Several herbal ingredients in Qualia Focus—ginger and ginkgo, as examples—can be thought of as more akin to the tortoise than the hare from Aesop’s fable (i.e., “slow and steady wins the race”). In other words, they support cognitive performance after steadily taking them for a sustained period of time. So, we recommend taking Qualia Focus for at least 2 months for best results. It’s also good to keep in mind that, in general, best responses to nootropics occur when a person consistently gets sufficient sleep, adequate exercise, and eats a balanced diet.