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Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine

Neurocognitive Performance

Sharpen memory, restore focus, and protect long-term brain health through advanced diagnostics, targeted neuroprotection, and evidence-based cognitive enhancement.

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Understanding Brain Health

Why cognitive performance matters

Your brain consumes roughly twenty percent of your body's total energy output despite representing only two percent of your body weight. This metabolic intensity means that even subtle disruptions in nutrient delivery, hormone signaling, sleep quality, or inflammatory status can produce noticeable declines in memory, focus, processing speed, and decision-making capacity.
Many patients attribute these changes to normal aging or stress and accept them as inevitable. They are not. Cognitive decline, particularly in the absence of neurodegenerative disease, is frequently driven by correctable physiological imbalances that standard medical workups do not evaluate.
At Allure MD, we take a functional neuroscience approach to brain health. We assess neuroinflammatory markers, evaluate mitochondrial function, map hormonal and neurotransmitter status, and test for nutrient deficiencies known to impair cognitive performance. This allows us to build a protocol specific to your neurological landscape rather than applying generic interventions.
When appropriate, we integrate nootropic peptides such as Selank, Semax, and Dihexa to support BDNF expression, modulate neurotransmitter signaling, and promote neuroprotection. Learn more about our peptide protocols at NewportBeachPeptides.com.
Signs & Symptoms

Who benefits from cognitive optimization?

Persistent brain fog or mental cloudiness
Memory lapses or difficulty recalling details
Trouble sustaining focus or concentration
Decreased mental sharpness or processing speed
Age-related cognitive changes
High-pressure professionals needing peak performance
Executives managing complex decision loads
Post-illness cognitive recovery (long COVID, Lyme)
Students seeking academic performance edge
Chronic stress affecting mental clarity
Poor sleep impairing daytime cognition
Loss of verbal fluency or word-finding difficulty
Treatment Options

A comprehensive approach to brain performance

Cognitive Assessment

Accurate optimization begins with objective measurement. We use validated, standardized neuropsychological assessments to establish a comprehensive baseline of your cognitive function, including working memory capacity, information processing speed, executive function, and verbal and visual recall. These benchmarks allow us to track meaningful progress over time and tailor interventions to the specific domains where you need the most support.

  • Standardized neuropsychological testing battery
  • Working memory and recall evaluation
  • Processing speed and reaction time analysis
  • Executive function and decision-making assessment
  • Longitudinal tracking with repeated measures

Brain Health Optimization

Cognitive performance depends on the structural and metabolic health of the brain itself. We evaluate and target the key pillars of neural function: neuroinflammation, which silently degrades synaptic signaling; brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), the protein most critical for neuroplasticity and learning; mitochondrial energy production within neurons; and the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, which protects the central nervous system from circulating toxins and inflammatory molecules.

  • Neuroinflammation biomarker assessment
  • BDNF and neuroplasticity support protocols
  • Mitochondrial function and CoQ10 optimization
  • Blood-brain barrier integrity evaluation
  • Omega-3 index and phospholipid analysis

Memory & Focus Enhancement

For patients seeking sharper focus and more reliable memory, we combine evidence-based cognitive training with targeted supplementation. Nootropic peptides such as Selank and Semax, available through our peptide program, modulate neurotransmitter activity and promote neuroprotective signaling without the side-effect profile of stimulant medications. We also evaluate neurotransmitter precursors, including choline, tyrosine, and tryptophan, to ensure the brain has the raw materials it needs for sustained attention and accurate recall.

  • Working memory training protocols
  • Nootropic peptide evaluation (Selank, Semax, Dihexa)
  • Neurotransmitter precursor optimization
  • Attention and focus strategies
  • Digital cognitive exercise programs

Stress & Resilience

Chronic stress is one of the most potent drivers of cognitive decline. Elevated cortisol shrinks the hippocampus, impairs prefrontal cortex function, and disrupts sleep architecture, all of which erode memory, focus, and emotional regulation. We assess your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function through diurnal cortisol mapping, then employ targeted interventions including adaptogenic herbs, phosphatidylserine, magnesium threonate, and lifestyle modifications to restore a healthy stress response and protect cognitive reserve.

  • Four-point diurnal cortisol mapping
  • HPA axis dysregulation protocols
  • Adaptogen therapy (ashwagandha, lion's mane, rhodiola)
  • Emotional regulation and resilience training
  • Sleep optimization for cognitive recovery
Your Provider

Dr. James Rosing, MD, FACS

Stanford-Trained Surgeon & Functional Medicine

Dr. Rosing takes a systems-based approach to brain health, recognizing that cognitive function is influenced by every dimension of physiology. He evaluates the interconnected factors affecting your brain, from hormonal status and gut-brain axis integrity to neuroinflammation and mitochondrial energy production, to create personalized protocols for optimal cognitive performance.

His philosophy centers on measurable outcomes rather than subjective impressions. He uses standardized cognitive assessments at baseline and follow-up to track progress objectively, ensuring that every intervention produces real, quantifiable improvements in the domains that matter most to you.

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