What people actually say
862 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
AllWeight lossAppetiteFocusEnergySleepAnxietyMoodMemoryPerformanceRecoveryPain & inflammationDigestionLibidoHormonesBlood sugarHeart & lipidsSkin & hairImmunityLongevity
SS-31Mostly positive
“I have felt like TA-1, ss31 and then MOTs-C have been helpful for getting me out of the same type of funk.”Source discussion ↗
Black GingerMostly positive
“After about two weeks I felt I wasn't as hungry as I usually am during a cut. It made losing weight easier as I wasn't as tempted to eat.”Source discussion ↗
Black GingerMostly positive
“I like this stuff a lot for mood and energy, however, the insomnia this week has been too much.”Source discussion ↗
Black GingerMostly positive
“I could barely sleep after a single dose initially, but after prolonged use I can tolerate as many as four capsules without any issues.”Source discussion ↗
D-Aspartic AcidMixed
“I took 3g of d-aa/day plus 250-300mg of grape seed extract/day and 30mg of zinc/day ... I got increased acne, my hairline receded a bit, and my balls grew by probably 30%.”Source discussion ↗
D-Aspartic AcidMixed
“I love it, but I feel dumb as a post unless I take noopept or some racetam.”Source discussion ↗
D-Aspartic AcidMixed
“Anecdotally I've noticed a definite difference between when I am and am not taking D-AA. Even if you're right, placebo gains are still gains.”Source discussion ↗
D-Aspartic AcidMixed
“Added 10-30lbs to my lifts already... Some facial acne... Random horniness... Increased appetite”Source discussion ↗
Fadogia AgrestisMixed
“I think tongkat ali and cistanche/fadogia were a game changer for me”Source discussion ↗
Fadogia AgrestisMixed
“I have noticed it working I'm just concerned about the the method of action.”Source discussion ↗
Fadogia AgrestisMixed
“My test climbed from 273 (2018) to 952 (2023). It's true it works. My jump wasn't as significant but I went from like 600 to about 1000”Source discussion ↗
Fadogia AgrestisMixed
“I did try fadogia for a month last year and felt like it made my balls bigger but was worried it wasn't good for me”Source discussion ↗
AC-262Mostly positive
“The cycle went very well! I gained 6-7lbs and had very significant strength increases throughout.”Source discussion ↗
AC-262Mostly positive
“I give the cycle like a 6.5/10. I loved the recovery + energy in the gym. But outside of that I don’t know if the gains themselves were quite worth the acne + restlessness.”Source discussion ↗
AC-262Mostly positive
“This was my peak look in my opinion. very dense and hard, vascular, confidence was high. gym energy was unmatched. PR'd everywhere.”Source discussion ↗
AC-262Mostly positive
“I’m on week 7 of AC262 and I feel great. My strength still progressing every lift and feeling super amped up.”Source discussion ↗
DmaaMixed
“DMAA made my depression go away. It helped me get up in the morning with my cup of coffee... DMAA also worked just as well as my current adhd medication (Vyvanse 50mg)”Source discussion ↗
DmaaMixed
“DMAA - tried 4 times. Feel jittery for a little while and it's hard to concentrate... then I crash and just want to nap.”Source discussion ↗
DmaaMixed
“The DMAA can certainly give you energy for your workouts but it can also cause a pretty nasty crash that isn't quite worth the energy for me personally.”Source discussion ↗
DmaaMixed
“I've experimented with DMAA as well, but that seems to have some unwanted side effects.”Source discussion ↗
Pre-WorkoutMixed
“Preworkout supplements increase my focus and wakefulness. They improve my workout performance A LOT.”Source discussion ↗
Pre-WorkoutMixed
“I had a terribly tough time falling asleep. A couple times I couldn't sleep at all. I may be stimulant sensitive.”Source discussion ↗
Pre-WorkoutMixed
“The pre-workout seemed to give me allot more physical endurance than the caffeine, and kept me motivated. As well helped me concentrate a surprising amount more than caffeine.”Source discussion ↗
Pre-WorkoutMixed
“Cellucor C4 was the pre workout I started with and I absolutely loved it. It seriously increased the amount of power I felt I had.”Source discussion ↗
DietMostly positive
“I started eating cleaner, exercising more consistently, stopped masturbating (check out r/nofap), and sleeping more. I feel like a new person.”Source discussion ↗
DietMostly positive
“Low-carb diets, strict paleo, and allergen-free diets like AIP ... can be really helpful. ... drastic improvement in my mood and performance.”Source discussion ↗
DietMostly positive
“eating a balanced diet with enough protein and limiting sugar helps me.”Source discussion ↗
DietMostly positive
“if I do the aforementioned sleep/diet/exercise/meditation I'll actually be feeling pretty awesome”Source discussion ↗
CardioMostly positive
“regular cardio improves some of my ADHD symptoms to an extent similar to my prescription stimulants, but without the side effects.”Source discussion ↗
CardioMostly positive
“I also find that keeping exercise up everyday helps, but not tremendously much.”Source discussion ↗
CardioMostly positive
“Cardio sometimes gives me that rush and pulls my mind to a better place.”Source discussion ↗
CardioMostly positive
“I'm just do 1hr of f cardio a day to get good sleep.”Source discussion ↗
EcdysteroneMostly positive
“I saw significant body recomp and muscle gain... significant improvement in my stress tolerance and felt mentally and physically stronger all around.”Source discussion ↗
EcdysteroneMostly positive
“I definitely have not blown up in the gym or anything, but I have noticed improved recovery.”Source discussion ↗
EcdysteroneMostly positive
“in the last week since starting ecdysterone I've noticed my anxiety and irritability are much higher also bouts of low mood”Source discussion ↗
EcdysteroneMostly positive
“I have had a lot success with Ecdysterone, even though it draws a lot of haters.”Source discussion ↗
AndarineMixed
“I've done a ostrine+s-4 cycle before and gained about 6 pounds of lean mass and lost fat.”Source discussion ↗
AndarineMixed
“Strength has definitely increased, and I've started noticing a much drier, more defined look...the night blindness has been the worst part. After around 8PM, everything takes on this weird green tint, and in low light I'm basically blind.”Source discussion ↗
AndarineMixed
“I have noticed amazing increase in vascularity as well as pumps. Night vision sides are not bad.”Source discussion ↗
Resistance TrainingMostly positive
“more weight training. I was pumping iron, but not often enough so I lost more muscle mass than what I needed to.”Source discussion ↗