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“Metformin currently has enough data for me personally to feel comfortable not only taking it myself (and my wife), but also recommending it to my patients.”
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“Berberine has done zero for my pre diabetic glucose levels or weight. Metformin has and I changed nothing else.”
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“2 days with Metformin and that’s gone. I feel like I did when i was in my 30’s.”
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“Metformin (2 months, hoping to reduce hunger or increase energy), and there is way many more and others I can't remember.”
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FastingMostly positive
“on the second day it felt like a very light version of a stimulant. I was super productive and I was grinding my teeth.”
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FastingMostly positive
“I simply did not eat at all that day (so I ate last the night before the vaccination).”
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FastingMostly positive
“I take no food until 17:00. Eat my intake for the day and repeat. I only drink water, coffee, tea though the day. I've been doing this consistently for the past 3 years - no brain fog whatsoever. Energy levels are higher then ever before.”
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FastingMostly positive
“about the 5th day in I started laughing for no reason and just felt more in the moment but it wasn't much and didn't last.”
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YK-11Mixed
“tried yk11 and mk677 from them. lost 10lb, bulked up, upped some of my PRs by about 40% over like 8 weeks.”
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YK-11Mixed
“Made me so watery and bloated, bloody noses while doing cardio and super high BP, plus I put on shit muscle and felt terrible.”
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YK-11Mixed
“I'm running YK11 at 15mg titrated up to 25mg and I'm having extremely noticeable results and feel on top of the world.”
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Ketogenic DietMostly positive
“Low carb/moderate fat/moderately high protein eating, mixed with daily aerobic and anaerobic exercise, worked wonders for my ability to stay focused.”
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Ketogenic DietMostly positive
“I went no/low-carb/keto-ish about 2 years and really felt a difference in my subjective well-being: mood, weight, energy levels. Anytime I revert back to carbs I feel like crap.”
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Ketogenic DietMostly positive
“Once I got my carbs down to 20-30 g a day my anxiety went away almost completely.”
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Ketogenic DietMostly positive
“Everytime i've gone into ketosis i feel MUCH more lucid, calm, and sharp.”
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Psyllium HuskMostly positive
“It helped me heal my intestinal issues. I felt amazing after about a week and my mental clarity and energy skyrocketed.”
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Psyllium HuskMostly positive
“I've tried metamucil (worked amazing for the first week... until it kinda stopped working).”
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Psyllium HuskMostly positive
“started dumping a spoonful of Metamucil into a glass of water 1-2x a day and it's changed my life.”
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Psyllium HuskMostly positive
“just after 2-3 days of taking 1 to 2 teaspoons daily I feel so much better. Just taking this extra fiber has given me better benefits then all those supplements above I mentioned combined.”
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Keto DietMostly positive
“Keto has been a life changer for me. It has significantly helped with brain fog, energy and stamina.”
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Keto DietMostly positive
“I jumped on the keto diet and lost 30lbs in 30 days. I was miserable and extremely angry!”
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Keto DietMostly positive
“keto is the best for the brain. I'm carnivore but still didn't reach the sharpness and wakefulness I experienced on keto.”
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Keto DietMostly positive
“my results are pretty crazy because i also did hop on a keto diet as well... i ended up dropping from 223lbs to 183 pounds in just 5 months which is very realistic with the help of peptides ofcourse.”
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ProteinMostly positive
“I notice I will have much more energy, and stable energy through out the day when I eat a lot of protein.”
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ProteinMostly positive
“I've tried taking 10 scoops of protein a day. Nothing at all”
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ProteinMostly positive
“I've used protein powder for a couple of years and ave noticed a big change in that time”
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ProteinMostly positive
“My energy went through the roof when I did that.”
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“I have been taking semorelin for over 3 years. 8 weeks off after 5 months. It works.”
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“I have not stopped taking my sermorelin because I do get better sleep at night and have more energy, endurance, and focus in the day.”
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“I sleep much better, my energy is through the roof, and my sex drive is much higher than it used to be!!!”
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GHRP-2Mixed
“The very first night I started running CJC-1295 and GHRP-2 was the best night of sleep I've ever had.”
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GHRP-2Mixed
“I have also tried ghrp2 and some other analogs with little improvement.”
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GHRP-2Mixed
“I've been taking sermorelin and ghrp2 its helping me sleep and has reduced my appetite, which it isnt supposed too. I've seen some weight loss.”
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GHRP-2Mixed
“First 3 nights doing CJC + GHRP2 I didnt even sleep 1 second. Major insomnia and huge night sweats.”
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Yerba MateMostly positive
“But after yerba maté, I drink it around 30 min after my shower, I am fully alert, focused, awake and full of energy for the rest of the day.”
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Yerba MateMostly positive
“often i feel shitty from yerba, my stomach hurts and i'm foggy and tired.”
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Yerba MateMostly positive
“Holy shit, this stuff is *way* stronger than coffee. I feel really great, energetic, and very positive and happy.”
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Yerba MateMostly positive
“Another alternative that I love is Yerba mate. I have tried yoapon, but it doesn’t compare to mate. I feel energetic and my concentration is excellent with it.”
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“the biggest differences I've noticed have been in sleep and recovery which then obviously has a knock on effect on muscle growth.”
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“I just finished a cycle. I experienced no side effects and all upside. Solid fat reduction. Extra hour per night of sleep.”
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