Qualia Nootropic Energy Review

Neurohacker Collective needs no introduction. But if this is your first time hearing about them, they’re a health and wellness company founded in 2015.

Their products have been featured on popular media platforms among them the Huffpost, Wired, Inc.com – the list is endless. They’re the guys behind Eternus, Qualia Mind, and Qualia Focus all which have become quite popular over the past few years.

What would happen if you combined stamina building supplements with nootropics? That’s precisely what Qualia Nootropic Energy is all about. It contains amino acids alongside natural brain supplements and is meant for anyone in a career that requires both physical and mental power.

We would like to share more about this supplement and whether or not it’s a good option for biohackers or not.

Product Overview

Qualia Nootropic Energy is described as an all-in-one energy shot that’s packed with cognitive supporting nutrients. It is certified as vegan-friendly, non-GMO, and gluten-free. What’s more? The dietary supplement comes with a 100-day money-back guarantee.

According to the Neurohacker Collective Official Website, this blend is designed to:

• Enhance alertness and focus
• Boost productivity and memory
• Provide clean and lasting energy
• Support mental and athletic performance

List of Ingredients

As you can see from the list above, the mental health supplement from Neurohacker is meant to provide a wide range of benefits. But is there any scientific proof that it’s capable of delivering all or some of them? Let’s review each one of them to see.

1. Alpinia Galangal Root Extract

According to the WebMD, this extract is useful for managing muscle spasms, fevers, bacterial infections, swelling, and intestinal gas. But to-date, the WebMD cautions, there’s inadequate scientific proof to support any of those uses.

The team at Neurohacker Collective, on the other hand, claims to have conducted a clinical study that demonstrated Alpinia’s mental alertness enhancing effects. We’re not big fans of studies sponsored by commercial institutions and so we’d take such proof with a measure of salt.

2. American Ginseng Root Extract

Also known as Panax qunquefolius, this is a well-known nootropic compound known for its ability to support mental clarity. There are also claims that it can improve memory although we’re yet to come across much peer-reviewed evidence in support of such.

The Neurohacker team uses American Ginseng mainly for its adaptogenic benefits. Even though it might work; better natural adaptogens like Ashwagandha and Bacopa Monnieri exist.

3. L-Arginine (NooLVL)

This is an amino acid that is scientifically classified as an essential amino acid. It’s commonly found in fitness products and that’s because it is believed to improve blood supply throughout the body.

This is a good ingredient. And the Neurohacker team actually acknowledges that they use it to promote circulation and enhance exercise performance.

4. Organic Coffeeberry

This is a deal-breaker for us since we just don’t like caffeine and the jitters it causes. But even with that said, it is worth appreciating the fact that the quality and quantity of caffeine used in a product can determine how effective it will be.

The Neurohacker team has been creating nootropic stacks all of their lives. In fact, one of their best-selling stacks contains this exact ingredient. So, we think they know what they’re doing here as well.

5. Celastrus paniculatus Seed Extract

This is a crappy ingredient if you’re an advanced biohacker. According to the company behind Qualia Nootropic Energy, this ingredient is popular in India for its ability to enhance mental acuity and relieve stress.

We did a bit of searching and almost all studies done about it are from Indian institutions. Plus all the studies have been done on rats.

It might have some benefits but we honestly think it’s an underdog in the world of biohacking.

6. Alpha GPC

Alpha GPC is the second best-known choline donor currently apart from CDP Choline (or Citicoline). We absolutely love the fact that Alpha GPC has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Plus it has been scientifically proven to improve the production of acetylcholine which is highly important in the transmission of nerve impulses.

According to Kamal Patel, an accredited researcher from Examine.com, Alpha-GPC appears to support brain power output and prevent cognitive decline (https://examine.com/supplements/alpha-gpc/).

7. N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (NALT)

NALT is yet another one of the great brain health supplements found in this energy stack. It is a known precursor of dopamine. And as you might be aware, dopamine is the feel-good hormone that gets you all psyched up and motivated.

8. Other Ingredients Include

• L-Tryptophan – Appears to improve exercise performance.
• Niacinamide – Believed to support the production of NAD at the cellular level.
• Wild Blueberry Fruit Extract – It’s rich in antioxidants and thought to support cognitive function.
• Saffron Stigma Extract – The world’s most expensive spice is thought to boost metabolic function.

How to Take It

The product comes in convenient 2-oz bottles meant to be taken over a period of 28 days. The manufacturer recommends drinking a bottle of it before some physical activity e.g. before going to the gym, taking a walk or jogging. There’s no harm in taking it when going to work early in the morning either.

Please note that this supplement is meant to be taken in a 5-day on and 2-day off-cycle way. That’s why you get 20 bottles for 28 days.

Don’t exceed more than one bottle per day.