What people actually say
4,788 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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PregnenoloneMixed
“I know pregnenalone helped me with that anxiety... 25mg a day is wonderful.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“Now it's like 90% fixed by pregnenolone. However, I been taking around 10 to 20 mg this is the sweet spot for me if I take anymore I get the opposite reaction such as more fatigue and tiredness.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I've been taking pregnenolone, dhea, and tongkhat ali and it helps keep my mind straight while living alone, working alone.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I've never felt more comfortable in my own skin, more calm, or stable. Things just feel right. But: Definitely not a keeper for me. Either no effect or I get more jittery/anxious.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I experienced heart palpitations as I never have before... Now I'm done to 1mg and don't feel a damn thing, good or bad.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I have been taking it for a few months. It *seems* to have helped with weight control and metabolism/energy.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I've taken it for 5 days so far at 5mg single dose per day. Maybe it's early days but I've noticed I feel slightly more stimulated and more anxious. Definitely zero calming effects so far.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“Could pregnenolone be giving me that more relaxed and less aggressive/driven feeling? I'm thinking about taking it off the stack.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I think it's the preg and possibly the dhea - I feel a sharp cognitive enhancement when I take it.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“it sort of regulates my overall anxiety. Similar to cistanche though, if I take too long, I get demotivated and fatigued.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I took 2.5mg Pregnenolone and on the same day I felt my erection was weaker.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I supplemented with pregnenolone, HW and Boron but that seemed to didn't pick up.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“Stack it with pregnenolone. I stack the OG cistanche with it and the effects are much better.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I just started pregnenolone yesterday and I can already tell it’s gonna be a game changer.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“When I started to take it I felt an immidiate increase in energy, self esteem, sleep, stress, anxiety and cognition.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“pregnenolone to increase my cortisol in the morning but they simply haven't fixed the problem.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“L-Tryptophan has given me the most relaxation / anti-anxiety out of the aminos I've tried.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“No need for tyrosine and tryptophan if you have basically any protein in your diet. They are only useful if you are on a fast. I have taken both and they do nothing apart from wasting money.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“L-tryptophan has been a game changer for my seasonal depression... Whenever I start to get that feeling of 'what's the point' I pop 2 of ND's L-tryptophan and feel so much better.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“L-tryptophan makes me sleep deeper, and I wake up feeling more content.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“I've felt like I'm on a microdose of LSD that's slightly too large lol. I feel that unique uncomfortable feeling where my atoms feel like they're vibrating a bit too quickly.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“I am currently taking a nighttime stack to help me sleep: L-Tryptophan, Chelated Magnesium, Valerian & Magnolia Bark. This is helping me get through the night with minimal discomfort.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“I am taking ZMA, 1000 mg L-Tryptophan and 250mcg Melatonin and that seems to improve my sleep quality considerably.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“5 L-tryptophan 500mg each... This has been an amazing sleep stack for me.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“I would also try L-tryptophan as well...L-tryptophan? 30min before bed on an empty stomach...gets me to sleep and usually aids in vivid dreaming.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“L-Tryptophan also has been helping me fall a sleep taking it 1000mg before bed every night.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“I took L-Tryptophan in the past and that stuff made me feel really groggy in the morning.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“I recently added L tryptophan to my night stack and it's been working out pretty good for sleep.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“Came home, took 2gms of l-tryptophan with this adaptogenic blend... HOLY COW. OMG I feel good.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“I just started taking it at nights for sleep ... it's really a potent knock out type supplement.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“And something that helps sleep is L-tryptophan... I personally experienced an increase in sleep quality using this.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“It doesn't do anything for me... Tried 50-150mg with ECGC as decarboxylase inhibitor, but nothing.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“I really like lemon balm especially if combined with valerian root! Helps me sleep and relax at night.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“Valerian tea only works about once or twice a month, any more frequent and I get zero effect...I only dream when I take Valerian Root...I definitely enjoy the dreams.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“I've tried valerian root capsules. Those did not help me staying a sleep.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“Valerian root are my own little 'fuck you's to the racing thoughts/inability to sleep.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“1g of valerian root and 3mg of melatonin. I am talking about SERIOUSLY good sleep here.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“I recommend valerian root for anxiety, it attaches to the same receptor that benzos do but is not near as strong and has severely helped my anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“Valerian root directly acts on GABA, as does alcohol. It's certainly better for you than drinking, but if you can get rid of the valerian root as well I believe it'll help.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“I have taken ashawangda and valerian root for like 2 months and have not noticed any effects.”Source discussion ↗