What people actually say
10,564 first-hand quotes, shortened but never edited — each links to the original discussion.
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RacetamsMixed
“Before, I was trying some racetams but reading this article scared the hell out of me about racetams and I stopped.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“even the nootropics that some communities swear by did nothing for me (some that come to mind - racetams, tyrosine/NALT, NAC, methylated B vitamins...”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“Noopept/racetams/choline useful to bring back my recall after I had destroyed it through years of dxm abuse. It DOES work for that, but if you are a healthy adult it does absolutely nothing.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“The racetams and all the other stuff people are talking about in this sub did nothing for me.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“I have noticed since starting glutaminergic nootropics, my excitement levels have fallen, and euphoria that I get from certain drugs has diminished.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“I tried all the standard racetams, noopept, phenibut, all kinds of shit...Still either nothing, or effects that were barely perceptible.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“taking racetams over an extended period without choline gave me less optimal results including headaches.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“I know i don't react well to any racetams nor phenibut as they just make me want to sleep.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“I have already tried some racetams and bacopa monnieri etc. for focus and memory. They worked well.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“I've taken noopept and racetams for extended time periods with no results.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“I've tried a few racetams and generally use phenylpiracetam and it's great for work or studying, nothing like Phenibut though.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“I have tried racetams, lions mane, stimulants other than caffeine... None have helped with my mental consistency as of yet.”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“one of the oxi/ani/pram and two tablespoons of MCT oil... racetams and mct will not punch holes in my slow wave sleep, and often help me lucid dream”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“the racetams and ashwagandha caused sleep interruptions almost every time I took them”Source discussion ↗
RacetamsMixed
“I took lots of stuff like racetams and l-theanine you name it and I was foggy nearly every damn day and no noot truly made me feel better”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
“Glycine and NAC, iron, vitamin d, vitamin c, calcium, magnesium. They’ve changed my life.”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“As someone who has experienced something similar, saffron, iron, and creatine had been super helpful for me. Also, magnesium as well as calcium to help me sleep better.”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“Take a calcium supplement at lunch and ZMA supplement at night at bed time. It worked for me.”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 ↗
CalciumMixed
“After some research I found out I was not alone. Magnesium can deplete calcium which can cause restlessness. I added a calcium supplement and now I sleep all night long”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“I found this out by accident when I started taking tums for a sickness induced reflux. I started feeling and sleeping amazingly... Then I tried a calcium malate supplement and boom. Along with 10k IU vitamin d3 a week”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“now I take 200mg magnesium (+food) and 800mg calcium a day - even though, it doesn't get any better and I still get these ~15 moments of rapid, 2,3-second twitches”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“basic stuff calcium and potassium helped me tremendously”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“every time I tried that, my pain would get worse. I'd ache all over”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“since I have been taking a Calcium and Vitamin D supplement, I have noticed less pain and discomfort”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“My chest hurts, lethargic brain fog and depression, Weakness in the gym and can't enjoy anything.”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“On the advice of my psych I took Omega fish oil, b complex, calcium, magnesium, vitamin d and a multivitamin.”Source discussion ↗
CalciumMixed
“Started taking a calcium with vitamin d and now I don't sweat like that.”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“i believe k2, B vitamins, and amino acids L carnitine and glutamine made a difference in my skin.”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“When I get enough or too much B vitamins I can't sleep.”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“I’ve tried lemon balm, b vitamins, magnesium glycinate, weed, so many things for anxiety. Nothing came close to that drip!”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“I’ve already tried a lot of things some basic things like magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, and PEA, tyrosine, theanine, nac, inositol, creatine, glycine, cafeine, without major results.”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“I've tried switching meds, a few b vitamins, tyrosine but nothing seems to help.”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“I now supplement magnesium (research for best bio availability) as well as B vitamins and the difference is night and day.”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“a combination of B vitamins that works properly for my DNA has made a massive difference in my energy levels and motivation.”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“I've tried tyrosine and stimulating adaptogens (panax and rhodiola) and alcar and b-vitamins and TMG but nothing works.”Source discussion ↗
B VitaminsMostly positive
“I've taken vitamins with a lot of good b vitamins and fish oil and I feel physically much more energetic.”Source discussion ↗