What people actually say
5,470 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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Intranasal InsulinMixed
“INI seems to give me more mental energy to work with, especially at the end of the day. I've taken it on an Adderall comedown and it brought it back up... although there is a slight cloudiness”Source discussion ↗
Intranasal InsulinMixed
“what ended up working best for me was Intranasal insulin. It is definitely good enough to be used as a stand alone nootropic, not only significantly clear up brain fog but to also boost mood+energy+cognition... all for $26 a month”Source discussion ↗
Intranasal InsulinMixed
“Intranasal insulin works for me. But I second the idea that you should be consulting your doctor about your sleep apnea to solve the root of the problem.”Source discussion ↗
Intranasal InsulinMixed
“It just cleared up all my brain for and put me in such a good mood that I would just grab my girlfriend and kiss her. I'm always in the mood for sex when I'm on INI.”Source discussion ↗
Intranasal InsulinMixed
“you could try looking into intranasal insulin. It repaired damage to my brain before but i had different issues”Source discussion ↗
Intranasal InsulinMixed
“The most dramatic effect for me is that it instantly clears up my morning brain fog...I just take my INI and poof, I'm 'on.'”Source discussion ↗
Intranasal InsulinMixed
“brainfog, drowsiness, dizzy. I tried from 10iu to 40iu”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I'm hooked on nicotine lozenges... They help me both not smoke as well as feel mentally sharper.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“Over the last 3 years I have noticed that my mood etc has changed...anhedonia based. I don't have the same drive/pleasure like i use to have.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I now use nicotine lozenges for cognitive enhancement - it's good for focus”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“The most effective thing for me is nicotine lozenges. I get about 40 minutes of focus and motivation out of a 2mg lozenge... When I was using about 6mg / day I didn’t get any withdrawal... 12mg / day... significant withdrawal”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I've combined kratom with nicotine lozenges and it's definitely helped cut through the fog.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I'm an engineer who's addicted to nicotine lozenges. Half our senior management team are addicted to them. I don't recommend it.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“Was up to 15, 4mg lozenges per day. Damaged my teeth. Switched to patches.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I take 2mg lozenges 2-3 times a day and it’s been pretty consistent for a couple years.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I like the mini lozenges. I just park it, and remove if I don't need the nicotine atm.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I've been using patches, mini-lozenges, and pouches off and on for about 10 years... Always kept my dosages low--2mg lozenges and pouches... never had any symptoms of physical withdrawal.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I benefit from being more alert and the differences in memory etc are noticeable. It is mildly addictive but I have not experienced any cravings on the days I'm not using.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“The lozenges were a lot more difficult, nasty, and gave me headaches.”Source discussion ↗
Nicotine LozengesMixed
“I just stick with nic lozenges and a dark roast coffee for the MAOIs, no need to touch tobacco.”Source discussion ↗
UnifiramMostly positive
“Unifiram: My most effective nootropic. Love this stuff. It's like modafinil and Ritalin in one powder. Noticeable memory effects. Calm, clear energy. Incredible focus.”Source discussion ↗
UnifiramMostly positive
“Don't attempt to significantly increase LTP/neural excitation via strong AMPA/NMDA activation (i.e Sunifiram/Unifiram and some other racetams)”Source discussion ↗
UnifiramMostly positive
“I also like sunifiram + unifiram. Slight stimulant effect, increases focus (without tunnel vision that pramiracetam gives), and provides a nice – albeit minor – mood boost.”Source discussion ↗
UnifiramMostly positive
“So far, it feels more cleaner than Sunifiram, awesome mental energy, I get less mentally tired”Source discussion ↗
UnifiramMostly positive
“phenylpiracetam, noopept, caffeine, ALCAR, unifiram this stack has worked wonders for me! tons of energy and very clear thought processes”Source discussion ↗
UnifiramMostly positive
“Phenylpircetam, Semax, Coluracetam, Sunifiram, Unifiram, Modafinil, Kratom. None of these are strictly stimulants and everyone's mileage may vary. These have all helped me with motivation”Source discussion ↗
UnifiramMostly positive
“It can make me slightly manic but only if I take it with 200+ caffeine”Source discussion ↗
CBGMostly positive
“cbg specifically gives me some really nice effects helps me think outside the box a little, usually really good for verbal fluency”Source discussion ↗
CBGMostly positive
“while it could help me a little on 10mg dosage, but I have to say goodbye to a good night sleep on that day. It is really a strong stimulant to me.”Source discussion ↗
CBGMostly positive
“I definitely get a relaxed headspace from CBG, but it's similar to the feel of l-theanine in that's it's more of an alert calm”Source discussion ↗
CBGMostly positive
“CBG flower is a newer creation and I think it's better than CBD for sleep and anxiety.”Source discussion ↗
CBGMostly positive
“I really have found it has a profound calming effect on my mood.”Source discussion ↗
CBGMostly positive
“Vitamin C, PEA, and CBG help me a bunch with similar issues.”Source discussion ↗
CBGMostly positive
“On its own it's actually pretty sedative, makes you very lasered in on whatever you're focused on, but can also kinda mess with my mood...when mixed with CBD, like 2:1 CBD:CBG, the CBG loses it's sedation and mood agitation and turns into stimulating and uplifting.”Source discussion ↗
CBGMostly positive
“Decent stimulants I've used: Rhodiola rosea, modafinil, CBG.”Source discussion ↗
CyclazodoneMostly positive
“it doesn't make me feel awake so much as it just prevents me from falling asleep and gets me hyper focused on even the smallest, most inconsequential things”Source discussion ↗
CyclazodoneMostly positive
“low dose phenibut with cyclazodone and maybe polygala (though I take it most days) makes my hands steady enough to solder small things very accurately”Source discussion ↗
LoratadineMostly positive
“I started to take loratadine everyday and I’m feeling a little better (less fatigued)”Source discussion ↗
LoratadineMostly positive
“I'm currently taking Claritin, and it's beginning to lose its positive effects for me, I might just switch over to Zirtek.”Source discussion ↗
LoratadineMostly positive
“My wife and I both use the Glucosamine stack for joint pain with good results. I also have chronic allergy related symptoms for which I use OTC Loratidine 10mg daily.”Source discussion ↗