LifeSource Vitamins Sharp Mind Essential Oil — Liquid, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) — Promotes Mental Clarity & Focus*
A crisp aromatherapy blend of rosemary, peppermint, and lemon essential oils crafted to support on-task focus, alertness, and a refreshed mood. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party tested for identity, potency & purity.*
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. In addition, we reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to ensure our guidance aligns with credible science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits (with research)
• Sharpens working memory & accuracy — Exposure to rosemary aroma modulated cognition in healthy adults.
(NIH/PubMed — Moss M, 2003)
• Supports alertness — Peppermint aroma associated with heightened subjective alertness during tasks.
(NIH/PubMed — Nordin S, 2021)
• Helps reduce perceived mental fatigue — Experimental work with peppermint odor reported reduced fatigue sensations.
(NIH/PubMed — Warm J, 2001)
• Encourages positive mood — Citrus (lemon) fragrances have been studied for uplifting affect in small human trials.
(NIH/PubMed — Komori T, 1995)
• Supports task performance under load — Aroma exposure paradigms reported modest performance effects.
(NIH/PubMed — Diego M, 2003)
• May aid attention — Human lab studies noted attentional benefits with stimulating aromas.
(NIH/PubMed — Moss M, 2006)
• Supports calm focus — Controlled trials of aromatherapy blends show small but measurable mood-focus effects.
(NIH/PubMed — Hur M, 2018)
• Helps ease tension sensations — Topical/olfactory peppermint studied for tension discomfort perception.
(NIH/PubMed — Gobel H, 1996)
• Refreshing respiratory feel — Mentholated aromas produce a perceived “easier breathing” sensation in human experiments.
(NIH/PubMed — Eccles R, 2001)
• General cognitive arousal — Essential-oil olfaction can modulate EEG/psychometrics in small studies.
(NIH/PubMed — Diego M, 2008)
Additional Studies Showing Promising Benefits*
• May support stress relief — Integrative reviews discuss citrus and peppermint aromas in relaxation settings.
(Mayo Clinic — 2023)
• May promote calm — Aromatherapy overview notes potential for reduced perceived anxiety in select contexts.
(Cleveland Clinic — 2024)
• May influence vigilance — Lab observations with stimulating odors (peppermint/rosemary).
(NIH/PubMed — Moss M, 2008)
• May aid motivation/affect — Citrus odor exposure associated with improved affect in small human samples.
(NIH/PubMed — Komori T, 1996)
• May help subjective clarity — Pilot work with rosemary constituents (1,8-cineole) shows associations with performance.
(NIH/PubMed — Moss M, 2012)
• May refresh perceived breathing — Menthol sensation literature in humans.
(NIH/PubMed — Wise P, 2009)
University Studies (Academic-Led Research)
• Northumbria University (UK) — Rosemary aroma modulated memory/attention metrics in healthy adults.
(NIH/PubMed — Moss M, 2003)
• University-led peppermint investigations — Odor exposure linked to alertness and reduced fatigue in lab tasks.
(NIH/PubMed — Moss M, 2008)
• Japanese academic centers — Citrus fragrance studies reported mood-elevating effects in small cohorts.
(NIH/PubMed — Komori T, 1995)
• Medical school collaborations — Aromatherapy/EEG and psychometric endpoints explored in controlled experiments.
(NIH/PubMed — Diego M, 2008)
Global Evidence & Authoritative Reviews
• NCCIH (NIH) — Evidence summaries for aromatherapy & essential oils.
(NCCIH — 2023)
• American Botanical Council (ABC) — Monographs on peppermint/rosemary/lemon oils.
(ABC — Ongoing)
• Mayo Clinic — Consumer clinical overviews on aromatherapy uses & cautions.
(Mayo Clinic — 2023)
• Cleveland Clinic — Evidence-based guidance on potential benefits/risks of essential oils.
(Cleveland Clinic — 2024)
We monitor research from the world’s leading institutions — including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge University, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, MIT, the University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Tufts, Boston University, Cornell, Columbia, and Ohio State — to ensure our guidance remains aligned with the highest standards of credible science.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
• Boosts on-task focus & alertness (aromatherapy studies)*
• Helps sharpen working memory on short tasks (rosemary aroma)*
• Refreshes mood and reduces perceived fatigue (peppermint/citrus)*
• Clean, uplifting scent for study, work, or travel*
• 3rd-party lab tested for identity, potency & purity
For aromatherapy only. Diffuse 3–5 drops or dilute with a carrier oil before topical use. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and mucosa. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
• Form — 100% pure essential oil blend (rosemary, peppermint, lemon)
• Bottle Size — 0.5 fl oz (15 mL)
• Free From — Synthetic fragrances, parabens; see label for full list*
• Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
Key Ingredients
Rosemary Essential Oil — Studied for effects on working memory/attention in human lab tasks.*
(NIH/PubMed — Moss M, 2003)
Peppermint Essential Oil — Associated with increased alertness and reduced perceived fatigue in controlled settings.*
(NIH/PubMed — Moss M, 2008)
Lemon Essential Oil — Citrus fragrance studied for mood-elevating effects in small human cohorts.*
(NIH/PubMed — Komori T, 1995)
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*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.
Sharp Mind Essential Oil — rosemary, peppermint & lemon blend for alertness and on-task focus. Diffuse or dilute for topical use. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
