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CalciumMixed
“I'm puzzled how you can suggest elemental calcium supplementation for reversing atherosclerosis as it has been linked to increased risk.”
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CalciumMixed
“Once I started getting my daily amount of calcium I felt way better. My mind and body genuinely relaxed, assuming the cal:mag balance is what did this.”
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CalciumMixed
“Glycine and NAC, iron, vitamin d, vitamin c, calcium, magnesium. They’ve changed my life.”
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CalciumMixed
“As someone who has experienced something similar, saffron, iron, and creatine had been super helpful for me. Also, magnesium as well as calcium to help me sleep better.”
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CalciumMixed
“Take a calcium supplement at lunch and ZMA supplement at night at bed time. It worked for me.”
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CalciumMixed
“1200mg pure calcium before bed for 4 days gave me: 0 fatigue, crystal memory and learning, 0 brain fog, better verbal fluency”
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CalciumMixed
“After some research I found out I was not alone. Magnesium can deplete calcium which can cause restlessness. I added a calcium supplement and now I sleep all night long”
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CalciumMixed
“I found this out by accident when I started taking tums for a sickness induced reflux. I started feeling and sleeping amazingly... Then I tried a calcium malate supplement and boom. Along with 10k IU vitamin d3 a week”
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CalciumMixed
“now I take 200mg magnesium (+food) and 800mg calcium a day - even though, it doesn't get any better and I still get these ~15 moments of rapid, 2,3-second twitches”
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CalciumMixed
“basic stuff calcium and potassium helped me tremendously”
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CalciumMixed
“every time I tried that, my pain would get worse. I'd ache all over”
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CalciumMixed
“since I have been taking a Calcium and Vitamin D supplement, I have noticed less pain and discomfort”
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CalciumMixed
“My chest hurts, lethargic brain fog and depression, Weakness in the gym and can't enjoy anything.”
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CalciumMixed
“On the advice of my psych I took Omega fish oil, b complex, calcium, magnesium, vitamin d and a multivitamin.”
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CalciumMixed
“Started taking a calcium with vitamin d and now I don't sweat like that.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“i believe k2, B vitamins, and amino acids L carnitine and glutamine made a difference in my skin.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“When I get enough or too much B vitamins I can't sleep.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“I’ve tried lemon balm, b vitamins, magnesium glycinate, weed, so many things for anxiety. Nothing came close to that drip!”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“I’ve already tried a lot of things some basic things like magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, and PEA, tyrosine, theanine, nac, inositol, creatine, glycine, cafeine, without major results.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“I've tried switching meds, a few b vitamins, tyrosine but nothing seems to help.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“I now supplement magnesium (research for best bio availability) as well as B vitamins and the difference is night and day.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“a combination of B vitamins that works properly for my DNA has made a massive difference in my energy levels and motivation.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“I've tried tyrosine and stimulating adaptogens (panax and rhodiola) and alcar and b-vitamins and TMG but nothing works.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“I've taken vitamins with a lot of good b vitamins and fish oil and I feel physically much more energetic.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“B vitamins, vitamin C, arginine/citrulline, and some carbs/simple sugars 45-30 mins before you lift... worked great for me.”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“Getting my Vitamin D and B’s up to optimal levels. Not just the low side of what is considered within the ‘normal’ range... What has worked the best for me…”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“I think cod liver oil, multis, b vitamins, etc ... I feel a difference in my overall mental focus / clarity and energy when I take those”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“the B vitamins for anxiety added bonus my hair and nails are doing fabulous”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“I immediately started to notice positive changes with vitamin D3, B-complex and extra B12 as I felt happier and less down”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“b6 and b12 also work with b9 to support methylation... But taking very large doses of these have really not only helped my depression but overall energy”
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B VitaminsMostly positive
“some things that helped me get over chronic fatigue ... cross-board vitamin bs”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“Glycine, taurine, magnesium, theanine, and magnolia bark have helped me with this issue.”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“This stuff is like a natural benzo. It has been the best supplement that I've taken, so far, to help me relax to sleep.”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“First dosage, a whole tablet made me sleepy and took away all anxiety and stress.”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“Magnolia works okay for my sleep and you only need a small amount to see effects.”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“GABA, melatonin, Magnolia Bark, and other GABA related supps make me restless and sleep worse.”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“I take magnolia bark and bacopa and the combination works really well for my anxiety.”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“I have tried ashwagandha, sleep support, magnolia bark, lemon balm, coriander. All is still a hit and miss.”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“Magnolia Bark was good but the up regulation M1 Ach is to much for me to take daily... I can’t take a tablet of Magnolia Bark for more then 2 days or I feel depressed.”
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Magnolia BarkMostly positive
“The magnolia bark extract is pretty good but it seems mostly effective at helping me fall asleep rather than stay asleep.”
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