Yes. It’s perfectly fine to take fewer capsules than the suggested serving size. We encourage you to work with your physician to find an amount of capsules that you feel best supports the cognitive performance results you expect from a nootropic product.
We do not recommend giving Qualia Mind® to children or teenagers, because (1) some of the ingredients have only been studied in adults, and (2) a 6 capsule suggested serving size contains 100 mg of caffeine, which when added to the amount of caffeine many teens consume in sodas, coffee drinks, energy drinks, etc., would place them above the amount recommended by doctors (The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests limiting caffeine intake to 100 mg in adolescents ages 12 to 18 years old and has not designated a safe threshold for caffeine in children 11 years old and younger).*
Most ingredients have many different forms of varying quality and potency. In every case, we chose the absolute highest grade form of each ingredient for Qualia.
If you notice something you think may be a side-effect, please stop taking Qualia Mind® and let us know by email or by calling or texting (855) 281-2328.
Research does not suggest any safety concern in taking Qualia Mind® and Qualia Focus® together, though we think of them as being “either/or” rather than “both together” products for most people.
Calories are not a standard part of labeling for most dietary supplements, because, unlike foods, or macronutrients (e.g., fats, carbohydrates, proteins), vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs don’t have clearly defined calorie counts. While we don't have exact calorie data, we’d estimate that a six capsule serving size of Qualia Mind® may have about 20-24 calories.