High Achievers Focus Blend: How Alpha-Pinene Supports Focus and Mental Clarity
TL;DR
High Achievers Focus is built around alpha-pinene, not BCP. It works through a completely different mechanism from Cannanda's CB2 products.
Alpha-pinene supports easier breathing and better oxygen delivery to the brain, and helps preserve acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter central to memory and attention.
It is meant to be used as needed, before a specific task, not as a daily supplement you build up over weeks.
The problem with coffee and daily nootropics
When focus is the goal, most people reach for one of two things. Coffee gets you there fast, but it comes with jitters, a crash a few hours later, and a tolerance that builds the more you rely on it. Daily nootropic supplements take the opposite approach, asking you to take them consistently for weeks or months before you notice any real difference, with no guarantee you'll feel anything at all.
Why the usual options fall short
Coffee and caffeine
Fast, but comes with jitters, a crash later in the day, and a tolerance that builds the more often you rely on it.
Traditional nootropics
Most require weeks or months of consistent daily use before any noticeable effect, with no clear way to know if it's actually working.
High Achievers Focus was built to sit between those two options, without the crash of caffeine, and without the long wait of a daily supplement.
How High Achievers Focus actually works
High Achievers Focus is built around alpha-pinene, a naturally occurring monoterpene commonly found in pine and other conifers, as well as herbs like rosemary and basil. This is an important distinction: it does not contain beta-caryophyllene and does not work through CB2 receptors the way Cannanda's other CB2 products do. It works through two separate mechanisms entirely.
First, research on inhaled alpha-pinene has examined its effects on the airways, with some human studies pointing to a bronchodilating effect at lower exposure levels, meaning the airways relax and open. Since the brain is the single largest consumer of the body's energy at rest, supporting better oxygen delivery is relevant to how clearly it can function.
Second, laboratory research has found that alpha-pinene inhibits acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter central to memory and attention. By slowing that breakdown, more acetylcholine remains available for use.
It is non-intoxicating, with 0% THC and 0% CBD.
A human inhalation study examining how alpha-pinene is absorbed and processed by the body, with subsequent literature citing its bronchodilating effects at lower exposure levels.
Found that alpha-pinene inhibits acetylcholinesterase activity in laboratory research, the enzyme that breaks down the memory and attention-related neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
High Achievers, CB2 Wellness, or both: how to choose
These two products work through entirely different, non-overlapping mechanisms, which is why some people use them together rather than choosing one.
High Achievers Focus
Best for a specific block of focused work, an exam, a presentation, or a deadline where you want sharper attention right now.
CB2 Wellness
Best for calming the mental noise and stress reactivity that can get in the way of focus in the first place.
Both together
A calm but clear-headed focus, without the jitters or crash that come with caffeine.
How to use it
Place 2 to 3 drops in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together, cup them around your nose, and take slow, deep breaths for a minute or two. Repeat as needed up to 3 or 4 times a day. No daily dosing required, just use it before the task at hand. Safe for ages 6 and up. For full usage guidance, check the product page.
High Achievers Focus Blend
Alpha-pinene support for mental clarity and focus, without the jitters or crash of caffeine.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this a CB2 or BCP product?
- No. High Achievers Focus is built around alpha-pinene, a different terpene entirely, and does not work through CB2 receptors the way Cannanda's other products do.
- How is this different from coffee?
- It does not act as a stimulant the way caffeine does, so there is no jitteriness, no crash, and no tolerance buildup with regular use.
- Do I need to take this daily?
- No. Unlike many nootropic supplements built around weeks of daily dosing, High Achievers Focus is designed to be used as needed, right before a task that calls for focus.
- Can I use this alongside CB2 Wellness?
- Yes. The two work through completely separate mechanisms, and many people use them together for a calm, focused state.
- Is this safe for children?
- Yes, it is formulated to be safe for ages 6 and up, with adult supervision recommended.
- Is this safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding?
- Speak with a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as a general precaution.
- Will this show up on a drug test?
- No. Alpha-pinene is not a cannabinoid, and this product contains 0% THC and 0% CBD.
- Does it interact with any medications?
- There are no known adverse drug interactions. If you are on a medication with a narrow therapeutic window, such as warfarin, speak with your doctor before use as a precaution.
- How fast does it work?
- Because it is inhaled rather than swallowed, most people notice something within minutes of use.
- Can I use this sublingually instead of inhaling it?
- Yes, a few drops can be taken sublingually as an alternative to inhalation.
- Falk AA, Hagberg MT, Löf AE, Wigaeus-Hjelm EM, Wang ZP. Uptake, distribution and elimination of alpha-pinene in man after exposure by inhalation. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 1990;16(5):372-378.
- Miyazawa M, Yamafuji C. Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity by bicyclic monoterpenoids. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2005;53(5):1765-1768.
