursor pathways. Rush adds 200 mg caffeine and rauwolscine but drops bacopa, ginkgo, ALCAR, L-theanine, and saffron. Both share alpha-GPC, L-tyrosine, uridine, and huperzine A. Smooth costs less per serving ($1.40 to $1.50 vs $1.67).
Does Gorilla Mind Smooth contain kanna?
No. Kanna does not appear on either the 20-serving or 30-serving Supplement Facts panel checked October 7, 2026. Some older third-party reviews reference kanna, which suggests it may have been in a previous version of the formula.
If Caffeine Is Fine and Five Capsules Is Not
This section is only for readers who are not avoiding caffeine. If you specifically need a zero-caffeine stack, Smooth is one of the better labeled options in its category.
For everyone else: the friction with Smooth is format. Five capsules on an empty stomach, an hour to build, and $1.40 to $3.00 per day. If that trade-off does not sit well, Roon takes a different approach. One sublingual pouch. Four labeled actives: 80 mg caffeine, 60 mg L-theanine, 25 mg methylliberine (Dynamine), 5 mg theacrine (TeaCrine). Onset in 5 to 10 minutes. Designed for a 6 to 8 hour focus window.
The duration comes from methylliberine's effect on caffeine clearance. In a randomized, double-blind crossover study (n=12), co-administration of 100 mg methylliberine with 150 mg caffeine cut caffeine's oral clearance from 41.9 to 17.1 L/hr and extended its half-life from 7.2 to 15 hours, with no increase in peak concentration. That study used 4x the methylliberine and roughly 1.9x the caffeine in a Roon pouch (25 mg + 80 mg), so the effect is directional, not identical. The trade-off: stop at least 8 hours before bed.
Pricing starts at $9.16 per tin ($0.61 per pouch) on a 12-tin subscription. Roon is not a 13-ingredient nootropic stack, and it will not replace one. It is a smaller, faster tool for people whose main need is sustained focus from a moderate caffeine dose. Try Roon here.
Written by Roon Team
