The standard dose is two capsules in the morning. Luminous Mind can be taken with or without food—we encourage you to experiment to find what works best for you. You may take up to four capsules per day for additional cognitive and mood support. Be cautious when taking it after 3:00 or 4:00 pm because some of the ingredients can be energizing. 

No, it is 100% free of caffeine or other stimulants and non-habit-forming. You can enjoy greater energy, focus, alertness, and mood without the potential downsides of caffeine.

Yes! Many of Luminous Mind’s ingredients have been shown to enhance and extend the benefits of caffeine. We recommend stacking Luminous Mind with your morning coffee or tea if you tolerate caffeine.

Some people notice immediate benefits (within an hour of taking the first dose). However, Luminous Mind works differently than caffeine and other stimulants. It can take two to three months to experience the full effects. In particular, uridine, citicoline, and Ginkgo must be taken consistently to increase phospholipid and neurotransmitter levels in the brain. We encourage you to take Luminous Mind daily for two to three months before determining if it will work for you.

Yes, Luminous Mind can be taken daily for ongoing cognitive support. As always, we suggest checking with your healthcare provider to determine if it’s safe for your specific circumstances.

Anyone looking for a mental edge can benefit from Luminous Mind. It is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and older adults who want to boost brainpower and protect long-term cognitive function. Do not give Luminous Mind to children or adolescents unless directed by a doctor.

People taking medications or supplements with a blood thinning or antidepressant effect. Luminous Mind contains Ginkgo biloba. Ginkgo has a mild blood-thinning effect, which can increase the risk of bleeding when used concurrently with antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin, Plavix), anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin/Coumadin®) or other blood-thinning agents. 

Ginkgo also acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Combining MAOIs and drugs or supplements that increase serotonin levels—e.g., SSRIs, Buspar, St. John’s Wort, etc.—can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. This condition occurs when there is an excessive accumulation of serotonin in the body. 

Finally, a few reports have associated seizures with Ginkgo use in patients using medication used to lower seizure threshold. These drugs include propofol (Diprivan®), mexiletine (Mexitil®), amphotericin B (Fungizone®), penicillin, and a few others.

Pregnant or lactating women

The botanicals in Luminous Mind have not been tested for safety in pregnancy or lactation.

Children

While many of the ingredients in Luminous Mind have been studied in children, and there are no known contraindications (other than those listed above), the dose must be adjusted according to age and weight. We recommend speaking with your healthcare provider for guidance on whether Luminous Mind is appropriate for your child and what dosage may be safe and effective.

Yes, all Adapt Naturals products, including Luminous Mind, undergo rigorous third-party testing for purity and potency. Most importantly, we transparently share these results with our customers by posting Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and test results on our website. This level of openness is almost unheard of in the supplement industry. It allows you to see exactly what’s in the product you’re putting into your body. Click here to view the most recent CoA and test results.