Andrew C. reviewed Qualia Mind Essentials
I experience very minor short lasting headaches throughout the day on 5 pills but I haven't exercised in a few days. I also feel more dehydrated than without taking the pills and require more water at the end of the day upon realizing I forgot to drink enough. I believe after a couple more weeks of use I'll know when I should cut to 3-4 vs 5 depending on my exercise schedule and other factors like drinking coffee (which I prefer not to) but socially slips itself in. I do take quite a bit of l-theanine in my morning smoothie which obviously diminishes the real intensity I would feel from QFocus but I just always feel better with theanine regardless of when I take QFocus. The only reason I take Qualia vs coffee is the general sense of well being and more optimism vs just a jittery anxiety inducing coffee. The mental clarity between the two is similar. Overall, I'm happy with this cheaper Qualia version as there is no obvious reduction in benefit to me.
Subtle, positive change.
The effects were subtle. More relaxed about stressful issues. Able to focus for longer periods of time on projects. Seemed to troubleshoot things quickly. I was a little day dreamy for the first hour but went away.
Quality, data-driven, and durable supplement
To start, I would highly recommend this product to anyone searching for a great, quality, cognitive supporter/enhancer. I take this supplement in the morning, and I actually only take half the recommended dose (2 capsules instead of 4). I do this solely because i also love to drink coffee in the ...