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DHEAMixed
“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.”
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DHEAMixed
“Once I started taking dhea...I felt significantly better. It raises T, has positive effects on both gaba and dopamine.”
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DHEAMixed
“DHEA might help also. I sleep very deep and have vivid dreams on it. I take 25mg an hour before bed.”
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Whey ProteinMostly positive
“Coffee with cream, has to be a cream or fake creamer with a whey protein, doesn't. It gives me a gentle but potent energy boost with no headache and no jitters.”
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Whey ProteinMostly positive
“I stopped taking whey protein. Almost all brands have sucralose, which has questionable effects on gut biome.”
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Whey ProteinMostly positive
“I do notice they help significantly but i cannot tolerate them (yes, I have tried concentrate, isolate and hydro), I start to bloat a lot and feel a bit nauseous.”
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Whey ProteinMostly positive
“In my case I feel mentally more relaxed ever since I started taking 4 scoops of whey protein per day. I also notice more endurance in the gym.”
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“Huperzine a 250mcg a day fixed my dad right up. It's actually the same med and dosage used in China for dementia.”
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“Huperzine-A - I initially took it for lucid dreaming, but it is a complete flop for me. Nothing changed. No vivid dreams, no brain function improvement. Nothing.”
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“Huperzine A is absolutely magical for me... It increases REM phase of sleep => longer and more vivid dreams & feeling more recharged in the morning.”
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“cats claw combined with bacopa and huperzine a. That stack really helped my verbal fluidity...”
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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.”
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GinsengMostly positive
“Ginseng gave great energy but I paid that back the next day when I felt completely drained.”
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GinsengMostly positive
“I just drank a cup of ginseng tea which I highly recommend and helps me focus a lot.”
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GinsengMostly positive
“I take Korean ginseng and Noopept with a black tea after lunch, works great!”
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“Within hours of consumption my consistent upper back pain is literally gone, but along with it comes dizziness and a feeling of aloofness.”
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“My knees were getting rather janky and then I started the collagen and in a few months, they were 95 percent better.”
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“I stopped taking collagen powder after years... I used to find I'd get a histmaine episode after taking it sometimes, and get the lethargy.”
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“after a couple of weeks of it I get super energised...and my anxiety is much reduced.”
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FolateMostly positive
“I have been taking methylfolate with methylcobalamin for almost two months now and my prefrontal abilities with respect to planning and stress management have improved dramatically.”
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FolateMostly 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.”
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FolateMostly positive
“The first couple times I took methylfolate I felt better and more energetic than ever before...after about 6 months experimenting I would say it has had a good overall effect and I do feel quite a bit better.”
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FolateMostly positive
“I couldn't take any amount of methyl-B12 or Methylfolate without feeling like absolute crap.”
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SAM-EMostly positive
“I also take SAM-e in the morning (200mg or 400mg per day depending on how I'm feeling) for my general depression/anxiety.”
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SAM-EMostly positive
“I just started taking Sam-e and it’s helped with my ADHD and depression tremendously.”
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SAM-EMostly positive
“Taking SAM-e completely changed my life from total lethargy with the only relief being Adderall or Ritalin to being a functional person, no side effects noticed and I only have to cycle it occasionally.”
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SAM-EMostly positive
“SAMe and agmatine sulfate over the past year to be the two most noticeably helpful supplements i have ever taken for baseline energy/mood.”
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“Quercetin and bromelain, Vitamin K and D, astaxanthan, fish oil, turmeric, boron, msm, and coq10. I have osteoarthritis and this combo has been helping with the pain.”
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“The Thorne Quercetin has helped me a lot with seasonal allergies. I'd go as far as to say it had been more effective for me than either Claritin or Zyrtec.”
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“Quercetin. I had it against Covid, but apparently it is also good for allergies. It worked.”
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“I feel like it does help against allergies and cold and flu season.”
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FasoracetamMostly positive
“the tingle of disassociation and anxiety that lurks at the back of my mind at all times was gone, it felt as though i had finally been released from a prison cell.”
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FasoracetamMostly positive
“I take faso + noopept right now and it is okay though nothing crazy, but there are many different options to try and explore there.”
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FasoracetamMostly positive
“My memory recall, focus, energy and motivation are greatly improved while on fasoracetam.”
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FasoracetamMostly positive
“Has helped me tremendously with anxiety and ADD/OCD symptoms without feeling wired by amphetamines.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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Black Seed OilMostly positive
“I started taking BSO a few days ago and I’m blown away, my anxiety, depression, muscle aches, etc. have all improved significantly.”
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Intermittent FastingMostly positive
“I would suggest trying Intermittent fasting. I have much better focus and clarity.”
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