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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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“The above supplements have worked amazingly for my brain fog and motivation.”
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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 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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“Quercetin. I had it against Covid, but apparently it is also good for allergies. It worked.”
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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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DHEAMostly positive
“DHEA, minimum 50 mg was a huge game changer for my wife. More energy, libido, dopamine/happy mood, concentration- everything.”
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DHEAMostly positive
“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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DHEAMostly positive
“Once I started taking dhea...I felt significantly better. It raises T, has positive effects on both gaba and dopamine.”
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DHEAMostly positive
“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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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
“After I staryed taking black seed oil twice a day ive been feeling like a new person.”
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ZMAMostly positive
“The only thing that is affordable and has seemed to help me is ZMA. I only have the anecdote that ZMA seemed to improve sex drive, sleep, dreams, erectile quality when I first t began taking it at age 18.”
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ZMAMostly positive
“So then I started taking ZMA since I read it does wonders for energy and helps ensure proper sleep. I proceeded to feel worse, anhedonic and basically depressed.”
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ZMAMostly positive
“supplementing ZMA, D3, creatine, sardines/DHA&EPA/other fatty fish works well for my health, sleep, and muscle gain.”
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ZMAMostly positive
“my sleep quality has improved tremendously. It's hard to put into words but I feel like I'm sleeping on clouds. I'm also sleeping fewer hours but feeling more rested in the morning.”
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NiacinMostly positive
“If you over methylate, niacin may also help you. Binds to free methyl groups... It's how I fixed my heart palpitations after taking methylsulfonymethan.”
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NiacinMostly positive
“Been taking Niacin, but other than the flush, I've found it makes me feel kinda irritable after taking it and my stomach doesn't feel great.”
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NiacinMostly positive
“I take niacin daily and have noticed big improvements in mental clarity / focus.”
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NiacinMostly positive
“Had bad flushing w/ the niacin. Felt like I was on fire, massive blotching covered entire body.”
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“St. John's Wort, Passion Flower, Hops, and Skullcap. My sleep improved with those.”
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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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“I dabbled with 5-HTP ... and St. John's Wort ... and found them to have some nice anti-anxiety / sedating effects.”
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“I am taking Saint John's Wort and Bacopa now to modulate my serotonin system, as well as trimethylglycine to help boost catecholamine production. That is helping a lot.”
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Lithium OrotateMostly positive
“The lithium is absolutely curbing my mania... My social anxiety is 100% gone when I take lithium orotate.”
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Lithium OrotateMostly positive
“I take 5mg LiOr every morning upon waking for ADHD, and I've experienced nothing but massive benefits...Many people complain about lethargy and brain fog at these doses.”
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Lithium OrotateMostly positive
“Mood has increased, depression is decreased and anxiety no longer exists in my life. It has been a miracle drug for me.”
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Lithium OrotateMostly positive
“I take 5mg before bed and noticed better mood stability within like 2 weeks...Just a heads-up that I took 5mg for a few days, and very soon I became a numb, emotionless zombie.”
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PhosphatidylserineMostly positive
“A supplement I have never seen on here that works great for me is Phosphatidylserine. Somehow awesome.”
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PhosphatidylserineMostly positive
“Not feeling any difference.. I find it really weird I don't feel any different than I normally do.. no concentration boost or anything.”
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PhosphatidylserineMostly positive
“Phosphatidylserine (8/10): ... it made a pretty big impact as far as stress reduction for me. I felt less physical anxiety in social situations...”
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PhosphatidylserineMostly positive
“within 10-15 minutes if I'm feeling more down to Earth and relaxed...Over the last three weeks, I have seldom had these nervous thought loops.”
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