Nootropics are new to our family, but were recommended to us by our doctor. We take a lower dose than advertised, again based on our doctor's advice (2 or 3 caps daily for five days per week). It has helped improve memory, energy, sleeping, and overall brain health. It's a natural part of aging to lose one's train of thought or forget a word or name, but we noticed a decrease in those brain freezes with Qualiamind.