(Part 3) Best products from r/Nootropics

> Peanut butter is actually one of the worst culprits for Omega 6 fatty acids.

Whoops! There's stuff like like this which has greatly reduced fat: https://smile.amazon.com/PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter-6-5/dp/B002GJ9JWS

A serving has 1.5g fat compared to about 16g for actual peanut butter. It only has 5g protein compared to 8g for regular peanut butter, though, so if you ate the equivalent amount it would probably be around 2.6g fat.

> But it looks like Macadamia nuts are nearly free of Omega 6, and they are lower in fiber than the other nuts.

Just keep 'em away from your dog, if you have one. They're pretty toxic to dogs. They're pretty high in fat, so you probably couldn't get a lot of protein from them without exceeding your caloric requirements but variety is always nice.

These are the kind I've had in the past: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OBIL8SU

I'd recommend them, but they are pretty expensive. They were the best deal for reasonably rated hemp hearts at the time I investigated. 10g protein to 1g fibre. They taste similar to wheat germ, just with a bit of a nuttier/sharper taste.

> I also saw seaweed can be great if you can actually eat enough of the stuff.

I'm not really a fan, but if you enjoy it!

> What do you use in substitution for eggs? Most substitutes I see are high fiber and I'd prefer not to use those.

For baking? I usually don't use anything, but I don't bake a lot of stuff like cakes. Apple sauce and mashed banana are two substitutes that come to mind which are frequently used in baking. You might be able to use silken tofu or arrowroot powder (mostly starch, I don't think it would have much fiber.)

There are also dedicated egg replacers, like this stuff: http://www.ener-g.com/egg-replacer.html
It doesn't seem to have any significant fiber. I don't think I've ever tried it myself.

By the way, if you crave the eggy taste for non-baking stuff there's a salt called kala namak which has a very sulfery-eggy taste. I like to toss some cubed tofu with a bit of cornstarch, kala namak, and black pepper then fry it in a hot pan with some olive oil. Tastes a lot like fried eggs and the texture is pretty much like egg whites.

This is what I have: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O1VDXM/

Not sure if it's still the best deal, but a little goes a long way. I bought the 1lb package back in 2012 and still have a decent amount left.

By the way, the Amazon links aren't affiliate links or anything like that. Just a possible place to acquire it if you're interested. I'd certainly recommend doing a little independent research before buying.

Ideas about your current stack:

Maybe drop the oxiracetam for a while, I've read a few anecdotes on the racetams (and also bacopa, interestingly enough) about them "dulling" your emotions, while not always a bad thing, it can be to a degree in some people.

Consider going half alpha-gpc and half cdp-choline (300mg alpha-gpc, 250mg cdp-choline) here or here, some people notice more benefit with CDP-choline for mood

Switch out your multivitamin, ashwagandha, b-complex, zinc, next time in favour of Legion Triumph. It's got a few adaptogens in it (lavender, rhodiola, garlic might be one too, a small amount of acetylcysteine)

Drop the caffeine for a while and just try the theanine on it's own. A lot of people don't realize that caffeine can have a negative impact on your mood when used regularly, and not intermittently (a few times a week)

10,000IU of Vitamin D long term might be excessive, try tapering down to 5000IU (and Triumph also has 2000IU in it right now, so maybe even just 1000-3000IU or from an independent supplement)

Definitely drop the yohimbe/yohimbine. Maca can be good, tribulus I've read reports of it negatively effecting mood in people as well (agitation/irritability).

For the zinc/magnesium, they're both good, but if you're already getting enough zinc in your multi, you might be overdoing it. Magnesium is fine in large doses (as long as you don't get diarrhea! Then split up your doses more).

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Obviously the light box will help. I'd also advise some quick HIIT in the morning time (4 sets of 10-20 squats as fast as possible, depending on your level of activity, with minimal rests in between) to get you up and about for the day. You can even do squats, push ups, glute bridges, and burpees, or something (one or two sets of each). This will take the absolute piss out of you for 5-10 minutes after, but that's a perfect opportunity to stand in the shower and pant like a dying dog.

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Improve your sleep too! It's not just about getting up and doing crap, make sure you're sleeping at least 7 hours a day, or try for the next two weeks getting at least one hour more of sleep every single day, and see how that makes you feel. Get flux/twilight all that crap, turn off all the brightness on your laptops/phones after it gets dark outside, turn off the lights in your room 1-2 hours before bed, all that jazz.

If you're drinking heavily (14+ standard drinks a week in men, or 9+ in women) or even drinking to help you get to sleep some nights, definitely stop doing that. Even if it isn't to improve your sleep, it's got a shit load of negative health effects. Same thing goes with smoking, but it can be hard to quit/reduce both of these things. Try to avoid smoking/drinking less than 3 hours before bed, at least. Also avoid doing the same 3 hours after waking up.

Definitely avoid caffeine within 8 hours of bed time. Honestly I think cutting this out for a couple of weeks might help a decent amount (cutting out yohimbine more)

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Next comes potential supplements:

Taurine, 1-3g/day (I prefer to take 1g pre-workout and 1g at night before bed) here or here (or much much much cheaper in bulk from powder city)

Inositol 0.5-2g/day (some people notice it actually reduces the drive to do things in higher doses. here or here <--- you can also just eat more citrus fruits instead (oranges or cantaloupes are good sources), some grains are also good sources. <--- consider taking the same time as taurine

Acetylcysteine (0.6-2.4g/day), I take 0.6g in the morning and 0.6 around dinner time, I've noticed it's help a shit ton with my cravings for cigarettes too. It's a decent mood stabilizer in general, and glutamate excitoxicity = bad news bears for a lot of things. here or here. Also much cheaper in bulk, but whereas taurine/inositol have a pleasant taste, acetylcysteine smells and tastes a little bit like rotting eggs (sulfur smell, although it's funny taurine doesn't have that)...

Melatonin, 300mcg at night here or here (try this even if you feel like you sleep fine, seriously)

You could also consider switching out your oxiracetam for some ALCAR/Carnitine (at 0.5-2g/day, avoiding it later in the evening) and Carnitine also might have some mild mood boosting effects in addition to it's cognitive benefits, and exercise benefits.

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Oh if you'd like, you can use my coupon code from iherb for some $5 off your first order, it's JIT328... but a decent amount of this crap is actually cheaper on amazon if you buy it from there (or in bulk from other places like powdercity), so just do whatever is cheapest for you.

I have fibromyalgia and been trying both.

• First Agmatine for a month at around 750mg-1g / day.
  ---> no improvement
  
• After Memantine at gradually (very recommended) 5mg then 10mg for 3 months then now 20mg for a couple weeks (it seems to be the dosage for fibro).
  ---> so far I can't say that it has helped at all. At least not noticeable on pain.
  
  I'm now throwing in some Agmatine as well every couple days. You might want to try adding:
  
• Magnesium L-threonate 2g daily (called Magtein also). I use this one "Magtein Source Naturals, Inc. 180 Caps (667 MG)" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AXTO30G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6JVyxbT25E7FT. 3 capsules a day 2 morning 1 night)
  
• Vitamin B2 400mg daily (especially if you get migraines too).
  
• Also L-dopa (Dopa Mucuna), nalt or equivalent seems to help a bit with the fatigue.
  
  Honestly for pain I haven't found anything that really works. Been on Lyrica at every possible dosage (now back to 2x 150mg daily, was taking up till 600mg at some point but made me too sleepy) for years. Not even sure if it helps anymore.
  
  To me SSRI & SNRI were totally garbage but had to go through that crap to be approved for Botox shots to stabilize my migraines (this definitely helps but is more specific for migraines).
  
  The one thing that helped even more than opiates for the pain and overall condition was Adderall XR (tremendous help with the fatigues).
  
  Also currently reducing my opiate intake and was prescribed Clonidine patches which seem to help a bit with the general condition (I have constant panic attacks) and not just to cover withdrawals.
  
  Good luck! Don't hesitate to message me for advice. I've been trying everything possible for the past years and my only conclusion is that doctors don't know wtf to do with it/me.
  
  Ps: my main advice would be for you to find a stellar doctor /pain management specialist that will listen to you and not dismiss your pain. Unfortunately there aren't much out there. Most doctors just want to pass you around since it's too complex for them and they don't want to spend the time to figure different solutions. A good insurance helps to...

The probiotics I use are expensive but worth the price imo. If you look in the comments a reviewer left some helpful information about different types of priobiotics on the market and the benefits of each. This one is my favorite though. Hope that helps!

https://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-L-Tyrosine-500mg-120-Capsules/dp/B0013OUPSE

This is what I take. I bought it from a local nutrition store.

The effects are subtle but extremely effective. For me, it took a few days to notice anything. Then I realized in class that I was speaking up more. I also started hitting on girls in class. Things like that. Anyways, one of the best supplements I've ever tried.

I have been taking L-theanine for about 3 years now. Usually do about 400 mg a day and feel great but then again I consume about 200 mg of black coffee a day too. Cant say I have ever experienced brain fog, I just usually feel like I can zone in on my work and time just passes me by for those couple of hours. The focus boost is great and I feel a less stressed about life in general nowadays. I've been using the pill version from NOW and get them from amazon.

• https://www.amazon.com/NOW-L-Theanine-200-120-Capsules/dp/B00GQV9YX6

Hello! great to hear that melatonin has worked for you. As far as 300mcg and time release, please look here! I found one yesterday! :D

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Melatonin-Released-Vegetarian/dp/B00CDABRUW/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479610586&sr=1-3&keywords=melatonin%2Bmcg&th=1

As far as the dreams go, i havent taken anything over 300mcg yet, so I may never experience them- they sound cool though :)

> Does it help with anything besides medical cases like sepsis?

as somebody mentioned you can make ur own liposomal, ive been to the professionally made site. tons of reviews, fakespot gives an A, Haven't read all the reviews but their system is searchable, and i'm sure there are people reporting a caffeine like effect.

https://www.amazon.com/Lypo-Spheric-Vitamin-Bioavailability-Professionally-Phospholipids/dp/B000CD9XGC/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=livon+labs+liposomal+vitamin+c&qid=1574625752&sr=8-4#customerReviews

> is intranasal/anal the same as going through the veins though?

asked the question cuz im curious as to these details as well

Yeah I read the beginner's guide but I'm still unsure. Like, I was looking on Amazon for combinations but they didn't specify how pure the l-theanine was (Suntheanine is the only 100% because they patented the process, right?). I see a lot of them have high reviews but they just look scammy like this saying words like "smart drug no jitters or crash", even though it may be the case just sounds like marketing buzzwords, etc.

I was on an antibiotic called Doxycycline for moderate acne for about 3 years. During that time I started getting pretty major depression, anxiety, and gastro problems and had no idea that it could be related. I wasn't really explained the side effects by my doctor and had 0 clue how important your microbiome is to your physical and mental health. Having good gut flora is extremely essential to your mood, weight and general well being. I have been taking just basic Jarrow probiotics from Amazon for the last few months and it has done wonders for my mood and stomach. All I can say is seriously just do it. You've got nothing to lose and it will balance out your good to bad flora ratio which will help all sorts of things.

http://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Jarro-dophilus-EPS-VegiCapsules/dp/B0013OUKTS

This is what I use and it's ben great. Maybe there's better out there somewhere? I'd like to know.

I've been using https://www.amazon.com/Pip-Oblate-Bag-Type-Japanese/dp/B000FQOFLO/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=oblate%2Bpouches&qid=1566578209&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1 to take my noots. Fits waaaay more than a capsule, and once you get the hang of folding the rice paper it's super quick and easy, never breaks, fits 4 grams of powder comfortably.

I bought a large (5 gram) jar off amazon for $25. This is the closest thing to what I bought that's currently available, though it looks like it's $35 now.

The jar isn't lasting as long as my math says it should, but even if I polish it off in 3-4 months, it's still less than $10/mo. Quality appears good, and it's got a good flavor. Taken as a tea, it'll probably yellow your teeth.

Saffron (best bang for buck, and great stuff; I bought it a month ago and I still am not halfway through; a little goes a looooong way)

Skullcap (Nature's Answer by far has the best, most consistent concentrated tincture I've ever had, and I've tried Botanic Choice and a few others too)

Buy avocado oil in bulk. It's a monounsaturated fat, has a super high smoking point, is flavor neutral, and as a fat, has a very high calorie content.

https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Precious-Avocado-Oil-Gallon/dp/B00MNTRVPS/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=avocado+oil&qid=1565468450&s=gateway&sr=8-15

Yes, 43 bucks for oil seems like a lot, but it should last you a LONG time, and that price is minuscule compared to what you'd pay in your local grocery store for avocado oil (or any good oil, for that matter).

Also, if you want salmon, look into getting the frozen stuff from Aldi's.

This is the one referenced in the study and it’s a solid brand:

Doctor's Best Fast Acting Arginine Complex with Nitrosigine, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, 750 mg, 60 Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017JXZPHI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UCcQAbDMM7VGV

Much more.

https://www.amazon.com/Lypo-Spheric-Vitamin-Bioavailability-Professionally-Phospholipids/dp/B000CD9XGC/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1500749726&sr=1-4&keywords=liposomal+vitamin+c

$30 for 30 packets of 1000mg liposomal vitamin C. A bottle of 100 capsules of 1000mg vitamin C may only run $7. So you are paying about 15x more. However liposomal supposedly are absorbed much better.

I don't know how much it matters though, I'm still assuming the body purges most excess vitamin C. But I really don't know. The human body only stores about 2,000mg of vitamin C in it, and at doses above 100-200mg a day, plasma levels stop increasing.

Sorry to jump in on an old conversation, but does this product look similar to what you are taking?

This is what it lists for the dosages: -500mg Organic Turmeric (Curcuma longa) - 5mg Black Pepper (Bioperine®)

Thanks for any help you can provide, I am trying to slowly understand tumeric/curcumin as a supplement.

I think it's easier to think about what NOT to do:

Dont eat too many white carbs/sugar. This includes soda, fruit juices and energy drinks.

Dont eat before bed. Your body needs a few hours to proces the last meal, to get a good nights sleep.

Dont eat processed foods with ingredients you can't pronounce.

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Sources:

https://www.amazon.com/Circadian-Code-Supercharge-Transform-Midnight/dp/163565243X

https://www.amazon.com/How-Naturally-Increase-Testosterone-Tucker-ebook/dp/B00IWD10ZG

this patented stuff works:

https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Arginine-Complex-Nitrosigine/dp/B017JXZPHI/

not that i have issues, but darn, gets faster harder erections too if taken like 30min before sex.... my home workout was 'interrupted' and found out about that interesting side effect.

u could try 3 as a test yourself but i wouldnt exceed that

If it's top quality methyl B-vitamins you're after and you're prepared to spend a little more, these are the ones I buy. It comes in a pump action bottle, I take one pump in the morning and one pump in the late afternoon and they work great.

https://www.amazon.com/Quicksilver-Scientific-Liposomal-Methyl-B-Complex/dp/B01INRQY1U

I get my l-tyrosine from amazon, the brand is NOW. I get the extra strength but if i were u just check out their regular strength and then go from there. here

I have purchased those capsules as well as This capsule filler. The capsules weigh about 125mg themselves, and when using the capsule filler I get about 700-750mg of Piracetam in each.

I'm in class right now, I'll double check the weights when I get home in an hour or so.

EDIT: Yeah I was right, about 750 on average per pill. I would also like to recommend you get a choline source to add with the piracetam, here is the one I got. That fills to about 650mg per capsule.

There's Nowfoods Longvida which is quite cheap, but dunno if it's as good. There is also this with bioperine, and apparently it's recommended for brain fogginess.

What differences have you noticed between the various BDNF methods? Curcumin vs fasting vs exercise vs Semax/Selank.

Hmm, I don't have any insight for you. That's a pretty good dosage of both for me.

This is what I've been taking, dunno how much difference there is between brands/formulations:

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-L-Theanine-200-120-Capsules/dp/B00GQV9YX6/

• Lactobacillus helveticus Rosell-52ND and Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175 influence physical and emotional symptoms of stress*. I never heard of reuteri
  
  These are examples of longum and helveticus to buy
  
  Like this one Mood PROBIOTIC (by InnovixLabs). The first probiotic formula clinically proven to ease physical and psychological symptoms of stress. 60 Capsules. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZMO7UKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GQ-gzb8T0T2MS
  
  Or in jarrows which doesnt need to be refrigeratored Jarrow Formulas Jarro-Dophilus EPS, 5 Billion Cells Per Capsule, Supports Intestinal Function and Health, 120 Veggie Capsules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OUKTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9X-gzbW6YPNZW
  
  Heres a list of ten probiotics for mood:
  http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2016/03/01/10-best-probiotics-for-depression-anxiety-gut-brain-axis-modification/
  
  Is it better to have many strains than just 1?

Buy bulk powder on amazon for cheap: http://www.amazon.com/Primaforce-Choline-Citrate-500-Grams/dp/B0030I6KF8 for example. Smells like fish but is good. If you took 1000mg a day, this tub would last you 500 days for only 25 dollars. 5 cents a day is cheap in my opinion (I actually only take 250mg choline a day myself so it is a fraction of the cost).

Is there different versions? I may pick some up to help with anxiety and feeling better.

Edit: I bought these a while ago but didn’t do much.
Jarrow Formulas Inositol Caps, Supports Liver Function, 750 mg, 100 Caps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001TNL3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NaE7Ab6J2S3EB

Huh? I'm logged into my amazon account and it was just a search link. I assure you i'm not making any money off advertising a probiotic that isn't even sold by amazon, collagen, and digestive enzymes....

• https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Whole-Probiotic-Supplement/dp/B00AR0ENJ2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491147517&sr=8-1&keywords=garden+of+life+100+billion+probiotic
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Super-Enzymes-Capsules/dp/B0013OXKHC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491147732&sr=8-1&keywords=super%2Benzymes&th=1
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Neocell-Super-Powder-Collagen-Packaging/dp/B0011DJ71I/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491147460&sr=8-4&keywords=collagen%2Bpowder&th=1
  
  Search a product and test it out for yourself.

I decided to get this:

Lightphoria 10,000LUX Energy Light Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JF3G08/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_EtFSub1PR5H73

The sheer number of reviews seems to suggests how effective this model is. Costs about 125 sgd for me, so not so huge of a dent in my wallet.

I order everything from amazon.

(Well everything that I can. I can get this overnighted to my house for free [usually...I have a distro center in my town])

Why not just regular milk for what? I do drink a bit of whole milk with my cereal.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BD0RT0/ I take 3 of these a day, but I also take Magnesium L Threonate for its potential to improve memory/cognitive performance/magnesium in the brain. It's kind of expensive though: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AXTO30G/

I also have sleep issues, the time release melatonin has been amazing, this is what I've been using. I was getting symptoms of anhedonia from larger doses.

I was thinking of buying this one with caffeine through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GXPNEUO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_er3Oub050YR76

Thoughts? Could I get this at a local shop? Can you share some of your experience?

Just as a data point, Smart Caffeine does 100 caffeine to 200 L-theanine - it works well for me, but I haven't tried other ratios, either.

I'm currently just taking 1 pill in the morning, although I've thought about adding a second pill around lunch or so for longer work days.

1mg of melatonin is still too much. 300mcg is what you want, in a timed-release formula.

http://smartdrugsmarts.com/episode-140-melatonin/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CDABRUW

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Melatonin-Released-Vegetarian/dp/B00CDABRUW?th=1&psc=1

> Jarrow probiotics

https://www.amazon.ca/Jarrow-Formulas-Jarro-dophilus-EPS-Capsules/dp/B0013OUKTS

These?