What people actually say
1,817 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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Mucuna PruriensMixed
“I was taking 500mg every morning and the energy and focus was pretty intense.”Source discussion ↗
Mucuna PruriensMixed
“Mucuna will increase performance and libido/drive. It definitely helps. I wouldn't mess with it too regularly but I wouldn't be against taking it once a week for a superstar performance.”Source discussion ↗
Mucuna PruriensMixed
“Saffron and mucuna pruriens ! You can take them separately but I take them both and it works great for dopamine, mood, motivation, getting rid of Anhedonia/apathy etc.”Source discussion ↗
ReishiMostly positive
“Reishi is good too (at night), plus cordyceps and maitake. That stuff really helped me get functioning again.”Source discussion ↗
ReishiMostly positive
“In the past I have taken lions mane and reishi daily, which actually worked well. I stopped because of the possible negative effects on testosterone and libido.”Source discussion ↗
ReishiMostly positive
“I have tried their 9% Reishi and it was amazing. I would wake up feeling fresh and full of energy even on 4 hours of sleep.”Source discussion ↗
ReishiMostly positive
“Red reshi puts me to sleep. But it is a potent DHT inhibitor so I only use it sometimes. It makes for great sleep though.”Source discussion ↗
Choline BitartrateMixed
“I love fucking choline bitarate, like legit in love with the stuff. Ever since I started taking it I feel like a zen master.”Source discussion ↗
Choline BitartrateMixed
“supplementing choline by itself seems to have a similar effect on me that the piracetam does (in that it makes me feel out-of-it)”Source discussion ↗
Choline BitartrateMixed
“When I was taking choline with it I noticed no change in the effects - it also smells awful but tastes kind of good.”Source discussion ↗
Choline BitartrateMixed
“I used to use Choline but noticed some depressive mood issues so I stopped.”Source discussion ↗
TribulusMixed
“tribulus works so synergetic with black ginger it's my go too preworkout formula haha blows caffeine out of the water for me in that aspect”Source discussion ↗
TribulusMixed
“I've already taken turkesterone, fenugreek, tribulus, and ashwagandha consistently but it didn't have much of an effect to be honest.”Source discussion ↗
TribulusMixed
“I've started taking Tribulus again about 10 days ago and I don't really feel any different.”Source discussion ↗
TribulusMixed
“Tribulus, on the other hand, works well for the libido but I have to cycle it.”Source discussion ↗
MOTS-CMixed
“Taking these makes me feel wildly energetic all day—zero afternoon slumps, and my endurance during cardio feels bottomless.”Source discussion ↗
MOTS-CMixed
“Took my first dose of Mots-C yesterday morning and felt great all day. Unfortunately, I could not sleep at all last night.”Source discussion ↗
MOTS-CMixed
“I just started mots-c today after 2 months on Reta. Must I say it’s CRAZY. Took it this morning 1 hour before working out, made my workout feel so effortless.”Source discussion ↗
MOTS-CMixed
“MotsC gives me mental clarity and stamina, I feel energized but more of a brain boost.”Source discussion ↗
Vitamin B ComplexMostly positive
“I also started taking B complex vitamin with the vitamin D. My energy and mood has been exceptional because of vitamin B supplement.”Source discussion ↗
Vitamin B ComplexMostly 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 ↗
Vitamin B ComplexMostly positive
“Earlier today I took a vitamin B complex supplement that includes all of the B vitamins including 100 mg of biotin...started feeling paranoid all of a sudden.”Source discussion ↗
Vitamin B ComplexMostly positive
“Every time I take a Vitamin B Complex (Thorne), I get brain fog. I've tested this multiple times and it always results in brain fog.”Source discussion ↗
L-ArginineMixed
“Something I found that makes my meds work way better is Citrulline 2g + Arginine 2g twice daily.”Source discussion ↗
L-ArginineMixed
“I tried so many things – L-Arginine, Citrulline, Zinc, Omega-3s, training, clean diet. Some things helped a bit, but nothing really fixed it.”Source discussion ↗
L-ArginineMixed
“Any Vasodilator should work for promoting a restful sleep.. I prefer L-Arginine.”Source discussion ↗
L-ArginineMixed
“I actually take 6g of L-Arginine powder in water on an empty stomach every day. It has helped, but I am still searching for a better solution.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I also noticed a big boost after introducing Vinpocetine and Huperzine A.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I noticed that I was feeling a bit melancholy after using it for a few weeks.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I tried Vinpocetine and gingko biloba for the same effect, but with cero results.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I've started taking vinpocetine and seen good results...Vinpocetine pretty reliably gives me a headache.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbineMixed
“what I take atm is caffeine, yohimbine, huperzine a, and taurine. Those items for me give me more than enough energy.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbineMixed
“Yohimbine certainly gets my blood flowing, but can also increase my anxiety and heart rate to unbearable levels.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbineMixed
“a LOT of people find the side effects too unpleasant. I’m pretty Stim tolerant, but the first few times I tried it, it was definitely a jittery energy and that whole skin crawling sensation.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbineMixed
“It gets rid of any fear I would normally have. Something different happens when I take Yohimbine...I baffled to know that the common experience people have with this is feeling anxious and jittery.”Source discussion ↗
L-CarnitineMostly positive
“amino acids L carnitine and glutamine made a difference in my skin.”Source discussion ↗
L-CarnitineMostly positive
“L-carnitine helps your body burn long chain fatty acids... I take 2 pills in the morning and 2 before a cardio workout to get an endurance boost.”Source discussion ↗
L-CarnitineMostly positive
“L carnitine and alpha lipoic acid allow a bit of the gaba in your system to cross the BBB...It kills the anxiety and puts me in a good mood 90% of the time.”Source discussion ↗
L-CarnitineMostly positive
“L-carnitine works like clock work for me when it comes to depression.”Source discussion ↗
AlcoholMixed
“taurine (2–3 g daily) and alcohol are the only substances that have seemed to calm my body’s stress and anxiety.”Source discussion ↗