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Title: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:24:41 PM
Not gear,just OTC supps.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: NoPEDsNoBB on March 05, 2023, 03:29:01 PM
Just a bit of Vit.C, Vit.D and Zinc.
Will replace Zinc with Magnesium when I run out.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: deadz on March 05, 2023, 03:29:13 PM
Multi
B complex
Fish oil
Vit d and k
Red yeast rice
Glucosamine chrondroitin msm
Coq10
Vit E
R lipoic acid
Eye product
Milk thistle
Mushroom supplement
Prostate formula
Isopure protein
Psyllium powder
All of my supplements are from Life Extension www.lef.org
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: The Scott on March 05, 2023, 03:32:44 PM
Not gear,just OTC supps.

I am taking an iron supplement as well as being allowed to eat some beef now due to being anemic but that's pretty much it for me.  All the medicine I have to take is enough to depress me, LOL!

Years ago I used to take all kinds of supplements until I realized I was broke because of spending so much money on them.  When I stopped I didn't feel any worse so I just don't take anything unless my doctors tell me to. Hence the iron supplement!  ;D

Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: J. Richards on March 05, 2023, 03:33:15 PM
ZMA before bed...
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:34:01 PM
Multi
B complex
Fish oil
Vit d
Red yeast rice
Glucosamine chrondroitin msm
Coq10
Vit e
Alpha lipoic acid
Eye product
Milk thistle
Mushroom supplement
Prostate formula
Isopure protein
Psyllium powder
All of my supplements are from Life Extension www.lef.org
Nice I need to get some fresh ideas.

All I use presently is:
Whey
Vit.C
Vit.D
Papaya Enzymes
ACV

I need to buy some chelated minerals,Vit. E,B Complex,L-Arginine,and I think I`ll go back to my youth and give good old nasty tasting Brewers Yeast another shot.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ThisisOverload on March 05, 2023, 03:34:21 PM
I take protein powder after workouts.

I eat a lot of fish, eggs, beef, chicken, turkey, shellfish, etc.

Low carbs.

No dairy.

That's it.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:35:31 PM
ZMA before bed...
Does it work for you?

I never sleep. :(

Grape Ape gave me some good advice but I disregarded it like a fool.

Insomniac Of Peace
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: NoPEDsNoBB on March 05, 2023, 03:36:12 PM
Nice I need to get some fresh ideas.

All I use presently is:
Whey
Vit.C
Vit.D
Papaya Enzymes
ACV

I need to buy some chelated minerals,Vit. E,B Complex,L-Arginine,and I think I`ll go back to my youth and give good old nasty tasting Brewers Yeast another shot.
Does it work for you?

I never sleep. :(

Grape Ape gave me some good advice but I disregarded it like a fool.

Insomniac Of Peace

I think you should take Magnesium glycinate.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:37:01 PM
I take protein powder after workouts.

I eat a lot of fish, eggs, beef, chicken, turkey, shellfish, etc.

Low carbs.

No dairy.

That's it.
Cool,I eat all of the above,except shellfish ....I omit dairy before  I compete but eat a lot of cottage cheese,yogurt,cheese to an extent, and milk here and there....not much though.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on March 05, 2023, 03:37:12 PM
Oh geez....I was really anti supplement for awhile but then got bored and been messing with stuff....


AM:  CoQ10 / Quercetin / Lion's Mane / Tongkat Ali / fadogia agrestis (nh) / Vit K

Creatine 5g

PM: Magnesium Glycinate / L-glycine / Zinc (sometimes) / L Theanine (just added) / Vit D

Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on March 05, 2023, 03:38:47 PM
I use a shit load of "health" supplements. I would take even more but the cost is too much even now. Are they doing anything? Hard to measure, you can't really. For example if I'm taking CoQ10 how do I know it's helping my heart in any way?
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:38:59 PM
I am taking an iron supplement as well as being allowed to eat some beef now due to being anemic but that's pretty much it for me.  All the medicine I have to take is enough to depress me, LOL!

Years ago I used to take all kinds of supplements until I realized I was broke because of spending so much money on them.  When I stopped I didn't feel any worse so I just don't take anything unless my doctors tell me to. Hence the iron supplement!  ;D


I  used to steal all my supps.....hey I was poor and saving up for a ski trip to the Swiss Alps.  ;D
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: GymnJuice on March 05, 2023, 03:39:49 PM
None. Used to take creatine and protein and it was messing with my GI system. Haven't noticed much of a difference off of them.

Tried arginine for a few weeks many years ago but all it did was make my veins look nice. Didn't do anything for lifts or size so I stopped taking it.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:40:23 PM
I use a shit load of "health" supplements. I would take even more but the cost is too much even now. Are they doing anything? Hard to measure, you can't really. For example if I'm taking CoQ10 how do I know it's helping my heart in any way?
I hear you,it`s like being on several compounds of gear....you really aren`t too sure which one is working for you.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on March 05, 2023, 03:40:28 PM
I use a shit load of "health" supplements. I would take even more but the cost is too much even now. Are they doing anything? Hard to measure, you can't really. For example if I'm taking CoQ10 how do I know it's helping my heart in any way?

Creatine is the only one you can "feel" IMO.

I'm getting blood work soon, so I'll see if these test boosters did jack shit.  No idea, actually doubtful,  but I feel strong.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:41:29 PM
I think you should take Magnesium glycinate.
Thanks,I`ll look into it whatever it is ???
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Gym Rat on March 05, 2023, 03:41:50 PM
I do many of the basics for heart-health and a few others:

CoQ-10
Vit K2-D3
Baby Aspirin
Nattokinase
Fish Oil
NAC / TUDCA
Niacin
Carditone

Lifting related, mainly just:

Creatine, Taurine and HumaPro in my water-bottle I drink while training.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: NoPEDsNoBB on March 05, 2023, 03:41:59 PM
To make this thread getbig related..


FOR BIGGER LOADS:
- generic Clomid (Fertomid)
- lecithin
- zinc
- pygeum (pre-cum) get ProstateEze
- L-Arginine
- L-Lysine

L-Arginine, 1000mg Strength, Taken 1 time daily = 1000mg
Zinc, 50mg Strength, Taken 1 time daily = 50mg
Pygeum, 100mg Strength, Taken 2 times daily = 200mg
Lecithin, 1200mg Strength, Taken 1 time daily = 1200mg
L-Lysine: 1000mg Strength, Taken 1 time daily = 1000mg



TO HELP WITH BONER:
Folic acid (vitamin B9)
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:43:10 PM
None. Used to take creatine and protein and it was messing with my GI system. Haven't noticed much of a difference off of them.

Tried arginine for a few weeks many years ago but all it did was make my veins look nice. Didn't do anything for lifts or size so I stopped taking it.
Remember that liquid Creatine in a bottle with an eye dropper that was sub-lingual.....total scam!
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:43:55 PM
To make this thread getbig related..


FOR BIGGER LOADS:
- generic Clomid (Fertomid)
- lecithin
- zinc
- pygeum (pre-cum) get ProstateEze
- L-Arginine
- L-Lysine

L-Arginine, 1000mg Strength, Taken 1 time daily = 1000mg
Zinc, 50mg Strength, Taken 1 time daily = 50mg
Pygeum, 100mg Strength, Taken 2 times daily = 200mg
Lecithin, 1200mg Strength, Taken 1 time daily = 1200mg
L-Lysine: 1000mg Strength, Taken 1 time daily = 1000mg



TO HELP WITH BONER:
Folic acid (vitamin B9)
Lecithin....gotta` get some....thanks!
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: J. Richards on March 05, 2023, 03:44:58 PM
Quote
ZMA before bed...
Does it work for you?

Wes,  I honestly don't know...  like you, never been a great sleeper. Supposed to be great for recovery.  I still take it anyway for the zinc and magnesium.  Usually has B6 or 12.   The one i have now has D3, B6, Folic Acid and L-Theanine.   
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: NoPEDsNoBB on March 05, 2023, 03:45:22 PM
Thanks,I`ll look into it whatever it is ???

"magnesium glycinate is one of the most common magnesium supplements used for achieving better sleep"

"Magnesium glycinate is often used for its calming effects to treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia."
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: GymnJuice on March 05, 2023, 03:45:49 PM
Remember that liquid Creatine in a bottle with an eye dropper that was sub-lingual.....total scam!

 ;D YES!

Thought I was going to get "all the gains" with that one.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:45:54 PM
I do many of the basics for heart-health and a few others:

CoQ-10
Vit K2-D3
Baby Aspirin
Nattokinase
Fish Oil
NAC / TUDCA
Niacin
Carditone

Lifting related, mainly just:

Creatine, Taurine and HumaPro in my water-bottle I drink while training.
I was taking either or coated aspirin or baby aspirin daily for eons but when I had my Gall Bladder issue they said my blood was too thin so I stopped ???
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: loco on March 05, 2023, 03:46:22 PM
These days I take only two:

1. Magnesium Glycinate to prevent muscle cramps, promote better sleep and better digestion.
2. LMNT electrolytes for hydration and as a pre-workout energy boost.

My animal-based (fatty meats, whole eggs, dairy) keto diet provides everything else I need.  No need to supplement anything else.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:46:41 PM
;D YES!

Thought I was going to get "all the gains" with that one.
Me too.  :(
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: The Scott on March 05, 2023, 03:47:36 PM
I  used to steal all my supps.....hey I was poor and saving up for a ski trip to the Swiss Alps.  ;D

 ;D
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:48:40 PM
These days I take only two:

1. Magnesium Glycinate to prevent muscle cramps, promote better sleep and better digestion.
2. LMNT electrolytes for hydration and as a pre-workout energy boost.
"Magnesium Glycinate to prevent muscle cramps, promote better sleep and better digestion."

Thanks loco that sounds good....I get wicked cramps at night in my hands,feet,and hamstrings......we`re talking painful as a bitch.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:50:04 PM
Wes,  I honestly don't know...  like you, never been a great sleeper. Supposed to be great for recovery.  I still take it anyway for the zinc and magnesium.  Usually has B6 or 12.   The one i have now has D3, B6, Folic Acid and L-Theanine.   
Thanks,I`ll try it.....got nothing to lose that`s for sure.  :)
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Scrancer on March 05, 2023, 03:50:39 PM
Quercetin, probiotic, turmeric, vitamin d, omega 3s
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on March 05, 2023, 03:51:49 PM
Thanks,I`ll look into it whatever it is ???

I would use Magnesium Threonate but it's expensive.

If I was in the US I would go nuts on this site:

https://nootropicsdepot.com/magtein-magnesium-l-threonate-capsules/

I would buy the powder forms and cap different mixtures lol.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: loco on March 05, 2023, 03:53:31 PM
"Magnesium Glycinate to prevent muscle cramps, promote better sleep and better digestion."

Thanks loco that sounds good....I get wicked cramps at night in my hands,feet,and hamstrings......we`re talking painful as a bitch.

Yup, I used to get muscle cramps often at night too, in my calves.  Since I started taking 3 daily capsules of Pure magnesium glycinate several years ago, I haven't had a single cramp since.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ThisisOverload on March 05, 2023, 03:55:54 PM
Cool,I eat all of the above,except shellfish ....I omit dairy before  I compete but eat a lot of cottage cheese,yogurt,cheese to an extent, and milk here and there....not much though.

I really like shrimp and scallops.

I've noticed when i don't eat dairy products i have better digestion.

The last 2 months i've been trying to do the carnivore diet, but i have found it to be very hard with my work and travel schedule. It has helped me get leaner without much else changing.

I'm all about health these days, not much weight lifting, but i try to train 2-3 days a week. Lots of hiking and biking on the weekends.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:56:38 PM
Yup, I used to get muscle cramps often at night too, in my calves.  Since I started taking 3 daily capsules of Pure magnesium glycinate several years ago, I haven't had a single cramp since.
My fingers and toes actually lock up and I have to use the uncramped hand to pull my fingers apart.

As far as my toes go,I have to get out of bed and stand putting my bodyweight on them.

Thanks brother!  :
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 03:58:57 PM
I really like shrimp and scallops.

I've noticed when i don't eat dairy products i have better digestion.

The last 2 months i've been trying to do the carnivore diet, but i have found it to be very hard with my work and travel schedule. It has helped me get leaner without much else changing.

I'm all about health these days, not much weight lifting, but i try to train 2-3 days a week. Lots of hiking and biking on the weekends.
I love scallops....sorry I spaced out but don`t care for shrimp or lobster.

Lobsters look at you when you eat them,the only thing I like looking at me when I eat is a hot blonde!  :D
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 04:00:18 PM
Quercetin, probiotic, turmeric, vitamin d, omega 3s
Josh how is Tumeric.....I never tried it but it`s advertised everywhere.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: NoPEDsNoBB on March 05, 2023, 04:00:45 PM
Quercetin, probiotic, turmeric, vitamin d, omega 3s

On that note, I also add/sprinkle cayenne pepper powder on just about everything I cook.
Regular salt, lite salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and Italian herbs blend/combo in my pasta sauce or chicken stir-fry......
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: loco on March 05, 2023, 04:00:51 PM
My fingers and toes actually lock up and I have to use the uncramped hand to pull my fingers apart.

As far as my toes go,I have to get out of bed and stand putting my bodyweight on them.

Thanks brother!  :

Sounds painful.  Yup, I had to stand in the middle of the night too to stop my calf cramps.

You are welcome!
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 04:04:30 PM
Sounds painful.  Yup, I had to stand in the middle of the night too to stop my calf cramps.

You are welcome!
The hamstring cramps are the worst.....I actually scream in pain.....and I`m not a screamer in bed.  ;D

Excrutiatingly painful.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: NoPEDsNoBB on March 05, 2023, 04:06:59 PM
The hamstring cramps are the worst.....I actually scream in pain.....and I`m not a screamer in bed.  ;D

Excrutiatingly painful.

That's not what Vince G. told me.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 04:10:29 PM
Ya` prick ya` !!   ;D
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
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Ya` prick ya` !!   ;D

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Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on March 05, 2023, 05:07:34 PM
I take a tumeric supplement.  Haven't had sore joints since.

Fish oil

A zinc, magnesium,  vit D, vit C supplement.

Occasionally I'll take a CoQ10 (ubiquinol) supplement.  But it3costly so I only use it when I come across a good deal.

I take a hi-tech supplement called liver RX. It's mainly milk thistle but has NAC, and ALA and actually costs less than standard milk thistle.

I take a prostate supplement which is mostly  saw palmetto. Last time I had blood work done that was the only marker that was a tad out of range.

Recently started a prebiotic, probiotic, post biotic formula only because a 3 month supply was given to me. But what the hell apparently gut health is super important.  So we'll see.

Over the years I've used just about every supplement available.

For those not sleeping.  You can look up Somatomax. You'll sleep like a baby and feel fucking fantastic the next day. BUT be careful.  The main ingredient is phenibut the shit is addictive. If you use it too many days in a row you have to use more and more to get the same effect.  And if you use it every day you will feel like crap when you stop taking it.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Scrancer on March 05, 2023, 05:10:11 PM
I take a tumeric supplement.  Haven't had sore joints since.

Fish oil

A zinc, magnesium,  vit D, vit C supplement.

Occasionally I'll take a CoQ10 (ubiquinol) supplement.  But it3costly so I only use it when I come across a good deal.

I take a hi-tech supplement called liver RX. It's mainly milk thistle but has NAC, and ALA and actually costs less than standard milk thistle.

I take a prostate supplement which is mostly  saw palmetto. Last time I had blood work done that was the only marker that was a tad out of range.

Recently started a prebiotic, probiotic, post biotic formula only because a 3 month supply was given to me. But what the hell apparently gut health is super important.  So we'll see.

Over the years I've used just about every supplement available.

For those not sleeping.  You can look up Somatomax. You'll sleep like a baby and feel fucking fantastic the next day. BUT be careful.  The main ingredient is phenibut the shit is addictive. If you use it too many days in a row you have to use more and more to get the same effect.  And if you use it every day you will feel like crap when you stop taking it.

isnt turmeric amazing? I had to crawl when I got out of bed,...thene 30 days after starting turmeric I had zero pain, I still cant get over how well it works
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 05:10:16 PM
Thanks doc,I used to take Glucosamine Chondrotate (sp),and that stuff worked well.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on March 05, 2023, 06:16:48 PM
isnt turmeric amazing? I had to crawl when I got out of bed,...thene 30 days after starting turmeric I had zero pain, I still cant get over how well it works

100% agree. I went through a few bottles because I kept reading all the benefits including anti inflamatory. After a couple of weeks all my joint pain went away. It had been getting pretty severe in my shoulders (from benching like a dumbfuck).

I honestly thought 'well it could be a coincidence.  Maybe they healed because I stopped benching or whatever.. " after running out of turmeric the pain came back after just a few workouts. Picked up more turmeric and presto. Joints feel great again. It's a staple now. A must really



Thanks doc,I used to take Glucosamine Chondrotate (sp),and that stuff worked well.

Anytime
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ThisisOverload on March 05, 2023, 06:52:54 PM
What Turmeric supps are you using?

Dosage?

Frequency?

Cock?
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on March 05, 2023, 07:14:48 PM
What Turmeric supps are you using?

Dosage?

Frequency?

Cock?

Turmeric 95. You can buy it online for 20 - 25  bucks. 60 servings. Ive checked the dosage and price point with other brands and it's a decent value. Though NOW may have a cheaper option iirc it was dosed lower.

95% curcuminoids. 500 mgs daily.

Cock not included.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Scrancer on March 05, 2023, 07:15:04 PM
What Turmeric supps are you using?

Dosage?

Frequency?

Cock?

1 a day

hanky has a monopoly on the cock
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 05, 2023, 07:18:33 PM
Thanks Josh.  :)
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on March 05, 2023, 07:42:59 PM
Mag threonate / l theanine / suntheanine is the sleep combo.  Google Andrew Huberman sleep cocktail
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on March 05, 2023, 08:07:24 PM
Mag threonate / l theanine / suntheanine is the sleep combo.  Google Andrew Huberman sleep cocktail

Grape, just looked this up.  These three work by activating the gaba receptor.  That's what phenibut is: a gabamanergic. Same as gabapentin. 

Both work for me. Almost too well. Thenext day I'm completely recharged. And to a degree almost high. Music sounds better. Absolutely no anxiety. I mean the results are profound. Whenever I take either, Im guaranteed a solid 7 or 8 hours sleep. And workouts are a blast, holy shit! 20 years ago me and a buddy would add vicodin to the eca stack and I felt like I could walk through a brick wall. I get a similar euphoria with phenibut.


But I limit it's use to one day a week or once every 2 weeks would be better. Otherwise the side effects are a bitch.

How well does Hubermans sleep cocktail work? And are there any negative effects?

 *Hubermans podcasts are great. There's a ton of good info in his series.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: deadz on March 06, 2023, 08:44:50 AM
Mag threonate / l theanine / suntheanine is the sleep combo.  Google Andrew Huberman sleep cocktail
My cocktail 10mg indica capsule and one CBN capsule.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on March 06, 2023, 08:55:46 AM
Grape, just looked this up.  These three work by activating the gaba receptor.  That's what phenibut is: a gabamanergic. Same as gabapentin. 

Both work for me. Almost too well. Thenext day I'm completely recharged. And to a degree almost high. Music sounds better. Absolutely no anxiety. I mean the results are profound. Whenever I take either, Im guaranteed a solid 7 or 8 hours sleep. And workouts are a blast, holy shit! 20 years ago me and a buddy would add vicodin to the eca stack and I felt like I could walk through a brick wall. I get a similar euphoria with phenibut.


But I limit it's use to one day a week or once every 2 weeks would be better. Otherwise the side effects are a bitch.

How well does Hubermans sleep cocktail work? And are there any negative effects?

 *Hubermans podcasts are great. There's a ton of good info in his series.

Thanks for that.

I did it for a couple months, had no side effects, and actually looked forward to sleep - mostly due to the fact I knew the dreams were going to be wild (think this is the l theanine).

However, I tended to sleep ok, so the incremental benefit wasn't worth the $70/mth for me.  It's not big $, but I'm a deal hound on everything.

However, I love the site microingredients, who have amazing sales, so I just picked up a bag of the theanine to hit it again.  Majority of supps come from them now.

Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: IroNat on March 06, 2023, 09:14:12 AM
1 every other day.

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2 on days not taking the above multi.

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1 every day

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Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on March 06, 2023, 09:28:39 AM
Multivit
CoQ10
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 06, 2023, 09:30:47 AM
I need to go supplement shopping.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: The Keto Kid on March 06, 2023, 09:55:09 AM
2 drops of J. Crow's Iodine daily,
pre-workout (unflavored) beta alanine, l-citruline, LMNT electrolytes
Before bed zinc, magnesium
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Spike on March 06, 2023, 10:28:12 AM
I take L-theanine everyday 200mg

its an amino acid that controls mood - REALLy helps my anxiety - used to be prescribed loads of Xanax , now just gear and herb
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on March 06, 2023, 10:30:22 AM
I need to go supplement shopping.

microingredients.com

For example - a year's supply of l-theanine is $17 bucks....that's pre any discounts.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: LurkerNoMore on March 06, 2023, 10:55:02 AM
microingredients.com

For example - a year's supply of l-theanine is $17 bucks....that's pre any discounts.

Nice site.

I used to use TrueNutrition, but last time I ordered was about 5 years ago.  They don't even carry the things I ordered back then now anymore.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on March 06, 2023, 10:58:05 AM
Grape, just looked this up.  These three work by activating the gaba receptor.  That's what phenibut is: a gabamanergic. Same as gabapentin. 

Both work for me. Almost too well. Thenext day I'm completely recharged. And to a degree almost high. Music sounds better. Absolutely no anxiety. I mean the results are profound. Whenever I take either, Im guaranteed a solid 7 or 8 hours sleep. And workouts are a blast, holy shit! 20 years ago me and a buddy would add vicodin to the eca stack and I felt like I could walk through a brick wall. I get a similar euphoria with phenibut.


But I limit it's use to one day a week or once every 2 weeks would be better. Otherwise the side effects are a bitch.

How well does Hubermans sleep cocktail work? And are there any negative effects?

 *Hubermans podcasts are great. There's a ton of good info in his series.

Phenibut works insanely well. It's almost too good to be true, that they haven't yanked it. You will sleep on it. Anxiety almost goes to zero (if you end up in a situation that will cause trauma it's like you don't react at all when on phenibut. It's almost disturbing),  you get high with high with self confidence. But it's an extremely addictive compound. Jordan Peters said it should be illegal, that you can die from the withdrawals. I have used it in large amounts for over 10 years. I haven't developed a tolerance, the reverse is true for me. I get high off of a single 500mg capsule. But getting off is a bitch.

Phenibut is very similar to the drug Lyrica. These are both gabapentinoids.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Hulkotron on March 06, 2023, 11:27:45 AM
Oh geez....I was really anti supplement for awhile but then got bored and been messing with stuff....


AM:  CoQ10 / Quercetin / Lion's Mane / Tongkat Ali / fadogia agrestis (nh) / Vit K

Creatine 5g

PM: Magnesium Glycinate / L-glycine / Zinc (sometimes) / L Theanine (just added) / Vit D

Very nice

I just take protein powder after workouts but have been thinking about getting back on dat der creatine.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: NoPEDsNoBB on March 06, 2023, 11:39:05 AM
Phenibut works insanely well. It's almost too good to be true, that they haven't yanked it. You will sleep on it. Anxiety almost goes to zero (if you end up in a situation that will cause trauma it's like you don't react at all when on phenibut. It's almost disturbing),  you get high with high with self confidence. But it's an extremely addictive compound. Jordan Peters said it should be illegal, that you can die from the withdrawals. I have used it in large amounts for over 10 years. I haven't developed a tolerance, the reverse is true for me. I get high off of a single 500mg capsule. But getting off is a bitch.

Phenibut is very similar to the drug Lyrica. These are both gabapentinoids.

Not for me.  A few pics of Wes and I'm good.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on March 06, 2023, 06:31:34 PM
Phenibut works insanely well. It's almost too good to be true, that they haven't yanked it. You will sleep on it. Anxiety almost goes to zero (if you end up in a situation that will cause trauma it's like you don't react at all when on phenibut. It's almost disturbing),  you get high with high with self confidence. But it's an extremely addictive compound. Jordan Peters said it should be illegal, that you can die from the withdrawals. I have used it in large amounts for over 10 years. I haven't developed a tolerance, the reverse is true for me. I get high off of a single 500mg capsule. But getting off is a bitch.

Phenibut is very similar to the drug Lyrica. These are both gabapentinoids.

Indeed. Very good description. Very accurate. The confidence is unreal.

Van, did you experience hair shedding from phenibut?
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 06, 2023, 07:13:58 PM
microingredients.com

For example - a year's supply of l-theanine is $17 bucks....that's pre any discounts.
Cool,thanks GA!!  :)
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 06, 2023, 07:15:09 PM
I take L-theanine everyday 200mg

its an amino acid that controls mood - REALLy helps my anxiety - used to be prescribed loads of Xanax , now just gear and herb
It`s Valium and gear for me bro......my anxiety is off the chain.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on March 07, 2023, 01:06:11 AM
Indeed. Very good description. Very accurate. The confidence is unreal.

Van, did you experience hair shedding from phenibut?

I'm bald on top and shave so I don't know really.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Sissysquats on March 07, 2023, 06:11:03 AM
Glucosamine/ chondrotin & fish oil
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on March 07, 2023, 06:25:28 AM
I'm bald on top and shave so I don't know really.

When I first used it, I took it like it was candy, not knowing any better. I just didn't think anything legal could be so powerful.  I was walking around high as a kite and not realizing it, by and large because of the extreme self assurance that comes with it.

There were a few reasons why I tapered off but probably the biggest one was hair shedding.  The hair grew back once I stopped but if it wasn't for the hair loss I don't know if I would have ever stopped.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Rambone on March 07, 2023, 06:38:58 AM
Low dose daily tadalifil at 5mg from an Indian pharmacy, and thank me later
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ThisisOverload on March 07, 2023, 08:50:46 PM
Low dose daily tadalifil at 5mg from an Indian pharmacy, and thank me later

Glad i'm not the only one clapping cheeks and splitting sheets.

My nikka.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: illuminati on March 07, 2023, 09:19:20 PM
Is anyone going to supplement along the lines of what Dallas was taking ?
Can't see any reasons why Not .......😂🤣😆😂🤣😆
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Flexacon on March 07, 2023, 10:13:28 PM
Is anyone going to supplement along the lines of what Dallas was taking ?
Can't see any reasons why Not .......😂🤣😆😂🤣😆

The irony with Dallas is that he also took like a coffee mug full of health supplements/pills every morning
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: illuminati on March 07, 2023, 10:25:38 PM
The irony with Dallas is that he also took like a coffee mug full of health supplements/pills every morning

Well clearly they were all fake & were what lead to his early demise
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Rambone on March 08, 2023, 03:52:13 AM
Glad i'm not the only one clapping cheeks and splitting sheets.

My nikka.

My nikka!!!

The irony with Dallas is that he also took like a coffee mug full of health supplements/pills every morning

I think Nick Walker stole his morning health routine
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Flexacon on March 08, 2023, 04:52:00 AM

I think Nick Walker stole his morning health routine

Same dealer, kidney chef coach
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on March 08, 2023, 10:26:21 AM
Is anyone going to supplement along the lines of what Dallas was taking ?
Can't see any reasons why Not .......😂🤣😆😂🤣😆

If I was wealthy there's a risk I would go overboard with 30 or 50 different products. Take antioxidants for example. I often take a combo of NAC, Vitamin C, Lipoic acid. This combo is very powerful, probably too effective to even take everyday, mostly on account of the NAC. Actually I've added CoQ10, Shilajit and melatonin and taurine in my nightly anti-ox stack lol. But then you start looking and you can easily take another 20 antioxidants, each looks, on paper, better than the other. That Astaxanthin looks good, all those fruit extracts, blueberry, cherry, quercetin and numerous others. At some point it will start working against you. Oh yeah, that injectable glutathione look nice as well lol Just NAC and/or Vitamin C will actually lower adaptation to a training routine. I take it at night, as far from a workout as possible, but it might still be counterproductive. It's impossible to know, for some it might help especially if they have a known/unknown health problem with high oxidative stress, for some it may be useless or even harmful.

Then you look at other classes of supplements. First you take a multivitamin/mineral, then you think you might need extra Vitamin D and Magnesium (there are a few forms that each look attractive). And on and on, the supplements start piling up. Would for me if I was wealthy, then you're taking 100 different things like some paranoid freak lol.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: MCWAY on March 08, 2023, 12:48:26 PM
Not gear,just OTC supps.

Creatine
HMB
CLA
Glutamine
Arginine
Lysine
BCAAs
DHEA
Tribulus
Tongkat Ali
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Glucosamine w/MSM
Protein powder
ALC
NAC
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on March 08, 2023, 12:51:04 PM
Creatine
HMB
CLA
Glutamine
Arginine
Lysine
BCAAs
DHEA
Tribulus
Tongkat Ali
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Glucosamine w/MSM
Protein powder
ALC
NAC
Cool bud,thanks....that`s a laundry list for health.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Rambone on March 08, 2023, 12:53:49 PM
Creatine
HMB
CLA
Glutamine
Arginine
Lysine
BCAAs
DHEA (only if labs show you’re low)
Tribulus
Tongkat Ali (just take testosterone instead of tinkering with herbal BS)
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Glucosamine w/MSM
Protein powder
ALC
NAC

Fixed
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on March 08, 2023, 01:04:04 PM
If I was wealthy there's a risk I would go overboard with 30 or 50 different products. Take antioxidants for example. I often take a combo of NAC, Vitamin C, Lipoic acid. This combo is very powerful, probably too effective to even take everyday, mostly on account of the NAC. Actually I've added CoQ10, Shilajit and melatonin and taurine in my nightly anti-ox stack lol. But then you start looking and you can easily take another 20 antioxidants, each looks, on paper, better than the other. That Astaxanthin looks good, all those fruit extracts, blueberry, cherry, quercetin and numerous others. At some point it will start working against you. Oh yeah, that injectable glutathione look nice as well lol Just NAC and/or Vitamin C will actually lower adaptation to a training routine. I take it at night, as far from a workout as possible, but it might still be counterproductive. It's impossible to know, for some it might help especially if they have a known/unknown health problem with high oxidative stress, for some it may be useless or even harmful.

Then you look at other classes of supplements. First you take a multivitamin/mineral, then you think you might need extra Vitamin D and Magnesium (there are a few forms that each look attractive). And on and on, the supplements start piling up. Would for me if I was wealthy, then you're taking 100 different things like some paranoid freak lol.

Can you elaborate about "working against you" for the quercetin and stuff?
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: MCWAY on March 08, 2023, 08:29:33 PM
Cool bud,thanks....that`s a laundry list for health.

It's for health and recovery. I need it more as I'm a couple of months from the big 5-0.

I divide it into three basic categories:

Testosterone support: DHEA, ALC, Tribulus, Tongkat Ali, Vitamin D.

Growth Hormone/nighttime recovery support: Arginine, Lysine, Glutamine, HMB

Insulin support/Cell volumization: ALA, chromium, Bitter Melon (not mentioned earlier), Glutamine, lots of simple sugar after workouts.

Thankfully, I have sources where I can get clearance or "expired" vitamins fairly cheap.

Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on April 03, 2023, 11:54:14 AM
Bump for a couple of comments-

Low dose daily tadalifil at 5mg from an Indian pharmacy, and thank me later

Just picked up some. Other than the obvious whats to be gained from this?

I also picked up the Huberman sleep cocktail.  I ordered the brand that he endorses, double wood.

It's been really good. Very reliable sleep and Ive had chronic insomnia for over a decade. I've been getting a solid 7 hours every night since I started taking it.

My only criticism is the magnesium threonate is 4 pills for a serving.  Just being thrifty that will run through the bottle in about 3 1/2 weeks. So tried dosing with 2 pills and not surprisingly did not work at all. Then dosed with 3 pills and sleep improved a lot. But 4 pills or 2 grams of magnesium threonate is the sweet spot.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Rambone on April 03, 2023, 12:06:57 PM
Aside from the middle school boners, better blood flow everywhere and lower blood pressure on the heart as well as increased androgen receptor density and a better pump in the gym

I’ve been using magnesium glycinate from Costco since it’s cheaper and absorbs well. I guess he recommends threonate or bisglycinate, but it seems to help me. It’s probably just the other pills doing the job
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: deadz on April 03, 2023, 12:23:44 PM
Multi
B complex
Fish oil
Vit d and k
Red yeast rice
Glucosamine chrondroitin msm
Coq10
Vit E
R lipoic acid
Eye product
Milk thistle
Mushroom supplement
Prostate formula
Isopure protein
Psyllium powder
All of my supplements are from Life Extension www.lef.org
Recently added Juice Plus, six capsules. Currently take 33 vitamin capsules daily. One last, Ribose, one scoop in water.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Gym Rat on April 03, 2023, 12:27:43 PM
I take:

Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Griffith on April 03, 2023, 01:16:31 PM
Creatine
Whey Protein

Vitamin D
Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed
L-Cysteine (NAC)
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Taffin on April 03, 2023, 01:22:39 PM
Vitamin D (to avoid rickets)
Occasional 1000mg Vitamin C effervescent if I'm feeling peaky
Glucosamine for my old man joints

Interesting conversation about cramps - just started suffering them for the first time in my life (top abs, soles of feet) - might have to try some of those suggestions
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: sculpture on April 03, 2023, 01:28:00 PM
Vit C
Vit D
Vit E
B complex
Zinc
Fish oils
CLA oils
Alcar
Yohimbe (cycled)
Clenbuterol (cycled)
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: njflex on April 03, 2023, 01:32:02 PM
WHEY,MULTI,ZINC,MAGNESIUM ..
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on April 03, 2023, 01:44:03 PM
Vit C
Vit D
Vit E
B complex
Zinc
Fish oils
CLA oils
Alcar
Yohimbe (cycled)
Clenbuterol (cycled)

Man Yohimbe makes me feel like shit. Just anxiety in a pill. Cold sweats.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: illuminati on April 03, 2023, 01:53:37 PM
Testosterone 😊 👊🏻
+ many other "Natural  ::) "  supplements
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Rambone on April 03, 2023, 01:55:35 PM
Man Yohimbe makes me feel like shit. Just anxiety in a pill. Cold sweats.

You might have Crohns
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ThisisOverload on April 03, 2023, 09:52:21 PM
Man Yohimbe makes me feel like shit. Just anxiety in a pill. Cold sweats.

It's like turning your heart into a speed bag.

No reason to use it at all if you value your health.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: sculpture on April 04, 2023, 03:21:30 AM
It's like turning your heart into a speed bag.

No reason to use it at all if you value your health.

Hilarious last statement considering this is a bbing board
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on April 04, 2023, 03:36:55 AM
Bump for a couple of comments-

Just picked up some. Other than the obvious whats to be gained from this?

I also picked up the Huberman sleep cocktail.  I ordered the brand that he endorses, double wood.

It's been really good. Very reliable sleep and Ive had chronic insomnia for over a decade. I've been getting a solid 7 hours every night since I started taking it.

My only criticism is the magnesium threonate is 4 pills for a serving.  Just being thrifty that will run through the bottle in about 3 1/2 weeks. So tried dosing with 2 pills and not surprisingly did not work at all. Then dosed with 3 pills and sleep improved a lot. But 4 pills or 2 grams of magnesium threonate is the sweet spot.

There's been a lot of discussion over the dosage, because I think Huberman mentioned 400mg of threonate, but people were unsure if he was referring to the threonate dosage (which would be 1 pill) or the elemental magnesium (which would take 3-4).

However, having utilized the threonate/l theanine / suntheanine with success, I eventually stopped because the incremental cost to benefit ratio didn't seem worth it.

I utilize a combo of zinc / glycine / magnesium glycinate / l-theanine ($17 for a YEAR'S supply at micro ingredients) and it feels about the same.  I think the l-theanine is the key here, & mag glyc is recommended for sleep.  I think the l-theanine is key, and I'm certain it affects dreaming.

I utilize a garmin that tracks sleep, and it tells me my deep/rem is always good, but I get dinged for duration.

Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: IroNat on April 04, 2023, 03:57:09 AM
I take:
(https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=683545.0;attach=1433617;image)


Don't give away your secret.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Kwon on April 04, 2023, 04:05:52 AM
Protein straight from the Tap
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on April 04, 2023, 04:41:52 AM
Magnesium, helps me fall asleep at night
Vitamin D in the winter months
Finasteride, keeps my coat shiny and full  ;D
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on April 04, 2023, 04:47:55 AM
My cocktail 10mg indica capsule and one CBN capsule.

I stopped consuming cannabis and I feel better generally but I miss the dreamless sleep I’d get.  My dreams have been insanely vivid and wake me up 1-2x a night.  Theoretically I’m getting more restful sleep since weed interferes with REM sleep cycles (hence the lack of dreams) but it’s enough to make me wanna start back up

I’ll give it another month or two to see if things calm down but if not I might have to start back up
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: bhank on April 04, 2023, 05:07:08 AM
 No supplements just whole food
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Raymondo on April 04, 2023, 05:10:48 AM
Man Yohimbe makes me feel like shit. Just anxiety in a pill. Cold sweats.

They use it in studies to induce anxiety.

Very special case supplement, only useful if one is already at 10% body fat and wants to go lower.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on April 04, 2023, 06:28:44 AM
Magnesium, helps me fall asleep at night
Vitamin D in the winter months
Finasteride, keeps my coat shiny and full  ;D

We require more specific context around the type of magnesium in these here parts.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 04, 2023, 06:47:34 AM
Multi
B complex
Fish oil
Vit d and k
Red yeast rice
Glucosamine chrondroitin msm
Coq10
Vit E
R lipoic acid
Eye product
Milk thistle
Mushroom supplement
Prostate formula
Isopure protein
Psyllium powder
All of my supplements are from Life Extension www.lef.org

No Ashwaganda ?


Why not ?


WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Rambone on April 04, 2023, 06:48:12 AM
They use it in studies to induce anxiety.

Very special case supplement, only useful if one is already at 10% body fat and wants to go lower.

Also, only effective when fasted I believe
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: beakdoctor on April 04, 2023, 08:23:01 AM
No Ashwaganda ?


Why not ?


WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I see people talking about Ashgwanda and lions mane all the time....

Whenever I see some new natural supplement I equate it to Tribulus.

What are these supposed to help with?

Ive seen them in natural test boosters , Ive also seen them used for anxiety / stress relief?

I took some supplement about 3 or 4 years ago that had these in it and felt nothing. If I remember it was supposed to be a test booster with some kind of pre workout effect...had kanna or canna in it too......I  didn't notice a thing.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on April 04, 2023, 08:23:39 AM
We require more specific context around the type of magnesium in these here parts.

My mistake!  ;D

I use this stuff from Doctor’s Best, been using it for years.  Dunno if it’s the optimal formulation but it seems to work (help me fall asleep at night or for naps) and my bowel movements stay firm so I assume it’s not all getting pooped out.  Reasonable price, as well.

Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: deadz on April 04, 2023, 09:21:37 AM
No Ashwaganda ?


Why not ?


WoooSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Because I’m not stressed and I take enough supplements.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Grape Ape on April 04, 2023, 09:41:50 AM
My mistake!  ;D

I use this stuff from Doctor’s Best, been using it for years.  Dunno if it’s the optimal formulation but it seems to work (help me fall asleep at night or for naps) and my bowel movements stay firm so I assume it’s not all getting pooped out.  Reasonable price, as well.

Ah yes, glycinate...perfect.

When I first heard of magnesium for sleep, I bought some.  Never knew there were different ones.  Took me two months to connect the dots on why I started shitting liquid every morning.  Was taking mag citrate, a laxative.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Rambone on April 04, 2023, 10:01:56 AM
Ah yes, glycinate...perfect.

When I first heard of magnesium for sleep, I bought some.  Never knew there were different ones.  Took me two months to connect the dots on why I started shitting liquid every morning.  Was taking mag citrate, a laxative.

Ah, yes. Hankins Syndrome
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: wes on April 04, 2023, 10:05:49 AM
Magnesium, helps me fall asleep at night
Vitamin D in the winter months
Finasteride, keeps my coat shiny and full  ;D
LOL  ;D
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: deadz on April 04, 2023, 10:50:36 AM
I stopped consuming cannabis and I feel better generally but I miss the dreamless sleep I’d get.  My dreams have been insanely vivid and wake me up 1-2x a night.  Theoretically I’m getting more restful sleep since weed interferes with REM sleep cycles (hence the lack of dreams) but it’s enough to make me wanna start back up

I’ll give it another month or two to see if things calm down but if not I might have to start back up
Weird for me not to dream but idc.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Taffin on April 04, 2023, 02:16:36 PM
I see people talking about Ashgwanda and lions mane all the time....

Whenever I see some new natural supplement I equate it to Tribulus.

Mention of Tribulus causes Taffin to do his broken record thing - apologies to all

Mandatory repost
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on April 04, 2023, 03:41:25 PM
I see people talking about Ashgwanda and lions mane all the time....

Whenever I see some new natural supplement I equate it to Tribulus.

What are these supposed to help with?

Ive seen them in natural test boosters , Ive also seen them used for anxiety / stress relief?

I took some supplement about 3 or 4 years ago that had these in it and felt nothing. If I remember it was supposed to be a test booster with some kind of pre workout effect...had kanna or canna in it too......I  didn't notice a thing.

They do have effects. Lately some have claimed they are potentially dangerous and life changing (negatively). It used to be that these were thought of as completely benign and would do nothing. Studies have confirmed a number of effects for these supps.

The supplement industry is so dirty you can't know if your supplement is legit, that's the big problem with these and all supps. The two most known ashwagandha brands are patented Sensoril and KSM-66 extract. Users report different effects for these two and it's very possible depending on what constituents they are standardised for. But then you have some chemist on Reddit saying the Sensoril isn't what it's claimed to be, he didn't even see any plant DNA in the samples. So as a consumer you are confused.

I have used ashwagandha sometimes over a 20 year period. I might try the newest "Shoden" extract.

Many or most traditional supplements and plant "drugs"  have similar effects to what which they traditionally have been used for. I think it's amazing that people have managed to find these "cures" before any "science."
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: njflex on April 05, 2023, 07:52:52 AM
They do have effects. Lately some have claimed they are potentially dangerous and life changing (negatively). It used to be that these were thought of as completely benign and would do nothing. Studies have confirmed a number of effects for these supps.

The supplement industry is so dirty you can't know if your supplement is legit, that's the big problem with these and all supps. The two most known ashwagandha brands are patented Sensoril and KSM-66 extract. Users report different effects for these two and it's very possible depending on what constituents they are standardised for. But then you have some chemist on Reddit saying the Sensoril isn't what it's claimed to be, he didn't even see any plant DNA in the samples. So as a consumer you are confused.

I have used ashwagandha sometimes over a 20 year period. I might try the newest "Shoden" extract.

Many or most traditional supplements and plant "drugs"  have similar effects to what which they traditionally have been used for. I think it's amazing that people have managed to find these "cures" before any "science."
tried to decipher what you wrote i guess in a nutshell these get on the shelves sometimes under the radar and are suppossed to do one thing but could cause potential effects not what was originally intended to do..its tricky .
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on April 05, 2023, 10:12:28 AM
Ah yes, glycinate...perfect.

When I first heard of magnesium for sleep, I bought some.  Never knew there were different ones.  Took me two months to connect the dots on why I started shitting liquid every morning.  Was taking mag citrate, a laxative.

Big LOL

It is tasty in a weird medicine-y kinda way.  Great for constipation too, as you discovered  :D
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on April 06, 2023, 12:57:22 AM
tried to decipher what you wrote i guess in a nutshell these get on the shelves sometimes under the radar and are suppossed to do one thing but could cause potential effects not what was originally intended to do..its tricky .

Well these herbs weren't "under the radar" because they are completely legal as they are "food" really and legal. But what has happened is that a few guys have reported severe sides like extreme depression and permanent impotence, sometimes from the first pill! It's almost impossible to know if these symptons were due to the supps but you never know. So these guys are like "why was I not warned, now my life is ruined!" They weren't warned because probably no one heard of such reactions.
One negative that has sort of spread through the net and many started "noticing" is a kind of demotivational effect with ashwagandha and bacopa for example. Is this reaction "real" or is it imaginary?

Like I've always said, there's really no difference between a "supplement" and a drug. Creatine can be a drug but it's also a natural supplement.

I'd like to try this creatine drug. Probably doesn't work any better than monohydrate though.
Title: Re: What supplements do you take if any?
Post by: Raymondo on June 07, 2023, 07:50:09 AM
For PSMF, a concoction of:

12 mg ephedrine
100 mg caffeine
120 mg green tea extract
500 mg cayenne pepper extract

Every two hours

I named it the bitch's brew