As someone who spent 4 years unhealthily obsessing over cognitive, physical and sexual improvement via supplementation, I can with 100% certainty say 99% of supplements as bullshit. I easily tried every thing on the market and spent thousands and nothing works. No CDP Choline, Lions Mane or Gingko will noticably improve your cognitive function, memory or intelligence. No amount of creatine, Tongkat or Turkesterone will boost your test and libido. Everything is a fucking scam.
I'm getting my Masters in 2 years, been doing everything in that time to give myself an edge psychologically and intellectually. On top of that I've actively been doing every single most obscure and niche self improvement 'hack' possible. From incline bed therapy, icing my balls, every single diet imaginiable...
Completely agree. I spent my whole life in undergrad trying to hyper-optimize shit for better mental/physical performance, and I can say the only shit that helped was the obvious stuff. Imo, the best way to optimize mental performance is to keep stress relatively low, solve cognitively-demanding problems regularly, sleep enough, and don’t eat total garbage all the time. The effects of doing the basic shit right will be 100x more noticeable than any supplement you try.
There's always this one guy that shits on everything, it's like they don't want us to benefit while they do. Some kind of ego thing, or a conspiracy to trick everyone?
>As someone who spent 4 years unhealthily obsessing over cognitive, physical and sexual improvement via supplementation, I can with 100% certainty say 99% of supplements as bullshit. I easily tried every thing on the market and spent thousands and nothing works. No CDP Choline, Lions Mane or Gingko will noticably improve your cognitive function, memory or intelligence. No amount of creatine, Tongkat or Turkesterone will boost your test and libido. Everything is a fucking scam.
This. I would hit the character limit listing everything I've tried and it's all junk. Well actually there's a couple things that work. Digestive enzymes or just bomeline (eliminates protein farts) and prohormones which are legal to purchase but banned in some sports and are pretty safe to use because you're not directly fucking with your testosterone causing brain damage and estrogen overdose like with trt.
I mean more like taking pregnenolone, dhea and progesterone. The term "prohormone" itself will just lead you to scam "test booster" shit. This stuff isn't going to give you performance level increases in testosterone. It's the precursors.
meditate. since meditating for 2 years my symptoms are not nearly as bad as they were. i've made it such a regular habit that I will be upset if I don't meditate.
meditate. since meditating for 2 years my symptoms are not nearly as bad as they were. i've made it such a regular habit that I will be upset if I don't meditate.
This. Meditation will cure your ADHD for life, particularly types of meditation that focus on concentration and mindfulness. That said, it's really time-consuming and difficult, and probably like 99% of laypeople that try it end up giving up or losing interest because of slow results.
Easier to implement, but less effective, solutions are to start recording how you spend your time to make you more conscientious of what you're doing, and developing the "habit" of being aware of what you tend to be distracted by and then actively limiting it. For example, if you're regularly distracted by SwoleShack, make it a habit to actively pay attention to how much you browse it.
check if you have a vitamin deficiency by getting your blood taken. I've taken L tyrosine and had some significant results though i think i've already started building a tolerance to it. Look up any methods that keeps you neurotransmitters healthy also I've been watching this guy who treats people with ADHD
Omega-3 fish oil is the absolute and final brain pill (literally). It has time and time again been proven to be the ultimate smart-pill when taken over longer periods of time. Take the fish pill lads, you will thank me.
I usually take a vitamin and omega-3 pill before bed, but i can recommend after you wake up, too. Also, if you make sure to eat fish at least 3 times a week, it probably won't make much of a difference, but it'll probably help either way.
>Which ones actually work?
Good nutrition
Moderate cardio exercise
Regular and structured Meditation
Actually studying and practicing what you want to improve instead of wasting hours and money on the shiny new placebo you found.
I take a brain booster WorkFlo it is very effective - makes me the best drone in my office. I also take a test booster Prime Test that has a minor but enjoyable effect
There's no supplement that can do 10% as much as a stack of regular cardio, good diet, hi-quality sleep and active stress management. If you don't have an ironclad and incorruptible routine including all those, then I recommend directing your attention towards that routine, because you'll reap greater rewards in terms of brain boost.
If you already got all that down I don't think you would have made this post tbh. But to answer your question: I like the effects of tribulus, although mechanism of action is not understood. Ginseng, green tea, turmeric, XRmelatonin, noopept and l-theanine also have some utility for me in certain situations-- I don't know what behaviors you want to alter in what ways, so I can't make specific recommendations.
That said, my brain and body have never felt more potent than when I'm sleeping well and my diet includes eggs, and oysters among other fatty fish. Maybe liver too but it's less convenient to incorporate into my diet.
Also if you want to effectively/permanently improve yourself maybe specify your intentions. So don't "try to make your brain better". Instead, "try to improve your speed and comprehension when reading academic text, because an improvement there will directly improve the efficiency of your studying". Or whatever your situation is. Doing so will help you determine what's actually going to help you the most. Good luck
Idk about brain supplements but Crio Bru or 100% organic ground cocoa bean has been amazing for me. Its pure real chocolate. The Aztecs called it the drink of the gods. It has a cardiac stimulant called theobromine. Its not neural at all but your heart will definitely race. The thing I noticed was its a great aphrodisiac. Stronger erections and more sensitive to the touch. I would have 24 oz made sitting on a glass near my bed and drink it all through intercourse with my ex it was insane. We'd go to pound town for a couple hours with small breaks in between where I'd flip her into another position and grab a quick drink kek I added honey as well for more energy too. I'd drink coffee ahead of time as well for the stimulant boost and THC concentrates because they allowed me to hold my orgasm incredibly well
That is the real stack
-THC concentrates for orgasm retention
-Caffeine/Theobromine for heart/brain stimulant
Also ground tumeric actually does give tons of benefits. I put half a tablespoon in my water as I bring it to boil for coffee and it leeches the benefits into the water. I always notice massive flexibility improvements on my joints and knees especially. I use it daily and notice if I miss 2 days in a row. I also ground pepper when I grind my coffee beans because it increases tumeric absorption by 2000%. Unreal how much it helps my joints both stiffness and discomfort sometimes felt
>yes goy you need this specific concoction of pills and powders to have optimal brain function just WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT EAT MEAT OR EGGS YOU WILL GET CANCER!
MCDONALDS you piece of shit
As someone who spent 4 years unhealthily obsessing over cognitive, physical and sexual improvement via supplementation, I can with 100% certainty say 99% of supplements as bullshit. I easily tried every thing on the market and spent thousands and nothing works. No CDP Choline, Lions Mane or Gingko will noticably improve your cognitive function, memory or intelligence. No amount of creatine, Tongkat or Turkesterone will boost your test and libido. Everything is a fucking scam.
this, it's like saying "what should I eat for muscle gain but I wont workout tho "
just workout your brain, learn some poems, musics by heart, read, think, write, practice new things
The smartest people that walked on earth didnt bother themselves with supplements, they just worked and practised and torture their brain
I'm getting my Masters in 2 years, been doing everything in that time to give myself an edge psychologically and intellectually. On top of that I've actively been doing every single most obscure and niche self improvement 'hack' possible. From incline bed therapy, icing my balls, every single diet imaginiable...
How do i find a reason to i finished university and just waging as a web developer dont think its challenging enough but it pays
Completely agree. I spent my whole life in undergrad trying to hyper-optimize shit for better mental/physical performance, and I can say the only shit that helped was the obvious stuff. Imo, the best way to optimize mental performance is to keep stress relatively low, solve cognitively-demanding problems regularly, sleep enough, and don’t eat total garbage all the time. The effects of doing the basic shit right will be 100x more noticeable than any supplement you try.
>Tongkat is a scam
No it's not lol. It frees test. If you have shitty low test it might not do anything, but I certainly notice the difference.
$00.50 have been deposited into your account
Mostly agreed, but l-theanine
out of curiosity, what were you main brands?
There's always this one guy that shits on everything, it's like they don't want us to benefit while they do. Some kind of ego thing, or a conspiracy to trick everyone?
>As someone who spent 4 years unhealthily obsessing over cognitive, physical and sexual improvement via supplementation, I can with 100% certainty say 99% of supplements as bullshit. I easily tried every thing on the market and spent thousands and nothing works. No CDP Choline, Lions Mane or Gingko will noticably improve your cognitive function, memory or intelligence. No amount of creatine, Tongkat or Turkesterone will boost your test and libido. Everything is a fucking scam.
Agree. Everyone should get some sunlight, touch grass, and eat a balanced diet without processed food.
None of them.
This. I would hit the character limit listing everything I've tried and it's all junk. Well actually there's a couple things that work. Digestive enzymes or just bomeline (eliminates protein farts) and prohormones which are legal to purchase but banned in some sports and are pretty safe to use because you're not directly fucking with your testosterone causing brain damage and estrogen overdose like with trt.
Sheeeeesh prohormones (is that even what I’m looking at? Recs please) are expensive
I mean more like taking pregnenolone, dhea and progesterone. The term "prohormone" itself will just lead you to scam "test booster" shit. This stuff isn't going to give you performance level increases in testosterone. It's the precursors.
This, do not fall for the supplements meme. There are three supplements that do anything:
Protein powder
Pre workout
Creatine
Everything else is complete waste of money.
What is a "pre-workout"? Seems very generic. Could you be more specific?
Coffee
Virgin vaginal secretions
Phoenician bath pilled
>Virgin woman
Whats next, unicorn horn powder? Inb4 uncleposter, they are used goods too.
if you want lions mane i suggest learning to grow your own, most supplements in the market don't contain what the label say
My HOA doesn’t allow me to grow lions :/ ngmi
Why not?
Methamphetamine, caffeine, cocaine
The White Man's stack
What else can I take to cure my extreme ADHD? I already take Ritalin everyday.
meditate. since meditating for 2 years my symptoms are not nearly as bad as they were. i've made it such a regular habit that I will be upset if I don't meditate.
This. Meditation will cure your ADHD for life, particularly types of meditation that focus on concentration and mindfulness. That said, it's really time-consuming and difficult, and probably like 99% of laypeople that try it end up giving up or losing interest because of slow results.
Easier to implement, but less effective, solutions are to start recording how you spend your time to make you more conscientious of what you're doing, and developing the "habit" of being aware of what you tend to be distracted by and then actively limiting it. For example, if you're regularly distracted by SwoleShack, make it a habit to actively pay attention to how much you browse it.
check if you have a vitamin deficiency by getting your blood taken. I've taken L tyrosine and had some significant results though i think i've already started building a tolerance to it. Look up any methods that keeps you neurotransmitters healthy also I've been watching this guy who treats people with ADHD
.LeGrand-OptimalMindPerformance
Unironically creatine and nicotine
>nicotine
isnt it bad for you?
It is bad for your whole system, but its literally short term microsteroid for brain
Omega-3 fish oil is the absolute and final brain pill (literally). It has time and time again been proven to be the ultimate smart-pill when taken over longer periods of time. Take the fish pill lads, you will thank me.
how much should i be dosing?
I usually take a vitamin and omega-3 pill before bed, but i can recommend after you wake up, too. Also, if you make sure to eat fish at least 3 times a week, it probably won't make much of a difference, but it'll probably help either way.
Don’t take the pill they go rancid just eat actual non mercury fish
a lot of them are straight up rancid. the fat is highly unstable
does the liquid stay fresher longer than the pills?
Deenz and sunlight and cardio and yoking yourself to Jesus Christ.
>Which ones actually work?
Good nutrition
Moderate cardio exercise
Regular and structured Meditation
Actually studying and practicing what you want to improve instead of wasting hours and money on the shiny new placebo you found.
anyone have a TYVD archive aka take-your-vitamin-d tripfag?
I take Maca, Ashwagandah, omega 3s, and 5-HTP
I used to take the joe rogan brain pills but they're stupid expensive and didn't do much
Nasal Bromantane and
Nicotine stacked with some choline and a racetam
a good night of sleep
Borax
go for borax
it is not existing mineral in nltodax notrition
my grandma used to have it
brains need it
don't believe it is poison
it gives good dreams
wiki tells you it's bad, YT users will tell yoh different
you only need very little
dreams become very colorful
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I take a brain booster WorkFlo it is very effective - makes me the best drone in my office. I also take a test booster Prime Test that has a minor but enjoyable effect
There's no supplement that can do 10% as much as a stack of regular cardio, good diet, hi-quality sleep and active stress management. If you don't have an ironclad and incorruptible routine including all those, then I recommend directing your attention towards that routine, because you'll reap greater rewards in terms of brain boost.
If you already got all that down I don't think you would have made this post tbh. But to answer your question: I like the effects of tribulus, although mechanism of action is not understood. Ginseng, green tea, turmeric, XRmelatonin, noopept and l-theanine also have some utility for me in certain situations-- I don't know what behaviors you want to alter in what ways, so I can't make specific recommendations.
That said, my brain and body have never felt more potent than when I'm sleeping well and my diet includes eggs, and oysters among other fatty fish. Maybe liver too but it's less convenient to incorporate into my diet.
Also if you want to effectively/permanently improve yourself maybe specify your intentions. So don't "try to make your brain better". Instead, "try to improve your speed and comprehension when reading academic text, because an improvement there will directly improve the efficiency of your studying". Or whatever your situation is. Doing so will help you determine what's actually going to help you the most. Good luck
Adderall
Modafinil
Idk about brain supplements but Crio Bru or 100% organic ground cocoa bean has been amazing for me. Its pure real chocolate. The Aztecs called it the drink of the gods. It has a cardiac stimulant called theobromine. Its not neural at all but your heart will definitely race. The thing I noticed was its a great aphrodisiac. Stronger erections and more sensitive to the touch. I would have 24 oz made sitting on a glass near my bed and drink it all through intercourse with my ex it was insane. We'd go to pound town for a couple hours with small breaks in between where I'd flip her into another position and grab a quick drink kek I added honey as well for more energy too. I'd drink coffee ahead of time as well for the stimulant boost and THC concentrates because they allowed me to hold my orgasm incredibly well
That is the real stack
-THC concentrates for orgasm retention
-Caffeine/Theobromine for heart/brain stimulant
Also ground tumeric actually does give tons of benefits. I put half a tablespoon in my water as I bring it to boil for coffee and it leeches the benefits into the water. I always notice massive flexibility improvements on my joints and knees especially. I use it daily and notice if I miss 2 days in a row. I also ground pepper when I grind my coffee beans because it increases tumeric absorption by 2000%. Unreal how much it helps my joints both stiffness and discomfort sometimes felt
alpha-GPC legitimately works for what it does.
Mackeral and try 2 celery sticks for the b12 gains
I'd like to get a brain supplement if you know what I mean
>yes goy you need this specific concoction of pills and powders to have optimal brain function just WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT EAT MEAT OR EGGS YOU WILL GET CANCER!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypericum_perforatum
but it doesnt help that much