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“2000mg allowed me to sleep for 9 hours straight for the first time in year ... The problem, deep sleep has plummeted since starting tryptophan.”
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“I tried St John's Wort, Tryptofan and 5-htp. None worked, it even made the problem subtly worse.”
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“1000 mg Tryptophan together, and it was the worst sleep I've had in a loooong time.”
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“I took DLPA every morning and tryptophan every night...Did this for 6+ months and I cured my major depression accompanied w severe anhedonia.”
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“What finally helped me stay asleep was tryptophan at bedtime. With MG, sustained release melatonin, and tryptophan, I fall asleep easily, sleep through the night and wake up refreshed.”
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“I take Tryptophan 140ml and magnesium citrate powder 5 grams, I implemented this 1 month ago and I feel that I rest more”
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“With tryptophan I actually notice a more peaceful enjoyment of wakefulness, less anxiety and depression”
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“I know tryptophan and carbohydrates help with this fatigue a little but tryptophan kills my appetite & sometimes motivation a little. After 2-3 days of taking tryptophan I usually start to feel anxious and obsessive”
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“I tried raising Serotonin using 5-htp, Tryptophan and eventually St John's Wort. No effect what so ever”
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“I tried many things to calm down and be less stressed like ashwagandha, theanine, gaba, tryptophan, passion flower... All of this supplements did not really give me an effect that is so noticeable”
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“Tryptophan is far superior for me, it genuinely gives me the feeling of wanting to 'fall' asleep”
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“i started with Tryptophan and Tyrosine 500mg each and my depression was improved quite a bit probably around 70%”
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“I used tryptophan for a while and it worked a bit with no bad stuff”
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“Tryptophan helps me with a positive mood and it also helps me rest at night”
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“Magnesium with tryptophan before bed was a game changer for me.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“I have really enjoyed the synergistic effects of caffeine + teacrine. I take 200mg of each every morning... have not felt the need to increase my caffeine intake at all.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“Theacrine made me furious, and over nothing...the only days I took theacrine. I'm otherwise so chill I can go months without getting very angry.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“I have stacked it with sabroxy and teacrine (also used dynamine). It works very well together.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“I've been using this combination for a few months now...100mg in the morning absolutly disrupt my sleep at night. I've found 50mg in the morning to be the perfect spot.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“I'll add in Theacrine. It is a caffeine alternative but the research shows it lasts longer, people build a tolerance more slowly, and it causes less anxiety.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“Theacrine is short acting. No jitters more focus more mood boost. Not so great admittedly as it isn't as pronounced and if you don't mix with caffeine I get a crash after 2 hours”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“I supplement with something else if I'm especially tired that day. In terms of supplements I use theacrine (smoother energy boost, less pissing).”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“This is a new one, and not much information is available for it... I really like the effect. Long-term results are pending.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“For energy the best I've found is Teacrine.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“I always take caffeine with dynamine (methylliberine) and theacrine... Allows greater focus and wakefulness at very low doses of caffeine”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“I'd start with Teacrine on its own to see how you feel, then if you want more of a kick”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“for me personally, Dynamine and Teacrine are not too bad, tho subtle.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“I like stacking ND's Teacrine with coffee, that really turns the day around.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“TeaCrine is fantastic for days where I really need to keep my head to the grindstone for hours at a time.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“My subjective experience with theacrine has been that it has not been as effective potentially as, say, a cup of coffee.”
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TeacrineMostly positive
“Theacrine is my current staple of choice at 200mg a day...Everything feels smoother and less harsh”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“I've reacted more strongly to coluracetam than any other racetam. It's been awesome. Vivid colors, less stress, better recall.”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“It's certainly my favorite so far...The first day I was so motivated I replaced the bathroom fan after it being broken for 1+ year...consistent use of coluracetam caused me to feel more and more emotionally blunted.”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“Colouracetam(7/10): This is my favorite racetam. I feel an increase in mood and a nice, clear, calm mind.”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“Coluracetam (7 10). My favorite racetam for anxiety. Clear head, small lift, calm focus.”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“Coluracetam was a few months straight. I enjoyed it but didn't necessarily notice any increase in memory or cognition.”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“I tried taking coluracetam... I've noticed the last 3 days I've had more sex drive, more motivation to do shit and started dreaming more regularly again.”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“The only thing I noticed with coluracetam is that it made everything more vibrant and colorful.”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“Coluracetam gives a stronger mood boost though. They both give me the HD vision effect and make music sound better.”
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ColuracetamMostly positive
“10mg of coluracetam and strong cup of coffee. I haven't noticed any effect!”
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