We’ve taken care to avoid risky ingredients and to select dosages that are unlikely to have negative effects for most people. That said, this isn’t a placebo. The supplements in Qualia have real effects and there is a lot in here. Read the instructions and follow them. If something feels wrong, stop using it.

Qualia is intended for healthy adults, ages 18 and up.

Per our disclaimer: 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, or people on immunosuppressive therapy. It should not be taken by pregnant or nursing mothers, or children under 18. 

Lifestyle
Qualia is intended to support cognitive function and productive flow states as a part of a lifestyle that promotes well being and optimal performance. Good nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental engagement, emotional management, and an empowered outlook are all essential for a healthy body and brain.

Cycling
Qualia was designed for regular use, with cycling: 5 days on and 2 days off each week. This maximizes the benefits while preventing desensitization. It does not matter if the 2 "off-cycle" days are consecutive or apart, so long as they happen each week. For maximum benefits, we recommend that people cycle off all caffeine (including this product) for one week every three months or so. Qualia can also be used fewer days per week, or on an as needed basis for immediate effects, but the longer term effects this product is designed to support require regular use over an extended period of time.

Sleep
Qualia is most effective in a rested brain and is not intended to enhance function during sleep deficit. Good sleep is crucial for optimal cognitive function. When you engage your brain more intensely, it can increase your need for sleep, as is the case with intense exercise. Please note many people describe their sleep cycle going through an adjustment process the first few days on Qualia. If you experience any lingering insomnia or sleep issue, you may want try taking Qualia earlier in the day or lowering the dosage, prior to ceasing use.

Instructions
The instructions matter! This is a powerful nootropic stack, taking it as intended is important.

*Please note, the following can impact or alter the effects of Qualia:

• Taking Qualia if contraindicated in the disclaimer may not be safe. 
• Taking Qualia too late in the day may interfere with sleep.
• Desensitization from other past stimulants, psychotropic drugs or meds may lessen the effects
• Not drinking enough water 
• Cannabis or alcohol use
• Caffeine desensitization

For some, Qualia can help them remember their dreams more vividly.

Vitamin B6 in phosphorylated form, (Vitamin B6 as Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate [P-5-P]), has been commonly reported to increase the lucidity of dreams. Many of the other brain nutrients and nootropic compounds found in our formulations also have some data reporting their impact on dreams. 

For additional insight into P-5-P and the other ingredients, why they were chosen, and the research behind them, please review our formulation section.

Increased Heart Rate

If you are particularly sensitive to having heart rate increase because you have a heart condition or tachycardia, Qualia might be contraindicated. Please refer to our medical disclaimer and consult with your doctor.

If it’s only mildly elevated, stop use for a day or two, and try again at a lower dose, if you like. 

Flushing

Qualia can increase circulatory function. A very small number of people might experience heat or redness in the skin or a sense of flushing. If it’s uncomfortable, discontinue use for a day or two and start again at a lower dose. For most people who experience this it will stop within a couple days.

Are there alternative ways to take Qualia capsules or tablets and still get a beneficial effect?

Yes!

You can open the Qualia capsules and take with water or even place under the tongue for quicker absorption. If stomach upset occurs, take them with food (smoothie, juice, soup, yogurt, etc). 

As found in our medical disclaimer, Qualia should not be taken by women who are pregnant or nursing. 

Medical Disclaimer:

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, cancer, 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 claims are made about the safety of this product, nor are any medical or psychological benefits claimed.

Consult with your physician before taking any new supplements.

Please review our terms and conditions and privacy policy for additional information.

The most common effects people report from Qualia Mind and Qualia Mind Essentials are increased focus and attention, increased memory and cognitive capacity, increased drive, motivation and positivity, and increased emotional resilience.

To further explore, check out our Product page, which outlines all the subjective and performative effects this product was designed to enhance, and the way we went about doing it.

Typically the standard recommended dose is applicable across the board except for a small percentage of people. Body weight can be one factor that requires dosage adjustment, as can highly sensitive or de-sensitized systems. With this in mind, we recommend starting with the standard dose, and then, if needed, making any adjustments from there.

To that end, quality sleep is actually more important than body weight when it comes to feeling the optimal effects. Qualia works along the same pathways in the brain that move your memories from short to long term storage when you are in deep sleep. If those pathways are blocked or unavailable due to lack of and/or poor sleep, you will not feel it working. We recommend that prior to taking Qualia (as well as while on it), be sure to work on your sleep and get as much rest as you, ensuring proper optimization and resulting effects, no matter what your body weight. 

The length of time to notice the effects can vary, but in general, you'll be able to feel the subjective, full effects as it relates to mental focus, energy and clarity within as little as 20 minutes. If you do not, and if your sleep is on par with the info outlined above, then we'd recommend increasing your dosage. 

Everyone's chemistry is unique, and if the standard dosage does not match for your needs, we encourage experimenting and adjusting to find your optimal intake. 

Minimal alcohol consumption, such as a glass of red wine in the evening, is generally well tolerated. Please note, however, that taking with heavy alcohol consumption is not recommended. And also note that exceptions do exist where any alcohol consumption can contribute to noticeable decrease in intended effect and benefit. This is a topic of empowered responsibility for you to explore.

There are no ingredients that should conflict with any standard corporate drug test, nor is there any ingredients that is a controlled narcotic. 

Other regulatory bodies such as sports organizations and collegiate associations have their own rules and lists of banned or prohibited substances.  We strongly encourage you to research which substances are banned by any regulatory body that you participate under and check those against the ingredients in Qualia listed on our Formulation page before taking Qualia. 

There are a few ingredients in Qualia that could have a foreseeable conflict.  These ingredients are caffeine and phenethylamine.   Some regulatory bodies also ban any substance that is chemically related to the class, even if it is not listed as an example on their documentation, so please consult with that organization if you have any questions.