What people actually say
4,893 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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PregnenoloneMixed
“Now it's like 90% fixed by pregnenolone. However, I been taking around 10 to 20 mg this is the sweet spot for me if I take anymore I get the opposite reaction such as more fatigue and tiredness.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I've been taking pregnenolone, dhea, and tongkhat ali and it helps keep my mind straight while living alone, working alone.”Source discussion ↗
PregnenoloneMixed
“I've never felt more comfortable in my own skin, more calm, or stable. Things just feel right. But: Definitely not a keeper for me. Either no effect or I get more jittery/anxious.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“L-Tryptophan has given me the most relaxation / anti-anxiety out of the aminos I've tried.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“I've felt like I'm on a microdose of LSD that's slightly too large lol. I feel that unique uncomfortable feeling where my atoms feel like they're vibrating a bit too quickly.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“L-tryptophan has been a game changer for my seasonal depression... Whenever I start to get that feeling of 'what's the point' I pop 2 of ND's L-tryptophan and feel so much better.”Source discussion ↗
L-TryptophanMostly positive
“L-tryptophan makes me sleep deeper, and I wake up feeling more content.”Source discussion ↗
EpitalonMostly positive
“Epitalon: Added this recently at the end of my cycles for the telomere/anti-aging benefits. The unexpected perk? It totally reset my circadian rhythm, amplifying the sleep stack even more.”Source discussion ↗
EpitalonMostly positive
“Clearly you need to stack epithalon. I finally slept tho in the morning I feel groggy.”Source discussion ↗
EpitalonMostly positive
“after 3-4 days I did feel a definite improvement in energy and mood - more so than with any other peptides I’ve tried.”Source discussion ↗
EpitalonMostly positive
“I take 250-500mcg daily. I love it. My sleep has improved— circadian rhythm.”Source discussion ↗
SabroxyMostly positive
“Sabroxy: Poor man's Ritalin, and cleaner feeling in my experience. Dopamine agonist. I take it once in a while if I need to be laser focused and awake.”Source discussion ↗
SabroxyMostly positive
“I tested Sabroxy for quite some time now and found it very consistent in giving me brain fog and an overwhelmed feeling of demotivation.”Source discussion ↗
SabroxyMostly positive
“Combined with caffeine and sabroxy, there was a notable improvement in my attention span and overall mood.”Source discussion ↗
SabroxyMostly positive
“sabroxy is weaker but very pleasant and doesn't have any side effects I have noticed. Nice energy and mental focus boost.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“I really like lemon balm especially if combined with valerian root! Helps me sleep and relax at night.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“Valerian tea only works about once or twice a month, any more frequent and I get zero effect...I only dream when I take Valerian Root...I definitely enjoy the dreams.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“I've tried valerian root capsules. Those did not help me staying a sleep.”Source discussion ↗
Valerian RootMixed
“Valerian root are my own little 'fuck you's to the racing thoughts/inability to sleep.”Source discussion ↗
KannaMostly positive
“Kanna tablets. Dissolve under the tongue...I can't sing Kannas praises enough. It's the instant cure for my brain fog, lack of energy, and lack of motivation.”Source discussion ↗
KannaMostly positive
“kanna works well for some people. But it doesn't work well for me and makes me depressed.”Source discussion ↗
KannaMostly positive
“I feel so happy when it kicks in...great product and prefer it over LM, recommending to my friends!”Source discussion ↗
KannaMostly positive
“I'm now starting to use things like 5-HTP, Kanna extract, etc. again. Way better.”Source discussion ↗
L-CitrullineMostly positive
“Something I found that makes my meds work way better is Citrulline 2g + Arginine 2g twice daily.”Source discussion ↗
L-CitrullineMostly positive
“within hours I feel amazing! Aches pretty much disappeared and I have energy levels I hadn't felt in several months.”Source discussion ↗
L-CitrullineMostly positive
“I noticed a MARKED improvement in cognitive abilities, feeling witty with ideas in my head, ambitions to do or think about things, less brain fog and also greatly improved mood.”Source discussion ↗
L-CitrullineMostly positive
“I'd say 95% of them are gone the few that remain I notice every few days if I try to focus on them they are fainter and fainter.”Source discussion ↗
CerebrolysinMostly positive
“Cerebrolysin is by far the best nootropic I have ever used...my memory, recall ability, sensitivity to music, observance over my emotions, thinking faculties have all improved to a noticeable amount.”Source discussion ↗
CerebrolysinMostly positive
“After ~15 mins of administration of any of these, I'm starting to feel tingling all over the body, weakness, noticeable drop in mood and cognition.”Source discussion ↗
CerebrolysinMostly positive
“Cerebrolysin also helped me recover from over a decade of extreme stimulant abuse. No hyperbole, I went from barely functioning as a human to achieving the highest license and certification in my field.”Source discussion ↗
CerebrolysinMostly positive
“Cerebrolysin 2ml twice a week cured my 6 year depression within a week.”Source discussion ↗
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 ↗
Panax GinsengMostly positive
“I left everything else the same and doubled my panax ginseng dose to about 2000 mg 3x daily. This really made the difference.”Source discussion ↗