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Instructions for Qualia Mind®

Mind Instructions:

Mind Instructions:

Qualia Mind®’s intended effects are dose-dependent, varying with chemistry, body weight, general sensitivity and desired level of effect.  The suggested serving size is 3-6 capsules. We recommend taking Qualia Mind first thing in the morning, preferably on an empty stomach.* 

If stomach upset occurs, try it with breakfast instead. 

Everyone's chemistry is unique, of course, and some users find that taking an amount different than the suggested serving size  is key to optimizing the effects for their individual needs. If the suggested serving size does not match your needs, we encourage experimenting and adjusting the number of capsules you take with the help of your physician to find your optimal intake.* 

Cycling Your Use:

Qualia Mind is designed to be taken 5 days on and 2 days off each week.  This pattern has been shown to maximize the benefits while preventing desensitization. It does not matter if the “off-cycle” days are consecutive or apart, so long as they happen each week.*

For Best Effects:

Qualia Mind was designed to work for those getting adequate sleep, in generally good health, and practicing good self-care. Please read our full medical disclaimer on our website to make sure Qualia is right for you.  Good/adequate sleep is the number one issue preventing users from getting the desired effects from Qualia.  If you are not getting the results you were expecting, stop taking Qualia and work on getting enough sleep and try Qualia Mind again at a later date.  

Medical Disclaimer:

You should not take Qualia if you are on any SSRI or MAOI medication, nor is Qualia intended to treat or cure any medical condition. You should consult a physician prior to taking Qualia if you have any questions or concerns regarding Qualia as it relates to your unique medical history and prescribed medications. Please read our full medical disclaimer prior to use.

*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.

More Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qualia Mind®?

Qualia Mind® combines 32 ingredients that have been carefully selected to support mental energy, alertness, attention, concentration, focus, memory, mood, motivation, and overall cognitive performance. The word “thinking” can be used as a way to describe the brain’s primary function—taking in, processing, transmitting, and using information. The brain performs these functions using cognitive skills, which collectively allow us to perceive, reason, understand, learn, and remember. Related cognitive skills are grouped together into bigger cognitive domains including complex attention, executive functions, and memory. In the simplest sense, Qualia Mind was formulated to support an array of cognitive skills in these different domains.*


*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.

Can I take Qualia Mind® while intermittent fasting?

Yes. We consider Qualia Mind® to be compatible with intermittent fasting.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease.

Who should not take Qualia Mind®?

Women who are pregnant or nursing.

Children and teenagers under the age of 18.

Check with your doctor before taking Qualia Mind® if…

  • you are currently taking any prescription medications.

  • you have a diagnosed medical condition.

  • you are concerned about taking it for any reason.

The suggested serving size for Qualia Mind® is 3-6 capsules a day.

Is it okay if I have my child or teenager take Qualia Mind®?

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).*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease.

Why is Qualia Mind so expensive?

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.  

Additionally, the quantity of ingredients in Qualia vastly exceeds what is typical for nootropic products. Our raw ingredients cost is actually higher than the market cost of many of our competitors. We encourage you to research the ingredients in our product, the forms of those ingredients, the dosages, and then compare that information with other nootropics on the market. We think you will then agree that Qualia is at the top end in price because it is at the top end in quality.

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.

What should I do if I notice a side-effect and think it might be because of taking Qualia Mind®?

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.

Can I take Qualia Mind® in addition to Qualia Focus®?

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. Part of the reason we think of them in this way is that each of these products was formulated to stand on its own as a nootropic. Another part of the reason is that each contains caffeine. And, the last part of the reason is that they have an overlap in several other ingredients (e.g., Celastrus, Ginkgo, L-theanine, some B-vitamins). Taking a full suggested serving size of Qualia Mind with Qualia Focus, as an example, would deliver 200 mg of caffeine, which is within the 50-200 mg range where caffeine performs exceptionally well as a nootropic. For people who are not sensitive to this amount of caffeine, we don’t believe that there is any reason why Qualia Mind and Qualia Focus can’t be used together.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease.

Can I take Qualia Mind® in addition to Qualia Night®?

Yes. Qualia Mind® was designed to complement Qualia Night®.