What people actually say
1,588 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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InositolMostly positive
“I personally use Inositol only on nights I may know sleep will be challenging... extra good sleep or perception of such.”Source discussion ↗
InositolMostly positive
“Inositol definitely helps amp up the effects of berberine for me, but inositol alone I didn't notice much besides giving me more energy...”Source discussion ↗
InositolMostly positive
“Taking Inositol for 3 months now I can say it has almost completely removed my once "intense" anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
InositolMostly positive
“I took 1 gram, all the way up to 17 grams. Nothing. No reduction in anxiety or depression.”Source discussion ↗
ShilajitMostly positive
“Shilajit actually did wonders for me, I'm chronically ill so energy levels and mental clarity were in the dumps and it's the first thing I've tried that boosts a noticeable amount.”Source discussion ↗
ShilajitMostly positive
“I've noticed the same effect with Shilajit and Fulvic Ionic Minerals. They all seem to 'hit that spot' where the damage seems to have occurred.”Source discussion ↗
ShilajitMostly positive
“Shilajit is highly effective as a test booster imo. I take 400-600mg everyday with food and it truly makes a difference.”Source discussion ↗
ShilajitMostly positive
“I can definitely say shilajit gives me a subtle boost in feelings of wellbeing and energy. And I can say it positively improves the appearance of my skin too.”Source discussion ↗
SaffronMostly positive
“I just sneak some into whatever soup we are having. I honestly think it has made a huge difference.”Source discussion ↗
SaffronMostly positive
“I tried so many things for depression like saffron rhodiola tyrosine omega 3 methylfolate B12 taurine theanine NAC inositol b complex magnesium nothing helps it.”Source discussion ↗
SaffronMostly positive
“After two weeks of taking I started feeling amazing, the depression was almost no existent anymore. But now its back again.”Source discussion ↗
SaffronMostly positive
“Within a week I just felt…normal. Not a stimulant, not a relaxant, just…okay, balanced, content, slightly more motivated, and mostly all of my lifelong meralgia paresthetica in my thighs went away.”Source discussion ↗
GW-501516Mostly positive
“For weight loss Cardarine is good. It tells your body to use fat as energy... my body fat has dropped abit but not loads but it's been 2 weeks.”Source discussion ↗
GW-501516Mostly positive
“The first time I took gw505516 with sr9009 I felt fantastic. Very strong, could go forever. Within a week that sensation was gone.”Source discussion ↗
GW-501516Mostly positive
“I use 20mg a day, most people won’t notice a difference between 10 and 20. At 20 I am just below normal function.”Source discussion ↗
GW-501516Mostly positive
“Since starting cardarine 5 years ago, I began to notice improvements in my blood work. I started to feel like my old self again.”Source discussion ↗
AdrafinilMixed
“I take 300mg Adrafinil as soon as I get up, and usually in 90 minutes I can feel its effects. I don't get any high, no peak, no plateau and no crash.”Source discussion ↗
AdrafinilMixed
“Adrafinil takes one hour to be processed and converted by the liver into what is needed to feel the effects, I'd say it lasts 6-7 hours after the initial 60 mins.”Source discussion ↗
AdrafinilMixed
“I felt mildly stimulated and focused. I did not get any of the 'hobo-asparagus' pee smell, and I was REALLY tired and could not stay up past around 9.”Source discussion ↗
AdrafinilMixed
“Adrafinil worked for me for maybe a week. I was taking it every other day and a weekend break, by about the 6th or so dose, I felt NONTHING off 300+ MG.”Source discussion ↗
Ginkgo BilobaMixed
“I've been able to notice a difference from taking (caffeine pills, Ginko Biloba pills, etc)”Source discussion ↗
Ginkgo BilobaMixed
“Im taking ginkgo biloba and L Citrulline and feel pretty good ,but the Ginkgo sometimes caused me headaches tho.”Source discussion ↗
Ginkgo BilobaMixed
“ginkgo biloba is worthless but it has only done me extremely good with focus and depression and lots of things.”Source discussion ↗
Ginkgo BilobaMixed
“I tried Vinpocetine and gingko biloba for the same effect, but with cero results.”Source discussion ↗
SelankMostly positive
“Selank has improved my anxiety immensely, and am able to focus on things clearly.”Source discussion ↗
SelankMostly positive
“Selank improves my memory and focus significantly. It also just makes me happier.”Source discussion ↗
SelankMostly positive
“I like semax and selank especially cause of their antidepressants effects, they work better than any other antidepressant for me. On top they provide some cognitive boost and mild anxyolitic effects.”Source discussion ↗
SelankMostly positive
“Doing 0.3mg of Semax in the am and 0.3mg of selank in the pm sub q, 15 days in. Would say I notice that I handle work stresses better, sharper cognitive function, better memory of task lists and less social anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
BerberineMixed
“I started berberine and inositol, and began having energy that I did not have before. Somehow, my recovery after working out wasn't as long either.”Source discussion ↗
BerberineMixed
“I find it makes a huge difference in keeping my BG stable. I've tested a dozen products/ingredients and berberine/lipo berberine/DHB all work fantastically.”Source discussion ↗
BerberineMixed
“I started berberine for high blood sugar but quickly noticed mood and energy enhancing effects from it. I've been taking 500 mg daily...I experienced the worst gastrointestinal issues ever, pure yellow diarrhea and smelly piss.”Source discussion ↗
BerberineMixed
“I take one after every meal and it really helps with not feeling like that since it does a whole bunch of beneficial things for blood sugar/insulin.”Source discussion ↗
CJC-1295Mixed
“Within a few weeks on cjc I noticed that I was more full, leaner, and sleep/recover was off the charts. My skin is crazy bright as well.”Source discussion ↗
CJC-1295Mixed
“all it did was accelerate fat loss and cause me to perceive myself as getting better sleep, no real strength gain.”Source discussion ↗
CJC-1295Mixed
“CJC- I do 40 2x a week and notice i am slimming much easier, but I do feel much tighter in my muscles. Also my old injury is not bothering me- a miracle!!!!”Source discussion ↗
CJC-1295Mixed
“The very first night I started running CJC-1295 and GHRP-2 was the best night of sleep I've ever had.”Source discussion ↗
Beta-AlanineMostly positive
“2 grams of Beta Alanine...helps with the area of the brain which is responsible for making tactical decisions. Helped me pick and choose battles on the exam to get the most points.”Source discussion ↗
Beta-AlanineMostly positive
“I was noticing that I no longer needed Theanine or any other GABAergics to calm my anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
Beta-AlanineMostly positive
“Beta-alanine, in my experience makes me to where I can’t focus. I also have some to a guy before a calculus test. He said was so much more difficult to focus. Wouldn’t recommend as a nootropic.”Source discussion ↗
Beta-AlanineMostly positive
“L-Glutamine and Beta Alanine certainly increased my energy in the past, but they can have some side effects of their own.”Source discussion ↗