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Whey ProteinMostly positive
“I stopped taking whey protein. Almost all brands have sucralose, which has questionable effects on gut biome.”
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Whey ProteinMostly positive
“I do notice they help significantly but i cannot tolerate them (yes, I have tried concentrate, isolate and hydro), I start to bloat a lot and feel a bit nauseous.”
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Whey ProteinMostly positive
“In my case I feel mentally more relaxed ever since I started taking 4 scoops of whey protein per day. I also notice more endurance in the gym.”
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“Huperzine a 250mcg a day fixed my dad right up. It's actually the same med and dosage used in China for dementia.”
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“Huperzine-A - I initially took it for lucid dreaming, but it is a complete flop for me. Nothing changed. No vivid dreams, no brain function improvement. Nothing.”
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“Huperzine A is absolutely magical for me... It increases REM phase of sleep => longer and more vivid dreams & feeling more recharged in the morning.”
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“cats claw combined with bacopa and huperzine a. That stack really helped my verbal fluidity...”
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GinsengMostly positive
“After taking it for a few days, I noticed a few effects I didn't read about beforehand: I became incredibly horny and was getting rock hard boners all day.”
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GinsengMostly positive
“Ginseng gave great energy but I paid that back the next day when I felt completely drained.”
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GinsengMostly positive
“I just drank a cup of ginseng tea which I highly recommend and helps me focus a lot.”
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GinsengMostly positive
“I take Korean ginseng and Noopept with a black tea after lunch, works great!”
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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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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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SAM-EMostly positive
“I also take SAM-e in the morning (200mg or 400mg per day depending on how I'm feeling) for my general depression/anxiety.”
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SAM-EMostly positive
“I just started taking Sam-e and it’s helped with my ADHD and depression tremendously.”
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SAM-EMostly positive
“Taking SAM-e completely changed my life from total lethargy with the only relief being Adderall or Ritalin to being a functional person, no side effects noticed and I only have to cycle it occasionally.”
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SAM-EMostly positive
“SAMe and agmatine sulfate over the past year to be the two most noticeably helpful supplements i have ever taken for baseline energy/mood.”
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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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“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. I had it against Covid, but apparently it is also good for allergies. It worked.”
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“I feel like it does help against allergies and cold and flu season.”
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FasoracetamMostly positive
“the tingle of disassociation and anxiety that lurks at the back of my mind at all times was gone, it felt as though i had finally been released from a prison cell.”
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FasoracetamMostly positive
“I take faso + noopept right now and it is okay though nothing crazy, but there are many different options to try and explore there.”
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FasoracetamMostly positive
“My memory recall, focus, energy and motivation are greatly improved while on fasoracetam.”
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FasoracetamMostly positive
“Has helped me tremendously with anxiety and ADD/OCD symptoms without feeling wired by amphetamines.”
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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
“I started taking BSO a few days ago and I’m blown away, my anxiety, depression, muscle aches, etc. have all improved significantly.”
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Intermittent FastingMostly positive
“I would suggest trying Intermittent fasting. I have much better focus and clarity.”
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Intermittent FastingMostly positive
“When I did intermittent fasting I got along OK and feel good if I drink enough water.”
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Intermittent FastingMostly positive
“I also did intermittent fasting for the first 4 months and lost my first 50 lbs that way.”
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Intermittent FastingMostly positive
“Have you tried intermittent fasting? That cleared up my brain fog when a lot of other things didn't help.”
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“L theanine 200mg, apigenin 50mg, mag theo, mag biglycinate makes me pee too much, GABA 600mg, 3g taurine. I have anxiety and panic disorder late into nights. And this has cured about 80% for me.”
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