Do the ingredients in Qualia cross the blood brain barrier?
Everything Qualia is doing effects the chemistry on the brain side of the blood brain barrier.
Qualia was designed for effecting whole body chemistry and very specifically the nervous system; both central and peripheral. All the ingredients were chosen for their specific bioavailability to the pathways they were intended to affect. Whether that is through forms that directly cross the blood brain barrier or those that target the peripheral or central nervous system, the methodology here is to have all ingredients reach their intended targets via the different mechanisms affecting the whole body chemistry.
For more information on the ingredients and research behind Qualia please see QUALIA MIND: THE BUILDING OF A NOOTROPIC STACK
More Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Qualia cost so much?
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.
Should I take Qualia Mind with food?
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.
Medical Disclaimer
*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.
As with all dietary supplements, consult with your physician before taking any new supplements.
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Is Qualia a scam or snake oil?
The supplement industry is indeed the “Wild West” and there are a lot of snake oil salesmen out there with false claims and no ethical standards. Part of what inspired the creation of Neurohacker Collective was in response to this exact problem.
Is it okay to split the dose of Qualia Mind between different meals?
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.
Can I take Qualia Mind in addition to Qualia Life?
Is it okay to drink alcohol with Qualia Mind?
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.
How soon will I notice some nootropic benefits from Qualia Mind?
Several ingredients in Qualia Mind—caffeine, L-theanine, velvet bean seed extract, as examples—are fast-acting nootropics.
How much caffeine is in Qualia Mind?
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.
What are the ingredients in Qualia Mind?
For the full list of the ingredients in Qualia Mind, please review our formulation section.
