Poor focus
Trouble concentrating, staying on task or keeping your mind sharp through the day.
5 findings across 4 topics. Strongest evidence: Caffeine (B).
Grades show how certain the evidence is, not how big the effect is. How we grade evidence
What helps
Caffeine
- Sharpens attention when sleep-deprived — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
- Sharpens attention when rested — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Mixed evidence
Time in Nature
- Improves attention — Mixed results, grade C: Limited
Bacopa Monnieri
- Speeds up attention and reaction time — Mixed results, grade C: Limited
Meditation
- Improves focus and attention — Mixed results, grade C: Limited