What people actually say
6,163 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.”Source discussion ↗
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...”Source discussion ↗
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.”Source discussion ↗
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.”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“200mcg of selenium everyday. Difference when I’m taking it and not taking it is absolutely astounding. Really improved thyroid numbers too.”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“I tried selenium for thyroid support but weirdly it ended up helping way more with energy and overall tiredness.”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“I have a shitty demyelinating autoimmune bs going on and i feel so shit i feel all of them. Nicotinamide, nac. Selenium. B1!!! Everything.”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“Selenium (1 brazil nut a day)...have made an incredible difference for me, have increased my energy substantially, cleared brain fog, and raised libido”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“i take selenium 100mcg and iodine 150mcg and its been a life changer for me, no more sleepy from caffeine and I feel normal”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“I tried Iodine,SSRI,Selenium,Rhodiola Rosea,Tongkat Ali,Citrulline,Carnivore Diet,Maca but nothing worked”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“My friend has Hashimotos and was able to put it into remission by eating a strict Paleo diet and supplementing with Selenium.”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“But mine was selenium. I was severely deficient...Once I dialed in my chemistry, it was like my body was suddenly primed and aligned.”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“I then started on B-12, folic acid, chromium, selenium, copper and zinc which did help quite a lot but not quite enough.”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“surprisingly, selenium! (super soporific — brings a wave of sleepiness over me)”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“I decided to take a supplement with iodine and selenium, my long-term depression immediately disappeared.”Source discussion ↗
SeleniumMostly positive
“I also take 200mcg of selenium every night and that has been really helpful for my hypothyroidism related hair thinning.”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 didn't really see much difference in my cognitive functions using vinpo.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“The only thing I could really tell a difference was with the Aniracetam.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I can feel the vinpocetine every time. Also add vinpocetine and a B-vitamin to your stack.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I've started taking vinpocetine and seen good results...Vinpocetine pretty reliably gives me a headache.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“my favorite starting stack is bacopa, vinpocetine, PS, and Omega-3s. I've gotten between 3 and 4 months of incredible motivation, energy, creativity, and focus out of this aggregating stack program.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“Vinpocetine is noticeable and I feel helpful for me. You notice it almost right away that you have more blood flowing to your brain.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I personally noticed vinpocetine much more than I ever noticed gingko (it even made my night vision better).”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“Vinpocetine - if it works for you it will work goooood. ... I find it can make me low energy in higher doses, so yes [cycle].”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“This week I found out that Vinpocetine helps. Probably because of the extra blood flow to the brain.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I feel great, and my thoughts are fast and verbal fluency is great.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“5 mg Vinpocetine (I kind of stopped using this because it interacts with dopamine)”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I've just been trying out Jarrow Vinpocentine, derived from periwinkle. Supports memory, focus and mood, the bottle says. It does enhance mental alacrity and I feel a bit sped up in a pleasant, non chemical, way.”Source discussion ↗
VinpocetineMixed
“I have also taken Vinpocetine with mixed results... sometimes this makes this worse”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 ↗
YohimbineMixed
“I personally find Yohimbine to add energy without too many jitters, but your mileage may vary.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbineMixed
“I'm on Yohimbine now and it works great, but you will definitely see faster results if you start a beginners lifting program as well.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbineMixed
“I use it 1 hour per workout... Now that shit works and i feel incredible, i can't stop running, like a machine.”Source discussion ↗
YohimbineMixed
“yohimbine has some hardcore side effects and has me very anxious and bouncing off the walls, sweating, heart palpitations, etc.”Source discussion ↗