What people actually say
640 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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DHEAMostly positive
“I started off with like 25mg and have upped it over time to like 150mg now... I’m usually more assertive as well, similar to Tribulus but it actually helps me sleep.”Source discussion ↗
DHEAMostly positive
“Once I started taking dhea...I felt significantly better. It raises T, has positive effects on both gaba and dopamine.”Source discussion ↗
DHEAMostly positive
“DHEA might help also. I sleep very deep and have vivid dreams on it. I take 25mg an hour before bed.”Source discussion ↗
Black Seed OilMostly positive
“Black seed yes. I'm taking capsules of both strengths. I was hoping it would help with exczema/skin health. But so far it's mainly good for immunity, anxiety. Good all rounder but not sure I'll get it again.”Source discussion ↗
Black Seed OilMostly positive
“1.5 tsp a day and I'm finally enjoying music,video games and feel a genuine appreciation for being alive.”Source discussion ↗
Black Seed OilMostly positive
“i've tried CBD oil, black seed oil and NAC to help with the glutamate / gaba imbalance but I can't say any of these have significantly made my symptoms better.”Source discussion ↗
Black Seed OilMostly positive
“After I staryed taking black seed oil twice a day ive been feeling like a new person.”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 ↗
ZMAMostly positive
“The only thing that is affordable and has seemed to help me is ZMA. I only have the anecdote that ZMA seemed to improve sex drive, sleep, dreams, erectile quality when I first t began taking it at age 18.”Source discussion ↗
ZMAMostly positive
“So then I started taking ZMA since I read it does wonders for energy and helps ensure proper sleep. I proceeded to feel worse, anhedonic and basically depressed.”Source discussion ↗
ZMAMostly positive
“supplementing ZMA, D3, creatine, sardines/DHA&EPA/other fatty fish works well for my health, sleep, and muscle gain.”Source discussion ↗
ZMAMostly positive
“my sleep quality has improved tremendously. It's hard to put into words but I feel like I'm sleeping on clouds. I'm also sleeping fewer hours but feeling more rested in the morning.”Source discussion ↗
NiacinMostly positive
“If you over methylate, niacin may also help you. Binds to free methyl groups... It's how I fixed my heart palpitations after taking methylsulfonymethan.”Source discussion ↗
NiacinMostly positive
“Been taking Niacin, but other than the flush, I've found it makes me feel kinda irritable after taking it and my stomach doesn't feel great.”Source discussion ↗
NiacinMostly positive
“I take niacin daily and have noticed big improvements in mental clarity / focus.”Source discussion ↗
NiacinMostly positive
“Had bad flushing w/ the niacin. Felt like I was on fire, massive blotching covered entire body.”Source discussion ↗
GinsengMostly positive
“After taking it for a few days, I noticed a few effects I didn't read about beforehand: I became incredibly horny and was getting rock hard boners all day.”Source discussion ↗
GinsengMostly positive
“Ginseng gave great energy but I paid that back the next day when I felt completely drained.”Source discussion ↗
GinsengMostly positive
“I just drank a cup of ginseng tea which I highly recommend and helps me focus a lot.”Source discussion ↗
GinsengMostly positive
“I take Korean ginseng and Noopept with a black tea after lunch, works great!”Source discussion ↗
PhosphatidylserineMostly positive
“A supplement I have never seen on here that works great for me is Phosphatidylserine. Somehow awesome.”Source discussion ↗
PhosphatidylserineMostly positive
“Not feeling any difference.. I find it really weird I don't feel any different than I normally do.. no concentration boost or anything.”Source discussion ↗
PhosphatidylserineMostly positive
“Phosphatidylserine (8/10): ... it made a pretty big impact as far as stress reduction for me. I felt less physical anxiety in social situations...”Source discussion ↗
PhosphatidylserineMostly positive
“within 10-15 minutes if I'm feeling more down to Earth and relaxed...Over the last three weeks, I have seldom had these nervous thought loops.”Source discussion ↗
TadalafilMostly positive
“After a week of 2.5 mg twice a day, this is my favourite drug ever. My brain fog has gone...My mood is so much better, similar to an SSRI but without the flat feeling.”Source discussion ↗
TadalafilMostly positive
“I use it sporadically as a preworkout, 5mg before gym, gets a nice pump going - I always get a stuffy nose and that's about it from side effects that Ive noticed.”Source discussion ↗
TadalafilMostly positive
“It's probably the only drug I've ever taken that's improved my overall mood and impacted my mental health positively. People say it's because the improved blood flow in the brain.”Source discussion ↗
TadalafilMostly positive
“I take it for neuropathy. It’s solved about 95% of the tingling... Also fixed ED. I’m cutting the pills in half so it’s 2.5mg a day but works wonders.”Source discussion ↗
SleepMostly positive
“what's given me the best performance increase, is getting more sleep (shooting for 7-8 hours now, from 4-6 hours before)”Source discussion ↗
SleepMostly positive
“I take or have taken every sleep supplement under the sun with no results.”Source discussion ↗
SleepMostly positive
“Sleep 8 hours / night, lose body fat (Mediterranean diet worked for me)”Source discussion ↗
SleepMostly positive
“I personally don't function well without 7-8hrs sleep, I got 6 a few nights back and just couldn't handle the stresses of a day.”Source discussion ↗
NAD+Mostly positive
“I use intranasal NAD+ from Alive By Science in the morning, boosts my cognitive function and energy levels noticeably for half the day.”Source discussion ↗
NAD+Mostly positive
“running NAD+ throughout the whole thing. I liked this one a lot. Awesome energy all day, months later still feel the improvement.”Source discussion ↗
NAD+Mostly positive
“NAD is right away, I feel it instantly and it’s kinda wild how effective it can be.”Source discussion ↗
NAD+Mostly positive
“best when combined with NMN but still my favorite. Seems to greatly help with clear thoughts and steady energy.”Source discussion ↗
EpitalonMostly positive
“Epitalon: Added this recently at the end of my cycles for the telomere/anti-aging benefits. The unexpected perk? It totally reset my circadian rhythm, amplifying the sleep stack even more.”Source discussion ↗