Qualia Mind Nootropics | Top Brain Supplement for Memory, Focus, Mental Energy, and Concentration with Ginkgo biloba, Alpha GPC, Bacopa monnieri, Celastrus paniculatus, DHA & More.(154 Ct)

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Theobromine is a bitter compound found in high amounts in cocoa beans (and hence chocolate) and in much lower amounts in tea, yerba mate, guarana and guayusa. Its name comes from the botanical name for the cocoa bean, Theobroma cacao. Theobromine can be thought of as being a weaker cousin to caffeine, influencing similar processes involved in motivation, attention and pleasure but not quite as strongly.* While there’s no established recommended dietary intake for DHA, a number of health organizations have suggested ~250 mg of DHA plus EPA—EPA is another omega-3—a day as a target. Only about 1 of 8 adults consume even half this amount. Vegetarian diets typically contain limited amounts of DHA, and vegan diets contain almost no DHA. We included DHA from algae as a vegan and vegetarian friendly way of increasing dietary intake of DHA without having to consume fish or other animal products. We consider DHA to be complementary with other nutrients that support neuronal cell health and nerve signaling processes, such as alpha-GPC, Cognizin® citicoline, uridine, and phosphatidylserine. Other nootropic components like lion’s mane mushroom stimulate nerve growth factor, offering neuroprotection. In contrast, other ingredients like bacopa contain active compounds that cross the blood-brain barrier and boost neurotransmitters there. Both nootropics feature pricing on the higher side in comparison to similar supplements in the market.

With knowledge about neurophysiology and neurobiology and about the mechanisms of action of nootropic molecules, nootropics can be selected and combined in ways that allow for many different targeted interventions in the brain. They may also allow for a more comprehensive support of cognitive function—what we call a whole system upgrade. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Thiamine (vitamin B1) is part of the B complex—a group of water-soluble vitamins that play important roles in cellular metabolism and energy production. Thiamine is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. N-acetyl-L-tyrosine (NALT) is an acetylated form of the amino acid L-tyrosine. It is used as a nootropic because it acts as a precursor for the important brain neurotransmitter dopamine.* Dopamine has a large role in brain activities linked to reward, motivation, and pleasure, and plays a crucial part in modulating focus, motivation, cognitive flexibility, and emotional resilience. It’s also one of the main regulators of motor control and coordination of body movements, so can be important for exercise and muscle performance. Supplying NALT (or other sources of L-tyrosine) may be especially important to support performance during stress or cognitively demanding tasks.* We chose Organic Coffeeberry® as the coffee fruit extract, because it’s been standardized for caffeine, contains coffee polyphenols, and is sustainably sourced from farms certified by Rainforest Alliance. When used as a nootropic (i.e., to promote alertness, focus, reaction time, etc.) caffeine is often dosed in the range from 50 to 200 mg. We selected the dose of Coffeeberry® to deliver the amount of caffeine (~90 mg) found in a small cup of coffee. This is towards the low-to-middle of the range for nootropic purposes and is in the range where caffeine helps support energy, cognitive performance, and mood.* While Mind Lab Pro remains free of side effects, for the most part, some people may experience minor digestive discomfort or stomach issues in the first few days.The combination of L-theanine and caffeine can support a more centered feeling of mental energy, alertness and focus than what a person may experience with caffeine on its own. This can show up as experiencing a sense of flow and enhanced productivity, while feeling calmer and less stressed.* When used as a nootropic combined with caffeine, research studies have commonly used a dose of theanine between 50-250 mg and often selected the dose to be in a ratio from about 1:1 to 2:1 theanine to caffeine. In other words, the amount of caffeine being used can influence the decision of how much theanine to include. We use an amount towards the higher end of the dose range in a ratio of about twice as much theanine as caffeine in Qualia Mind. Theobromine: Theobromine is a methylxanthine related to caffeine extracted from cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) beans. Studies show that theobromine supports alertness, attention, and executive function. The most robust type of evidence comes from high-quality scientific studies in which the effect of a given compound is compared to that of a control. These are known as randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials. There are indeed many nootropic compounds that have been studied in this type of trial and that have shown evidence of safely enhancing cognitive function. But given everything that it can do, it’s something that will give you your money’s worth. Qualia Mind Alpha-glycerophosphocholine (alpha-GPC) is by weight one of the best sources of choline and is a very bioavailable form of this brain-essential nutrient. We included alpha-GPC along with Cognizin® citicoline in Qualia Mind, because the two are considered to be the nootropic forms of choline. Like citicoline, alpha-GPC supports acetylcholine production and phospholipid metabolism in the brain, which play important functional roles in attention, concentration, mental focus, and memory.*

S. Brady, G. Siegel, R. Wayne Albers, D. Price, Basic Neurochemistry: Principles of Molecular, Cellular, and Medical Neurobiology, Academic Press, 2011. Mucuna pruriens, also known as velvet bean, is a legume that is used as food in some parts of Southeast Asia and has been used in Unani and Ayurvedic traditional medicine. Velvet beans are one of the best food sources of L-DOPA—fava beans and green beans are other food sources. L-DOPA is a precursor of dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in cognitive function and emotional drive. The main reason a velvet bean seed extract is included in Qualia Mind is because healthy levels of dopamine neurotransmitter molecules support motivation, focus, executive functions, and emotional resilience.* Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin): Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is unique among vitamins because it contains a metal ion, cobalt, from which the term cobalamin derived. Methylcobalamin is a central player in a process called methylation or methyl donation. This process has widespread interactions with metabolic function. Qualia Mind is comprised of 28 high-purity ingredients designed to support and maximize cognitive function—giving your brain the nutrients it needs to perform at its peak.

PREMIUM NOOTROPIC. More Focus. More Drive.

Nootropics have become increasingly popular in recent years because 1) they’re easy to use—they’re ingredients you can take in a pill or beverage; and 2) because they’re versatile—they target different aspects of performance and can be combined in myriad ways according to the outcomes you’re looking for. In addition, the chemical dopamine released improves metabolism, lowers inflammation, and increases thinking power by eliminating procrastination problems ( 1). Disadvantages of Mind Lab Pro Phosphatidylserine: Phosphatidylserine is a naturally occurring aminophospholipid found in high concentrations in the brain. Studies indicate its ability to support mental processing speed and accuracy, attention and working memory. N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (NALT): N-acetyl-L-tyrosine (NALT) is an acetylated form of the amino acid L-tyrosine. It is used as a nootropic because it acts as a precursor for important brain neurotransmitters. Brain neurotransmitters have a large role in brain activities linked to reward, motivation, and pleasure, and plays a crucial part in modulating focus, motivation, cognitive flexibility, and emotional resilience. It’s also one of the main regulators of motor control and coordination of body movements, so is also important for exercise and muscle performance.*