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Focus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Focus against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Focus is a dietary supplement by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, sleep problems, relaxation.Based on those ingredients, 588 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are GABA, DMAE. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Focus by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Focus contains three active ingredients: GABA, DMAE (also called deanol), and phospholipids. GABA is a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) thought to promote relaxation.

DMAE is believed to support brain function by increasing acetylcholine, another neurotransmitter. The phospholipids likely serve a structural or delivery role.

The product is filled out with inactive ingredients — vegetarian capsule, rice flour, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C).

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports cognitive ability and concentration.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cognitive function, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Memory, Mental clarity, Focus.
  • The closest evidence on file: Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Deanol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Cognitive function.

The evidence for this product is limited. GABA has insufficient reliable evidence for anxiety, ADHD, athletic performance, and chronic bronchitis — meaning studies haven't established it works for these uses.

DMAE is considered likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease and tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder), and has insufficient evidence for ADHD, athletic performance, and aging skin. We hold no effectiveness data for phospholipids.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) Deanol

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

GABA is generally well tolerated short-term when taken orally, but long-term safety isn't well studied. Common side effects include drowsiness, stomach upset, minor throat burning, muscle weakness, and nausea.

DMAE is also generally tolerated, but reported side effects include abdominal cramps and pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, and insomnia. At higher doses (over 1,000 mg daily), DMAE has been reported to cause mood changes including depression and hypomania in people with psychiatric conditions.

For pregnancy, the safety data for both ingredients advises against use unless your doctor advises otherwise. For breastfeeding, safety data is insufficient for both — there isn't enough information to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) Deanol

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba), Deanol.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 588 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start Focus, double-check your medications with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) — GABA may lower your blood pressure further. Also flag any sedatives or sleep aids (CNS depressants), anticholinergic drugs, or cholinergic drugs you're on.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Focus is designed to support focus and relaxation through GABA and DMAE, but the evidence that either ingredient works for attention or cognitive purposes isn't established in our data. If you take blood pressure medications, sedatives, or any anticholinergic or cholinergic drugs, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product.

Talk it over with your healthcare provider to see if it's right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2017.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Focus, straight from the product label.

Brand OL Olympian Labs, Inc.
Barcode (UPC) 710013910004
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2017
DSLD ID 67102
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Focus by OL Olympian Labs, Inc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
710013910004
IngredientAmount% DV
GABA75 mg--
DMAE75 mg--
Phospholipids100 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Rice Flour, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Olympian Labs, Inc. products are made with the highest quality ingredients and manufactured according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

We do not use ingredients that were produced using modern biotechnology

Supports cognitive ability/concentration

May help age related cognitive decline

Helps manage stress

30 servings

Made in USA

Formulation

Vegan

Gluten free

Non-GMO

Non GMO

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medication, consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other nutritional supplement.

Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Capsules may be opened and sprinkled on food.

Brand IP Statement(s)

SerinAid PhosphatidylSerine

A multitude of scientific studies have shown that SerinAid PS can significantly help maintain and improve mental performance, can help improve mood, and can make a valuable contribution to lowering both physical and psychological stress.

General

REV 05-24-16

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

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Focus by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. label

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Focus label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Focus by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

GABA

Interacts with
419 drugs
75 mg per serving

GABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep...

GABA monograph & interactions

DMAE

Interacts with
219 drugs
75 mg per serving Form: 2-Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate

Deanol (DMAE) is a compound related to choline that is marketed for memory, focus, and mood, but solid human evidence for most of these uses is limite...

DMAE monograph & interactions

Phospholipids

100 mg per serving Form: Phosphatidylserine, Soy

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Rice Flour, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Focus by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. Drug Interactions

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588Drugs
172 Moderate 416 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

GABA 419
DMAE 219

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Focus interact with 588 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in Focus interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. GABA DMAE

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Focus with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

GABA2 drug types · 419 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Some clinical research shows that GABA can decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
Endogenous GABA has well-established relaxant effects and GABA(A) receptors have an established physiological role in sleep. However, the effects of GABA supplements are unclear, as it is unknown whether exogenous GABA crosses the blood-brain barrier. Although there have been limited reports of drowsiness or tiredness with GABA supplements, these effects have not been widely reported in clinical studies. Additionally, intravenous GABA 0.1-1 mg/kg has been shown to induce anxiety in a dose-dependent manner.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
GABA full monograph & interactions

DMAE2 drug types · 219 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, deanol might decrease the effectiveness of anticholinergic drugs.
Deanol is thought to increase acetylcholine levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, deanol might increase the effects and adverse effects of cholinergic drugs.
Deanol is thought to increase acetylcholine levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
DMAE full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Focus, from the product label.

OL Olympian Labs, Inc.

Name
Olympian Labs, Inc.
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
ZipCode
85027
Phone Number
1.800.473.5883
Web Address
www.olympianlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Focus by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.: Common Questions

Does Focus by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Focus has a known interaction with 588 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Focus contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does GABA in this product actually cross the blood-brain barrier and work?
That's a common question — the short answer is that the evidence for whether GABA supplements reach the brain and are effective isn't established in the data we hold. What we do know is that there's insufficient reliable evidence for GABA to treat anxiety, ADHD, athletic performance, or chronic bronchitis.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against both GABA and DMAE in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise. Talk with your doctor before using this product if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking Focus?
No — the safety data advises against both GABA and DMAE while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information. Chat with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're nursing.
What's DMAE and what does it do?
DMAE (deanol) is a compound thought to increase acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in focus and memory. However, it's considered likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease, and the evidence for attention or focus isn't established in the data we hold.
What side effects should I watch for?
With GABA, common side effects include drowsiness, stomach upset, and nausea. DMAE may cause abdominal cramps and pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and headache. At higher doses, DMAE has been linked to mood changes. Stop and contact your doctor if you notice anything concerning.

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The Full Monographs Behind Focus’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)

Interacts with 419 drugs

GABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep. The science behind oral GABA supplemen...

Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Deanol

Interacts with 219 drugs

Deanol (DMAE) is a compound related to choline that is marketed for memory, focus, and mood, but solid human evidence for most of these uses is limited or mixed. It can cause side effects in...

Read the full Deanol monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Focus's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 27 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) 12 references
  1. Cavagnini F, Invitti C, Pinto M, et al. Effect of acute and repeated administration of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) on growth hormone and prolactin secretion in man. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh) 1980;93:149-54.
  2. Nurnberger JI Jr, Berrettini WH, Simmons-Alling S, et al. Intravenous GABA administration is anxiogenic in man. Psychiatry Res 1986;19:113-7. PubMed
  3. Gershman RN, Vasilenko MA, Iliushina GG, et al. [Gammalon in the rehabilitation in infantile cerebral palsy]. Pediatr.Akus.Ginekol. 1977;(6):26-7.
  4. Loeb C, Benassi E, Bo, GP, et al. Preliminary evaluation of the effect of GABA and phosphatidylserine in epileptic patients. Epilepsy Res. 1987;1:209-12 . PubMed
  5. Inoue K, Shirai T, Ochiai H, et al. Blood-pressure-lowering effect of a novel fermented milk containing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in mild hypertensives. Eur J Clin Nutr 2003;57:490-95.
  6. ELLIOTT, K. A. and JASPER, H. H. Gammaaminobutyric acid. Physiol Rev. 1959;39(2):383-406.
  7. Winsky-Sommerer, R. Role of GABAA receptors in the physiology and pharmacology of sleep. Eur.J.Neurosci. 2009;29(9):1779-1794.
  8. Meldrum, B. S. GABAergic mechanisms in the pathogenesis and treatment of epilepsy. Br.J.Clin.Pharmacol. 1989;27 Suppl 1:3S-11S. PubMed
  9. Loeb, C., Marinari, U. M., Benassi, E., Besio, G., Cottalasso, D., Cupello, A., Maffini, M., Mainardi, P., Pronzato, M. A., and Scotto, P. A. Phosphatidylserine increases in vivo the synaptosomal uptake of exogenous GABA in rats. Exp.Neurol. 1988;99(2):4 PubMed
  10. Melis, G. B., Paoletti, A. M., Mais, V., and Fioretti, P. Interference of dopamine infusion on gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)-stimulated prolactin increase. J.Endocrinol.Invest 1980;3(4):445-448.
  11. Boonstra E, de Kleijn R, Colzato LS, Alkemade A, Forstmann BU, Nieuwenhuis S. Neurotransmitters as food supplements: the effects of GABA on brain and behavior. Front Psychol. 2015 Oct 6;6:1520. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01520. eCollection 2015. PubMed
  12. de Bie TH, Witkamp RF, Balvers MG, Jongsma MA. Effects of ?-aminobutyric acid supplementation on glucose control in adults with prediabetes: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2023;118(3):708-719. PubMed

See these in context on the Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) monograph →

Deanol 15 references
  1. Davies C, Maidment S, Hanley P, et al. Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE). HSE. Risk assessment document; EH72/2;1997. (TOXLINE).
  2. Re O. 2-Dimethylaminoethanol (deanol): a brief review of its clinical efficacy and postulated mechanism of action. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 1974;16:1238-42.
  3. Pieralisi G, Ripari P, Vecchiet L. Effects of a standardized ginseng extract combined with dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements on physical performance during exercise. Clin Ther 1991;13:373-82.
  4. George J, Pridmore S, Aldous D. Double blind controlled trial of deanol in tardive dyskinesia. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 1981;15:68-71. PubMed
  5. Penovich P, Morgan JP, Kerzner B, et al. Double-blind evaluation of deanol in tardive dyskinesia. JAMA 1978;239:1997-8. DOI
  6. de Montigny C, Chouinard G, Annable L. Ineffectiveness of deanol in tardive dyskinesia: a placebo controlled study. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 1979;65:219-23. PubMed
  7. Lindeboom SF, Lakke JP. Deanol and physostigmine in the treatment of L-dopa-induced dyskinesias. Acta Neurol Scand 1978;58:134-8. PubMed
  8. Jus A, Villeneuve A, Gautier J, et al. Deanol, lithium and placebo in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia. A double-blind crossover study. Neuropsychobiology 1978;4:140-9. PubMed
  9. Lewis JA, Young R. Deanol and methylphenidate in minimal brain dysfunction. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1975;17:534-40. PubMed
  10. Fisman M, Mersky H, Helmes E. Double-blind trial of 2-dimethylaminoethanol in Alzheimer's disease. Am J Psychiatry 1981;138:970-2. PubMed
  11. Ferris SH, Sathananthan G, Gershon S, et al. Senile dementia: treatment with deanol. J Am Geriatr Soc 1977;25:241-4. PubMed
  12. Haug BA, Holzgraefe M. Orofacial and respiratory tardive dyskinesia: potential side effects of 2-dimethylaminoethanol (deanol)? Eur Neurol 1991;31:423-5. PubMed
  13. Casey DE. Mood alterations during deanol therapy. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 1979;62:187-91. PubMed
  14. Sergio W. Use of DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) in the induction of lucid dreams. Med Hypotheses 1988;26:255-7. PubMed
  15. Osol A, Hoover JE, eds. Remington's Pharmaceutical Science, 15th ed. Easton, PA: Mack Publishing Company, 1975.

See these in context on the Deanol monograph →

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