When we formulated the Qualia Nootropic Energy we assumed regular Qualia Mind users would want to occasionally have a Qualia Nootropic Energy. So we designed them to be able to be used together on the days when you want an extra boost. However, when it comes to daily use we think of these products as being more in the either/or category. In other words, for daily use we’d generally recommend either Qualia Nootropic Energy or Qualia Mind, but not both be used.
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. Taking a full dose of Qualia Mind with Qualia Nootropic Energy Shot would deliver 190 mg of caffeine, which is within the 50-200 mg range where caffeine performs.
And the last part of the reason is that Qualia Nootropic Energy is formulated to provide some of the same cognitive support as what’s found in Qualia Mind (e.g., Celastrus paniculatus seed extract, L-theanine, alpha-GPC, n-acetyl-l-tyrosine, niacinamide).*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease.
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.
Qualia Mind can be taken with or without food. However, some people prefer to take nootropic-containing products, such as Qualia Mind, away from food, because they feel like they notice the subjective response faster when it’s not combined with food.
*For Qualia Mind and Qualia Focus
This product contains chemicals that should not be taken by people on MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, or any other psychiatric medicines.
It should not be taken by people with psychiatric or neurologic disorders, high blood pressure, heart conditions, endocrine disorders, cancer, phenylketonuria (PKU), or people on immunosuppressive therapy.
It should not be taken by pregnant or nursing mothers, or children under 18.
If any undesired side effects are noticed, it should be discontinued immediately, and proper medical help sought if needed.
No claim is made of this product being used to treat or cure any medical diagnosis or condition.
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Yes. If you want to take several capsules of Qualia Mind with breakfast and several more with lunch that would be fine. But, because Qualia Mind contains caffeine, we don’t recommend taking it with dinner.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans cautions against mixing alcohol with caffeine. The reason for the caution is that when alcohol is mixed with caffeine, the caffeine can mask the effects of alcohol, making drinkers feel more alert than they would otherwise. The CDC's Alcohol and Caffeine Fact Sheet gives more information on their concerns. Since Qualia Mind contains caffeine, we recommend it not be taken immediately before or at the same time as alcohol is consumed.
Several ingredients in Qualia Mind—caffeine, L-theanine, velvet bean seed extract, as examples—are fast-acting nootropics.
A seven capsule serving size of Qualia Mind contains 90 mg of caffeine (there’s about 13 mg of caffeine per capsule) from an organic Coffeeberry® whole coffee fruit extract. This 90 mg amount of caffeine is found in about an 8 ounce cup of coffee.
For the full list of the ingredients in Qualia Mind, please review our formulation section.