What people actually say
2,057 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
AllWeight lossAppetiteFocusEnergySleepAnxietyMoodMemoryPerformanceRecoveryPain & inflammationDigestionLibidoHormonesBlood sugarHeart & lipidsSkin & hairImmunityLongevity
QuetiapineMixed
“my GP prescribed me low-dose Seroquel, which fixed the problem instantly. Supplements did only slightly alleviate.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbeMixed
“one in particular nootropic WORKED LIKE MAD, It was Yohimbe...It gives an absolute terrifying adrenaline rush. I started to actually enjoy competition again.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbeMixed
“ND doesn't have Yohimbe, and coincidentally(?) it's the only supplement that ever made me feel queasy within recommended doses.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbeMixed
“Excellent pre-workout. Insane stimulant. Doesn't do much for mental benefits... Helps me move faster at work and in the gym. Worth every cent. Only bad experience is over-stimulation sometimes and slight mental shocks.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbeMixed
“Yohimbe helped me get crazy stimulated at work in high demand tasks on many occasions.”Source discussion ↗
BlueberriesMostly positive
“Not a nootropic but I eat a bowl of frozen blueberries every day and it helps improve my memory.”Source discussion ↗
BlueberriesMostly positive
“I added blueberries and green tea for antiinflammatories, which had a nominal improvement on their own.”Source discussion ↗
BlueberriesMostly positive
“100g of blue berries or a ham sandwich or some other small meal after a few hours is definetly helping me”Source discussion ↗
BlueberriesMostly positive
“my lows became less and less deep, and feel non existent at the moment... increased my short term memory... my blueberry smoothies at many times work like viagra... no huffing or puffing, no out of breath”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine PatchMostly positive
“try a low dose nicotine patch . Will probably not keep you up, has the lowest addiction risk of all nicotine products, and speaking as a fellow ADHDer, helps with anhedonia for me.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine PatchMostly positive
“I'm about to start the process of experimenting with low dose nicotine patches for a few weeks. I want to see what the effect will be on my focus and wakefulness.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine PatchMostly positive
“I use low dosage nicotine patches when I really have to focus. They work rather well.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine PatchMostly positive
“I take my Adderall with Nicotine patch which help calm me down. But the effects are not there anymore or not sustained long enough.”Source discussion ↗
ChagaMostly positive
“Chaga works really well as an anti-inflammatory, that's the one I have noticed works the most.”Source discussion ↗
ChagaMostly positive
“The only effects I've felt from any of these is either very mild energy or mood stabilization”Source discussion ↗
ChagaMostly positive
“Chaga helps with my anxiety when I’m trying to unwind.”Source discussion ↗
ChagaMostly positive
“Chaga and Cordyceps! Gets me pretty lit and helps with digestion”Source discussion ↗
7,8-DhfMostly positive
“Paired with NMN and 7,8DHF it seems to compound the energy improvements of NMN for me by a lot.”Source discussion ↗
7,8-DhfMostly positive
“I've taken 7,8-DHF yeah. I don't notice much from it at all, but I've stuck to 25mg capsules.”Source discussion ↗
7,8-DhfMostly positive
“Stacks well with Cognance. Enhances the mood boost noticeably. I use 100 mg Cognance orally and 25 mg 7,8 DHF sublingually first thing in the AM.”Source discussion ↗
7,8-DhfMostly positive
“Try 7,8 DHF! Insanely powerful nootropic for me, but must be cycled.”Source discussion ↗
SunlightMostly positive
“Get sunlight after waking up. That changed my daily energy level immense!”Source discussion ↗
SunlightMostly positive
“I find sunlight lowers cortisol, which is not so good for energy, but good for mood.”Source discussion ↗
SunlightMostly positive
“Vitamin D never worked for my depressive symptoms but sun worked like a charm.”Source discussion ↗
SunlightMostly positive
“Same with sunlight. If i would eat a Snickers on a sunny day i'm gonna feel great for three hours... Rainy/dark weather/night-time causes an insane worsening in my symptoms.”Source discussion ↗
PanamaxMostly positive
“Panamax - very anectdotal, I can 'feel' it... stress free high motivation feeling for a few hours... 2 caps per day of Panamax sorted it right out.”Source discussion ↗
PanamaxMostly positive
“Panamax was crazy good at this for me. Functional but flatlined stress.”Source discussion ↗
PanamaxMostly positive
“No, I would take PanaMAX if you are wanting both energy and stress reduction. It works fantastically for that purpose.”Source discussion ↗
Methyl B12Mostly positive
“I took a sub-lingual Jarrow 5000 Methyl B-12 supplement, and felt more energetic and felt a dull sensation on my forhead.”Source discussion ↗
Methyl B12Mostly positive
“I couldn't take any amount of methyl-B12 or Methylfolate without feeling like absolute crap.”Source discussion ↗
Methyl B12Mostly positive
“Anxiety and mental clutter feel toned down, and I feel like I have some control over my mood swings now.”Source discussion ↗
Methyl B12Mostly positive
“I started taking methyl b12 and folate, which helped with some stomach and bowel problems.”Source discussion ↗
Choline CitrateMostly positive
“1g of Choline Citrate, then 30 min later I'm just in a better mood and calm.”Source discussion ↗
Choline CitrateMostly positive
“After taking Piracetam with Choline for a month, I can't say that I've ever noticed a distinct memory effect.”Source discussion ↗
Choline CitrateMostly positive
“1:1 with citrate to be OK, 2:1 Piracetam:citrate works too but I get minor headaches sometimes.”Source discussion ↗
Choline CitrateMostly positive
“I love choline, but I eat between 12-24 eggs a day and choline supplementation, to me, is useless”Source discussion ↗
KetoMixed
“Keto cured me from sertraline and anxiety meds. When I am on it, I definitely feel the best mentally all around including focus.”Source discussion ↗
KetoMixed
“I even did keto (keto increases dopamine) for a while and got the same results. Feeling great for a bit at the beginning, then shit, then great for 1-2 days after I quit.”Source discussion ↗
KetoMixed
“Giving keto a shot could help you out with those crashes, reduce craving after you adjust, and give you more energy. I've noticed these things from my personal experience.”Source discussion ↗
KetoMixed
“The effects you're describing sounds like Keto. Give it a try. Changed my life quite significantly.”Source discussion ↗