We're introducing the Queal Focus Boost!

[Lieke_Queal]

Hi there!

As you might have seen in today's newsletter, we introduce our newest product today: Queal Focus Boost! A nootropic blend that helps you achieve calm focus and helps you be productive. It's a science-based supplement that gives you a mental edge.

The Queal Focus Boost Includes...

• Guarana: A high-quality source of caffeine with a positive effect on learning and cognition
• L-Theanine: An extract from green tea that creates a sense of relaxation and calmness
• CDP-Choline: The 'learning neurotransmitter' that has significant neuroprotective effects
• Ashwagandha: An adaptogen that reduces stress and anxiety

On our website, there are several blogs to explain more about the effects and ingredients of the Focus Boost and how it can help you maintain focus and increase your performance. If you have some additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Click here to pre-order the Focus Boost.

[QuealChugger]

Nootropics dont exactly have an amazing image yet, I'd be concerned producing such will harm your reputation as a serious nutritional product.

[Floris_Queal]

Hi @QuealChugger,

We are very aware of the reputation of nootropics. Especially the Racetam family of products has inflated claims (as to my opinion). At the same time, I believe that we are getting better and better at understanding the brain and some ingredients like Guarana and L-Theanine have been carefully studied.

That being said, it's definitively something that's out there and I understand your concern.

[Andreas]

Do you have any detailed ingredient list? How much mg of each per scoop/dose?

[Onno_Queal]

Hey @Andreas!

You can find that right here: https://queal.com/boost-introduction/#effects

I'll also add it to the product page right now, for transparency of information.

[SnarkBe]

I've tried several nootropics over the last few years (racetam, modafinil, rhodiola rosea, Ciltep, ...) so I'm always interested in trying something new.

How is Boost supposed to be taken? Is it better to take it in the morning? Can it be taken in a hot drink (coffee) or is it better to take it in a cold drink? What about a pill format?

[Onno_Queal]

The Boost comes in powder form.
1 serving taken in the morning or with lunch, is 7,5gr of powder, so quite a small scoop.

You can mix it in with a Queal meal (recommended ).
You could also mix it in with coffee/tea/anything liquid really, but it does have a tealeaf-kind of taste.
Not too strong, but definitely present.

[SnarkBe]

1 serving taken in the morning or with lunch, is 7,5gr of powder, so quite a small scoop.
You can mix it in with a Queal meal (recommended ).

Is it not too "exciting" to take it at lunch?
My lunch meal is usually a Queal. However my morning breakfast is a WundrBar, that's why I asked.

[Onno_Queal]

I'm not sure what you mean with "exciting"?

It is somewhat dependent on how your body generally responds to caffeine, but after taking the boost you can expect a slow ramping up in energy and focus over the following 15 to 20 minutes, with a calm sense settling in around that time as well.

That calm focus lasts for several hours afterwards, again depending somewhat on your metabolism etc.

[Dejay]

Interesting. This does really sound like something that could help me with motivation to get some things done. Been in a slump recently. I think I'll give it a try!

I do think this fits well together with the idea of super-food. Although the first comment was also my first thought. Until I read the articles provided. Not sure if it will work, I naturally have a negative placebo effect. In any case the articles are well written and give a good overview of what we are buying. Thanks!

[Onno_Queal]

I'm glad to hear you found the written articles helpful, and are giving the Boost a try!
Please let me know what your experience with it is, afterwards.

[Laud]

Interesting idea. Although, could it be feasible to make a "starter sample"? The amount and its consequent price could be a bit prohibitive for those who'd just want to try it out. Say, a little pouch of three servings or so?

[LatAgsAc]

I pre-ordered Queal Boost and I've been trying it nearly every working day since I received it. It's time for a little feedback.

I usually take Queal Boost in my morning/breakfast Queal shaker.

I really feel the "calm focus" sensation 30-45 minutes after ingestion. However, I really feel too calm, even a bit sleepy and that's a problem for me. I'm not a heavy coffee drinker or addicted to caffeine and I think the guarana level is too low to keep you correctly awake. Lately, I've been taking a coffee after ingesting Queal Boost to be able to work in good conditions, but that way I fall into the "coffee vicious circle": short peak of activity, quick decrease of energy and need to take another coffee to stay at the same level. Everything that I wanted to avoid by taking Queal Boost…

Overall, I am disappointed with the product as it is now and I don't think I will buy it again if it stays with the same formula. I used to make my own "boost" powder with powder bags from a well known online "work out" shop, and I think I'll get back to that, the price difference being very important vs the inconvenience of dealing with multiple bags.

My 2ct

[Floris_Queal]

Thanks for the feedback. It's very valuable to us and really helps us make the product better in the future.

The amount of Guarana is something that we will take into consideration for the future. A higher amount may very well help combat the sleepiness, but maybe for others (e.g. someone who never consumes coffee), may be too much again.

@LatAgsAc when you started with the Boost, did you do this instead of a cup of coffee, or was it always in conjunction?

[LatAgsAc]

Hey @Floris_Queal, thank you for your answer. When I started with the Boost, I didn't replace a coffee with it in my schedule: I usually take my Queal+Boost on my way to work in public transports (~40 minutes). In my pre-Boost schedule, I usually had my first coffee an hour after arriving to work, so ~1h30 after I take my Queal+Boost shaker. By that time, I was really more sleepy with a Queal+Boost shaker than with a simple Queal one.