Nootropic · head-to-head
Qualia Mind vs Mind Lab Pro
Nootropic head-to-head, graded on doses and price
by Neurohacker
C
F
Formula · Deal
Our pick
by Opti-Nutra
D
C
Formula · Deal
Our pick: Qualia Mind — better formula on the numbers.
Side by side
| Qualia Mind | Mind Lab Pro |
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| Formula grade | C | D |
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| Deal grade | F | C |
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| Price | $159.00 / 22 srv | $69.00 / 30 srv |
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| Per serving | $7.23 | $2.30 |
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| DIY bulk cost/serving | $0.55 | $0.40 |
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| Markup over DIY | 13.2× | 5.7× |
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| Ingredients at clinical dose | — | 2 of 7 |
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| Bottom line | Marked up | Marked up |
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Qualia Mind verdict
Fully transparent, but the definition of a kitchen-sink formula: 28 ingredients, 7 capsules a dose, and in Neurohacker's own trial the results weren't significant over placebo. Several actives are still below clinical thresholds. At $159 one-time (or $139 on subscription) it's the most expensive way to take a handful of nootropics that cost a few dollars in bulk.
Mind Lab Pro verdict
Credit where due — Mind Lab Pro discloses every dose. The problem is most of them are light: citicoline, bacopa, rhodiola, theanine and tyrosine all come in under their studied amounts. Honest label, underwhelming doses, premium price. The same 11 ingredients cost ~$12/month in bulk.
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