What people actually say
638 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
AllWeight lossAppetiteFocusEnergySleepAnxietyMoodMemoryPerformanceRecoveryPain & inflammationDigestionLibidoHormonesBlood sugarHeart & lipidsSkin & hairImmunityLongevity
Gotu KolaMostly positive
“It makes me feel very relaxed, and if I take a strong dose I fall asleep within minutes, despite the fact that I normally get insomnia. It also fights anxiety effectively.”Source discussion ↗
Gotu KolaMostly positive
“It did help me in the short term but, I don't think that targeting the gabaergic system is a good way to stop anxiety. Anything that targets this system will eventually cause rebound anxiety or dependency.”Source discussion ↗
Gotu KolaMostly positive
“I drink gotu kola and vape cbd among other supplements and I think that's what helps with my ADHD the most - this combo gives me a stimulated feeling.”Source discussion ↗
Gotu KolaMostly positive
“I feel like my skin is glowing on Gotu Kola...more than happy with what I am experiencing vs Honestly, I haven't noticed any benefits from it. It seems to negatively affect my sleep.”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 ↗
ClomipheneMixed
“At 35 years old, I literally feel as good as I did in high school again in every aspect: motivation, libido, energy, wellbeing, etc.”Source discussion ↗
ClomipheneMixed
“I've done several months on things like Clomid, and while my numbers looked good, I didn't feel it.”Source discussion ↗
ClomipheneMixed
“I feel dramatically 'stupider' and much less mentally sharp since using. Especially since coming off and PCTing 5 times to try recover. But even before this slightly, worse after PCT (Clomid, Enclo, Nolva, never same time).”Source discussion ↗
ClomipheneMixed
“I am on Clomid to get my T levels higher but it does nothing from my sex drive.”Source discussion ↗
L-ArginineMixed
“Something I found that makes my meds work way better is Citrulline 2g + Arginine 2g twice daily.”Source discussion ↗
L-ArginineMixed
“I tried so many things – L-Arginine, Citrulline, Zinc, Omega-3s, training, clean diet. Some things helped a bit, but nothing really fixed it.”Source discussion ↗
L-ArginineMixed
“Any Vasodilator should work for promoting a restful sleep.. I prefer L-Arginine.”Source discussion ↗
L-ArginineMixed
“I actually take 6g of L-Arginine powder in water on an empty stomach every day. It has helped, but I am still searching for a better solution.”Source discussion ↗
L-CarnitineMostly positive
“amino acids L carnitine and glutamine made a difference in my skin.”Source discussion ↗
L-CarnitineMostly positive
“L-carnitine helps your body burn long chain fatty acids... I take 2 pills in the morning and 2 before a cardio workout to get an endurance boost.”Source discussion ↗
L-CarnitineMostly positive
“L carnitine and alpha lipoic acid allow a bit of the gaba in your system to cross the BBB...It kills the anxiety and puts me in a good mood 90% of the time.”Source discussion ↗
L-CarnitineMostly positive
“L-carnitine works like clock work for me when it comes to depression.”Source discussion ↗
HcgMostly positive
“hcg.. although it may raise estrogen too much. worked great for me, strength increases, amazing libido, lost some fat.”Source discussion ↗
HcgMostly positive
“When I stopped TRT and went to HCG mono therapy 1500iu EOD kept my total test at 1500.”Source discussion ↗
HcgMostly positive
“I used to take HCG... I stopped and feel much better (less e2)”Source discussion ↗
HcgMostly positive
“I got euphoria once from HCG once (after this it stopped working).”Source discussion ↗
BCAAMixed
“noticed when I use BCAA have lower RHR after workouts, so probably must-have”Source discussion ↗
BCAAMixed
“Far better than BCAAs which I completely stopped supplementing a good 5 years ago.”Source discussion ↗
BCAAMixed
“I use modern BCAA as it has a higher (8:1:1) ratio of Leucine to the other AAs. I didnt see any major benefits from it when doing normal fasted workouts, but it did seem to help in extended workouts.”Source discussion ↗
BCAAMixed
“I can't say it the BCAAs though. To many factors... I didn't begin the stack with BCAAs.”Source discussion ↗
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.”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“I'm puzzled how you can suggest elemental calcium supplementation for reversing atherosclerosis as it has been linked to increased risk.”Source discussion ↗
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.”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“1200mg pure calcium before bed for 4 days gave me: 0 fatigue, crystal memory and learning, 0 brain fog, better verbal fluency”Source discussion ↗
Magnesium MalateMostly positive
“malate is a much better option for me (though stil gives me some energy, just not the panic/sense of dread that glycinate does)”Source discussion ↗
Magnesium MalateMostly positive
“Malate and bisglycinate have worked best for me as they are more energizing and bioavailable forms.”Source discussion ↗
Magnesium MalateMostly positive
“Magnesium malate seems to work the best for me...Malate improves energy production in mitochondria.”Source discussion ↗
Magnesium MalateMostly positive
“Magnesium malate is the energizing kind of mag, glycinate I would only take in the evening for better sleep (which will give you more energy in a roundabout way).”Source discussion ↗
AstaxanthinMostly positive
“Replace the fish oil with krill oil containing naturally occurring astaxanthin. Astaxanthin has been a game changer for me.”Source discussion ↗
AstaxanthinMostly positive
“No visible results for me. But it helped to heal the red sunburned skin of my friend.”Source discussion ↗
AstaxanthinMostly positive
“The sunburn is *gone*...not a single burn. My skin felt heated and a bit itchy. But there was no burn.”Source discussion ↗
AstaxanthinMostly positive
“Astaxanthin is awesome. It's one of my must have supplements. It really helps my eyes, and I have no doubt it's good for the brain.”Source discussion ↗