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694 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.

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SeleniumMostly positive
“I take 200mcg eveyday, but for the first week I took 400mcg. It has exponentially helped my energy levels.”
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SeleniumMostly positive
“even the nootropics that some communities swear by did nothing for me (some that come to mind - racetams, tyrosine/NALT, NAC, methylated B vitamins...”
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SeleniumMostly positive
“I took 200 ug per day for two months and noticed a difference in energy. Now I take 100ug per day and occasionally an extra 200ug.”
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SeleniumMostly positive
“I have seen unbelievable results stacking Lithium Orotate with the following: Methylated B-Vitamins, High dose Omega-3 (from algae), Sodium Butyrate, Tocotrienols, Vit D3K2, Mag Glycinate, Iodine&Selenium, Boron.”
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“I also noticed a big boost after introducing Vinpocetine and Huperzine A.”
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“I noticed that I was feeling a bit melancholy after using it for a few weeks.”
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“I tried Vinpocetine and gingko biloba for the same effect, but with cero results.”
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“I've started taking vinpocetine and seen good results...Vinpocetine pretty reliably gives me a headache.”
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Krill OilMostly positive
“Supplementing Fish or especially Krill Oils has always worked better to avoid choline headaches, for me, anyway.”
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Krill OilMostly positive
“I noticed a slight brain fog and a decrease in my cognitive ability.”
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Krill OilMostly positive
“A few months ago I added Krill Oil and D3 and it's been much improved.”
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Krill OilMostly positive
“I tried: ...krill oil...they didn't help. Some would give me a little bit of relief from anxiety, others might lift the brain fog for a few days, but none of the ones I tried did anything meaningful”
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“Other things are in that gray area like sulbutiamine, racetams, selegiline, and nicotine have helped me.”
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“Before, I was trying some racetams but reading this article scared the hell out of me about racetams and I stopped.”
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“even the nootropics that some communities swear by did nothing for me (some that come to mind - racetams, tyrosine/NALT, NAC, methylated B vitamins...”
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“Noopept/racetams/choline useful to bring back my recall after I had destroyed it through years of dxm abuse. It DOES work for that, but if you are a healthy adult it does absolutely nothing.”
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CalciumMixed
“Within a week after taking it consistently, I always feel noticeably calmer, get better sleep, better muscle recovery and have smoother more elastic skin.”
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CalciumMixed
“I'm puzzled how you can suggest elemental calcium supplementation for reversing atherosclerosis as it has been linked to increased risk.”
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CalciumMixed
“Once I started getting my daily amount of calcium I felt way better. My mind and body genuinely relaxed, assuming the cal:mag balance is what did this.”
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CalciumMixed
“1200mg pure calcium before bed for 4 days gave me: 0 fatigue, crystal memory and learning, 0 brain fog, better verbal fluency”
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IodineMixed
“I have seen unbelievable results stacking Lithium Orotate with the following: Methylated B-Vitamins, High dose Omega-3 (from algae), Sodium Butyrate, Tocotrienols, Vit D3K2, Mag Glycinate, Iodine&Selenium, Boron.”
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IodineMixed
“I tried to go back to that dosage and couldn't handle it (hands shaking, burning head, anxiety).”
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IodineMixed
“My anxiety has almost been cleared for the past six months... Sleep is more vivid and more efficient.”
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IodineMixed
“I've been taking high dose iodine for a few months and it's a NIGHT AND DAY difference for me in my digestion, energy levels, quantity of perspiration and overall feeling of well-being.”
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“Metformin currently has enough data for me personally to feel comfortable not only taking it myself (and my wife), but also recommending it to my patients.”
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“Berberine has done zero for my pre diabetic glucose levels or weight. Metformin has and I changed nothing else.”
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“2 days with Metformin and that’s gone. I feel like I did when i was in my 30’s.”
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“Metformin (2 months, hoping to reduce hunger or increase energy), and there is way many more and others I can't remember.”
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GinkgoMixed
“My fiancé had some pretty bad PSSD similar to what you’ve described, and it’s worked for her.”
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GinkgoMixed
“The rest that I've tried hasn't helped me at all or even made me feel anything, good or bad.”
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GinkgoMixed
“I previously tried ginkgo but I didn't like how I felt after taking it.”
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GinkgoMixed
“I feel great, and my thoughts are fast and verbal fluency is great.”
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NSI-189Mixed
“Nsi-189 healed the damage I did to my brain from mdma like nothing else.”
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NSI-189Mixed
“It had positive emotional benefits. A nice pick me up in the morning. Noticed that I was sleeping less. From 8-9 hours down to 6.”
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NSI-189Mixed
“I was on NSI-189 for 5 months and some of my best days on it felt like how you're typing right now... I actually did have paresthesia on the drug, as well as other odd pains.”
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NSI-189Mixed
“I took it for a month. It improved my mood a bit, but that's about it.”
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Ketogenic DietMostly positive
“Low carb/moderate fat/moderately high protein eating, mixed with daily aerobic and anaerobic exercise, worked wonders for my ability to stay focused.”
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Ketogenic DietMostly positive
“I went no/low-carb/keto-ish about 2 years and really felt a difference in my subjective well-being: mood, weight, energy levels. Anytime I revert back to carbs I feel like crap.”
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Ketogenic DietMostly positive
“Once I got my carbs down to 20-30 g a day my anxiety went away almost completely.”
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Ketogenic DietMostly positive
“Everytime i've gone into ketosis i feel MUCH more lucid, calm, and sharp.”
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